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Summary of Contents for WED8410SW

Page 1: ...ELECTRONIC ELECTRIC DRYER For questions about features operation performance parts accessories or service call 1 800 253 1301 or visit our website at www whirlpool corn Table of Contents 2 W10057250 ...

Page 2: ...16 Reverse Door Swing 16 Complete Installation 18 DRYER USE 19 Starting Your Dryer 19 Stopping or Restarting Your Dryer 20 Lock Controls 20 Drying and Cycle Tips 20 Status Lights 21 Cycles 21 Additional Features 22 Changing Cycles Options and Modifiers 23 Drying Rack Option 23 DRYER CARE 24 Cleaning the Dryer Location 24 Cleaning the Lint Screen 24 Cleaning the Dryer Interior 24 Removing Accumulat...

Page 3: ...n previously cleaned in washed in soaked in or spotted with gasoline dry cleaning solvents or other flammable or explosive substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer Close supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is used near children Before the dryer is removed from service or discarded remove the door to the drying ...

Page 4: ... your dryer For further information please refer to the Assistance or Service section of this manual Are you placing the dryer on a pedestal You have the option of purchasing pedestals of different heights separately for this dryer You may select a 10 25 4 cm pedestal or a 15 5 39 4 cm pedestal with a shelf and bin dividers These pedestals will add to the total height of the dryer for a total heig...

Page 5: ...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 Installation clearances The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to open fully Dryer Dimensions 38 91 4 cm 28 ...

Page 6: ...ide or bottom venting 0 0 cm spacing is allowed Recommended installation spacing for recessed or closet installation with stacked washer and dryer The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing 48 in 2 310 cm 2 2L 24 in 2 165 crn_ Required spacing 12 7 cm 2L 3 7 6 cm I 3 7 6crn t 72 182 9 crn _r 1 _ 2 6 _rn Required spacing 68 6 cm Mobile home additional installation requirements This dryer ...

Page 7: ...ctors If using a power supply cord Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use with clothes dryers The kit should contain A UL listed 30 amp power supply cord rated 120 240 volt minimum The cord should be type SRD or SRDT and be at least 4 ft 1 22 m long The wires that connect to the dryer must end in ring terminals or spade terminals with upturned ends A UL listed strain relief If your o...

Page 8: ...een ground connector Connect remaining 2 supply wires to remaining 2 terminals gold Securely tighten all electrical connections Failure to do so can result in death fire or electrical shock 1 Disconnect power 3 2 Remove the hold down screw and terminal block cover C li_ A Neutral ground wire B External ground conductor screw C Center silver colored terminal block screw D Terminal block cover and h...

Page 9: ...ical Connection Options If 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...

Page 10: ...n connecting to the terminal 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 cen...

Page 11: ...cord Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet ground conductor to neutral wire B D E C G F A 3 wire receptacle NEMA type 10 30R B 3 wire plug C Neutral prong D Spade terminals with up turned ends E _ 1 9 cm UL listed strain relief E Ring terminals G Neutral white or center wire A External ground conductor screw B Neutral ground wire C Center silver colored terminal block screw D Neutral wir...

Page 12: ...rnal ground conductor screw B Neutral ground wire C Center silver colored terminal block screw D Neutral wire white or center wire E _ 1 9 cm UL listed strain relief Place the hooked ends of the other direct wire cable wires under the outer terminal block screws hooks facing right Squeeze hooked ends together Tighten screws 4 Tighten strain relief screw 5 Insert tab of terminal block cover into sl...

Page 13: ...etal vents 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 ...

Page 14: ...es Venting systems come in many varieties Select the type best for your installation Two close clearance installations are shown Refer to the manufacturer s instructions _i i _ J y i I II 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 Assi...

Page 15: ...lexible metal 27 ft 8 2 m 19 ft 5 8 m 3 Rigid metal 35 ft 10 7 m 29 ft 8 8 m Flexible metal 25 ft 7 6 m 17 ft 5 2 m 4 Rigid metal 27 ft 8 2 m 21 ft 6 4 m Flexible metal 23 ft 7 m 15 ft 4 6 m 1 Install exhaust hood Use caulking compound to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust hood 2 Connect vent to exhaust hood Vent must fit inside exhaust hood Secure vent to exhaust hood with 4 10 2 cm clamp ...

