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Summary of Contents for WED8300SE - 27in Electric Dryer

Page 1: ...ELECTRONIC ELECTRICDRYER For questions about features operation pen rmance parts accessories or service call 1 800 253 1301 or visit our website at www wbidpooLcom Table of Contents 2 W10151580A ...

Page 2: ...Removing Accumulated Lint 23 Vacation and Moving Care 23 TROUBLESHOOTING 24 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 26 ACCESSORIES 26 WARRANTY 28 DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance Always read and obey all safety messages This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alerts you to potential hazards t...

Page 3: ...st and dirt The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent should be cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel See installation instructions for grounding requirements SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here Flat blade screwdriver Vent clamps 2 Phill...

Page 4: ...e 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 explosion or fire You will need A location that allows for proper exhaust installation See Venting Requirements A separate 30 amp circuit If you are using a power cord a grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft 61 cm of either side of the dryer See Electrical ...

Page 5: ...dered on all sides of the dryer to reduce noise transfer For closet installation with a door minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom of the door are required Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are acceptable Companion appliance spacing should also be considered Custom undercounter installation Dryer only 2 i 1 1 m 36 rein ilI I1 11 I I 1 _ _ _27 _ _ 1 2 5 crn 68 6 crn 2...

Page 6: ...le homes to introduce outside air into the dryer The opening such as a nearby window should be at least twice as large as the dryer exhaust opening It is your responsibility To contact a qualified electrical installer To be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and in conformance with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 latest edition and all local codes and ordinances The National...

Page 7: ...relief The 4 wire power supply cord at least 4 ft 1 22 m long must have four 10 gauge copper wires and match a 4 wire receptacle of NEMA Type 14 30R The ground wire ground conductor may be either green or bare The neutral conductor must be identified by a white cover If your outlet looks like this 3 wire receptacle 10 30t Then choose a 3 wire power supply cord with ring or spade terminals and UL l...

Page 8: ... can result in death fire or electrical shock 1 Disconnect power 2 Remove the hold down screw and terminal block cover 3 B_ A Neutral ground wire B External ground conductor screw C Center silver colored terminal block screw D Terminal block cover and hold down screw Install strain relief Style 1 Power supply cord strain relief Remove the screws from a 1 9 cm UL listed strain relief UL marking on ...

Page 9: ...your home has And you will be Go to Section connecting to 4 wire receptacle A UL listed 120 4 wire connection NEMA Type 14 30R 240 volt Power supply cord minimum 30 amp dryer power supply cord 4 wire direct A fused 4 wire connection disconnect or Direct Wire circuit breaker box 12 7 cm 3 wire receptacle A UL listed 120 NEMA type 10 30R 240 volt _ minimum 30 amp dryer power supply cord 3 wire conne...

Page 10: ...l block place the hooked end of the wire under the screw of the terminal block hook facing right squeeze hooked end together and tighten screw as shown 1 2 Remove center silver colored terminal block screw Remove neutral ground wire from external ground conductor screw Connect neutral ground wire and place the hooked end hook facing right of the neutral wire white or center wire of direct wire cab...

Page 11: ...9 cm UL Iisted strain relief F Ring terminals G Neutral white or center wire 1 Loosen or remove center silver colored terminal block screw 2 Connect neutral wire white or center wire of power supply cord to the center silver colored terminal screw of the terminal block Tighten screw E A External ground conductor screw B Neutral ground wire C Center silver colored terminal block screw D Neutral wir...

Page 12: ...over with hold down screw 6 You have completed your electrical connection Now go to Venting Requirements Optional 3 wire connection Use for direct wire or power supply cord where local codes do not permit connecting cabinet ground conductor to neutral wire 1 Remove center silver colored terminal block screw 2 Remove neutral ground wire from external ground conductor screw Connect neutral ground wi...

Page 13: ...nts are recommended Rigid metal vent is recommended to avoid crushing and kinking Flexible metal vent Flexible metal vents are acceptable only if accessible for cleaning Flexible metal vent must be fully extended and supported when the dryer is in its final location Remove excess flexible metal vent to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced airflow and poor performance Do not install...

Page 14: ...o the manufacturer s instructions T ly _ X _ A B A Over the top installation also available with one offset elbow B Periscope installation NOTE The following kits for close clearance alternate installations are available for purchase Please see the Assistance or Service section to order Over the Top Installation Part Number 4396028 Periscope Installation For use with dryer vent to wall vent mismat...

