Whirlpool WED8300SW - w/ Accents Duet Sport Electric... User manual

ELECTRONIC
GAS & ELECTRIC
DRYERS
CONSUMER SERVICES TECHNICAL
EDUCATION GROUP PRESENTS
L-79
JOB AID
Part No. 8178559
MODELS: WED8300SW, WED8500SR
WGD8300SW, WGD8500SR

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WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION assumes no responsibility for any repairs
made on our products by anyone other than Authorized Service Technicians.
FORWARD
This Whirlpool Job Aid, “Duet Sport™ Electronic Gas & Electric Dryers” (Part No. 8178559),
provides the technician with information on the installation, operation, and service of the Duet
Sport™ Electronic Gas & Electric Dryers. For specific information on the model being serviced,
refer to the “Use and Care Guide,” or “Tech Sheet” provided with the dryer.
The Wiring Diagrams used in this Job Aid are typical and should be used for training purposes
only. Always use the Wiring Diagram supplied with the product when servicing the unit.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The goal of this Job Aid is to provide information that will enable the service technician to prop-
erly diagnose malfunctions and repair the Duet Sport™ Electronic Gas & Electric Dryers.
The objectives of this Job Aid are to:
Understand and follow proper safety precautions.
Successfully troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions.
Successfully perform necessary repairs.
Successfully return the dryer to its proper operational status.
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Copyright © 2006, Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Dryer Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Model & Serial Number Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Model & Serial Number Label And Tech Sheet Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
INSTALLATION INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
PRODUCT OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Dryer Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Dryer Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11
COMPONENT ACCESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Component Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Removing The Console And The Console Electronics Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Removing The Machine Control Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Removing The Door Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Removing The Moisture Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Removing The Drum Light Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Removing The Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Removing The Thermal Fuse & Exhaust Thermistor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Removing The Belt & Drum, And Rollers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Removing The Drive Motor And Belt Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Removing The Ignitor, Flame Sensor, High-Limit Thermostat,
And Thermal Cutoff (Gas Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Removing The Gas Burner Assembly Coils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
Removing The Heater, High-Limit Thermostat, And Thermal Cutoff
(Electric Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
Removing The Dryer Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
COMPONENT TESTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Moisture Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Door Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Thermal Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Exhaust Thermistor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Drive Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Flame Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
High-Limit Thermostat & Thermal Cutoff (Gas Dryers Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Burner Ignitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Gas Burner Coils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Thermal Cutoff (Electric Dryers Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Heater (Electric Dryers Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

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DIAGNOSTICS & TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Diagnostic Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Diagnostic Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Display Fault Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Troubleshooting Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Removing The Toe Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15
Accessing & Removing The Electronic Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15
Removing The Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17
WIRING DIAGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Electric Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Gas Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

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GENERAL
DRYER SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this Job Aid and on the 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” or “WARNING.” These words mean:
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the
chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t
immediately follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t
follow instructions.
DANGER

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MODEL NUMBER W E D 8 3 00 S W 0
BRAND
W = Whirlpool
FUEL
E = Electric G = Gas
PRODUCT
D = Dryer
SERIES
5 = Whirlpool Leap 6 = Oasis
7 = 24˝ Front Load 8 = Mid Line Front Load
9 = Duet Front Load
PRICE POINT LEVELS (1 - 9)
TRADE PARTNER ID (00 = BRANDED)
YEAR OF INTRODUCTION
S = 2006, T = 2007
COLOR CODE
T = Biscuit
Q = White
W = White With Metallic Accent
R = White With Metallic (Sport Only)
ENGINEERING CHANGE (NUMERIC)
MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER DESIGNATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER M T 09 62410
DIVISION RESPONSIBILITY
M = Marion, OH
YEAR OF PRODUCTION
T = 2006
WEEK OF PRODUCTION
09 = 9th Week
PRODUCT SEQUENCE NUMBER

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MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER LABEL
AND TECH SHEET LOCATIONS
The Model & Serial Number Label and Tech Sheet locations are shown below.
Model & Serial
Number Label
Tech Sheet
(Behind Lower Access Panel)

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SPECIFICATIONS
Model Number WED8300SW
WGD8300SW
WED8500SR
WGD8500SR
Model Description Matching Dryer For
Front Load Washer
Matching Dryer For
Front Load Washer
Color White with Gray
Accents
White with Sterling
Bright Accents
Capacity (Cu.Ft. IEC) 6.7 6.7
Venting 4 way 4 way
Reversible Door Yes Yes
Lint Screen Location Front Front
Height 36.0" 36.0"
Install Depth: Min - Max 28.90" - 32.90" 28.90" - 32.90"
Width 27" 27"
Product Weight (approx) 122 lbs. 122 lbs.

