Whirlpool 8535840 User Manual
Part No.8535840
Installation Instructions
IMPORTANT:
Read and save these
instructions.
Installer: Leave Installation Instructions with
homeowner.
Homeowner: Keep Installation Instructions for
future reference.For best performance,
install dryer according to Installation
Instructions. Failure to complete
installation as instructed could void
warranty.
Save Installation Instructions for local
inspector’s use.
Have questions about your dryer?
Call your dealer or local authorized service company.
When you call, you will need the dryer model number and serial
number.Both numbers are on the model/serial rating plate located in
the door well behind the dryer door and on front of opening.
Record the numbers here for handy reference:
Model No.
Serial No.
Electric Dryer
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Before you begin...
Tools needed for installation
Parts supplied for installation
• level
• gloves
• adjustable wrench that opens to
1" or 1" hex-head socket wrench
• flat-blade screwdriver
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• safety glasses
• tin snipes (new vent installation)
• caulking gun and compound
• wire strippers (direct wire
installation)
4 leveling legs
Remove parts
package from dryer
drum. Check that all
parts were included.
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and
vapors, such as gasoline, away
from dryer.
Place dryer at least 18 inches
above the floor for a garage
installation.
Failure to do so can result in
death, explosion, or fire.
WARNING
Your safety and the safety of
others are very important.
We have provided many impor tant
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 follow
instructions.
You can be killed or seriously
injured if you don’t immediatel
y
follow instructions.
DANGER
WARNING
For proper drying
performance:
The location must provide:
• Protection from weather and
water: Do not store or use dr yer
where it will be exposed to water and
weather.
• Room temperature above 45°F: If
room temperature is below 45°F,
automatic cycles may not shut off.
• Level floor: Maximum slope under
entire dryer should not be more than
1 inch. If slope is greater than 1 inch,
install Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part
No.279810. Clothes may not tumble
properly and automatic sensor cycles
may not operate correctly if dryer is
not level.
• Sturdy floor to suppor t dr yer weight
of 175 pounds.
It is your responsibility to:
• Observe all governing codes and
ordinances.
• Check code requirements: Some
codes limit or do not permit
installation of clothes dryers in
garages, closets, mobile homes or
sleeping quarters. Contact your local
building inspector.
• Comply with the installation
specifications and dimensions.
• Consider spacing requirements for
companion appliances.
• Properly install dryer.
• Check that you have everything
necessary for proper installation.
• Contact a qualified installer to insure
that the electrical installation meets
all national and local codes and
ordinances.
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.
Check that you have everything
necessary for correct installation.
Proper installation is your
responsibility.
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Parts needed for installation
Check local codes and see electrical
and venting requirements, Panels A
and B, before purchasing parts.
Determine if you will need to purchase
a power supply cord kit or power
supply cable.
Electrical
If using a power supply cord:
Dryer power supply cord must be:
• U.L.-listed
• 120/240-volt minimum
• 30-ampere
• Type SRD or SRDT
• At least 4 feet long
The wires that connect to the dryer
must end in ring terminals or spade
terminals with upturned ends.
The receptacle must be located within
3 feet of the top, back center of the
control console.
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to do so can result in death or
fire.
WARNING
Venting system
Four-inch heavy metal exhaust vent
and clamps must be used. Dura Safe™
vent products are recommended.
Dura Safe vent products can be
purchased from your dealer or by
calling Whirlpool Parts & Accessories
1-800-442-9991, Mon-Fri: 8am to 9pm
(CST), Sat: 9am to 4:30pm (CST).
Visit our internet site at
http://www.whirlpoolappliances.com/
accessories
See Page 11 for more information.
Exhaust hood
Do Not use exhaust hoods with
magnetic latches.
4"
4"
2-1/2"
Preferred Acceptable
Mobile home installations
require:
• Mobile Home Installation Kit, Part
Number 346764*
• Metal exhaust system hardware*
Floors sloped greater than
1 inch:
Require Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part
No.279810*.
*Available for purchase from your
dealer.
If your outlet
looks like this:
Choose this
power supply cord:
4-wire
receptacle
(14-30R)
4-wire power supply cord
with ring or spade terminals
and U.L.-listed strain relief
3-wire power supply cord
with ring or spade terminals
and U.L.-listed strain relief
3-wire
receptacle
(10-30R)
If connecting by direct wire:
Power supply cable must match power
supply (4-wire or 3-wire) and be:
• flexible armored or non-metallic
sheathed copper cable (with ground
wire). All current-carrying wires must
be insulated. See Panels D and E.
• 10-GAUGE SOLID COPPER WIRE.
(Do not use aluminum.)
• at least 4 feet long.
4
0"*
0"*
15"
* Wall, door and floor molding may require
additional spacing.
Recessed area installation
Closet/confined area installation
3"
3"
24 sq.in.**
Front view
1"
closet door
** Minimum top and bottom air openings for
closet door.
*** External exhaust elbow requires
recommended spacing.
Side view
14"
max.
spacing
5" is recommended ***
0" is minimum
• A clothes dryer produces
combustible lint and must be
exhausted outdoors.
• If codes permit, dryer may be
installed in a recessed area or closet
using dimensions shown.
If a closet door is installed: The
minimum unobstructed air openings
are required. Louvered doors with
equivalent air openings are
acceptable.
Installation clearances.
Use recommended clearance for
easier installation.
Recommended/minimum
Back – 5"/0"
Sides – 1"/0"
Top –18"/15"
Front – 1"/1"
Dryer dimensions
14"
power supply
cord/cable
strain relief
terminal block
cover
The dryer door
extends 14" from the
front of the dryer
when fully opened.
