Whirlpool ELECTRIC DRYER User manual

ELECTRIC
DRYER

Before you start... Electrical
Mark an X acrocthe letter or number
as you complete each step,
A
You need these
n twls to install your Whirlpool
electric dryer. Get them together
in one place to keep track of them.
B
Check the spot
n where you’re going to
install the dryer...proper installation is
your responsibilih/.
C
Make sure you
n have evewihina
necessary for props~lnsto?lation. You’ll
need:
l Tomeet code requirements: same
codes keep from 01limit installatiwr of
clothes dryers in garages, closets.
mobile homes and sleeping quarters.
[Check with your local bullding
inspects.)
Important: observe all govemlng
codes and ordinances.
l TOcheck utllltles: proper connection
to electric supply should be
available.
l Tocheck exhaust requirements:
a four inch metal exhaust duct is
recommended.
LOCATION
Size: Must be large enough to fully
open dryer door. For recessed or closet
installation spacing see back cover.
Support: The flo& must be able to
SUppOrtthe appliance Weight of 175
pounds.
level Floor: Maximum floor slope
under dryer - 1inch.
Protecllon from the weather: Proper
operation of dryer cycles requires
temperatures above 45°F..M the dryer
may not shut oft when automatic cycles
are used.
CAUTION:
l It ISthe personal responsibility of the
customer to ensure that aasoline.
paint. thinners and other-flammable
materials are not used or stored near
the dryer. Fumes from these materials
could result in fire or explosion.
l Never install the dryer up against
draperies or curtains and be sure to
keep any and all items from falling
or collectlna behlnd the drver
. Replace all access or sewice panels
before operating dryer
~qutrements
1. A threetire WfWf-wire single phase
120/240 volt 60 Hz AC only electrical
supply (of three-wire or four-wire
12Of2OBvoltif&riedcnnameplote)
is required on a separate 30 ampere
circuit. fused on both sides of the line
(time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is
recommended). Do NOT fuse
neutral. 3wlm
Typical 30 ampere
receptacles
for use where
local codes
permll “se of
flexible power
supply cord
(pigtall).
Flgurel V
2. THEDRYERMUST BECONNECTED
WITH 10 GAUGE COPPER WIRE ONLY
Aluminum wire must not be used
to avoid potentially unsatisfactory
connections.
3. Local cedes may permit the use of
a flexible type 30 ampere ULlisted
power supply cotd [pigtail] with
no smaller than No. 10 copper wire
to match three-wire receptacle
of NEMA Type ?O-30Rshown in
Figure4 A ULlisted strain relief must
be provided at the point the power
supply cord enters the appliance.
WARNING: Do not plug the power
supply cc& (pigtail) into a live ~11
rec0ptacle befcfe mting the
pigtail lo the dryer terminal block.
4. The appliance may be connected
directly to the fused disconnect (or
clrcult breaker] box thrCUQh flexible
armored o( non-metallic sheathed
copper cable. Allow two or three
feet of slack In the line between the
wall and the appliance so that it
can be moved if servicing isever
necessarv A UL listed stmln relief
must be provided at each end of
the power supply cord [at the
appliance and at the junction box)
Wire sizes (COPPER WIRE ONLY)
and connectlons must conform with
the rating of the appliance (30
amperes). Do not “se an extension
cord.
IMPORTANT:
OBSERVEALL GOVERNING CODES
AND ORDINANCES.
5. CAUTION: For mobile home
installations. the appliance wring
must be revised. The appliance
frame must not be co+ected to
the neutral terminal, but must be
connected to the ground wire
[green) of the power supply cord.
If four-wire recept&le of NEMA Type
14.30R isused [See FlQure21.a
matching ULlisted power supply cord
(plgtall] for mobile homes must be
used. Thlscord contains four No. 10
copper conductors with spade or ring
terminals on dryer end terminating in a
NEMA type 14.30P plug on supply end.
The fourth [grounding] conductor must
be Identified bY a green cover and the
neutral conductor bv a while cover.
