Whirlpool WED8900BC0 Installation Instructions Manual Download | Manualshive

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Page 1: ...NNECT iNLET HOSES 15 CONNECT VENT 17 LEVEL DRYER 17 COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST 18 REVERSE DOOR SWING 18 Para obtener acceso al manual de uso y cuidado en espaSol o para obtener informaci6n adicional acerca de su producto visite www whirlpool com Tenga listo su nOmero de modelo completo Puede encontrar el nQmero de modelo y de serie dentro de la cavidad superior de la puerta iNSTALLATiON NOTES...

Page 2: ...i o Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualified installer Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer s instructions and local codes Do not install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic venting materials or flexible metal foil type duct If flexible metal duct is installed it must be of a specific type identified by the appliance manufacturer as suitable for use with clo...

Page 3: ...aulking gun and compound for installing new exhaust vent Tin snips new vent installations Parts package is located in dryer drum Check that all parts are included Parts needed Not supplied with dryer Check local codes Check existing electrical supply and venting See Electrical Requirements and Venting Requirements before purchasing parts Mobile home installations require metal exhuast system hardw...

Page 4: ...e 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 Iouvered door is installed top and bottom air openings in door are required iMPORTANT Do not operate install or store dryer where it will be exposed to...

Page 5: ...69 To supply the required 3 or 4 wire single phase 120 240 volt 60 Hz AC only electrical supply or 3 or 4 wire 120 208 volt electrical supply if specified on the serial rating plate on a separate 30 amp circuit fused on both sides of the line Connect to an individual branch circuit Do not have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit Do not use an extension cord If codes permit and a separate gr...

Page 6: ...ring system or an equipment grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the dryer WARNING Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock Check with a qualified electrician or service representative or personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the dryer is properly grounde...

Page 7: ...ire go to Optional 3 wire connection This connection may be used with either a power supply cord or a direct wire connection B E C Before you start disconnect power Remove hold down screw D and terminal block cover A A Terminal block cover B External ground conductor screw C Center terminal block screw D Hold down screw E Neutral ground wire E Hole below terminal block cover POWER SUPPLY CORD CONN...

Page 8: ...ing terminals Connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire Connect neutral ground wire E and neutral wire white C of power supply cord under center terminal block screw B Tighten screw Connect ground wire F green or bare of power supply cord to external ground conductor screw A Tighten screw Prepare to connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire Remove center terminal block screw B Remove neutral...

Page 9: ...connections Connect neutral wire white or center wire to center terminal silver Ground wire green or bare wire must be connected to green 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 Direct Wire Strain Relief Connect neutral wire white or center C of power su...

Page 10: ...e cable for direct connection ground wire and neutral wire Remove center terminal block screw B Remove neutral ground wire E from external ground conductor screw A 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 Dire...

Page 11: ...re cable with ground wire cut bare wire even with outer covering Shape wire ends into hooks Place hooked end of neutral wire white or center C of direct wire cable under center terminal block screw B Squeeze hooked end together Tighten screw 4 Connect remaining wires Place hooked ends of remaining direct wire cable wires under outer terminal block screws hooks facing right Squeeze hooked ends toge...

Page 12: ...yer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent chimney wall ceiling attic crawlspace or a concealed space of a building Only rigid or flexible metal vent shall be used for exhausting 102mm 4 102 ram heavy metal exhaust vent Only a 4 102 mm heaw metal exhaust vent and clamps may be used Do not use plastic or metal foil vent Rigid metal vent Recommended for best drying performance and to avoid ...

Page 13: ...allations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer Other installations are possible A c H A Dryer B Elbow C Wall D Exhaust hood E Clamps E Rigid metal or flexible metal vent G Vent length necessary to connect elbows H Exhaust outlet Optional exhaust installations Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent Do not use a plastic vent Do not use a metal foil vent Failure to follow these instructions can resu...

Page 14: ...of mobile home and must not terminate beneath the mobile home Terminate exhaust vent outside _____j Moblie Home Exhaust installation Determine vent path Select route that will provide straightest and most 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...

Page 15: ...nd into interior of vent to secure vent because they can catch lint CONNECT INLET HOSES For non steam models skip to Connect Vent The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using the new inlet hoses Do not use old hoses 1 Turn cold water off remove and replace rubber washer Turn cold water faucet off and remove washer inlet hose Check and see if rubber washer is in the Y connector Remove...

Page 16: ...ds turn NOTE Do not overtighten Damage to the coupling can result valve and tighten coupling Attach other end of long hose to fill valve at bottom of dryer back panel Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on fill valve connector Using pliers tighten the couplings an additional two thirds turn NOTE Do not overtighten Damage to the coupling can result Turn on cold water faucet Check that the ...

Page 17: ...void crushing or kinking vent After dryer is in place remove cardboard from under dryer LEVEL DRYER 1 Level Dryer _ Place level Place level here Check levelness of dryer from side to side Repeat from front to back NOTE The dryer must be level for the moisture sensing system to operate correctly Not Level LEVEL Not Level 2 Adjust leveling legs If dryer is not level prop up using a wood block use wr...

Page 18: ...tart button has been pushed firmly Dryer is plugged into an outlet and or electrical supply Household fuse is intact and tight or circuit breaker has not tripped Dryer door is closed This dryer automatically runs an installation diagnostic routine at the start of its first cycle If you receive an L2 code there may be a problem with you home power supply keeping the dryer s heater from turning on S...

Page 19: ...two hinges from the dryer door 2 Replace the 4 screws in the same holes 3 Remove the 4 screws from the opposite side of the door 4 Install the two hinges to the front panel of the dryer using 4 screws Use the non slotted side to attach the hinge to the front panel 5 Install screws in top hinge holes in the door Do not tighten screws Leave approximately 1 4 5 mm of screw exposed 6 Hang door by plac...

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