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Complete Installation

1.

  Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part, 

go back through the steps to see which step was skipped.

2.

  Check that you have all of your tools.

3.

  Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials.

4.

  Check the dryer’s final location. Be sure the vent is not 

crushed or kinked.

5.

  Check that the dryer is level. See “Level Dryer.”

6. 

For power supply cord installation, plug into an outlet.  

For direct wire installation, turn on power.

7.

  Remove the protective film on the console and any tape 

remaining on the dryer.

8.

  Wipe the dryer drum interior thoroughly with a damp cloth  

to remove any dust.

9.

  Read “Dryer Use” in the Dryer User Instructions.

10.

 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 button has been pushed firmly.

 

Dryer is plugged into an outlet and/or electrical supply  

 

is on.

Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has 

 

not tripped.

Dryer door is closed.

 

11.

 When the dryer has been running for 5 minutes, open the 

dryer door and feel for heat. If you feel heat, cancel cycle and 

close the door.

If you do not feel heat, turn off dryer, and check the 

following:

There may be 2 household fuses or circuit breakers for 

 

the dryer. Check that both fuses are intact and tight, or 

that both circuit breakers have not tripped. If there is still 

no heat, contact a qualified technician.

noTE:

 You may notice an odor when the dryer is first heated. 

This odor is common when the heating element is first used.  

The odor will go away.

Reverse Door Swing (optional)

You can change your door swing from a right-side opening to a 

left-side opening, if desired.

B

D

C

A

1.

  Place towel (A) on top of dryer to avoid damaging the surface.

2.

  Open dryer door. Remove bottom screws from cabinet side of 

hinges (B). Loosen (do not remove) top screws from cabinet 

side of hinges.

3.

  Lift door until top screws in 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 cabinet.

4.

  Remove screws attaching hinges to door.

5.

  Remove screws at top, bottom, and side of door (4 screws). 

Holding door over towel on dryer, grasp sides of outer door 

and gently lift to separate it from inner door. Do not pry apart 

with putty knife. Do not pull on door seal or plastic door 

catch.

Содержание Centennial MEDC700

Страница 1: ...m 13 Level Dryer 13 Connect Vent 13 Complete Installation 14 Reverse Door Swing Optional 14 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 l...

Страница 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...

Страница 3: ... 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 Location Requirements You will need A location allowing for proper exhaust installation See Venting Requirements A separate 30 amp circuit If you are using power su...

Страница 4: ...e dryer exhaust opening Electrical Requirements It is your responsibility To contact a qualified electrical installer To be sue that the electrical connection is adequate and in conformance with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 latest edition and all local codes and ordinances The National Electrical Code requires a 4 wire power supply connection for homes built after 1996 dryer circuits ...

Страница 5: ...ord 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 your outlet looks like this If your o...

Страница 6: ...nals gold Securely tighten all electrical connections Failure to do so can result in death fire or electrical shock Electrical Connection Options If your home has And you will be connecting to Go to Section 4 wire receptacle NEMA Type 14 30R A UL listed 120 240 volt minimum 30 amp dryer power supply cord 4 wire connection Power supply cord 3 wire receptacle NEMA type 10 30R A UL listed 120 240 vol...

Страница 7: ...train relief Put the threaded section of the strain relief C through the hole below the terminal block opening B Reaching inside the terminal block opening screw the removable conduit connector A onto the strain relief threads A B C Put direct 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 ...

Страница 8: ...leted your electrical connection Now go to Venting Requirements 3 wire connection Power supply cord Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet ground conductor to neutral wire A B D C E F G A 3 wire receptacle NEMA type 10 30R B 3 wire plug C Neutral prong D Spade terminals with upturned ends E 3 4 19 mm UL listed strain relief F Ring terminals G Neutral white or center wire 1 Loosen or remov...

Страница 9: ...nal block hook facing right squeeze hooked end together and tighten screw as shown 1 Remove center silver colored terminal block screw B 2 Remove neutral ground wire E from external ground conductor screw A E A B 3 Connect neutral ground wire E and place the hooked end hook facing right of the neutral wire C white or center wire of direct wire cable under the center screw of the terminal block B S...

Страница 10: ...e neutral wire C white or center wire of power supply cord cable under center silver colored terminal block screw B Tighten screw E B C 3 wire connection Direct wire Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet ground conductor to neutral wire Direct wire cable must have 5 ft 1 52 m of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed Strip 3 89 mm of outer covering from end of cable Strip insulatio...

Страница 11: ...ng vent system if necessary to achieve the best drying performance Only rigid or flexible metal vent shall be used for exhausting If this is a new vent system Vent Material Use a heavy metal vent Do not use plastic or metal foil vent 4 102 mm heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must be used DURASAFE venting products are recommended 4 102 mm heavy metal exhaust vent DURASAFE vent products can be pu...

Страница 12: ...e A B B C D E F G H I A Dryer F Rigid metal or flexible metal vent B Elbow G Vent length necessary to connect elbows C Wall H Exhaust outlet D Exhaust hood I Optional side exhaust outlet E Clamps Optional exhaust installations This dryer can be converted to exhaust out the right side left side or through the bottom If you prefer you may contact your local dealer to have the dryer converted WARNING...

Страница 13: ...turn to the chart Number 90 turns or elbows Type of vent Box louvered hoods Angled hods 0 Rigid metal 64 ft 20 m 58 ft 17 7 m 1 Rigid metal 54 ft 16 5 m 48 ft 14 6 m 2 Rigid metal 44 ft 13 4 m 38 ft 11 6 m 3 Rigid metal 35 ft 10 7 m 29 ft 8 8 m 4 Rigid metal 27 ft 8 2 m 21 ft 6 4 m Install Vent System 1 Install exhaust hood Use caulking compound to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust hood 2 ...

Страница 14: ...inutes open the dryer door and feel for heat If you feel heat cancel cycle and close the door If you do not feel heat turn off dryer and check the following There may be 2 household fuses or circuit breakers for the dryer Check that both fuses are intact and tight or that both circuit breakers have not tripped If there is still no heat contact a qualified technician NOTE You may notice an odor whe...

Страница 15: ...that attach 2 plugs D on the left side Attach plugs to right side using the same 4 screws 9 Insert screws into bottom holes on left side of 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 10 Close door and check that door strike aligns with door catch C ...

Страница 16: ...16 W10300460A W10301450A SP 2009 12 09 All rights reserved Printed in U S A ...

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