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W10115228C 

W10115229C-SP

Table of Contents 

DRYER SAFETY ................................................................

2

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ....................................

4

 

 

Tools and Parts .................................................................... 4

 

 

Location Requirements ...................................................... 5 

ELECTRIC DRYER POWER HOOKUP – CANADA ONLY ......... 7

 

Electrical Requirements ..................................................... 7

 

Install Leveling Legs ........................................................... 7

GAS DRYER POWER HOOKUP ................................................. 8 

 

Gas Supply Requirements .................................................. 8

 

Electrical Requirements ..................................................... 9

VENTING .................................................................................... 10

 

Venting Requirements ....................................................... 10

 

 

Plan Vent System ............................................................... 11

 

Venting Kits ........................................................................ 11

 

 

Install Vent System ............................................................ 12

 

 

Make Gas Connection ...................................................... 13

 

 

Connect Vent ..................................................................... 13

LEVEL DRYER ........................................................................... 14

COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST ............................... 14

 

REVERSE DOOR SWING (OPTIONAL) .................................... 14

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................... 22 

INSTALLATION NOTES

Date of purchase:

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Date of installation:

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Installer:

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Model number:

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Serial number:

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Date d’achat :

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Date d’installation :

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Installateur :

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Numéro de modèle :

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Numéro de série :

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NOTES CONCERNANT L’INSTALLATION

Table des matières

SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE .......................................

23

EXIGENCES D’INSTALLATION ......................................

25

 

 

Outillage et pièces ............................................................ 25

 

 

Exigences d’emplacement ............................................... 26

RACCORDEMENT À L’ALIMENTATION ÉLECTRIQUE  

DE LA SÉCHEUSE ÉLECTRIQUE – CANADA SEULEMENT ... 28

 

Spécifications électriques ................................................ 28

 

Installation des pieds de nivellement .............................. 29

RACCORDEMENT D’UNE SÉCHEUSE À GAZ ....................... 29

 

Spécifications de l’alimentation en gaz .......................... 29

 

Spécifications électriques ................................................ 31

L’ÉVACUATION.......................................................................... 32

 

Exigences concernant l’évacuation ................................ 32

 

 

Planification du système d’évacuation ........................... 33

 

Trousses d’évacuation ...................................................... 33

 

 

Installation du circuit d’évacuation ................................. 35

 

 

Raccordement au gaz ....................................................... 35

 

 

Raccordement du conduit d’évacuation ......................... 36

RÉGLAGE DE L’APLOMB DE LA SÉCHEUSE......................... 36

ACHEVER L’INSTALLATION – LISTE DE VÉRIFICATION ....... 37

INVERSION DU SENS DE L’OUVERTURE DE LA PORTE 

(FACULTATIF) ............................................................................. 37

DÉPANNAGE ............................................................................. 47

DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

29" and 27" Wide Models

Gas (U.S.A. and Canada) & Electric (Canada Only)

INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION DE LA SÉCHEUSE

Modèles de 29" et de 27" de largeur

À gaz (É.-U. et Canada) et Électrique (Canada uniquement)

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.

Summary of Contents for W10115228C

Page 1: ...INSTALLATION Table des matières SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE 23 EXIGENCES D INSTALLATION 25 Outillage et pièces 25 Exigences d emplacement 26 RACCORDEMENT À L ALIMENTATION ÉLECTRIQUE DE LA SÉCHEUSE ÉLECTRIQUE CANADA SEULEMENT 28 Spécifications électriques 28 Installation des pieds de nivellement 29 RACCORDEMENT D UNE SÉCHEUSE À GAZ 29 Spécifications de l alimentation en gaz 29 Spécifications électrique...

Page 2: ...2 DRYER SAFETY ...

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Page 4: ...ble wrench that opens to 1 25 mm or hex head socket wrench Tin snips new vent installations Caulking gun and compound for installing new exhaust vent Vent clamps 1 4 nut driver or socket wrench recommended Tools needed for gas installations 8 or 10 pipe wrench 8 or 10 adjustable wrench for gas connections Pipe joint compound resistant to LP gas Utility knife INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Putty knife ...

Page 5: ... power supply cord a grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft 610 mm of either side of dryer See Electrical Requirements A sturdy floor to support dryer and a total weight dryer and load of 200 lbs 90 7 kg The combined weight of a companion appliance should also be considered Level floor with maximum slope of 1 25 mm under entire dryer If slope is greater than 1 25 mm install Extended Dryer ...

Page 6: ...sed area or closet The dimensions shown are for the minimum spacing allowed Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing Additional clearances might be required for wall door and floor moldings Additional spacing of 1 25 mm on all sides of the dryer is recommended to reduce noise transfer For closet installation with a door minimum ventilation openings in the top ...

Page 7: ... that the electrical connection is adequate and in conformance with the Canadian Electrical Code C22 1 latest edition and all local codes A copy of the above codes standard may be obtained from Canadian Standards Association 178 Rexdale Blvd Toronto ON M9W 1R3 CANADA To supply the required 4 wire single phase 120 240 volt 60 Hz AC only electrical supply on a separate 30 amp circuit fused on both s...