Page 16: ...ly as indicated below See illustration It is important that you remove only the 6 indicated screws _4 4 Lift the inner door assembly off the outer door assembly 5 Disengage locking tabs by rotating inner ring clockwise See illustration If the dryer is not level prop up the dryer using a wood block Use a wrench to adjust the legs up or down and check again for levelness You can change your door swi...

Page 17: ...4 screws A Door hinge 4 Reinstall plug strips on opposite side of the inner door 5 Check for fingerprints on the glass Clean glass if necessary 6 Place the inner door assembly inside the outer door assembly To fit correctly the inner door assembly edge fits completely inside the outer door assembly edge 7 Reassemble the inner and outer door assemblies with the 6 screws A A Plug strip cannot be see...

Page 18: ...lect 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 11 Household fuse is intact and tight or circuit breaker has not tripped Dryer door is closed When the dryer has been running for 5 minutes open the dryer door and feel for h...

Page 19: ...dial to an Auto or Manual Cycle The preset settings for Auto or Manual Cycles will illuminate The estimated auto 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 th...

Page 20: ...ng the dryer This feature allows you to lock your settings to avoid unintended use of the dryer You can also use the control lock feature to avoid unintended cycle or option changes during dryer operation To enable the control lock feature Press and hold END OF CYCLE SIGNAL button for 3 seconds The LocWUnlock Control icon lights up and a single beep tone is heard To unlock press and hold END OF CY...

Page 21: ...e light Indicator lights Other indicator lights on the control panel show when Cycle Temp Adjust and End of Cycle settings are selected Select the drying cycle that matches the type of load you are drying See Auto Preset or Manual Preset Cycle Settings charts CASU DELICATE SUPER _XTOUCH DELICATE _ UP DAMP_ I QUICK DRY_ _ X DRY Cycle control knob Auto Cycles allow you to match the cycle to the load...

Page 22: ...Timed Dry cycle will default to the last temperature used for Timed Dry WRINKLE SHIELD TM Feature The WRINKLE SHIELD TM feature helps smooth out wrinkles that form when you cannot unload the dryer promptly at the end of a cycle During this option the dryer stops tumbling and then tumbles again for a brief period Press the WRINKLE SHIELD TM feature to get up to 90 minutes of heat free periodic tumb...

Page 23: ...old START to continue the cycle NOTE If you happen to press Stop twice the program clears and your dryer shuts down Restart the selection process Use the Drying Rack to dry items such as sweaters and pillows without tumbling The drum turns but the rack does not move If your model does not have a drying rack you may be able to purchase one for your model To find out whether your model allows drying...

Page 24: ...is buildup can cause longer drying times for your clothes or cause the dryer to stop before your load is completely dry The screen is probably clogged if lint falls off while the screen is in the dryer Clean the lint screen with a nylon brush every 6 months or more frequently if it becomes clogged due to a residue buildup To wash 1 Roll lint off the screen with your fingers 2 Wet both sides of lin...

Page 25: ...ker If the problem continues call an electrician Is the correct power supply available Electric dryers require 240 volt power supply Check with a qualified electrician Was a regular fuse used Use a time delay fuse Is the dryer door firmly closed Was the Power button pressed Was the Start button firmly pressed Press and hold for 1 second No heat Has a household fuse blown or has a circuit breaker t...

Page 26: ...front of the dryer requires a minimum of 1 2 5 cm of airspace and for most installations the rear of the dryer requires 5 12 7 cm See Installation Instructions Has the Air Only modifier been selected Select the right temperature for the types of garments being dried See Additional Features Is the load too large and heavy to dry quickly Separate the load to tumble freely Cycle time too short Excess...

Page 27: ...vice 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 questions or concerns at Whirlpool Corporation Customer experience Center 553 Benson Road Benton Harbor M149022 2692 Please include a daytim...

Page 28: ...shed 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 FITNE...

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