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    ELECTRIC DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS U.S.A. ONL Y Para una versión de estas instruccione s en español, visite www .Whirlpool.com T ABLE OF CONTENTS DRYER SAFETY........... ............................ ................................... .... 1 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ....................... ......................... 2 Tools and Parts .. ...[...]

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    2 INST ALLA TION REQUIREMENTS To o l s a n d Parts G ather the r e quired tools and parts be fore starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provid ed with any tools listed here. ■ Flat-blade screwdriver ■ #2 Phillips screwdriver ■ Adjustable wre nch that opens to 1" (25 mm) or hex-head socket wr ench (for adjusting dryer fe[...]

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    3 Optional Equipment Refer to your Use and Care guide for information about the accessories avail able for your dryer . Location Requirements Y ou will nee d ■ A location that allows for proper exhaust instal lation. See “V enting Requirements.” ■ A separate 30-amp circuit. ■ If you are using a power supply cord, a grounded electrical out[...]

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    B C A* 4 Side View Steam (Electric or Gas) Non-Steam (Electric or Gas) A* 1" (2 5 mm) 1" (25 mm) B 7 5 / 8 " (194 mm) 7 5 / 8 " (194 mm) C 3 3 / 8 " (86 mm) 3 3 / 8 " (86 mm) * Dimension A is appr oximate, depending on when the diamond marking on the leveling foot is no longe r visible. See “V enting Requir ements.?[...]

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    5 Recommen d e d installation spacing for ca b inet installation NOTE: Some models are not r ecommen ded for cabinet installation. ■ For cabinet installation, with a door , minimum ventilation openings in the top of the cabinet are r equired. A* B* C* D** E F* H I G Steam (Electric or Ga s) Non-Steam (Electric or Gas) A* 7" (178 mm) 7" [...]

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    6 ■ T o supply the requir ed 3 or 4 wire, single phase, 120/240 volt, 60 Hz., AC only elec trical supply (or 3 or 4 wire, 120/208 volt e lectrical supply , if specified on the serial/rating p late) on a separate 30-amp circuit, fused on both sides of the lin e. A time- delay fuse or cir cuit breaker is r ecommended. Conn ect to an individual bran[...]

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    7 2. Remove the hol d-down scre w and terminal block cover . A. Neutral g round wire B. External ground conductor screw C. Center , silver -colored terminal block screw D. T erminal block cover and hold-dow n screw A B C D 3. Install strain r elief. Style 1: Power supply cor d st rain relief ■ Remove the screws fr om a 3 / 4 " (19 mm) UL lis[...]

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    8 ■ Put direct wire cable through the strain relief. Th e strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Tighten st rain relief screw again st the direct wire cable. 4. Now complete installation following instructions for your type of electrical connection: 4-wire (r ec ommended) 3-wire (if 4-wir e i[...]

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    9 3. Connect ground wir e (green or bare) of power supply cord to external ground conductor scr ew . Tighten screw . A. External ground conductor screw B. Ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cord C. ¾" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief D. Center , silver -colored terminal block screw E. Neutral ground wire F . Neutral wire (white or cen[...]

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    10 5. Tighten strain relief scr ew . 6. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down scr ew . 7. Y ou have completed your electrical connection. Now go to “V enting Requirements.” 3-wire connection: Power supply cor d Use where local co d es permit connecting ca b inet -groun d con d uctor to neu[...]

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    11 4. Tighten strain relief scr ew . 5. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down scr ew . 6. Y ou have completed your electrical connection. Now go to “V enting Requirements.” Optional 3-wire co nnection Use for d ir ect wire or power supply cor d where local co d es d o not permit connecting[...]

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    12 Flexi b le metal vent ■ Flexible metal vents are acceptable only if accessible for cleaning. ■ Flexible metal vent must be fully exte nded and supported when the dryer is in its final location. ■ Remove excess flexible meta l vent to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in re duced airflow and poor performance. ■ Do not install flex[...]

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    A B C A. Standard rear offset exhaust in stallation B. Left or right si de exhaust installation C. Bottom exhaust installati on 13 Alter nate installat ions for close clearances V enting systems come in many variet ies. Select the type best for your installation. T wo examples of close-clearance installations are shown. Refer to the manufacturer’[...]

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    14 2. Firmly grasp the body of the dryer (not the console panel). G ently lay the dryer on the cardboar d. See illustration. 3. Examine the leveling legs. Find the diamond marking . 4. Screw the legs into the leg holes by hand. Use a wren ch to finish turning the legs until the diamond marking is no longer visible. 5. Place a carton corner post fro[...]

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    15 LEVEL DRYER Check the levelness of the dryer . Ch eck levelness first side to side, then front to back. If the dryer is not level, prop up the dryer using a wood block. Use a wren ch to adjust the legs up or down and check a gain for levelnes s. COMPLETE INSTALLATION 1. Check that all parts are now instal led. If ther e is an extra part, go back[...]

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    T ry th e following: Check to see if a household fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped. Electric dryers use two household fuses or breakers. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit br eaker . Confirm the power cord is pr operly installed. Refer to “Electrical Conn ection” for details. Select a Time d Dry heated cycl e, and restart the dry[...]