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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Tools and Parts

Gather the required tools and parts before starting

installation. Read and follow the instructions provided

with any tools listed here.

Tools needed:

Flat-blade screwdriver

#2 Phillips screwdriver

Wire stripper

(direct wire installations)

Tin snips

(new vent installations)

Adjustable wrench that

opens to 1" (25 mm) or

hex-head socket wrench

Vent clamps

1/4" nut driver

(recommended)

Utility knife

Tape measure

Pliers

Level

Caulking gun and

compound (for installing

new exhaust vent)

Putty knife

Parts supplied:

Leveling legs (4)

Parts package is located in dryer drum. Check that all parts

are included.

Summary of Contents for WED5500BW

Page 1: ...INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 27 WIDE MODELS U S A ONLY Para obtener acceso al manual de uso y cuidado en español o para obtener información adicional acerca de su producto visite www whirlpool com Tenga listo su número de modelo completo Puede encontrar el número de modelo y de serie dentro de la cavidad superior de la puerta Table of Contents INSTALLATION NOTES Date of purchase _____________________...

Page 2: ...2 DRYER SAFETY ...

Page 3: ... 2 Phillips screwdriver Wire stripper direct wire installations Tin snips new vent installations Adjustable wrench that opens to 1 25 mm or hex head socket wrench Vent clamps 1 4 nut driver recommended Utility knife Tape measure Pliers Level Caulking gun and compound for installing new exhaust vent Putty knife Parts supplied Leveling legs 4 Parts package is located in dryer drum Check that all par...

Page 4: ... dryer at temperatures below 45 F 7 C At lower temperatures the dryer might not shut off at the end of an automatic 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 yo...

Page 5: ... 1996 and all mobile home installations A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from National Fire Protection Association One Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 To supply the required 3 or 4 wire single phase 120 240 volt 60 Hz AC only electrical supply or 3 or 4 wire 120 208 volt electrical supply if specified on the serial rating plate on a separate 30 amp circuit fused on both sides o...

Page 6: ...ion Requirements ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Power Supply Cord Electrical Connection Options 1 Choose electrical connection type Power supply cord 4 wire receptacle NEMA Type 14 30R Go to 4 wire Power Supply Cord Connection section Then go to Venting Requirements 3 wire direct connection Go to 3 wire Direct Wire Connection section Then go to Venting Requirements 4 wire direct connection Go to 4 wire Dir...

Page 7: ...o not further tighten strain relief screws at this point Attach power supply cord to strain relief 2 A B C D Attach power supply cord strain relief Remove the screws from a 3 4 19 mm UL listed strain relief UL marking on strain relief Put the tabs of the two clamp sections C into the hole below the terminal block opening B so that one tab is pointing up A and the other is pointing down D and hold ...

Page 8: ...re connections 3 wire Power Supply Cord Connection IMPORTANT Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet ground conductor to neutral wire Connect remaining wires 4 Connect remaining wires to outer terminal block screws Tighten screws Finally reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel Secure cover with hold down screw Now go to Venting Requirements A F Connect ground wir...

Page 9: ...ted strain relief UL marking on strain relief Put the threaded section of the strain relief C through the hole below the terminal block opening B Reaching inside the terminal block opening screw the removable conduit connector A onto the strain relief threads A B C 1 Attach direct wire strain relief Put direct wire cable through the strain relief The strain relief should have a tight fit with the ...

Page 10: ...ire green or bare F of direct wire cable to external ground conductor screw A Tighten screw Place hooked ends of remaining direct wire cable wires under outer terminal block screws hooks facing right Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screws Finally reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel Secure cover with hold down screw Now go to Venting Requirements 5 Connect re...

Page 11: ...eze hooked end together Tighten screw 3 Connect neutral wire 1 Prepare to connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire A E B Remove center terminal block screw B Remove neutral ground wire E from external ground conductor screw A E B C Connect neutral ground wire E and neutral wire white or center wire C of power supply cord or cable under center terminal block screw B Tighten screw Connect remain...

Page 12: ...l vent Recommended for best drying performance and to avoid crushing and kinking Flexible metal vent Acceptable only if accessible to clean Must be fully extended and supported in final dryer location Remove excess to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced airflow and poor performance Do not install in enclosed walls ceilings or floors The total length should not exceed 7 3 4 ft 2 4 ...

Page 13: ...tional side exhaust outlet A B C A Standard rear offset exhaust installation B Left or right side exhaust installation C Bottom exhaust installation Optional exhaust installations Exhaust can be converted out the right side left side or through the bottom 4 way vent kit Each kit includes step by step instructions For ordering information see Venting Kits Alternate installations for close clearance...

Page 14: ...ide Determine vent path Select route that will provide straightest and most direct path outdoors Plan installation to use fewest number of elbows and turns When using elbows or making turns allow as much room as possible Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking Use as few 90 turns as possible Vent System Chart Number of 90 turns or elbows Type of vent Box louvered hoods Angled hoods 1 4 3 2 0 Rigid me...

Page 15: ...it over dryer exhaust outlet and inside exhaust hood Check that vent is secured to exhaust hood with a 4 102 mm clamp Move dryer to final location 2 Move dryer to final location Avoid crushing or kinking vent After dryer is in place remove corner posts and cardboard from under the dryer Level Dryer 1 Not Level LEVEL Not Level Check levelness of dryer from side to side Repeat from front to back NOT...

Page 16: ...ryer on a full heat cycle not an air cycle for 20 minutes and start the dryer If the dryer will not start check the following Controls are set in a running or On position Start button has been pushed firmly Dryer is plugged into an outlet and or electrical supply is on Household fuse is intact and tight or circuit breaker has not tripped Dryer door is closed q When the dryer has been running for 5...

Page 17: ...ng door over towel on dryer grasp sides of outer door and lift to separate it from inner door NOTE Do not pry apart with putty knife or screwdriver Do not pull on door seal or plastic door catches Remove screws from door 5 Remove screws attaching hinges to door Remove screws from hinges 4 Remove and transfer plugs 9 Remove the 4 screws that attach 2 plugs on the left side Transfer plugs to opposit...

Page 18: ... Position door so large end of door hinge slot is over screws Slide door up so screws are in bottom of slots Tighten screws Insert and tighten top screws in hinges 27 Wide Model Side Swing Door with Glass Remove screws attaching hinges to door Remove screws from hinges 4 Lift door until top screws in dryer cabinet are in large part of hinge slot Pull door forward off screws Set door handle side up...

Page 19: ...te it from outer door NOTE Do not pull on door seal or plastic door catches Separate inner from outer door 7 Rotate outer door 8 Rotate outer door 180º and set it back down on inner door Be certain to keep cardboard spacer centered between doors Reattach outer door panel to inner door panel so handle is on the side where hinges were just removed Insert 4 door screws Attach door hinges 9 Reattach d...

Page 20: ...oor and check that door strike aligns with door catch If it is needed slide door catch left or right within slot to adjust alignment TROUBLESHOOTING See the Use and Care Guide or visit our website and reference Frequently Asked Questions to possibly avoid the cost of a service call W10562362A W10562363A SP 05 13 Printed in U S A Imprimé au E E U U Remove door strike and door strike label from drye...

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