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W10096988A
W10306460A-SP

DRYER SAFETY ......................................................................... 2

InSTAllATIon REquIREmEnTS ............................................. 3

Tools and Parts ...................................................................... 3

location Requirements ......................................................... 3

Electrical Requirements ........................................................ 4

Install leveling legs .............................................................. 6

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

VEnTInG ................................................................................... 13

Venting Requirements ......................................................... 13

Plan Vent System ................................................................. 14

Venting Kits .......................................................................... 14

Install Vent System .............................................................. 15

Connect Vent ........................................................................ 15

level Dryer ........................................................................... 16

Complete Installation Checklist ......................................... 16

Reverse Door Swing (optional) .......................................... 17

Troubleshooting ................................................................... 18

ElECTRIC DRYER 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

 

Summary of Contents for W10096988A

Page 1: ... 15 Connect Vent 15 Level Dryer 16 Complete Installation Checklist 16 Reverse Door Swing Optional 17 Troubleshooting 18 Electric Dryer 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 m...

Page 2: ...instructions are not followed 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 that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word...

Page 3: ... Electrical Requirements and Venting Requirements before purchasing parts Mobile home installations require metal exhaust system hardware available for purchase from the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer For further information please reference the Assistance or Service section of the Dryer User Instructions If using a power supply cord Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use ...

Page 4: ...d doors with equivalent ventilation openings are acceptable Companion appliance spacing should also be considered Minimum Required Spacing A B C 18 457 mm 1 25mm 27 686mm 1 25mm 1 25mm 14 max 356 mm 29 743mm 5 140mm 48in 310cm 2 2 24in 155cm 2 2 3 76mm 3 76mm A Recessed area B Side view closet or confined area C Closet door with vents Additional spacing recommended Mobile home Additional installat...

Page 5: ...l conductors 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...

Page 6: ...legs 2 diamond marking 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 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 WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to...

Page 7: ...eptacle NEMA Type 14 30R Go to steps 1 2 on page 8 for power supply cord strain relief then steps 3 6 for 4 wire Power Supply Cord Connection section Then go to Venting Requirements 3 wire direct connection Go to steps 1 2 on page 10 for direct wire strain relief then steps 3 7 for 3 wire Direct Wire Connection section Then go to Venting Requirements 4 wire direct connection Go to steps 1 2 on pag...

Page 8: ...other is pointing down D and hold in place Tighten strain relief screws just enough to hold the two clamp sections C together 1 Power supply cord strain relief 4 wire Power Supply Cord Connection Remove center silver colored terminal block screw B Remove neutral ground wire E from external ground conductor screw A A E B Prepare to connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire 3 B C E Connect neutra...

Page 9: ...dryer rear panel Secure cover with hold down screw Now go to Venting Requirements Connect remaining wires 6 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 4 Connect neutral wire Connect neutral wire white or center C of power supply cord...

Page 10: ...wire cable through the strain relief The strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position Tighten strain relief screw against the direct wire cable For 3 wire Direct Wire Connection see page 11 For 4 wire Direct Wire Connection continue to step 3 on this page 2 Attach direct wire cable to strain relief Direct wire strain relief Direct wire cable must hav...

Page 11: ...8 Connect remaining wires B E C 6 Connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire Connect neutral ground wire E and place hooked end hook facing right of neutral wire white or center wire C of direct wire cable under center screw of terminal block B Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screw Direct wire cable must have 5 ft 1 52 m of extra length so dryer may be moved if needed Strip 31 2 89 mm o...

Page 12: ...xternal 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 Optional 3 wire Connection You must verify with a qualified electrician that this grounding method is acceptable before connecting Connect remaining wires 7 Place hooked ends of remaining direct wire cable...

Page 13: ...g 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 Only a 4 102 mm heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps may be used Do not use plastic or metal foil vent Exhaus...

Page 14: ...o available with one offset elbow Periscope installation NOTE The following kits for close clearance alternate installations are available for purchase Venting Kits For more information call 1 800 901 2042 or visit us at www applianceaccessories com In Canada call 1 800 807 6777 or visit us at www whirlpoolparts ca Part Number Descriptions 8171587RP 0 5 Metal vent periscope 4396037RP 0 18 Metal ve...

Page 15: ...t material and hood combinations acceptable to use NOTE Do not use vent runs longer than those specified in Vent system chart Exhaust systems longer than those specified will Shorten life of dryer Reduce performance resulting in longer drying times and increased energy usage NOTE Side and bottom exhaust installations have a 90º turn inside the dryer To determine maximum exhaust length add one 90º ...

Page 16: ...hat dryer is level See Level Dryer q Remove film on console and any tape remaining on dryer q Wipe dryer drum interior thoroughly with a damp cloth to remove any dust q Read Dryer Use in your Use and Care Guide q Set the dryer 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 b...

Page 17: ...e outer door 6 Take outer door and rotate it 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 5 door screws Remove screws at top bottom and side of door 5 screws Keep door screws separate from hinge screws as they are different sizes Holding...

Page 18: ...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 Insert screws in hinge holes on dryer cabinet 10 NOTE 2 people maybe needed to reinstall door Insert screws into the bottom holes on left side of dryer cabinet Tighten screws halfway Position door so large end of...

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Page 20: ...20 W10096988A W10306460A SP 2010 Whirlpool Corporation 2 10 All rights reserved Printed in U S A Registered Trademark TM Trademark of Whirlpool U S A ...

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