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INSTALLATION INFORMATION
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
TOOLS AND PARTS
Gather the required tools and parts before
starting installation. Read and follow the safe-
ty instructions provided with any tools listed
here.
Electric Models
Flat-blade screwdriver
#2 Phillips screwdriver
Adjustable wrench that opens to 1˝ (2.5 cm)
or hex-head socket wrench (for adjusting
dryer feet)
Wire stripper (direct wire installations)
Level
Vent clamps
Caulking gun and compound (for installing
new exhaust vent)
Tin snips (new vent installations)
1/4˝ nut driver or socket wrench
(recommended)
Tape measure
Gas Models
8˝ or 10˝ pipe wrench
8˝ or 10˝ adjustable wrench (for gas
connections)
Flat-blade screwdriver
Adjustable wrench that opens to 1˝
(2.5 cm) or hex-head socket wrench (for
adjusting dryer feet)
1/4˝ nut driver or socket wrench
(recommended)
Level
Vent clamps
Knife
Pipe-joint compound resistant to LP gas
Caulking gun and compound (for installing
new exhaust vent)
Pliers
Tape measure
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NOTE: Do not use leveling legs if installing
the dryer on a pedestal.
Parts needed
Check local codes and with gas supplier.
Check existing gas supply, electrical supply
and venting. Read “Electrical Requirements,”
“Gas Supply Requirements” and “Venting Re-
quirements” before purchasing parts.
For close-clearance installations between
28.65˝ (72.77 cm) and 34.15˝ (86.74 cm),
see “Plan Vent System” section for venting
requirements.
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4 Leveling legs
Parts Supplied
Remove parts packages from dryer drum.
Check that all parts are included.
Parts package•
Mobile home installations require special
parts (listed following) that may be ordered by
calling the dealer from whom you purchased
your dryer. For further information, please re-
fer to the “Assistance or Service” section of
the “Use & Care Guide.”
Mobile Home Installation Kit. Ask for Part
Number 346764.
Metal exhaust system hardware.
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34.15"
(86.74 cm)

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LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors,
such as gasoline, away from dryer.
Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm)
above the floor for a garage installation.
Failure to do so can result in death,
explosion, or fire.
You will need
A location that allows for proper exhaust in-
stallation. See “Venting Requirements.”
Electric Models Only: A separate 30-amp
circuit.
If you are using a power cord, a grounded
electrical outlet located within 2 ft (61 cm)
of either side of the dryer. See “Electrical
Requirements.”
A sturdy floor to support the total dryer
weight of 127 lbs (57.6 kg). The combined
weight of a companion appliance should
also be considered.
A level floor with a maximum slope of
1˝(2.5 cm) under entire dryer. (If slope is
greater than 1˝ [2.5 cm], install Extended
Dryer Feet Kit, Part No. 279810.) Clothes
may not tumble properly and automatic
sensor cycles may not operate correctly if
dryer is not level.
For a garage installation, you will need to
place the dryer at least 18˝ (46 cm) above
the floor. If using a pedestal, you will need
18˝ (46 cm) to the bottom of the dryer.
Do not operate your dryer at temperatures
below 45°F (7°C). At lower temperatures, the
dryer might not shut off at the end of an auto-
matic cycle. Drying times can be extended.
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OPTIONS
Pedestal
Are you placing the dryer on a pedestal?
You have the option of purchasing pedestals
of different heights separately for this dryer.
You may select a 10˝ (25.4 cm) pedestal or a
15.5˝ (39.4 cm) pedestal with a shelf and bin
dividers. These pedestals will add to the total
height of the unit for a total height of approxi-
mately 46˝ (116.8 cm) or 51.5˝ (130.8 cm).
For a garage installation, you will need to
place the dryer at least 18˝ (46 cm) above
the floor.
Optional pedestal (15.5˝ [39.4 cm] model shown)
To order, call the dealer from whom you pur-
chased your dryer or refer to the “Assistance or
Service” section of the “Use & Care Guide.”
Pedestal
Height
Color Part Number
10" (25.4 cm)White WHP1000SQ
15.5" (39.4 cm) with
shelf and bin dividers
White WHP1500SQ
Drying Rack
To order a drying rack, call the dealer from
whom you purchased the dryer or refer to the
“Assistance or Service” section of the “Use &
Care Guide.” Ask for Part Number 8563738.
Stack Kit
Are you planning to stack your DUET SPORT™
washer and dryer? To do so, you will need to
purchase a Stack Kit.
To order, call the dealer from whom you pur-
chased your dryer or refer to the “Assistance
or Service” section of the “Use & Care Guide.”
Ask for Part Number 8572546.

