Whirlpool 8533582 User Manual
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ELECTRONIC
ELECTRIC DRYER
Use & Care Guide
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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DRYER SAFETY..............................................................................3
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS..................................................4
Tools and Parts ............................................................................4
Options.........................................................................................4
Location Requirements ............................................................... 5
Electrical Requirements ...............................................................7
Electrical Connection ...................................................................8
Venting Requirements................................................................11
Plan Vent System.......................................................................12
Install Vent System.....................................................................13
Install Leveling Legs...................................................................14
Level Dryer .................................................................................14
Connect Vent..............................................................................14
Complete Installation .................................................................14
DRYER USE ..................................................................................15
Starting Your Dryer.....................................................................15
Stopping Your Dryer ..................................................................16
Pausing or Restarting.................................................................16
Control Locked...........................................................................16
Loading.......................................................................................16
Drying and Cycle Tips ................................................................17
Status Lights...............................................................................17
Cycles.........................................................................................18
Additional Features ....................................................................19
Drying Rack ................................................................................19
DRYER CARE...............................................................................20
Cleaning the Dryer Location.......................................................20
Cleaning the Lint Screen............................................................20
Cleaning the Dryer Interior .........................................................21
Removing Accumulated Lint......................................................21
Vacation and Moving Care.........................................................21
Changing the Drum Light ...........................................................21
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................22
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................23
WARRANTY ..................................................................................24
2
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 follow instructions.
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
You
follow instructions.
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
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic
WARNING:
precautions, including the following:
happen if the instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Read all instructions before using the dryer.
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Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in
your dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils
may contribute to a chemical reaction that could
cause a load to catch fire.
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Do not dry articles that have been previously
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with
gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable,
or explosive substances as they give off vapors
that could ignite or explode.
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Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer.
Close supervision of children is necessary when
the dryer is used near children.
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Before the dryer is removed from service or
discarded, remove the door to the drying
compartment.
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Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving.
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Do not install or store the dryer where it will be
exposed to the weather.
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Do not tamper with controls.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or
attempt any servicing unless specifically
recommended in this Use and Care Guide or in
published user-repair instructions that you understand
and have the skills to carry out.
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Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate
static unless recommended by the manufacturer of
the fabric softener or product.
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Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber
or similarly textured rubber-like materials.
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Clean lint screen before or after each load.
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Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent
surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint,
dust, and dirt.
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The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent should be
cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.
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See installation instructions for grounding
requirements.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Tools and Parts
Check that you have everything necessary for correct installation.
Proper installation is your responsibility.
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Flat-blade screwdriver
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Adjustable wrench that
opens to 1 in. (2.5 cm) or
hex-head socket wrench
(for adjusting dryer feet)
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Level
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Wire stripper (direct wire
installations)
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#2 Phillips screwdriver
Parts supplied
Remove parts packages from dryer drum. Check that all parts are
included.
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Parts package.
4 Leveling legs
Do not use leveling legs if installing the dryer on a
NOTE:
pedestal.
Parts needed
Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply and venting.
See “Electrical Requirements” and “Venting Requirements”
before purchasing parts.
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For close-clearance installations between 31.5 in. (80.01 cm)
and 37 in. (93.98 cm), see “Plan Vent System” section for
venting requirements.
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Safety glasses
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Vent clamps
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Caulking gun and
compound (for installing
new exhaust vent)
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Gloves
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Tin snips (new vent
installations)
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¼ in. nut driver
Options
Pedestal
Are you placing the dryer on a pedestal? You may purchase a
pedestal separately for this dryer. This pedestal will add about
13 in. (33 cm) to the height of your unit for a total height of
approximately 51 in. (130 cm).
Optional pedestal
To order, call the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer or
refer to the “Assistance or Service” section of this manual. Ask
for Part Number LAB2700LQ (White), LAB2700LT (Biscuit) or
LAB2700LL (Pewter).
Stack Kit
Are you planning to stack your DUET® washer and dryer? To do
so, you will need to purchase a Stack Kit.