Page 8: ...idual manual shut off valve must be installed within six 6 feet 1 8 m of the dryer in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 In Canada An individual manual shut off valve must be installed in accordance with the B149 1 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code It is recommended that an individual manual shut off valve be installed within six 6 feet 1 8 m of the dryer The shut off v...

Page 9: ... not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician Option 1 Recommended Method Flexible stainless steel gas connector If local codes permit use a new flexible stainless steel gas connector Design Certified by the American Gas Association or CSA International to connect your dryer to the rigid gas supply line Use an elbow and a 3 8 flare x 3 8 NPT adapter fitting between ...

Page 10: ...OTE 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 Exhaust hoods Must be at least 12 305 mm from ground or any object that may obstruct ...

Page 11: ...ctions Over The Top installation also 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 Description 8171587RP 0 5 Metal ven...

Page 12: ...t direct path outdoors Plan installation to use fewest number of elbows and turns When using elbows or making turns allow as much room as possible Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking Use as few 90 turns as possible Determine vent length and elbows needed for best drying performance Use following Vent System Chart to determine type of vent material and hood combinations acceptable to use NOTE Do n...

Page 13: ... exhaust outlet and inside exhaust hood Check that vent is secured to exhaust hood with a 4 102 mm clamp Move dryer to final location Avoid crushing or kinking vent After dryer is in place remove corner posts and cardboard from under the dryer Connect vent to exhaust hood 2 Vent must fit over the exhaust hood Secure vent to exhaust hood with 4 102 mm clamp Run vent to dryer location using straight...

Page 14: ...ll heat cycle not an air cycle for 20 minutes and start the dryer If the dryer will not start check the following Dryer is plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet Electrical supply is connected 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 heat If you feel heat cancel cycle an...

Page 15: ...ently remove 4 hinge hole plugs on left side of dryer cabinet Insert plugs into hinge holes on opposite side of dryer cabinet Remove and transfer hinge hole plugs 4 Insert screws in hinge holes on dryer cabinet 5 NOTE Two people may be needed to reinstall door Insert screws into bottom holes on left side of dryer cabinet Tighten screws halfway Position door so large end of door hinge slot is over ...

Page 16: ...ve screws from hinges 4 Remove screws attaching hinges to door Remove screws at top bottom and side of door 4 screws Keep door screws separate from hinge screws as they are different sizes Holding door over towel on dryer grasp sides of outer door and lift to separate it from inner door NOTE Do not pry apart with putty knife or screwdriver Do not pull on door seal or plastic door catches Remove sc...

Page 17: ...les on left side of dryer cabinet Tighten screws halfway Position door so large end of door hinge slot is over screws Slide door up so screws are in bottom of slots Tighten screws Insert and tighten top screws in hinges Remove door strike from dryer cabinet and set aside Remove door strike 9 Use a small flat blade screwdriver to gently remove 4 hinge hole plugs on left side of dryer cabinet Transf...

Page 18: ...ust alignment Check door strike alignment 13 Place towel on dryer 1 Place towel on top of dryer to avoid damaging the surface Lift door until top screws in dryer cabinet are in large part of hinge slot Pull door forward off screws Set door handle side up on top of dryer Remove top screws from dryer cabinet Lift door off top screws 3 Remove bottom screws 2 Open dryer door Remove bottom screws from ...

Page 19: ...screws as they are different sizes Holding door over towel on dryer grasp sides of outer door and lift to separate it from inner door NOTE Do not pry apart with putty knife or screwdriver Do not pull on door seal or plastic door catches Remove screws from door 5 Flip door over 7 Flip door over so handle side is down Attach door hinges 8 Reattach door hinges to dryer door so that the larger hole is...

Page 20: ...rews are in bottom of slots Tighten screws Insert and tighten top screws in hinges 27 Wide Model Side Swing Door with Glass Place towel on dryer 1 Place towel on top of dryer to avoid damaging the surface Lift door until top screws in dryer cabinet are in large part of hinge slot Pull door forward off screws Set door handle side up on top of dryer Remove top screws from dryer cabinet Lift door off...

Page 21: ...screws at top bottom and side of door 4 screws Keep door screws separate from hinge screws as they are different sizes Remove screws from door 6 Flip door over 5 Flip door over so handle side is down Attach door hinges 9 Reattach door hinges to dryer door so that the larger hole is at the bottom of the hinge Holding door over towel on dryer pry inner door and lift to separate it from outer door NO...

Page 22: ...ottom holes on left side of dryer cabinet Tighten screws halfway Position door so large end of door hinge slot is over screws Slide door up so screws are in bottom of slots Tighten screws Insert and tighten top screws in hinges Remove and transfer plugs 11 Remove the 4 screws that attach 2 plugs on the left side Transfer plugs to opposite side using the same 4 screws Remove door strike from dryer ...

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