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36"
(91.4 cm)
50½"
(128.27 cm)
27"
(68.6 cm)
*28.65"
(72.77 cm)
* Most installations require a minimum 5˝
(12.7 cm) clearance behind the dryer for
the exhaust vent with elbow. See “Venting
Requirements.”
Installation spacing for recessed area or
closet installation
The following spacing dimensions are recom-
mended for this dryer. This dryer has been
tested for spacing of 0˝ (0 cm) clearance on
the sides and rear. Recommended spacing
should be considered for the following rea-
sons:
The dryer must not be installed or stored in an
area where it will be exposed to water and/or
weather.
Check code requirements. Some codes limit,
or do not permit, installation of the dryer in
garages, closets, mobile homes, or sleeping
quarters. Contact your local building inspec-
tor.
NOTE: No other fuel-burning appliance can
be installed in the same closet as a dryer.
Installation Clearances
The location must be large enough to allow
the dryer door to open fully.
Dryer Dimensions
2"*
(5 cm)
36" min
(91.4 cm)
1"*
(2.5 cm)
1"*
(2.5 cm)
27"
(68.6 cm)
Additional spacing should be considered
for ease of installation and servicing.
Additional clearances might be required for
wall, door and floor moldings.
Additional spacing should be considered
on all sides of the dryer to reduce noise
transfer.
For closet installation, with a door, mini-
mum ventilation openings in the top and
bottom of the door are required. Louvered
doors with equivalent ventilation openings
are acceptable.
Companion appliance spacing should also
be considered.
Custom undercounter installation - Dryer
only
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* Required Spacing
Closet installation - Dryer only
A. Side view - closet or confined area
B. Closet door with vents
AB
14" max.*
(35.6 cm)
15" min.*
(38.1 cm)
1"*
(2.5 cm)
5"**
(12.7 cm)
28.65"
(72.77 cm)
48 in.
2
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(310 cm
2
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24 in.
2
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(155 cm
2
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3"*
(7.6 cm)
3"*
(7.6 cm)
* Required spacing
** For side or bottom venting, 0˝ (0 cm) spacing is allowed.

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Recessed or closet installation - Dryer on
pedestal
A. Recessed area
B. Side view - closet or confined area
AB
1"
(2.5 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
27"
(68.6 cm) 1"
(2.5 cm)
5 "**
(12.7 cm)
28.65"
(72.77 cm)
15" min.*
(38.1 cm)
14" max.*
(35.6 cm)
Installation spacing for cabinet installation
The dimensions shown are for the recom-
mended spacing.
For cabinet installation, with a door, mini-
mum ventilation openings in the top of the
cabinet are required.
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7"* (17.8 cm)
9"*
(22.9 cm)
7"* (17.8 cm)
5"**
(12.7 cm)
28.65"
(72.77 cm)
27"
(68.6 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm) (2.5 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
1"
* Required spacing
** For side or bottom venting, 0˝ (0 cm) spacing is allowed.
48 in.
2
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(310 cm
2
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3"* (7.6 cm)
3"* (7.6 cm)
1"* (2.5 cm)
24 in.
2
*
(155 cm
2
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6"* (15.2 cm)
72"
(182.9 cm)
27"
(68.6 cm)
5"*
(12.7 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
* Required spacing
Recommended installation spacing for
recessed or closet installation with
stacked washer and dryer
The dimensions shown are for the recom-
mended spacing
* Required spacing
Mobile home - additional installation require-
ments
This dryer is suitable for mobile home instal-
lations. The installation must conform to the
Manufactured Home Construction and Safety
Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly
the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Con-
struction and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280).
Mobile home installations require:
Metal exhaust system hardware, which is
available for purchase from your dealer.
Special provisions must be made in mo-
bile homes to introduce outside air into the
dryer. The opening (such as a nearby win-
dow) should be at least twice as large as
the dryer exhaust opening.
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* Required spacing
** For side or bottom venting, 0˝ (0 cm) spacing is allowed.

