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ELECTRIC DRYER
Use & Care Guide
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TABLE OF CONTENTS DRYER SAFETY..............................................................................3 DRYER USE ..................................................................................14 Starting Your Dryer.....................................................................14 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ................................................4 Stopping and Restarting ............................................................14 Tools and Parts .........................
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DRYER SAFETY 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” or “WARNING.” These words mean: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately DANG
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Stack Kit Tools and Parts Tools needed Are you planning to stack your washer and dryer? To do so, you Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. will need to purchase a Stack Kit. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed To order, call the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer or here. refer to the “Assistance or Service” section of this manual. Ask for Part Number 8182452. Flat-blade screwdriver Caulking gun an
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Installation Clearances Recessed or closet installation - Dryer only The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to 3" open fully. 14" (7.6 cm) (35.6cm) 2 48 in. Dryer Dimensions 2 (310 cm ) 39" *23 ¼" 18"(45.7cm) (99.1 cm) (60.3 cm) 2 24 in. 3" 3" 2 (155 cm ) (7.6 cm) (7.6cm) 0" 0" 1" (2.5 cm) (0 cm) (0 cm) 33 ¼" B C (84.45 cm) A A. Side view - closet or confined area B. Recessed area C. Closet door with vents Recessed or closet installation - Stack
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Electrical Requirements If your outlet looks like this: 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 ordinances. The National Electric Code requires a 4-wire supply 4-wire receptacle (14-30R) connection for homes built after 1996, dryer circuits involved in remodeling after 1996 and all mobile home insta
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Venting Requirements Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed walls, ceilings or floors. WARNING Elbows 45° elbows provide better airflow than 90° elbows. Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use a plastic vent. Do not use a metal foil vent. Good Better Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire. Clamps Use clamps to seal all joints. Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, this
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Electrical Connection Power Supply Cord Direct Wire WARNING WARNING Fire Hazard Fire Hazard Use 10 gauge solid copper wire. Use a new UL listed 30 amp power supply cord. Use a UL listed strain relief. Use a UL listed strain relief. Disconnect power before making electrical connections. Disconnect power before making electrical connections. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) to center Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) to center terminal (silver). termi
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6. Replace strain relief (with power cord inserted) back into the terminal block cover. Do not tighten strain relief nut. 4-wire connection: Power supply cord B A A D F C E A. 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R) B B. 4-prong plug C. Ground prong C D. Neutral prong E. Spade terminals with upturned ends F. Ring terminals D 1. Locate the neutral ground wire inside the dryer cabinet, A. Terminal block cover behind the external ground conductor screw. Remove this B. Strain relief wire. C. Strain
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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), 3-wire connection: Power supply cord squeeze hooked end together and tighten screw. See example below. Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire. B D A 1. Locate the neutral ground wire inside the dryer cabinet, E F behind the external ground conductor screw. Remove this C wire. A. 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) B. 3-w
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1. Loosen or remove center terminal block screw. 3. Place the hooked ends of the other power supply cable wires under the outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). 2. Place the hooked end of the neutral wire (white or center wire) Squeeze hooked ends together. Tighten screws. of power supply cable under the center screw of terminal block (hook facing right). Squeeze hooked end together. Tighten screw. B 4. Replace the terminal block cover on the back of the dryer. 5. Tighten strain
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Determine vent path Install Vent System 1. Install exhaust hood. Use caulking compound to seal exterior Select the route that will provide the straightest and most wall opening around exhaust hood. direct path outdoors. 2. Connect vent to exhaust hood. Vent must fit inside exhaust Plan the installation to use the fewest number of elbows and hood. Secure vent to exhaust hood with 4" (10.2 cm) clamp. turns. 3. Run vent to dryer location. Use the straightest path possible. When using e
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Level Dryer Complete Installation Check the levelness of the dryer. Check levelness first 1. Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part, side to side, then front to back. go back through the steps to see which step was skipped. 2. Check that you have all of your tools. 3. Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials. 4. Check the dryer’s final location. Be sure the vent is not crushed or kinked. 5. Check that the dryer is level. See “Level Dryer.” 6. Plug into a grounded
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DRYER USE Starting Your Dryer WARNING WARNING Explosion Hazard Fire Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as No washer can completely remove oil. gasoline, away from dryer. Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on Do not dry anything that has ever had anything it (including cooking oils). flammable on it (even after washing). Do not dry items containing foam, rubber, or plastic in Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, this dryer. explosion, or fir
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Stop Position Controls The control panel is simple to understand and easy to operate. Turn the cycle knob to the Stop position at any time. The illustrations below define the knobs and buttons, and the paragraphs define the purpose of each. Start Button Power After you have selected a cycle and temperature, press this button to start the cycle. Indicator light will glow to indicate the This button switches the power to the machine on and off. The cycle has started. indicator light will
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See following table for recommended cycles and temperature See following table for recommended cycles and temperature settings. settings. Fabric Type Cycle Temperature Fabric Type Time Temperature Setting (minutes) Setting REGULAR Heavy cottons and denims 60 Normal Heavy cottons and denims More Dry Normal Cottons and linens 40 Normal Cottons and linens Normal Normal White and colorfast 40 Low permanent press SYNTHETICS White and colorfast items 40 Low that require ironing White and colorfast N
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IMPORTANT: Do not run the dryer with the lint screen loose, damaged, Cleaning the Control Panel blocked or missing. Doing so can cause overheating and To clean the control panel, use only a warm, damp cloth. damage to both the dryer and fabrics. NOTE: Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads on the As needed cleaning outer surfaces because they will scratch the finish and could remove the writing on the control panel. Laundry detergent and fabric softener residue can build up on the
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TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call... Dryer Operation Dryer Results Dryer will not run Clothes are not drying satisfactorily, drying times are too long, or load is too hot Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? NOTE: The compact dryer operates at a lower wattage. Expect There may be 2 fuses or circuit breakers for the dryer. Make longer drying times. sure both fuses are intact and tight, or that both ci
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Loads are wrinkled WARNING Was the load removed from dryer at the end of the cycle? Was the dryer overloaded? Dry smaller loads that can tumble freely. Odors Explosion Hazard Have you recently been painting, staining or varnishing in Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as the area where your dryer is located? If so, ventilate the area. When the odors or fumes are gone gasoline, away from dryer. from the area, rewash and dry the clothing. Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) abo
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® WHIRLPOOL DRYER WARRANTY ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this dryer is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished ® with the product, Whirlpool Corporation will pay for FSP replacement parts and repair labor costs to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company. Whirlpool Corporation will not pay for: 1. Service calls to correct the installation of your dryer
