Whirlpool WPWADREW25 Installation Instructions Manual Download

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W10562358A
W10562359A-SP

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

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ............................................. 4

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

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

Electrical Requirements ........................................................ 6

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

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

VENTING ................................................................................... 13

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

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

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

Install Vent System .............................................................. 16

Connect Vent ........................................................................ 16

Level Dryer ........................................................................... 16

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

Reverse Door Swing (Optional) .......................................... 17

Troubleshooting ................................................................... 19

ELECTRIC DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

29" WIDE MODELS - U.S.A. ONLY

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Page 1: ... 16 Connect Vent 16 Level Dryer 16 Complete Installation Checklist 16 Reverse Door Swing Optional 17 Troubleshooting 19 ELECTRIC DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 29 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: ...2 DRYER SAFETY ...

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Page 4: ...arked 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 Parts supplied all models Leveling legs 4 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts...

Page 5: ...de in mobile homes to introduce outside air into the dryer The opening such as a nearby window should be at least twice as large as the dryer exhaust opening You will need A location allowing for proper exhaust installation See Venting Requirements A separate 30 amp circuit If you are using power supply cord a grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft 610 mm of either side of dryer See Electr...

Page 6: ...separate 30 amp circuit fused on both sides of the line A time delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended 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 ground wire is used it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the ground path is adequate Electrical Connection To pr...

Page 7: ... steps 3 5 for 3 wire Power Supply Cord Connection section Then go to Venting Requirements NOTE If local codes do not permit connection of a cabinet ground conductor to neutral wire go to Optional 3 wire Connection section This connection may be used with either a power supply cord or a direct wire connection Install Leveling Legs Prepare dryer for leveling legs 1 To avoid damaging floor use a lar...

Page 8: ...et and be in a horizontal position Do not further tighten strain relief screws at this point For 3 wire Power Supply Cord Connection see page 9 For 4 wire Power Supply Cord Connection continue to step 3 Attach power supply cord to strain relief 2 A B C D Attach power supply cord strain relief Remove the screws from a 3 4 19 mm UL listed strain relief UL marking on strain relief Put the tabs of the...

Page 9: ...l ground conductor screw A Tighten screw 5 Connect ground wire Remove center terminal block screw B B 3 Remove center screw 4 wire Power Supply Cord Connection Remove center 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 neutral ground wire and neutral wire 4 Connect neutral gr...

Page 10: ...3 below 2 Attach direct wire cable to strain relief Direct wire strain relief Direct wire cable must have 5 ft 1 52 m of extra length so dryer may be moved if needed Strip 5 127 mm of outer covering from end of cable leaving bare ground wire at 5 127 mm Cut 11 2 38 mm from remaining 3 wires Strip insulation back 1 25 mm Shape ends of wires into hooks 1 25 mm 5 127 mm 3 Prepare your 4 wire cable fo...

Page 11: ...al 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 of outer covering from end of cable Strip insulation back 1 25 mm If using 3 wire cable with ...

Page 12: ...onductor 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 wires under out...

Page 13: ...ting Only a 4 102 mm heavy 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 crushing and kinking Flexible metal vent Acceptable only if accessible to clean Must be fully extended and supported in final dryer location Remove excess to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced airflow and ...

Page 14: ...r 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 vent periscope 4396011RP 18 29 Metal vent periscope 4396014 29 50 Metal vent periscope 4392892 In Wall metal DuraVent Periscope 4396028 Sure Co...

Page 15: ...umber of 90 turns or elbows Type of vent Box louvered or Angled hoods 1 4 3 2 0 Rigid metal 120 ft 36 6 m 110 ft 33 5 m 100 ft 30 5 m 90 ft 27 4 m 80 ft 24 4 m Rigid metal Rigid metal Rigid metal Rigid metal 5 70 ft 21 3 m Rigid metal Special provisions for mobile home installations The exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible portion of the mobile home structure and must not ter...

Page 16: ... front to back Complete Installation Checklist q Check that all parts are now installed If there is an extra part go back through steps to see what was skipped q Check that you have all of your tools q Dispose of recycle all packaging materials q Check dryer s final location Be sure vent is not crushed or kinked q For power supply cord installation plug into an outlet For direct wire installation ...

Page 17: ...ews attaching hinges to door Remove screws at top bottom and side of door 4 screws that hold the inner and outer door together Holding door over towel on dryer grasp sides of outer door and lift to separate it from inner door Set outer door aside 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 If you do not feel heat ...

Page 18: ...nd bezel Switch door catch bezel plug 6 Rotate outer door 7 Rotate outer door 180º and set it back down on inner door Reattach outer door panel to inner door panel so handle is on the side where hinges were just removed Insert 4 door screws Flip door over 8 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 ...

Page 19: ...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 Use a small flat blade screwdriver to gently remove 4 hinge hole plugs on left side of dryer cabinet Transfer plugs into hinge holes on opposite side of dryer cabinet Remove and transfer hinge hole plugs 11...

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