To order, call the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer or
refer to the “Assistance or Service” section of this manual. Ask
for Part Number 8541503.
Door Reversal Kit
Are you planning to reverse the door swing direction on your
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dryer? To do so, you will need to purchase a Door
DUET
Reversal Kit.
To order, call the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer or
refer to the “Assistance or Service” section of this manual. Ask
for Part Number 3979303 (Shield Blue), 3979304 (Shield
Platinum), 3979770 (Biscuit Dark) or 3988097 (Whistler Grey).
Mobile home installations require metal exhaust system hardware
available for purchase from the dealer from whom you purchased
your dryer. For further information, please refer to the “Assistance
or Service” section of this manual.
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Door Reversal and Stack Combination Kit
Are you planning to reverse the door swing direction on your
®
DUET
dryer and stack your DUET® washer and dryer? To do so,
you can purchase a Door Reversal and Stack Combination Kit.
To order, call the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer or
refer to the “Assistance and Service” section of this manual. Ask
for Part Number 8559215 (Shield Blue), 8559216 (Shield
Platinum), 8559217 (Biscuit Dark) or 8559218 (Whistler Grey).
Location Requirements
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from dryer.
Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above the
floor for a garage installation.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion,
or fire.
You will need
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A location that allows for proper exhaust installation. See
“Venting Requirements.”
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A separate 30 amp circuit.
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A grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft (61 cm) of
either side of the dryer. See “Electrical Requirements.”
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A sturdy floor to support the total dryer weight of 200 lbs
(90.7 kg). The combined weight of a companion appliance
should also be considered.
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A level floor with a maximum slope of 1 in. (2.5 cm) under
entire dryer. If slope is greater than 1 in. (2.5 cm), install
Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part Number 279810. Clothes may
not tumble properly and automatic sensor cycles may not
operate correctly if dryer is not level.
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For a garage installation, you will need to place the dryer at
least 18 in. (46 cm) above the floor. If using a pedestal, you
will need an additional 6 in. (15.24 cm).
Do not operate your dryer at temperatures below 45ºF (7ºC). At
lower temperatures, the dryer might not shut off at the end of an
automatic cycle. This can result in longer drying times.
The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will
be exposed to water and/or weather.
Check code requirements. Some codes limit, or do not permit,
installation of the dryer in garages, closets, mobile homes, or
sleeping quarters. Contact your local building inspector.
Installation clearances
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The location must be large enough to fully open the dryer
door.
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Additional spacing should be considered for ease of
installation and servicing.
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Additional clearances might be required for wall, door and
floor moldings.
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Additional spacing of 1 in. (2.5 cm) on all sides of the dryer is
recommended to reduce noise transfer.
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Companion appliance spacing should also be considered.
Dryer Dimensions
½
½
*
*Most installations require a minimum 5½ in. (14 cm) clearance
behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow. See “Venting
Requirements.”
Minimum installation spacing for custom undercounter
installation
The dimensions shown are for the minimum spacing allowed.
Custom undercounter installation - Dryer only
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Minimum installation spacing for recessed or closet
installation, with or without a pedestal
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The dimensions shown are for the minimum spacing allowed.
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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.
Closet installation - Dryer only
Minimum installation spacing for cabinet installation
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The dimensions shown are for the minimum spacing allowed.
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For cabinet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation
openings in the top of the cabinet are required.
7" (17.8 cm)
7" (17.8 cm)
"
"
"
"
"
½
1
1. Side view - closet or confined area
2. Closet door with vents
in.
in.
2
Recessed or closet installation - Dryer on pedestal
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"
0"
(0 cm)
31¹₂"
(80.0 cm)
0"
(0 cm)0"(0 cm)
27"
(68.6 cm)
0"
(0 cm)
9"
(22.9 cm)
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) or Standard CAN/CSA-Z240 MH.
Mobile home installations require:
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Metal exhaust system hardware which is available for
purchase from your dealer.
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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.
