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ELECTRIC
DRYER INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Para obtener acceso al manual de uso y cuidado en espa_ol, o para obtener informaci6n adicional acerca de su producto, visite:
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Tenga listo su numero de modelo completo. Puede encontrar el numero de modelo y de serie dentro de la cavidad superior de la puerta.
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DRYER SAFETY .........................................................................
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
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Tools and Parts ......................................................................
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Location Requirements .........................................................
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Requirements ........................................................
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install Leveling Legs ..............................................................
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Plan Vent System .................................................................
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Install Vent System ..............................................................
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inlet Hose ..............................................................
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Vent ........................................................................
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Level Dryer ...........................................................................
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COMPLETE
INSTALLATION CHECKLIST ..............................
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INSTALLATION
NOTES
Date of purchase:
Date of installation:
Installer:
Model number:
Serial number:
W10309063B
W10309065B=SP
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Para obtener acceso al manual de uso y cuidado en espa_ol, o para obtener informaci6n adicional acerca de su producto, visite: www.whirlpool.com Tenga listo su numero de modelo completo. Puede encontrar el numero de modelo y de serie dentro de la cavidad superior de la puerta. -
Page 2: Dryer Safety
DRYER S_ETY 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 "DANGER"... -
Page 3: Location Requirements
Parts needed: (Not supplied with dryer) Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply and venting. See "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before purchasing parts. Check code requirements. Some codes limit, or do not permit, installing dryer in garages, closets, mobile homes, or sleeping quarters. - Page 4 DRYER DiMENSiONS Back view: Front view: 27 "m (686 rnrn) (228 ram) 35 1/2"" 42 3/8" (902 ram) (899 mm) 5 3/4"" 3 1/2"" t2Z2_ 3 1/4" (149 ram} (89 ram} (88 ram} 6 1/4'L__ 1 1/2"" (156 ram} (36 ram} 14 1/2"...
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Page 5: Electrical Connection
Closet installation {dryer only): Electrical Connection To properly install your dryer, you must determine the type of electrical connection you will be using and follow the instructions provided for it here. This dryer is manufactured ready to install with a 3-wire electrical supply connection•... - Page 6 if connecting by direct wire: Screw in leveling legs Power supply cable must match power supply (4-wire or 3-wire) and be: diamond Flexible armored cable or nonmetallic sheathed copper cable marking (with ground wire), protected with flexible metallic conduit. All current-carrying wires must be insulated.
- Page 7 Power supply cord strain relief: Attach power supply cord strain relief Before you start, disconnect power. Remove hold-down screw A. Strain relief tab pointing up and terminal block cover. B. Hole below terminal block opening C. Clamp section D. Strain relief tab pointing down Remove screws from 3/4"...
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Page 8: Venting Requirements
4oWIRE FOWER SUPPLY CORD CONNECTION IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit the use of 3-wire connections. A. 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R) B. 4-prong plug Connect ground wire (F) (green or bare) of power supply cord C. - Page 9 Direct wire strain relief: Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) (C) of power supply cord to center, silver-colored terminal block screw (B). Tighten Unscrew removable conduit connector and any screws from screw. a 3/4" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief (UL marking on strain relief). Put threaded section of strain relief through hole below terminal block opening, screw removable conduit connector onto strain relief threads.
- Page 10 4oWIRE DIRECT WIRE Connect neutral ground wire CONNECTION and neutral wire Prepare your 4-wire cable for direct connection: IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit 3-wire connections. 1, Prepare your 4-wire cable for direct connection...
- Page 11 3oWIRE DIRECT WIRE Connect neutral wire CONNECTION Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet=ground conductor to neutral wire. 1, Prepare your 3-wire cable for direct connection Place hooked end of neutral wire (white or center wire) (C) of direct wire cable under center terminal block screw (B). Squeeze hooked end together.
- Page 12 ¥%NTING REQUIREMENTS Connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire 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. Connect neutral ground wire (E) and neutral wire (white or center wire) (C) of power supply cord or cable under center, silver-colored...
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Page 13: Plan Vent System
An exhaust hood should cap vent to keep rodents Alternate exhaust installations {for close clearance): and insects from entering home. Vent systems come in many varieties. Select the type best for your installation. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use exhaust hood with a magnetic latch. Elbows: 45 °... -
Page 14: Install Vent System
Determine vent path: Connect vent to exhaust hood 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. - Page 15 Turn on cold water faucet Tighten couplings Check that the water faucets are turned on. Using pliers, tighten the couplings with additional two-thirds turn. Check for leaks NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result. r 4, Attach long hose to "Y"...
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Page 16: Level Dryer
Move dryer to final location COMPLETE [NSTALLAT[ON [_ Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part, go back through steps to see what was skipped. [_ Check that you have all of your tools. [_ Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials. [_ Be sure the water faucets are on.