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ELECTRIC DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
U.S.A. ONLY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DRYER SAFETY..............................................................................1 Plan Vent System .......................................................................12
Install Vent System.....................................................................13
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS................................................2
Tools and Parts ..............................................................
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Steam Models Tools and Parts Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. ■ Flat-blade screwdriver ■ Caulking gun and compound (for installing new exhaust ■ #2 Phillips screwdriver vent) ■ Adjustable wrench that ■ Tin snips (new vent opens to 1" (25 mm) or installations) hex-head socket wrench A C E B D (for adjusting dryer feet) ■ ¼" nut driver A. Leveling legs (4) D.
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Dryer Dimensions Location Requirements D A B C Steam Non-Steam (Electric or Gas) (Electric or Gas) A 38" (9652 mm) 38" (9652 mm) You will need 9 1 ■ A location that allows for proper exhaust installation. See B 32 /16" (686 mm) 31 /2" (800 mm) “Venting Requirements.” C 27" (686 mm) 27" (686 mm) ■ A separate 30-amp circuit. 9 1 D 52 /16" (1335 mm) 51 /2" (1308 mm) ■ If you are using a power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft (610 mm) of either side of the dryer. NO
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Custom undercounter installation - Dryer only oset installation - Dryer on pedestal Recessed or cl A (460 mm) B C* DE* Steam Non-Steam (Electric or Gas) (Electric or Gas) F** A B C D* E A 0" (0 mm) 0" (0 mm) Steam Non-Steam B 38" (9652 mm) 38" (9652 mm) (Electric or Gas) (Electric or Gas) C* 1" (25 mm) 1" (25 mm) A 1" (25 mm) 1" (25 mm) D 27" (686 mm) 27" (686 mm) B 27" (686 mm) 27" (686 mm) E* 1" (25 mm) 1" (25 mm) C 1" (25 mm) 1" (25 mm) *Required spacing D* 1" (25 mm) 1" (25 mm) NOTE: Some
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Recommended installation spacing for cabinet Recommended installation spacing for recessed or installation closet installation, with stacked washer and dryer NOTE: Some models are not recommended for cabinet installation. The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing. ■ For cabinet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation 2 48 in. * openings in the top of the cabinet are required. 2 (310 cm ) A* B* 3"* (76 mm) C* 3"* (76 mm) 2 24 in. * 1"* (25 mm) 2 (155 cm ) 6"* (152 mm) D** E
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ELECTRIC DRYER POWER HOOKUP Electrical Requirements - U.S.A. Only If your outlet looks like this: It is your responsibility ■ To contact a qualified electrical installer. Then choose a 4-wire power supply cord with ring or spade terminals and UL listed strain ■ To be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and in relief. The 4-wire power supply cord, at least 4 ft conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70- (1.22 m) long, must have four 10-gauge copper latest edit
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■ Put power supply cord through the strain relief. Electrical Connection - U.S.A. Only Be sure that the wire insulation on the power supply cord is inside WARNING the strain relief. The strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Do not further tighten strain relief screws at this point. Fire Hazard Style 2: Direct wire strain relief Use a new UL listed 30 amp power supply cord. WARNING Use a UL listed strain relief. Disconnect p
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■ Put direct wire cable through the strain 2. Remove neutral ground wire from external ground conductor relief. The strain relief should have a tight screw. Connect neutral ground wire and the neutral wire (white or fit with the dryer cabinet and be in a center wire) of power supply cord under center, silver-colored horizontal position. Tighten strain relief terminal block screw. Tighten screw. screw against the direct wire cable. A C D B E 4. Now complete installation following instr
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5" (127 mm) 3. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of direct wire cable to 4-wire connection: Direct wire external ground conductor screw. Tighten screw. D IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection A is required for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit the use of 3-wire connections. Direct wire cable must have 5 ft E (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer B can be moved if needed. Strip 5" (127 mm) of outer covering F from end of cable, leaving bare ground wire at 5" (127 mm). 1 C
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2. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply cord 2. Place the hooked end of the neutral wire (white or center wire) of to the center silver-colored terminal screw of the terminal block. direct wire cable under the center screw of terminal block (hook Tighten screw. facing right). Squeeze hooked end together. Tighten screw. C C A A D D B B E E A. External ground conductor screw A. External ground conductor screw B. Neutral ground wire B. Neutral ground wire C. Center silver-
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3. Connect the other wires to outer ighten strain relief screws. 4. T terminal block screws. Tighten 5. Connect a separate copper ground wire from the external ground screws. conductor screw to an adequate ground. VENTING ■ 4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must be used. Venting Requirements WARNING 4" 102 mm 4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent Vent products can be purchased from your dealer or by calling Whirlpool Service. For more information, see the “Assistance or Fire
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Exhaust Optional exhaust installations This dryer can be converted to exhaust out the right side, left side or A and B: Recommended hood styles. through the bottom. If you prefer, you may contact your local dealer C: Acceptable hood style. to have the dryer converted. B WARNING C 4" (102 mm) A 4" (102 mm) 2½" (64 mm) 4" Fire Hazard (102 mm) Use a heavy metal vent. A. Louvered hood style Do not use a plastic vent. B. Box hood style C. Angled hood style Do not use a metal foil ve
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Special provisions for mobile home installations Install Vent System The exhaust vent must be securely 1. Install exhaust hood. Use caulking compound to seal exterior wall fastened to a noncombustible portion of opening around exhaust hood. the mobile home structure and must not 2. Connect vent to exhaust hood. Vent must fit inside exhaust hood. terminate beneath the mobile home. Secure vent to exhaust hood with 4" (102 mm) clamp. Terminate the exhaust vent outside. 3. Run vent to drye
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CONNECT INLET HOSE LEVEL DRYER Check the levelness of the dryer. Check levelness first side to side, (STEAM MODELS) then front to back. The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using the new inlet hoses. Do not use old hoses. 1. Turn cold water faucet off and remove washer inlet hose. 2. Remove old rubber washer from inlet hose and replace with new rubber washer provided. If space permits, attach the brass female end of the “Y” connector to the cold water faucet. NOTE: If “Y” con
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TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call... ■ “AF” (low airflow condition): The dryer will continue to run when this diagnostic code is Dryer Operation present. Press any key to clear the code from the display and return to the estimated time remaining. Dryer will not run ■ Try the following: Clean lint screen. ■ Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? ■ Check to see if the vent run from the dryer to the
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■ Are fabric softener sheets blocking the grille? ■ Is the dryer located in a closet? Use only one fabric softener sheet, and use it only once. Closet doors must have ventilation openings at the top and bottom of the door. The front of the dryer requires a minimum of ■ Is the exhaust vent the correct length? 1" (25 mm) of airspace, and, for most installations, the rear of the Check that the exhaust vent is not too long or has too many dryer requires 5" (127 mm). See the Installation Ins
