Whirlpool LEW0050PQ - Electric Dryer, Job Aid And Service Manual

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INSTALLATION INFORMATION
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
TOOLS AND PARTS
Tools Needed
Gather the required tools and parts before
starting installation. Read and follow the safety
instructions provided with any tools listed here.
Flat-blade screwdriver
Level
Adjustable wrench
T20 Torx Screwdriver
Wire stripper (direct wire
installations)
Wood block
Caulking gun and
compound (for installing
new exhaust vent)
Tin snips (new vent
installations)
Vent clamps
Parts Supplied
Remove parts package from the dryer drum.
Check that all parts listed are included.
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors,
such as gasoline, away from dryer.
Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm)
above the floor for a garage installation.
Failure to do so can result in death, ex-
plosion, or fire.
WARNING
Parts Needed
Check local codes, existing electrical supply
and venting, and see “Venting Requirements”
and “Electrical Requirements” before purchas-
ing parts.
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
Coupling
You Will Need
• A location that allows for proper exhaust
installation (see “Venting Requirements”).
• A separate 30 amp circuit.
• A grounded electrical outlet located within 2
ft (61 cm) of either side of the dryer (see
“Electrical Requirements”).
• A sturdy floor to support the dryer weight
(dryer and load) of 115 lbs (52 kg). The
combined weight of a companion appliance
should also be considered.
• A level floor with a maximum slope of 1
″
(2.5 cm) under entire dryer.
Do not operate your dryer at temperatures
below 45
°
F (7
°
C). At lower temperatures, the
dryer might not shut off at the end of an auto-
matic cycle. Drying times can be extended.
The dryer must not be installed or stored in an
area where it will be exposed to water and/or
weather.
Check code requirements. Some codes limit,
or do not permit, installation of the dryer in
garages, closets, mobile homes, or sleeping
quarters. Contact your local building inspector.