Tools And Materials Needed For Installation; Electrical Requirements; Parts Supplied For Installation - Whirlpool Electric Dryer Installation Instructions Manual

Before you start...
Check locatton
where dryer will be
installed. Proper installation is your
responsibility. The dryer must not be
installed or stored in an area where it will
be exposed to water and/or weather,
Make sure you have everything
necessary for
correct installation.
Grounded electrlcal supply Is required.
See Electrlcal fequlrements, Panel A.
Four-inch metal exhaust duct is
required.
Check code requlremenk:
Some codes
limit or do not permit installation of
clothes dryers in garages, closets,
mobile homes, or sleeping quarters.
Contact your local building inspector.
Protectlon tram the weather:
Proper
operation of dryer cycles requires
temperatures above 45°F. or the dryer
may not shut off when automatic
cycles are used.
Dryer door clearances
Locatlon must be large enough to
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fully open dryer door.
See Panel E
tor recessed and closet
requlrements.
Important:
Observe all
governing I
codes and
ordinances.
Open dryer and
remove llterature
and parts
packages.
Support: Floor
must be sturdy
enough to
support dryer
weight of 175
pounds.
Level floor: 1 -inch
maximum slope
under entire dryer.
23"
42-3
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Full-wldth
hamper door
Large slde-
swlng door
Tools and materials
needed for
installation:
knife
duct tape
114" socket
wrench or nut
driver (shown)
" socket wrench
Parts supplied for
installation:
Remove parts from packages, Check that
all parts were included.
literature
package
Small slde-
swlng door
Extra-large
hamper door
(shown above)
14-114"
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r-
cable
4--
Mlnl-hamper
Electrical
requirements
ElectrIcal Shock Hazard
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Electrlcal ground Is required on thls
appliance.
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Do Not modlty the power supply cord
plug. If It does not tit the outlet, have a
proper outlet Installed by a qualltled
electrlclan.
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Do Not have a fuse In the neutral or
groundlng clrcult. A fuse In the neutral
or groundlng clrcult could result In an
electrlcal shock.
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Do Not use an extenslon cord wlth thls
appliance.
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Check wlth a qualltled electrlclan to be
sure thls appliance Is properly
grounded.
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Do Not connect plug end ot power
supply cord Into a live receptacle
betore connecting power supply cord
to dryer terminal block.
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Do Not reuse old power supply cord.
Failure to follow these lnstructlons could
result In serlous Injury or death.
Electrlcal Shock Hazard
It Is the customer's responslblllty:
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To contact a quallfled electrlcal
Installer.
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To assure that the electrlcal lnstallatlon
Is adequate and In conformance wlth
Natlonal Electrlcal Code, ANSI/NFPA
70 - latest edltlon*, and all local
codes and ordinances.
Failure to do so could result In tlre,
electrlcal shock or other personal Injury.
Fire Hazard
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Do Not store gasoline, palnt thinners,
or other tlammable materials near
dryer. Fumes tram such materials may
result In tire or exploslon.
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Never Install dryer up agalnst
draperies or curtains or on carpet.
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Keep any and all Items trom talllng or
collect@ behlnd the dryer.
Failure to tallow these lnstructlons could
result In a tire or exploslon.
Fire Hazard
It you Install the dryer In a garage,
carport, or areas near vehicles where
fumes tram gasollne or other flammable
materials may be present, the vapors
may be heavier than alr and remain near
floor. Place dryer a mlnlmum ot 18 Inches
above floor. Check wlth your bulldlng
Inspector regarding requirements tar thls
Installation.
Failure to follow these lnstructlons could
result In fire or exploslon.
Coples ot the standards llsted above may
be obtalned Worn:
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Natlonal Fire Protectlon Assoclatlon
Baltetymarch Park
Qulncy, Massachusetts 02269
wiring
diagram
location
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A wiring diagram is located inside the
console or on back panel of dryer.
It is the personal responsibility and obligation
of the customer to contact a qualified
electrician to assure that the electrical
installation is adequate and is in
conformance with the National Electrical
Code, ANSVNFPA 70 - latest edition* and
all local codes and ordinances.
Coples of the standards listed above may
be obtained from:
* Natlonal Fire Protection Assoclatlon
Batterymarch Park
Qulncy, Massachusetts 02269
Important: Observe all governlng codes and
ordinances.
4 leveling legs
Panel A