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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Electric Models Only
It is your responsibility
To contact a qualified electrical installer.
To be sure that the electrical connection
is adequate and in conformance with the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-
latest edition and all local codes and ordi-
nances.
The National Electric Code requires a
4-wire supply connection for homes built
after 1996, dryer circuits involved in re-
modeling after 1996, and all mobile home
installations.
A copy of the above code standards can be
obtained from: National Fire Protection As-
sociation, One Batterymarch Park, Quincy,
MA 02269.
To supply the required 3 or 4 wire, single
phase, 120/240 volt, 60-Hz., AC-only elec-
trical supply (or 3 or 4 wire, 120/208 volt
electrical supply, if specified on the serial/
rating plate) on a separate 30-amp circuit,
fused on both sides of the line. A time-de-
lay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended.
Connect to an individual branch circuit. Do
not have a fuse in the neutral or grounding
circuit.
Do not use an extension cord.
If codes permit and a separate ground wire
is used, it is recommended that a qualified
electrician determine that the ground path
is adequate.
Electrical Connection
To properly install your dryer, you must deter-
mine the type of electrical connection you will
be using and follow the instructions provided
for it here.
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If local codes do not permit the connection
of a neutral ground wire to the neutral wire,
see “Optional 3-wire connection” section.
This dryer is manufactured ready to install
with a 3-wire electrical supply connection.
The neutral ground wire is permanently
connected to the neutral conductor (white
wire) within the dryer. If the dryer is installed
with a 4-wire electrical supply connection,
the neutral ground wire must be removed
from the external ground conductor screw
(green screw), and secured under the neu-
tral terminal (center or white wire) of the
terminal block. When the neutral ground
wire is secured under the neutral terminal
(center or white wire) of the terminal block,
the dryer cabinet is isolated from the neu-
tral conductor.
A 4-wire power supply connection must be
used when the appliance is installed in a lo-
cation where grounding through the neutral
conductor is prohibited. Grounding through
the neutral is prohibited for (1) new branch-
circuit installations,(2) mobile homes, (3)
recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where
local codes prohibit grounding through the
neutral conductors.
If using a power supply cord:
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, rat-
ed 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.
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4-wire receptacle (14-30R)
Then choose a 4-wire power supply cord with
ring or spade terminals and UL listed strain
relief. The 4-wire power supply cord, at least
4 ft (1.22 m) long, must have 4, 10-gauge cop-
per wires and match a 4-wire receptacle of
NEMA Type 14-30R. The ground wire (ground
conductor) may be either green or bare. The
neutral conductor must be identified by a
white cover.
If your outlet looks like this:
Then choose a 3-wire power supply cord with
ring or spade terminals and UL listed strain
relief. The 3-wire power supply cord, at least
4 ft (1.22 m) long, must have 3, 10-gauge
copper wires and match a 3-wire receptacle
of NEMA Type 10-30R.
If connecting by direct wire:
Power supply cable must match power supply
(4-wire or 3-wire) and be:
Flexible armored cable or nonmetallic
sheathed copper cable (with ground wire),
protected with flexible metallic conduit. All
current-carrying wires must be insulated.
10-gauge solid copper wire (do not use
aluminum).
At least 5 ft (1.52 m) long.
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•
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3-wire receptacle (10-30R)
If your outlet looks like this: GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
For a grounded, cord-connected dryer:
This dryer must be grounded. In the event
of malfunction or breakdown, grounding
will reduce the risk of electric shock by
providing a path of least resistance for
electric current. This dryer uses a cord
having an equipment-grounding conduc-
tor and a grounding plug. The plug must
be plugged into an appropriate outlet that
is properly installed and grounded in ac-
cordance with all local codes and ordi-
nances.
For a permanently connected dryer:
This dryer must be connected to a ground-
ed metal, permanent wiring system, or an
equipment-grounding conductor must be
run with the circuit conductors and con-
nected to the equipment-grounding termi-
nal or lead on the dryer.
WARNING: Improper connection of the
equipment-grounding conductor can result
in a risk of electric shock. Check with a
qualified electrician or service representa-
tive or personnel if you are in doubt as to
whether the dryer is properly grounded.
Do not modify the plug on the power sup-
ply cord: if it will not fit the outlet, have a
proper outlet installed by a qualified elec-
trician.
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2-7
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Electric Models Only
POWER SUPPLY CORD
Fire Hazard
Use a new UL listed 30 amp power
supply cord.
Use a UL listed strain relief.
Disconnect power before making
electrical connections.
Connect neutral wire (white or center
wire) to center terminal (silver).
Ground wire (green or bare wire)
must be connected to green ground
connector.
Connect remaining 2 supply wires to
remaining 2 terminals (gold).
Securely tighten all electrical
connections.
Failure to do so can result in death, fire,
or electrical shock.
1. Disconnect power.
2. Remove the hold-down screw and termi-
nal block cover.
A. Neutral ground wire
B. External ground conductor screw
C. Center, silver-colored terminal block screw
D. Terminal block cover and hold-down screw
A
B
C
D
3. Install strain relief.
DIRECT WIRE
Fire Hazard
Use 10 gauge solid copper wire.
Use a UL listed strain relief.
Disconnect power before making
electrical connections.
Connect neutral wire (white or center
wire) to center terminal (silver).
Ground wire (green or bare wire)
must be connected to green ground
connector.
Connect remaining 2 supply wires to
remaining 2 terminals (gold).
Securely tighten all electrical
connections.
Failure to do so can result in death, fire,
or electrical shock.
Style 1: Power supply cord strain relief
Remove the screws from a 3/4˝ (1.9 cm)
UL listed strain relief (UL marking on strain
relief). Put the tabs of the two clamp sec-
tions into the hole below the terminal block
opening so that one tab is pointing up
and the other is pointing down, and hold
in place. Tighten strain relief screws just
enough to hold the two clamp sections to-
gether.
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A. Strain relief tab pointing up
B. Hole below terminal block opening
C. Clamp section
D. Strain relief tab pointing down
A
B
C
D

