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Connect neutral ground wire 

and neutral wire

2. 

Connect neutral ground wire (E) and neutral wire (white  

or center wire) (C) of power supply cord or cable under center, 

silver-colored terminal block screw (B). Tighten screw.

Connect remaining wires

3.

Place hooked ends of remaining wires under outer terminal  

block screws (hooks facing right). Tighten screws. 

Connect external ground wire

4.

Connect a separate copper ground wire (G) from the external 

ground conductor screw (A) to an adequate ground. Finally, 

reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. 

Secure cover with hold-down screw. 

now, go to Venting 

Requirements. 

E

C

G

B

A

     

4"

(102 mm)

      

4"

(102 mm)

B

A

   

4"

(102 mm)

2½"

(64 mm)

Recommended styles:

A. Louvered hood

B. Box hood

Acceptable styles:

C. Angled hood

Exhaust hoods:

Must be at least 12" (305 mm) from ground or any object  

 

that may obstruct exhaust (such as flowers, rocks, bushes,  

or snow).

 

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 m).

noTE: 

If using an existing vent system, clean lint from entire 

length of the system and make sure exhaust hood is not plugged 

with lint. Replace plastic or metal foil vents with rigid metal or 

flexible metal vents. Review Vent system chart and if necessary, 

modify existing vent system to achieve best drying performance. 

vENTINg REQUIREMENTS

WARnInG: 

To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE 

EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.

ImPoRTAnT: 

Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

Dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent,  

chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space  

of a building. Only rigid or flexible metal vent shall be used  

for exhausting.

 

Only a 4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust 

vent and clamps may be used. 

 

Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.

Rigid metal vent:

Recommended for best drying performance and to avoid 

 

crushing and kinking.

Summary of Contents for WED7990XU

Page 1: ...IC DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION NOTES Date of purchase __________________________________ Date of installation _ _______________________________ Installer _________________________________________ Model number ____________________________________ Serial number ____________________________________ Para obtener acceso al manual de uso y cuidado en español o para obtener información a...

Page 2: ...ather the required tools and parts before starting installation Tools needed Flat blade screwdriver 2 Phillips screwdriver Wire stripper direct wire installations Tin snips new vent installations Vent clamps 1 4 nut driver recommended DRYER SAFETY ...

Page 3: ... Requirements A separate 30 amp circuit If using power supply cord a grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft 610 mm of either side of dryer See Electrical Requirements Floor must support dryer weight of 200 lbs 90 7 kg Also consider weight of companion appliance Cold water faucets located within 4 ft 1 2 m of the water fill valves and water pressure of 20 100 psi 137 9 689 6 kPa You may use...

Page 4: ...to shut off at end of automatic sensor cycles resulting in longer drying times Installation spacing for recessed area or closet All dimensions show recommended spacing allowed with tested spacing of 0 0 mm clearance on sides and rear Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing Additional clearances might be required for wall door and floor moldings Additional spa...

Page 5: ...for it here This dryer is manufactured ready to install with a 3 wire electrical supply connection The neutral ground conductor is permanently connected to the neutral conductor white wire within the dryer If the dryer is installed with a 4 wire electrical supply connection the neutral ground conductor must be removed from the external ground connector green screw and secured under the neutral ter...

Page 6: ...r visible Now stand the dryer on its feet Slide the dryer until it is close to its final location Leave enough room for electrical connection and to connect the exhaust vent Electrical Connection Options 1 Choose electrical connection type Power supply cord 4 wire receptacle NEMA Type 14 30R Follow only steps for 4 wire power supply cord connection Then go to Venting Requirements Power supply cord...

Page 7: ...1 for 4 wire power supply cord connection or step 1 for 3 wire power supply cord connection Attach power supply cord to strain relief 2 Attach power supply cord strain relief Remove screws from 3 4 19 mm UL listed strain relief UL marking on strain relief Put two clamp section tabs into hole below terminal block opening with one tab pointing up and one pointing down Hold in place and tighten strai...

Page 8: ...e terminals with upturned ends F 3 4 19 mm UL listed strain relief G Ring terminals A B B 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 Connect ground wire F green or bare of power supply cord to external groun...

Page 9: ... any screws from a 3 4 19 mm UL listed strain relief UL marking on strain relief Put threaded section of strain relief through hole below terminal block opening screw removable conduit connector onto strain relief threads 1 Attach direct wire strain relief Direct wire strain relief Put direct wire cable through strain relief Strain relief should be a tight fit with dryer cabinet and be in a horizo...

Page 10: ...ion To connect wires to terminal block place hooked end of wire under terminal block screw facing to the right squeeze hooked end together and tighten screw 2 Connect wires to terminal block A 5 Connect ground wire Connect ground wire green or bare F of direct wire cable to external ground conductor screw A Tighten screw F Place hooked ends of remaining direct wire cable wires under outer terminal...

Page 11: ...nd tighten screw 2 Connect wires to terminal block Place hooked end of neutral wire white or center wire C of direct wire cable under center terminal block screw B Squeeze hooked end together Tighten screw 4 Connect neutral wire C B 5 Connect remaining wires Place hooked ends of remaining direct wire cable wires under outer terminal block screws hooks facing right Squeeze hooked ends together and ...

Page 12: ...ible 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 m NOTE If using an existing vent system clean lint from entire length of the system and make sure exhaust hood is not plugged ...

Page 13: ...er information see Assistance or Service section in your Use and Care Guide PLAN VENT SYSTEM Choose your exhaust installation type Recommended exhaust installation Periscope installation Over the top installation also available with one offset elbow Bottom exhaust installation Special provisions for mobile homes Exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible portion of mobile home and ...

Page 14: ...nlet hoses Do not use old hoses Turn cold water off remove and replace rubber washer 1 Turn cold water faucet off and remove washer inlet hose Check and see if rubber washer is in the Y connector Remove old rubber washer from inlet hose and replace with new rubber washer provided Connect vent to exhaust hood 2 Vent must fit over the exhaust hood Secure vent to exhaust hood with 4 102 mm clamp Run ...

Page 15: ...h long hose to dryer fill valve and tighten coupling 5 Attach other end of long hose to fill valve at bottom of dryer back panel Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on fill valve connector Using pliers tighten the couplings an additional two thirds turn NOTE Do not overtighten Damage to the coupling can result Turn on cold water faucet 6 Check that the water faucets are turned on Check fo...

Page 16: ... Only Temperature setting If 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 Household fuse is intact and tight or circuit breaker has not tripped Dryer door is closed This dryer automatically runs an installation diagnostic routine at the start of its first cycle NOTE...

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