KitchenAid WED7990XG Installation Manual
ElEctric DryEr installation instructions
Table of Contents
DRYER SAFETY ...............................................................2
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ...................................3
Tools and Parts ...................................................................... 3
Location Requirements .........................................................3
Electrical Requirements ........................................................4
Install Leveling Legs ..............................................................6
Electrical Connection ............................................................ 7
VENTING .........................................................................13
Venting Requirements .........................................................13
Plan Vent System .................................................................14
Install Vent System .............................................................. 15
Connect Vent ........................................................................ 15
Level Dryer ........................................................................... 16
Complete Installation Checklist .........................................16
Troubleshooting ................................................................... 18
Installation Notes
Date of purchase: _________________________________________
Date of installation: _______________________________________
Installer: _________________________________________________
Model number: ___________________________________________
Serial number: ____________________________________________
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W10332909A
W10332910A-SP
DRYER SAFETY
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Tools and Parts
Gather required tools and parts before starting installation.
Tools needed:
Flat-blade screwdriver #2 Phillips screwdriver
Wire stripper (direct wire
installations)
Tin snips (new vent
installations)
Parts supplied:
Leveling legs (4)
Short inlet hose
Rubber washer
“Y” connector
Long inlet hose
1/4" nut driver
(recommended)
Adjustable wrench that
opens to 1" (25 mm) or
hex-head socket wrench
Tape measure Pliers
Vent clamps
Utility knife
Parts package is located in dryer drum. Check that all parts
are included.
Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply and venting,
and read “Electrical Requirements” and “Venting Requirements”
before purchasing parts.
Check code requirements. Some codes limit, or do not permit,
installing dryer in garages, closets, mobile homes, or sleeping
quarters. Contact your local building inspector.
Mobile home installations require metal exhaust system
hardware, available for purchase from the dealer from
whom you purchased your dryer. For further information,
please reference the “Assistance or Service” section of the
Dryer User Instructions.
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, rated 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. ■
Level
Caulking gun and
compound (for installing
new exhaust vent)
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LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
27"
(686 mm)
423/8"
(899 mm)
1
5
/16"
(33 mm)
30 7/8 "
(783 mm)
53"
(1346 mm)
231/2"
(597 mm)
You will need:
A location allowing for proper exhaust installation. ■
See “Venting Requirements.”
A separate 30 amp circuit. ■
If you are using power supply cord, 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.
Cold water faucets located within 4 ft. (1.2 m) of the water ■
ll valves. You may use the water supply for your washer
using the “Y” conector and short hose (if needed) which
are provided.
Water pressure of 20-100 psi (138-690 kPa) for best ■
performance.
Level oor with maximum slope of 1" (25 mm) under entire ■
dryer. (If slope is greater than 1" [25 mm], install Extended
Dryer Feet Kit, Part Number 279810.) If not level, clothes
may not tumble properly and automatic sensor cycles may
not operate correctly.
For a garage installation, you will need to place the dryer ■
at least 18" (460 mm) above the oor.
If you live in a hard water area, use of a water softener is ■
recommended to control the buildup of scale through the
water system in the dryer.
IMPORTANT: 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 automatic cycle. Drying times can be extended.
The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where
it will be exposed to water and/or weather.
Installation clearances:
The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door
to open fully.
Dryer Dimensions
Front view:
Side view:
Door open view:
4
Back view:
24 in.
2
(155 cm2)
48 in.
2
(310 cm2)
1"
(25 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
5"
(102 mm)
3"
(76 mm)
34" recommended
(864 mm)
18" min.
(457 mm)
3"
(76 mm)
61/2"
(165 mm)
30
1
/2
"
(775 mm)
6
1
/4"
(159 mm)
6
1
/4"
(159 mm)
14
1
/2"
(368 mm)
11/2"
(36 mm)
4
1
/4"
(108 mm)
NOTE: Most installations require a minimum 5" (102 mm)
clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow.
See “Venting Requirements.”
Installation spacing for recessed area or closet
installation
The dimensions shown below are the recommended spacing
for this dryer.
Additional spacing should be considered for ease of ■
installation and servicing.
Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, ■
oor moldings, and dryer venting.
Additional spacing of 1" (25 mm) on all sides of the dryer ■
is recommended to reduce noise transfer.
For closet installation, with a door, minimum 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.
Mobile home - Additional installation requirements
This dryer is suitable for mobile home installations. The
installation must conform to the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280
(formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction
and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280).
Metal exhaust system hardware, which is available for ■
purchase from your dealer. For further assistance, see
“Assistance or Service” section of your Use and Care Guide.
Special provisions must be made in mobile homes to ■
introduce outside air into the dryer. The opening (such
as a nearby window) should be at least twice as large
as the dryer exhaust opening.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
It is your responsibility:
To contact a qualied 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 Electrical Code requires a 4-wire power supply
connection for homes built after 1996, dryer circuits involved
in remodeling after 1996, and all mobile home installations.
A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from:
National Fire Protection Association, One Batterymarch Park,
Quincy, MA 02269.
To supply the required 3 or 4 wire, single phase, 120/240 volt, ■
60 Hz, AC only electrical supply (or 3 or 4 wire, 120/208 volt
electrical supply, if specied on the serial/rating plate) on a
separate 30-amp circuit, fused on both sides of the line. A
time-delay 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 qualied electrician determine that
the ground path is adequate.
Recommended Installation Spacing:
Electrical Connection
To properly install your dryer, you must determine the type
of electrical connection you will be using and follow the
instructions provided for it here.
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 connector screw (green screw), and
secured under the neutral 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 neutral conductor.
A 4-wire power supply connection must be used when the ■
dryer is installed in a location 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.
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If using a power supply cord:
15/16"
(33.6 mm)
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, rated 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. ■
If your outlet looks like this:
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
stranded copper wires and match a 4-wire
4-wire
receptacle
(14-30R)
receptacle of NEMA Type 14-30 R. The ground
wire (ground conductor) may be either green or
bare. The neutral conductor must be identied
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
stranded copper wires and match a 3-wire
3-wire
receptacle
(10-30R)
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), covered with exible 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.
INSTALL LEVELING LEGS
1. Prepare dryer for leveling legs
To avoid damaging oor, use a large at piece of cardboard
from dryer carton; place under entire back edge of dryer.
Firmly grasp dryer body (not console panel) and gently lay
dryer down on cardboard.
2. Screw in leveling legs
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Screw legs into leg holes by hand, use a wrench to nish
turning legs until 1 5/16" (33.6 mm) remains visible below
the dryer.
Now stand the dryer on its feet. Slide the dryer until it is
close to its nal location. Leave enough room for electrical
connection and to connect the exhaust vent.
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