½
12
1. Recessed area
2. Side view - closet or confined area
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Electrical Requirements
It is your responsibility
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To contact a qualified electrical installer.
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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
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.
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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 specified 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.
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Do not use an extension cord.
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If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is
recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the
ground path is adequate.
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.
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This dryer is manufactured ready to install with a 3-wire
electrical supply connection. The green cabinet-grounding
conductor 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 green cabinetgrounding conductor must be removed from the external
ground conductor screw (green screw), and secured under
the neutral terminal (center or white wire) of the terminal
block. When the green cabinet-grounding conductor is
secured under the neutral terminal (center or white wire) of
the terminal block, the dryer cabinet is isolated from the
neutral conductor.
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If local codes do not permit the connection of a cabinet
ground connector to the neutral wire, see “Optional 3-wire
connection” section.
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Use a 4-wire conductor cord when the dryer is installed in a
mobile home or an area where local codes do not permit
grounding through the neutral.
If using a power supply cord:
Use a UL approved power supply cord kit marked for use with
clothes dryers. The kit should contain:
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A UL approved 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.
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A UL approved strain relief.
If your outlet looks like this:
4-wire receptacle (14-30R)
Then choose a 4-wire power supply cord with ring or spade
terminals and UL approved strain relief. The 4-wire power supply
cord, at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long, must have 4, 10-gauge solid
copper wires and match a 4-wire receptacle of NEMA Type
14-30R. The ground wire (ground conductor) may be either green
or bare. The neutral conductor must be identified by a white
cover.
If your outlet looks like this:
3-wire receptacle (10-30R)
Then choose a 3-wire power supply cord with ring or spade
terminals and UL approved strain relief. The 3-wire power supply
cord, at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long, must have 3, 10-gauge solid
copper wires and match a 3-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 1030R.
If connecting by direct wire:
Power supply cable must match power supply (4-wire or 3-wire)
and be:
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Flexible armored cable or nonmetallic sheathed copper cable
(with ground wire), protected with flexible metallic conduit. All
current-carrying wires must be insulated.
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10-gauge solid copper wire (do not use aluminum).
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At least 5 ft (1.52 m) long.
For a grounded, cord-connected dryer:
This dryer must be grounded. In the event of malfunction
or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock
by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This
dryer uses a cord having an equipment-grounding
conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged
into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
For a permanently connected dryer:
This dryer must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent
wiring system, or an equipment-grounding conductor must be
run with the circuit conductors and connected to the
equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the dryer.
WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or service representative or
personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the dryer is
properly grounded. Do not modify the plug on the power
supply cord: if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.
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Electrical Connection
Power Supply Cord
Fire Hazard
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 wire) to
center terminal (silver).
Ground wire (green or bare wire) must be
connected to green ground connector.
Connect remaining 2 supply wires to remaining
2 terminals (gold).
Securely tighten all electrical connections.
Failure to do so can result in death, fire, or
electrical shock.
Disconnect power.
1.
Remove the hold-down screw and terminal block cover.
2.
Direct Wire
Fire Hazard
Use 10 gauge solid copper wire.
Use a UL listed strain relief.
Disconnect power before making electrical
connections.
Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) to
center terminal (silver).
Ground wire (green or bare wire) must be
connected to green ground connector.
Connect remaining 2 supply wires to remaining
2 terminals (gold).
Securely tighten all electrical connections.
Failure to do so can result in death, fire, or
electrical shock.
Assemble a
3.
on strain relief) into the hole below the terminal block
opening. Tighten strain relief screws just enough to hold the
two clamp sections together. Put power supply cord through
the strain relief. The strain relief should have a tight fit with the
dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position.
³⁄₄
in. (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief (UL marking
3
2
1
1. Neutral grounding wire (green/yellow)
2. External ground conductor screw
3. Center, silver-colored terminal block screw
4. Terminal block cover and hold-down screw
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4
Now complete installation following instructions for your type
4.
of electrical connection:
4-wire (recommended)
3-wire (if 4-wire is not available)
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