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Put power supply cord through the strain
relief. Be sure that the wire insulation on
the power supply cord is inside the strain
relief. The strain relief should have a tight
fit with the dryer cabinet and be in a hori-
zontal position. Do not further tighten strain
relief screws at this point.
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Style 2: Direct wire strain relief
Unscrew the removable conduit connector
and any screws from a 3/4˝ (1.9 cm) UL
listed strain relief (UL marking on strain re-
lief). Put the threaded section of the strain
relief through the hole below the terminal
block opening. Reaching inside the termi-
nal block opening, screw the removable
conduit connector onto the strain relief
threads.
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A. Removable conduit connector
B. Hole below terminal block opening
C. Strain relief threads
A
B
C
4. Now complete installation following in-
structions for your type of electrical con-
nection:
4-wire (recommended)
3-wire (if 4-wire is not available)
Electrical Connection Options
Put direct wire cable through the strain re-
lief. The strain relief should have a tight fit
with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal
position. Tighten strain relief screw against
the direct wire cable.
•
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
4-wire direct A fused
disconnect or
circuit breaker
box*
4-wire connection:
Direct Wire
3-wire receptacle
(NEMA type 10-30R)
A UL listed,
120/240-volt
minimum,
30-amp, dryer
power supply
cord*
3-wire connection:
Power supply cord
3-wire direct A fused
disconnect or
circuit breaker
box*
3-wire connection:
Direct Wire
5"
(12.7 cm)
3"
(8.9 cm)
* If local codes do not permit the connection
of a cabinet-ground conductor to the neu-
tral wire, go to “Optional 3-wire connection”
section.

2-9
4-wire connection: Power supply cord
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
C. Ground prong
D. Neutral prong
E. Spade terminals with upturned ends
F. ¾" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief
G. Ring terminals
AB F
EG
D
C
1. Remove center silver-colored terminal
block screw.
2. Remove neutral ground wire from external
ground conductor screw. Connect neutral
ground wire and the neutral wire (white or
center wire) of power supply cord under
center, silver-colored terminal block screw.
Tighten screw.
A. External ground conductor screw - Dotted line shows
position of NEUTRAL ground wire before being moved to
center silver-colored terminal block screw
B. Center silver-colored terminal block screw
C. Neutral ground wire
D. Neutral wire (white or center wire)
E. ¾" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief
A
C
BD
E
3. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of
power supply cord to external ground con-
ductor screw. Tighten screw.
4. Connect the other wires to outer terminal
block screws. Tighten screws.
A. External ground conductor screw
B. Ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cord
C.
³⁄ 4
" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief
D. Center silver-colored terminal block screw
E. Neutral ground wire
F. Neutral wire (white or center wire)
A
B
C
D
E
F
5. Tighten strain relief screws.
6. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot
of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with
hold-down screw.
7. You have completed your electrical con-
nection. Now go to “Venting Require-
ments.”

