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DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Table of Contents

DRYER SAFETY ............................................................. 1

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ................................. 2

Tools and Parts ................................................................. 2

Location Requirements ................................................... 3

Electrical Requirements .................................................. 5

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ................................... 6

Install Strain Relief ........................................................... 6

Electrical Connection Options ........................................ 7

Install Vent System ......................................................... 13

Level Dryer ...................................................................... 14

Complete Installation Checklist .................................... 15

DOOR REVERSAL .................................................................. 15

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................ 15

Dryer SafeTy

INSTALLATION NOTES

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Summary of Contents for WED9250WH

Page 1: ...stall Vent System 13 Level Dryer 14 Complete Installation Checklist 15 DOOR REVERSAL 15 TROUBLESHOOTING 15 Dryer Safety INSTALLATION NOTES Date of purchase __________________________________ Date of installation _ _______________________________ Installer _________________________________________ Model number ____________________________________ Serial number ____________________________________ P...

Page 2: ...fore starting installation Flat blade screwdriver 2 Phillips screwdriver Adjustable wrench that opens to 1 25mm or hex head socket wrench Wire stripper direct wire installations Tin snips new vent installations Caulking gun and compound for installing new exhaust vent Vent clamps 1 4 nut driver recommended Leveling legs 4 Optional Equipment Not supplied with dryer Refer to your Use and Care Guide ...

Page 3: ...atic sensor cycles resulting in longer drying times NOTE Most installations require a minimum of 5 127 mm clearance behind dryer for exhaust vent with elbow See Venting Requirements Front view Back view Side view Mobile home Additional installation requirements This dryer is suitable for mobile home installations The installation must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standa...

Page 4: ... clearance on sides and rear Closet door ventilation openings show minimum spacing required For each arrangement consider allowing more space for ease of installation and servicing spacing for companion appliances and clearances for walls doors and floor moldings Space must be large enough to allow door to fully open Add spacing on all sides of dryer to reduce noise transfer If a closet door or lo...

Page 5: ...provided for it here n 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 ...

Page 6: ...pointing down Hold in place and tighten strain relief screws enough to hold two clamp sections together Put power supply cord through strain relief Be sure that wire insulation on power cord is inside strain relief Strain relief should be a tight fit with dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position Do not tighten strain relief screws at this point Now skip to step 6 Attach power supply cord to s...

Page 7: ...ply cord 4 wire receptacle NEMA Type 14 30R Follow steps 7 10 Then go to Venting Requirements 3 wire direct connection Follow steps 18 20 Then go to Venting Requirements 4 wire direct connection Follow steps 14 17 Then go to Venting Requirements Power supply cord 3 wire receptacle NEMA Type 10 30R Follow steps 11 13 Then go to Venting Requirements Direct wire strain relief IMPORTANT A 4 wire conne...

Page 8: ...t ground wire green or bare of power supply cord to external ground conductor screw Tighten screw 9 Connect ground wire 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 remaining wires 10 Choose a standard power supply cord connect...

Page 9: ...minal block screw facing to the right squeeze hooked end together and tighten screw 15 Connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire Connect neutral ground wire and place hooked end hook facing right of neutral wire white or center wire of direct wire cable under center screw of terminal block Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screw Remove center silver colored terminal block screw Remove ne...

Page 10: ...ked end together Tighten screw 19 Connect neutral wire Connect remaining wires 20 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 Optional 3 wire Connec...

Page 11: ...erformance n Do not install in enclosed walls ceilings or floors n The total length should not exceed 7 3 4 ft 2 4 m Flexible metal vent Acceptable only if accessible to clean 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 s...

Page 12: ...ducts can be purchased from your dealer or by calling Whirlpool Service For more information see Assistance or Service section in your Use and Care Guide Good Better Clamps n Use clamps to seal all joints n Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws or other fastening devices that extend into interior of duct and catch lint Do not use duct tape IMPORTANT Improper venting can cause m...

Page 13: ... life of dryer n Reduce performance resulting in longer drying times and increased energy usage The Vent system chart provides venting requirements that will help achieve best drying performance Number of 90 elbows Type of vent Box louvered hoods Angled hoods 1 4 3 2 0 Rigid metal Rigid metal Rigid metal Rigid metal Rigid metal 64 ft 20 m 54 ft 16 5 m 44 ft 13 4 m 35 ft 10 7 m 27 ft 8 2 m 58 ft 17...

Page 14: ...level make sure all four legs are snug against the ground before tightening them After dryer is in place remove corner posts and cardboard from under dryer Examine leveling legs find diamond marking Screw legs into leg holes by hand use a wrench to finish turning legs until diamond marking is no longer visible Using a 4 102 mm clamp connect vent to exhaust outlet in dryer If connecting to existing...

Page 15: ...persists call an electrician Dryer displaying code message On models with a time display n PF power failure Check the following Was drying cycle interrupted by power failure Press and hold START to restart dryer Try the following Check if a household fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped Electric dryers use two household fuses or breakers Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker Confirm power...

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