Cord should TV Tvb SRD4 wire rscep,ac,e
orSRDT. with ULlisted
strain relief and be at
least 4 feel long. The
power supply cord
and strain relict are
not provided with the
dryer
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
WARNING: Improper connection of the
equlpmenl grounding conductor can
result In a risk of electrical shock
It isthe personal responsibility of the
customer to contact a qualified
installer to assure that the electrical
installation isadequate and isin
conformance with the National
Electrical Code and local codes and
ordinances.
Eleclrlcal ground Is required on this
oppllance. Thisappliance is
manufactured wlth the neutral terminal
connected to the frame.
A
If local codes permit
n connectlon of
the frame grounding conductor to the
neutral wire of the power supply cord:
1. Remove the
cover by removing the-
screw shown in Figure 3.
dry&
through
the Dower
’ supply cord
See FlQure
ten strain
I reliefrirmly to
cabtnet. Place
the power supply
cord or direct
..“.I_ FlQure4 ,. ,
wire through the
straw7rarer
Flgure 5
Grounded neulral
3. Connect the neutral wire of the
power supply cord to the center
silver colored lem-mal of the terminal
block and connect the other wires
to the outer terminals. See Figure 5
4. Replace the terminal block cover
bv first installlna the tob of the cover
inio the slot of Thedryer rear panel
(See Figure 3 1.Secure the cover
with the mounting screw
5. IFYOUR POWER SUPPLYCORD OR
DIRECT WIRING HAS PLAIN WIREENDS
SEEFIGURE6 AND FOLLOW THESE
STEPS.
a. Strio outer coverina back 3 Inches
fro& the end exposing the 3 wires
b. Strip the insulation back 1inch
from the end of each wire. Form
the bare wire into a “U” shaped
hook.
c. Loosen, do not remove. the center.
sliver colored screw of the
terminal block.
d. Slide the end of the neutral (white
or center) wire under the screw
head with the open side of
the hook on the right Squeeze
the wire toaether lo form a 100~
e. TIghten the-screw firmly.
f. Connect the remaln!nQ 2 wires
lo the outer screws the same way
TIghten screws firmly
6. TIghten strain relief ClOmp on power
supply cord See FIGURE4

Plaln-end‘lleid wiring
B
l
If local codes DO NOT permit
frame groundina to the neutral
we of the power supplycord:
1. Remove terminal block covet
2. Remove the ground wire [green]
from the exiemol ground connector
and fosten under center silver
colored terminal block screw
connect rspmts copper groundllre
Ungrounded neutral
3. Connect the neutral wire of the
Power SUDDIVcord to the center
silver colored terminal of the
terminol block and connect the
other wires to the outer terminals. See
Figure 7 For connecting plain-end
field wire see Figure 6.
4. Connect a separate copper
ground wire (No. 10 minimum] to a
grounded cold water pipe’ by
means of a clamp and then to the
frame of the appliance at the
external ground connector Use Part
No. 605463 ground wire and clamp
assembly Do not ground to a gas
supply pipe Do nOi connect -
the power SUDDIVcord to electric
C
If connecting to a
four-wire electrical
n system [mobile homel:
I. Remove the terminal block cover
by removing the screw shown in
Figure 3.
2. Remove ground wire [green] from
the external ground connector and
fasten under center silver colored
terminal block screw.
3. Connect the ground wire (green) of
the Dower WDDIV cord to the
external groundconnector.
4. Connect the neutral wire [white] of the
power supply cord to the center silver
colored terminal of the terminal block
and connect the other waresto the out-
er terminals. See Figure 9. For canneci-
Ing plain-end field wire, see Figure 6
4 wire ungrounded neutral
5. Reptoce the tenninal block cover
bY first installing the tab of the cover
into the slot of the dryer mar panel
[See Figure 3 ).Secure the cover with
the mounting screw
Exhaust
requirements
Four Inch Metal Exhaust Duct is
recommended. [Do not use J-inch
exhaust duct.)
Metal flexible duct may be used.
Non-metallic flexible duct is not
recommended since it isa potential
fire hazard.