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When connecting to the terminal block, place
the hooked end of the wire under the screw of
the terminal block (hook facing right), squeeze
hooked end together and tighten screw, as
shown.
4-wire connection: Direct wire
IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection 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 (1.52 m) of
extra length so dryer can be moved if need-
ed.
Strip 5˝ (12.7 cm) of outer covering from
end of cable, leaving bare ground wire at 5˝
(12.7 cm). Cut 1-1/2˝ (3.8 cm) from 3 remain-
ing wires. Strip insulation back 1˝(2.5 cm).
Shape ends of wires into a hook shape.
1. Remove center silver-colored terminal
block screw (see top right illustration).
2. Remove neutral ground wire from exter-
nal ground conductor screw. Connect
neutral ground wire and place the hooked
end (hook facing right) of the neutral wire
(white or center wire) of direct wire cable
under the center screw of the terminal
block. Squeeze hooked ends together.
Tighten screw. (See top right illustration.)
A. External ground conductor screw - Dotted line shows
position of NEUTRAL ground wire before being moved
to center silver-colored terminal block screw
B. Center silver-colored terminal block screw
C. Neutral ground wire
D. Neutral wire (white or center wire)
E. ¾" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief
A
C
B
D
E
3. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of di-
rect wire cable to external ground conduc-
tor screw. Tighten screw.
A. External ground conductor screw
B. Ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cable
C. ¾" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief
D. Center silver-colored terminal block screw
E. Neutral ground wire
F. Neutral wire (white or center wire)
A
B
C
D
E
F

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4. Place the hooked ends of the other direct
wire cable wires under the outer terminal
block screws (hooks facing right). Squeeze
hooked ends together. Tighten screws.
5. Tighten strain relief screw.
6. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot
of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with
hold-down screw.
7. You have completed your electrical con-
nection. Now go to “Venting Require-
ments.”
3-wire connection: Power supply cord
Use where local codes permit connecting
cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire.
A. 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R)
B. 3-wire plug
C. Neutral prong
D. Spade terminals with up turned ends
E.
³⁄ 4 " (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief
F. Ring terminals
G. Neutral (white or center wire)
A
BD
C
E
F
G
1. Loosen or remove center silver-colored
terminal block screw.
2. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire)
of power supply cord to the center, silver-
colored terminal screw of the terminal
block. Tighten screw.
3. Connect the other wires to outer terminal
block screws. Tighten screws.
A. External ground conductor screw
B. Neutral ground wire
C. Center silver-colored terminal block screw
D. Neutral wire (white or center wire)
E.
³⁄4
" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief
A
B
C
D
E
4. Tighten strain relief screws.
5. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot
of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with
hold-down screw.
6. You have completed your electrical con-
nection. Now go to “Venting Require-
ments.”

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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 ex-
tra length so dryer can be moved if needed.
Strip 3-1/2˝ (8.9 cm) of outer covering from
end of cable. Strip insulation back 1˝ (2.5 cm).
If using 3-wire cable with ground wire, cut bare
wire even with outer covering. Shape ends of
wires into a hook shape.
When connecting to the terminal block, place
the hooked end of the wire under the screw of
the terminal block (hook facing right), squeeze
hooked end together and tighten screw, as
shown.
1
1. Loosen or remove center silver-colored
terminal block screw.
2. Place the hooked end of the neutral wire
(white or center wire) of direct wire cable
under the center screw of terminal block
(hook facing right). Squeeze hooked end
together. Tighten screw.
A. External ground conductor screw
B. Neutral ground wire
C. Center silver-colored terminal block screw
D. Neutral wire (white or center wire)
E.
³⁄4
" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief
A
BD
C
E
4. Tighten strain relief screw.
5. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot
of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with
hold-down screw.
6. You have completed your electrical connec-
tion. Now go to “Venting Requirements.”
3. Place the hooked ends of the other direct
wire cable wires under the outer terminal
block screws (hooks facing right). Squeeze
hooked ends together. Tighten screws.
Optional 3-wire connection
Use for direct wire or power supply cord
where local codes do not permit connect-
ing cabinet-ground conductor to neutral
wire.
1. Remove center silver-colored terminal
block screw.
2. Remove neutral ground wire from external
ground conductor screw. Connect neutral
ground wire and the neutral wire (white or
center wire) of power supply cord/cable
under center, silver-colored terminal block
screw. Tighten screw.
A. External ground conductor screw
B. Center silver-colored terminal block screw
C. Neutral ground wire
D. Neutral wire (white or center wire)
E.
³⁄4
" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief
F. Grounding path determined by a qualified electrician
AB
C
D
F
E