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Maytag W10096988A manual

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    1 W10096988A W10306460A-SP DR YER SAFETY ......................................................................... 2 INST ALLA TION REQUIREMENTS ............................................. 3 T ools and Parts ...................................................................... 3 Location Requirements .............................................[...]

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    2 DR YER SAFETY You You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow 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. Your safety and the safet[...]

  • Page 3

    3 INST ALLA TION REQUIREMENTS T ools and Parts Gather the requir ed tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. T ools needed: Flat-blade screwdriver #2 Phillips screwdriver Wire stripper (direct wir e installations) Tin snips (new vent installations) Adjustable wrench that ope[...]

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    4 If you are using power supply cor d, a grounded electrical ■ outlet located within 2 ft. (610 mm) of either side of dryer . See “Electrical Requirements.” A sturdy oor to support the total weight (dryer and load) ■ of 200 lbs. (90.7 kg). The combined weight of a companion appliance should also be considered. Level oor with maximum s[...]

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    5 Electrical Connection T o properly install your dryer , you must determine the type of electrical connection you will be using and follow the instructions provided for it her e. If local codes do not permit the connection of a neutral ■ ground wir e to the neutral wire, see “Optional 3-wir e connection” section. This dryer is manufactured r[...]

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    6 Install Leveling Legs Prepar e dryer for leveling legs 1. T o avoid damaging oor , use a large at piece of car dboard from dryer carton; place under entir e back edge of dryer . Firmly grasp dryer body (not console panel) and gently lay dryer down on cardboar d. Screw in leveling legs 2. diamond m arking Examine leveling legs, nd diamond[...]

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    7 Electrical Connection Power Supply Cord W ARNING Fire Hazar d 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 wir e) to center terminal (silver). Ground wir e (green or bar e wire) must be connected to green gr ound connector [...]

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    8 Put power supply cord thr ough the strain relief. Be sur e that the wire insulation on the power supply cor d is inside the strain relief. The strain r elief should have a tight t with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Do not further tighten strain relief scr ews at this point. For 3-wire Power Supply Cor d Connection, see pag[...]

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    9 3-wir e Power Supply Cor d Connection Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-gr ound conductor to neutral wire. A B D C E F G A. 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) B. 3-wire plug C. Neutral prong D. Spade terminals with upturned ends E. 3/4" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief F . Ring terminals G. Neutral (white or center wire) 5. Co[...]

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    10 4-wir e Direct Wir e Connection IMPORT ANT : A 4-wire connection is r equired for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit 3-wir e connections. 5. Prepar e to connect neutral ground wir e and neutral wir e E A B Remove center , silver -colored terminal block scr ew (B). Remove neutral ground wir e (E) from external ground conductor screw[...]

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    11 3-wir e Direct Wir e Connection Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-gr ound conductor to neutral wire. B 5. Remove center screw Remove center , silver -colored terminal block scr ew (B). 7. Connect ground wir e A F Connect ground wir e (green or bar e) (F) of direct wir e cable to external ground conductor screw (A). Tighten scr ew .[...]

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    12 1. Prepar e to connect neutral ground wir e and neutral wir e A E B Remove center , silver -colored terminal block scr ew (B). Remove neutral ground wir e (E) from external ground conductor screw (A). E B C Connect neutral ground wir e and neutral wire 2. Connect neutral ground wir e (E) and neutral wire (white or center wire) (C) of power suppl[...]

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    13 V enting Requirements W ARNING Fire Hazar d Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use a plastic vent. Do not use a metal foil vent. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or re. WARNING: T o r educe the risk of re, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. IMPORT ANT : Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Dryer exhaust must [...]

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    14 Plan V ent System Recommended exhaust installations T ypical installations vent the dryer from the r ear of the dryer . Other installations are possible. B B C D E F G H I A A. Dryer B. Elbow C. Wall D. Exhaust hood E. Clamps F . Rigid metal or exible metal vent G. Vent length necessary to connect elbows H. Exhaust outlet I. Optional side exh[...]

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    15 Install V ent System 12" min. (305 mm) 12" min. (305 mm) Install exhaust hood 1. Install exhaust hood and use caulking compound to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust hood. Connect vent to exhaust hood 2. V ent must t over the exhaust hood. Secur e vent to exhaust hood with 4" (102 mm) clamp. Run vent to dryer location us[...]

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    16 Level Dryer Level Dryer 1. Not Level LEVEL Not Level Check levelness of dryer from side to side. Repeat fr om front to back. NOTE: The dryer must be level for the moisture sensing system to operate correctly . Move dryer to nal location 2. Move dryer to nal location. Avoid crushing or kinking vent. After dryer is in place, remove corner po[...]

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    17 Reverse Door Swing (Optional) Place towel on dryer 1. Place towel on top of dryer to avoid damaging the surface. Lift door until top screws in dryer cabinet ar e in large part of hinge slot. Pull door forward of f screws. Set door (handle side up) on top of dryer . Remove top screws from dryer cabinet. Lift door off top scr ews 3. Remove bottom [...]

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    18 Remove and transfer plugs 9. Remove the 4 screws that attach 2 plugs on the left side. T ransfer plugs to opposite side using the same 4 screws. Attach door hinges 8. Reattach door hinges to dryer door so that the lar ger hole is at the bottom of the hinge. Check door strike alignment 11. Close door and check that door strike aligns with door ca[...]

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    19 Notes[...]

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    20 W10096988A W10306460A-SP © 2010 Whirlpool Corporation. 2/10 All rights reserved Printed in U.S.A. ® Registered T rademark/TM T rademark of Whirlpool, U.S.A.[...]