Page 15: ...oid 90 turns Use clamps to seal all joints Do not use duct tape screws or other fastening devices that extend into the interior of the vent to secure vent Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install dryer Failure to do so can result in back or other injury 1 To protect the floor use a large flat piece of cardboard from the dryer carton Place cardboard under the entire back e...

Page 16: ...ter door assembly 5 Disengage locking tabs by rotating inner ring clockwise See illustration Reverse hinge 1 Use a small flat blade screwdriver to remove 2 plug strips from the inner door Slide the head of the screwdriver under the plugs being certain not to scratch the inner door surface Lift up 2 Remove hinge cover A __ 3 A Door hinge B Plug strips C Hinge cover Remove the 4 screws that attach t...

Page 17: ...dryer 8 Read Dryer Use 9 Wipe the dryer drum interior thoroughly with a damp cloth to remove any dust 10 Select a Timed Dry heated cycle and start the dryer Do not select the Air Only modifier 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 connected Househol...

Page 18: ...uto cycle or actual manual cycle time in minutes will show in the display NOTE A preset time is displayed when an automatic cycle is selected During the first few minutes of the drying process the cycle time may automatically vary from the preset time based on the size and fabric type of the load Toward the end of the drying process the estimated time display will adjust again showing the final dr...

Page 19: ...ws the exact number of minutes remaining in the cycle Cool Down tumbles the load without heat during the last few minutes of all cycles Cool Down makes the loads easier to handle and reduces wrinkling The length of the Cool Down depends on the load size and dryness level Drying tips Follow care label directions when they are available If desired add a fabric softener sheet Follow package instructi...

Page 20: ... such as jeans to avoid stiffness or cotton clothing to make ironing easier The temperature setting on this cycle cannot be adjusted Items will have different levels of dampness At the end of this cycle clothes will be damp Auto Preset Cycle Settings Auto Cycles Temp Time Load Type Minutes HEAVY DUTY High 40 Heavyweight mixed loads cotton towels jeans NORMAL Medium 35 Mixed loads corduroys work cl...

Page 21: ...d Promptly removing clothes at the end of the cycle reduces wrinkling ON ENDOF I CYCLE SIGNAL I Hold3 secondsto I Lock UnlockControl Press and release the END OF CYCLE SIGNAL to turn off the signal Hold the END OF CYCLE SIGNAL for 3 seconds to lock or unlock this control NOTE When the WRINKLE SHIELD TM feature is selected and the End of Cycle Signal is on an audible sound will be emitted every 5 m...

Page 22: ...ted cycle temperature setting and drying time Actual drying time will depend on the amount of moisture items hold Rack Dry Setting Temp Time Wool Sweaters Timed Low 60 Block to shape and lay flat on Dry the rack Stuffed toys or pillows Timed Low 60 Cotton or polyester fiber filled Dry Stuffed toys or pillows Timed Air Only 90 Foam rubber filled Dry no heat 9O Sneakers or canvas shoes Timed Air Onl...

Page 23: ... rub with a soft cloth until all excess dye and stains are removed 3 Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth 4 Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry drum NOTE Garments that contain unstable dyes such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items may discolor the dryer interior These stains are not harmful to your dryer and will not stain future loads of clothes Dry unstable dye item...

Page 24: ...ber Call for service Clothes are not drying satisfactorily drying times are too long or load is too hot Is the lint screen clogged with lint Lint screen should be cleaned before each load No heat Has a household fuse blown or has a circuit breaker tripped The drum may be turning but you may not have heat Electric dryers use 2 fuses or circuit breakers Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker ...

Page 25: ...dry quickly Separate the load to tumble freely Cycle time too short Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install dryer Failure to do so can result in back or other injury Is the automatic cycle ending early The load may not be contacting the sensor strips Level the dryer Change the dryness level setting on Auto Cycles Increasing or decreasing the dryness level will change the...

Page 26: ... and service companies Whirlpool designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the Whirlpool designated service company in your area you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages For further assistance If you need further assistance you can write to Whirlpool Corporation with any qu...

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Page 28: ...hed installation instructions 11 Replacement parts or repair labor costs when the major appliance is used in a country other than the country in which it was purchased DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNES...

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