Whirlpool W10151595B manual

240-V OLT ELECTRIC COMPACT DRYER Use & Care Guide For questions about featur es, operation/performance , parts, access ories or service, call: 1-800- 253-1301 . or visit our website at... www .whirlpool.com T able of Contents ............ .................... ................. 2 W10151595B[...]

2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS DRYER SAFETY........................... ................ .................... ........... 2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS...................... ................. ........ 3 Tools and Parts .............................. ................................... ........... 3 Location Requirements ............................... .........[...]

3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS T ools and P arts T ools needed Gather the r equired tools and part s befor e starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools list ed here. ■ Flat-blade screwdriver ■ #2 Phillips screwdriver ■ Adjustable wrench ■ Wire stripper (d irect wire installations) ■ Level ■ 1/4" nu[...]

4 Location Requirements Y ou will need ■ A location that allows for proper exhaust install ation. See “V enting Requirements.” ■ A separate 30-amp circuit. ■ A grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft (610 mm) of either side of the dryer . See “Electrical Requirements.” ■ A sturdy floor to support the dryer weight (dryer and l[...]

5 Electrical Requirements It is your re sponsibility ■ T o contact a qualified el ectrical installer . ■ T o be sur e that the electrical connection is adequ ate and in conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFP A 70-latest edition and all local codes and ordinances. The National Electrica l Code requir es a 4-wire supply conn ecti[...]

6 Electrical Connection Power Supply Cor d Direct Wir e 1. Disconnect power . 2. Re move the hold-down screw and terminal block cover . A B C D E F A. T erminal block cover B. External ground conductor screw C. Center terminal block scre w D. Hold-down sc re w locatio n E. Neutral ground wir e F . Hole below terminal block open ing 3. Install strai[...]

7 ■ Put power supply cord thr ough the strain relief. Be sure that the wire insulation on the power supply cor d is inside the strain relief. The strain relie f 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. Style 2: Direct wir e strain relief ■ Unscrew [...]

8 2. Remov e neutral ground wire fr om external ground conductor scr ew . Connect neutral gr ound wir e and the neutral wir e (white or center wire) of power supply cord under center terminal block screw . Tighten scre w . D E A B C A. E xternal ground conducto r screw - Dotted line shows position of NEUTRAL ground wire before being moved to center[...]

9 3. Connect ground wir e (green or bare) of power supply cable to external ground conductor screw . Tighten screw . E D A B C F A. External ground conductor screw B. Center terminal block screw C. Neutral wire (white or center wire) D. 3/4" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief E. Neutral ground wire F . Ground wire (green or bare) of power supply [...]

10 2. Pla ce the hooked end of the neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply cable under th e center screw of terminal block (hook facing right). Sq ueeze hooked en d together . Tighten screw . B C D E A A. Neutral ground wire B. External ground conductor screw C. Center terminal block screw D. Neutral wire (whi te or center wire) E. 3/4&[...]

11 V enting Requirements W ARNING: T o r educe the risk of fir e, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. IMPORT ANT : O bserve all governing codes and ordinances. The dryer exhaust mu st not be conne cted into any gas vent, chimney , wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace , or a concealed space of a building. If using an exis ting vent syst em ■ Clean [...]

12 ■ Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch. Plan V ent System Choose your exhaust installation type Recommended exhaust installations T ypical installations vent the dry er from the r ear of the dryer . A B C A. E xhaust hood B. Flexible metal or rigid metal vent C. Elbow Alter nate installat ions for clo se clearances V enting systems[...]

13 2. C onnect vent to exhaust hood. V ent must fit inside exhaust hood. Secure vent to exhaust hood with 4" (102 mm) clamp. 3. Run vent to dryer location. Use the s traightest path poss ible. See “Determine vent path” in “Plan V ent System.” A void 90º tur ns. Use cl amps to seal al l joi nts. Do not use duct t ape, screws, or other [...]

14 D R Y E R U S E I I I S t a r t i n g Y o u r D r y e r W ARNING Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer. Do not dry anything that has ever had anything flammable on it (even after washing). Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, explosion, or fire. W ARNING Fire Hazard No washer[...]

15 C yc le a nd t em p er at ur e ti ps Dry most loads using the Energy Pr eferred Automatic Setting ( * ). Use a n o heat (air) setting for rubber , plastic, or heat-sensitive fabrics. Line-dry bonded or laminated fabrics. NOTE: If you have questions about drying temperatures for various loads, re fer to the care label directions. C y c l e s I I [...]

16 2. Squeeze body of lin t screen lightly while pulling off the cover . 3. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not rinse or wash sc re en to re mo ve l in t. Wet l in t is ha rd to rem o ve . 4. Replace cover on lint screen body . Push the lint screen firmly back into place and close the door . IMPORT ANT : ■ Do not run the dryer with[...]

17 TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested her e or visit our website and refer ence F AQs (Frequently Asked Questions) to possibly avoid the cost of a service call... In U.S.A www .whirlpool.com/help - In Canada www .whirlpool.ca Dryer Operation Dryer will not run ■ Has a household fuse blown, or has a cir cuit breaker tripped? There m[...]

18 ■ Is the exhaust vent diameter the corr ect size? Use 4" (102 mm) diameter vent material. ■ Is the dryer located in a room with temperatur e below 45ºF (7ºC)? Proper oper ation of dryer cycles r equire s temperatur es above 45ºF (7ºC). ■ Is the dryer located in a closet? Closet doors must have ventilati on openings at the top and [...]

19 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Befor e calling for assistance or service, please check “T roubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below . When calling, please know the purchase date an d the complete mod el and serial number of your a ppliance. This information will help us to bette[...]

WHIRLPOOL CORPORA TION LA UNDRY W ARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and main tained according to instructions attached to or furni shed with the product, Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Ca nada LP (hereafter “Whirlpool”) will pay for Factory Specified Parts and re pair labo[...]