For Safety:
l Do not exhaust dryer into a chimney,
furnace cold ok duct, attlc or crawl
space. or any other dud used for
venting. Accumulated lint could
become a fire hazard or moisture
could cause domage.
l Clean the exhaust system
pericdlcatly, at least every 2 Years
l Never install flexible due
concealed in walh.
ceiling or under flooring
Use Duct Tape to seal
all joints.
Exhaustlng the dryer out
recommended If You can
the dryer to the outside. use Exhaust
Deflector Kit LCK4M)O available from
15locoled at the
bottom center of the dryer back.
The Exhaust Duct can be routed
up. down. left. right or strolght out the
back 01the dryer. Detalled space
requirements can be found on the
back cover and on the label on the
back panel of dryer.
An Exhaust Hood should cap the
exhaust duct to prevent exhausted air
from returning tnto dryer The Outlet of
the hood must be of least 12 inches
from the ground or anything else that
may be in the path of the exhaust.
A 2% Inch outlet Exhaust Hood
should be used with short svstems onlv.
[Thisoutlet creates greater’back ’
pressure than other hood tvpes.)
Exhaust Hoods with magnetic latches
should not be used.
The Maxlmum length of the exhaust
system depends upon the tvpe of duct
used. number of elbows and type of
exhaust hood The maximum length for
both rigid and flexible duct isshown
in chart
Exhaust Systems longer than
specified will.
l Shorten the life of the dryer
. Reduce the performance in ways
such as causing longer dving times
and rcreasng the use of energy.
l Accumulate knt.
For Exhaust Systems not covered by
the exhaust length chart. see Whirlpool
Service Manual, Exhausting Whirlpool
Dryers, Fart No. 603197 available from
Your Whirlpool parfs distributor. The
back pressure in any exhaust system
used must not exceed .6 inches of
water column measured with an
inclined manometer at the point that
the exhaust system connects to the
dryer.
For Moblle Home installation. the dryer
must have an outside exhaust. If You
exhaust the dryer through the floor and
the area under Your mobile home is
enclosed. the exhaust system must
terminate outside the enclosed area.
Extension beyond the enclosure will
prevent lint and moisture bulld-up
under the mobile home
There are Exhaust Kits available that
allow You to direct filtered exhaust air
Inside to conserve energy during “Inter
months Whirlpool has a Heat-Humidity
Saver Part No. 279427 wltha furnace-
size filter Cleaning isrecommended
once every 25 dryer loads. You may use
these devices with Whirlpool dryers
providing their use does not violate
nation01 or local codes, ond the device
does not restrict exhaust ok flow If You
use one of these kits. be oware that
excessive monture in the home can
cause many problems and that You
may see an Increase in the time
required to dry a load. Also, You must
mointaln the kit installation properly to
avoid excessive lint build-up. which
can affect the dn/er’s performonce
lYPlCA1 EXHAUST MElHODS
Exhaust factor chart
Round duels (4” dia.) 0 0
Using the code letter of duct type
(above). obtatn the “exhaust factor”
from toble I.Add these “exhaust factors.’
up; the maximum should not exceed 100
TABLEI
Code Duct Descrlptlon ?%z
A Ea;~~longular Long
35
B E~z~tangular Shod
25
C
EachFml o,
RectangularDuct
2
D EachReclangular-Rwnd
AdaDler
15
E Each4”dio ExhaustHood
(2y1’ Opening] 30
F Eachp’ dla ErhauslHood
(A’ ~~~l~Q]
45
G
Each 0 dla Lcwered Hood 20
H Each 4’ d,o Round Elbow 20
I Each 4” d,o FlexWe
Metal Elbaw 25
lo use the Exhaust Factor chart, select
the lype of duct you will use ond
determine the exhoust factor for each
componenl in the exhaust system. Totot
the enhausl factors for the components
The final figure should not exceed 100
for a good exhaust system.

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Install me litemtu
n rack. Insert labs (
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Check to see thaf
H all of he pats you
removed from me installation pails
packages in step 2 are rww lnslalled
in the dryer If you still have an extra
part, go buck through the steps to see
whal you skipped.
