Have questions about your dryer?
Check your Use and Care Guide for a toll-free number to call, or call your
dealer. The dealer is listed in the Yellow Pages of your phone directory
under “Appliances — Household — Major — Service and Repair.”
When you call, you will need the dryer model number and serial number.
Both numbers are on the model/serial rating plate located in the door well
behind the dryer door and on front of opening.
Record the numbers here for handy reference:
Model No.
Serial No.
Moving dryer to a new location?
Check with a licensed electrician to confirm that supply voltage at new home matches
voltage specified on the model/serial rating plate.
Shut off electrical
supply to dryer.
Unplug power supply
cord and tape it
securely to dryer.
(Or disconnect power
supply cable from
dryer.)
Tape top
to cabinet.
Tape door to
front panel.
Turn leveling
legs all the
way in.
Slide dryer onto cardboard or hardboard
before moving it across the floor to
prevent damaging floor covering.
Installation Instructions
Electric Dryer
Part No. 3979171
IMPORTANT:
Read and save these instructions.
Installer:
Leave Installation Instructions with homeowner.
Homeowner:
Keep Installation Instructions for future reference.
For best performance,
install dryer according to
Installation Instructions. Failure to complete installation
as instructed could void warranty.
Save
Installation Instructions for local electrical inspector’s use.
Before you start:
Electrical
If using a power supply cord:
Dryer power supply cord must be:
Check local codes and see electrical and venting
requirements, Panels A and B, before purchasing parts.
Determine if you will need to purchase a power
supply cord kit or power supply cable.
If your outlet
looks like this:
Choose this
power supply cord:
4-wire receptacle
(14-30R)
4-wire power supply cord with
ring or spade terminals and
U.L.-listed strain relief
3-wire power supply cord with
ring or spade terminals and
U.L.-listed strain relief
3-wire receptacle
(10-30R)
If connecting by direct wire:
Power supply cable must match power supply
(4-wire or 3-wire) and be:
• flexible armored or non-metallic sheathed copper
cable (with ground wire). All current-carrying wires
must be insulated. See Panels D and E.
• 10-GAUGE SOLID COPPER WIRE. (Do not use
aluminum.)
• at least 4 feet long.
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Printed in U.S.A.
Part No. 3979171
© 2001 Whirlpool Corporation
Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022
Your safety and the safety of others
is 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 hazards that can kill
or hurt you and others. All safety
messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol
and the word “DANGER” or “WARNING”. These
words mean:
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell
you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you
what can happen if the instructions are not
followed.
You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t
follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t
follow instructions.
Tools needed:
Check that you have everything necessary for correct
installation. Proper installation is your responsibility.
Parts supplied:
4 leveling legs
Remove parts package from
dryer drum. Check that all 4
legs were included.
• U.L.-listed
• 120/240-volt
minimum
• 30-ampere
• Type SRD or SRDT
• At least 4 feet long
The wires that connect to the dryer must end in ring
terminals or spade terminals with upturned ends.
The receptacle must be located within 3 feet of the
top, back center of the control console.
Parts needed:
Venting
Exhaust hood
Do Not use exhaust hoods with magnetic latches.
Preferred Acceptable
4"
4"
2-1/2"
Mobile home installations require:
• Mobile Home Installation Kit, Part Number 346764*
• Metal exhaust system hardware*
Floors sloped greater than 1 inch:
Require Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part No. 279810*
*
Available for purchase from your dealer.
DANGER
WARNING
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• flat-blade screwdriver
• adjustable wrench that
opens to 1" or 1" hex-
head socket wrench (for
adjusting dryer feet)
• level
• wire stripper (direct wire
installations)
• safety glasses
• caulking gun and
compound (new vent
installation)
• gloves
• tin snips (new vent
installations)
Four-inch heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps
must be used. Dura Safe™ vent products are
recommended.
Dura Safe vent products can be purchased from your
dealer or by calling Whirlpool Parts & Accessories
1-800-442-9991, Mon-Fri: 8am to 9pm (CST), Sat:
9am to 4:30pm (CST). Visit our internet site at
http://www.whirlpoolappliances.com/accessories
See Panel C for more information.
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
result in death or fire.
WARNING