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Check to make sure
you have all the
n tools you started with in
You have lust Hnllhed
lnrlalllng your new Whlflwol
electric dryer. lo mako sum you get
the most dflclent uu and grealest
enjoyment from your new dwr. mad
your whltipool Op+mHng Insttuctlons.
[ti be sun lo fold liver kutollatlon
Instruetlans and put Ihem In lhe
Illemture Bat-Pak. lhey’ll make
re-lnslalllng your WhIrlpool drpr
In anofhef horn0 as easy as
your flnt Insfallatlon.)
Examole: Basement lacatlon
5.
Firmly grasp the bcdv of the dryer
and gently lay it on its back on the
cardbeard corners
6
With one of
I meiegsin
hand. check the
ridges for a diamond
marking. That’s how far
the leg issupposed to
a0 into the hole.
xhaust
Quantlly Part Factor
1
Exhaust Hood
2
7 ft.
[2’/2” Opening)
4” diameter
Round Elbows
4” diameter
Straight Pipe
30
40
14
Total 84
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7
n
Start lo screw the legs into the holes
by hand A little liquid detergent to
lubricate the screw will help. Use a 1”
wrench or socket to finish turning the
legs until you reach the diamond mark
Moblle home locallon
Exhaust duct system
terminates outside
enclosed area under
mobile home.
a
n Now stana the dryer up.
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Now start...
1.
Take tape off of fr
corners of dryer.
2
l
Open dryer and remove the literature
and ports packages. Remove all paris
from the plastic packages. Line these
up next to your tools so each part is
there when you need it.
Check lo see that you have these parts.
Move the dryer to its permanent
location. Tomake sure the dryer islevel.
lake a carpenter’s level and plOCe
itcnthetopofthedryerfirsts~toside.
then front to back. If the dryer isnol
level. screw the legs of the dryer up or
down lo adjust.
to make certain all lope has teen
removed. Wise the interior of the drum
thoroughly with a damp cloth before
using the dryer.
rd corners from
the carton and place them 01 Ihe floor
In back of the dryer

INSTRUCTIONSFOR
RECESSEDOR CLOSET
INSTALLATIONS
The following installatii spacings
anddooraircpeningsforthedryer
are possible when installed and
emed as n&cl. [Spacing as
lndlcated is in inches and is minimum -
allowable. For ease of installation and
servkeaddttional spacing should
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be considered) --
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TO PREVENTLARGEAMOUNTS
OF UNT AND MOISTUREFROM
ACCUMUlATlNG AND TO MAlNTAlN
DRYtNG EFFICIENCY,THISMACHINE B-
MUSTBED(HAUSTEDOUTDOORS.
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MINIMUM INSTALlATtON SPACING
‘Shelf or cabinet is not permitted above dryer
-.vten rwn-exhaulted.
“Lowered door WA equivalent air pings
is acceptable.
“~“D”Dimensicmmustbemmsuredimmdryer
cabinet rear pawI.
When movlng Your dryer...
l Shut off electric supply to dryer
l Disaxnect electrical cord and
tape securely to dryer
l Tape the drum to the front panel.
l Tapedryerdoorandlintscreen.
0 Screw leveling legs all the way in.
B&e having your electric dryer
installed in your new home, check
with a licensed electrician to
confirm that the supply voltage
matchesthevoltagespecifiedon
the nameplate.
FbrtNa694245
It dryer does not operate
ploperly...
If dryer will not operate. check the
following to be sure that:
A Electric supply is connected.
B. Fuse is intact and tight.
C. Door is ctosed.
D. Controls are set in a running or
“on” position.
E. Slartbuttcnhasbeenpushed
firmly or the power control level
moved upward to start.
Prepamd by Whirlpaol Coqmrotim. Benhn liarbar. Michigan 44022
During normal business hours,
the Whirlpool COOL-LINE@
Service will answer any questii
abcut operating cr maintaining
your dryer not cavered in your
Op3rattng Instructions. The
Whirlpool COOL-LINEQ 3ervice
number is @DO]2534301 (when
calling from Michigan. dial (800)
632-224.3; from Alaska or Hawaii,
dial (800) 2531121. (600) 2534122.
Dial just as ycu normally dial
tang distance-the call is free.
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