29-1/4" (models with flush
mounted door handle)
30-1/4" (models with extended
mounted door handle)
43-1/8"
11"
38-1/4"
27"
Dimensions shown with feet extended 1"
from bottom of dryer.
*Most installations will require at least 5"
clearance behind the dryer for the dryer vent.
• Dimensions are in inches and are the
minimum allowable.
• Additional spacing should be
considered for ease of installation
and servicing. Companion appliance
spacing should also be considered.
Installation clearances.
Use recommended clearance for
easier installation.
Recommended/minimum
Back – 5"/0"
Sides – 1"/0"
Top –18"/15"
Front view
48 sq.in.**
WARNING — To reduce the risk of fire
this appliance MUST BE EXHAUSTED
OUTDOORS
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Electrical
requirements
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3-prong
outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these
instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING
If codes permit and a separate
ground wire is used, it is
recommended that a qualified
electrician determine that the
ground path is adequate.
Important: Observe all governing
codes and ordinances.
A four-wire or three-wire, single phase,
120/240-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, electrical
supply (or four-wire or three-wire,
120/208-volt if specified on
model/serial rating plate) is required
on a separate 30-ampere circuit, fused
on both sides of the line. A time-delay
fuse or circuit breaker is
recommended.
Recommended ground
method
It is the personal responsibility and
obligation of the customer to contact a
qualified electrician to assure that the
electrical installation is adequate and
is in conformance with the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 —
latest edition* and all local codes and
ordinances.
Copies of the standards listed may be obtained
from:
* National Fire Protection Association
One Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
Exhaust requirements
Fire Hazard
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 fire.
WARNING
• Do Not use non-metal flexible vent,
or exhaust hoods with magnetic
latches.
• Do Not exhaust dryer into any gas
vent, chimney, furnace, cold air vent,
wall, ceiling, concealed space of a
building, attic or crawl space, or any
other vent used for venting.
• Do Not install flexible vent in
enclosed walls, ceilings or floors.
Important: Observe all governing
codes and ordinances.
Exhaust your dryer to the outside.
Moisture and lint indoors may cause:
• Lint to gather around the dryer where
it can be fuel for a fire.
• Moisture damage to woodwork,
furniture, paint, wallpaper, carpet, etc.
• Housecleaning problems and health
problems.
Dura Safe™ venting products are
recommended and are available
from your dealer.
Four-inch diameter vent must be
used.
Use a heavy metal vent. Do Not use
plastic or metal foil vent.
Rigid metal vent is recommended to
prevent crushing and kinking.
Flexible metal vent must be fully
extended and supported when the
dryer is in its final position. Remove
excess flexible vent to avoid sagging
and kinking that may result in reduced
air flow.
An exhaust hood should cap the
exhaust vent to prevent rodents and
insects from entering the home.
Exhaust outlet hood
must be at least 12
inches from the ground
or any object that may
be in the path of the
exhaust (such as
flowers, rocks or
bushes, etc.).
If using an existing exhaust system,
clean lint from entire length of
system and make sure exhaust
hood is not plugged with lint.
Replace any plastic or metal foil vent
with rigid metal or flexible metal vent.
Use clamps to seal all joints. Do Not
use duct tape, screws or other
fastening devices that extend into the
interior of the vent to secure vent.
Service check: Back pressure in any
exhaust system used must not exceed
0.6 inches in water column measured
with an incline manometer at the point
that exhaust vent connects to dryer.
12"
minimum
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Mobile home installation
requirements
If codes permit, this dryer is suitable
for mobile home installations.The
installation of the dryer must conform
to the
U.S. Manufactured Home Construction
and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR,
Part 3280 (formerly the Federal
Standard for Mobile Homes
Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD
Part 280) latest edition.
outside
wall
floor
skirting
enclosed
area
The dryer must be fastened to the
floor.
Order Mobile Home Installation Kit,
Part No.346764, from your dealer. Kit
includes the necessary fastening
hardware and detailed installation
instructions. Metal exhaust system is
also available through your dealer.
Special provisions must be made for
the introduction of outside air into the
dryer when installed in a mobile home.
The area of any opening for the
introduction of outside air (such as a
nearby window) should be at least
twice as large as the dryer exhaust
opening.
The dryer must be exhausted
outside.
The exhaust vent must be securely
fastened to a non-combustible por tion
of the mobile home structure and must
not terminate beneath the mobile
home.
better
exhaust air
flow
acceptable
2-1/2"
Acceptable —
4"
4"
Preferred —
Maximum length of 4" diameter
metal vent
When you have a 4' hood
Number of
90° elbows
0
1
2
3
4
Rigid
64 feet
54 feet
44 feet
35 feet
27 feet
Flexible
(fully extended
36 feet
31 feet
27 feet
25 feet
23 feet
Maximum length of 4" diameter
metal vent
When you have a 2-1/2' hood
Number of
90° elbows
0
1
2
3
4
Rigid
58 feet
48 feet
38 feet
29 feet
21 feet
Flexible
(fully extended)
28 feet
23 feet
19 feet
17 feet
15 feet
Typical installations exhaust from the rear
of the dryer.
This dryer may be converted to exhaust
out the right or left side or through the bottom.
Typical installations
for left or right side
exhausting.
straight back
offset
Typical installations
for bottom exhausting.
Plan the exhaust vent
installation
Route the vent
The exhaust outlet is located at the
center of the rear of the dryer.
The exhaust vent can be routed up,
down, left, right or straight out the
back of the dryer.See “Recessed
area/closet installation” section, Page
4, for space requirements.
To convert the dryer, the following kits
are available from your dealer.
Exhaust Kit No.279818 (white)
Exhaust Kit No.279819 (almond)
Exhaust Kit No.279925 (biscuit)
Exhaust Kit No.279969 (silver)
Determine vent length
Select the route that will provide the
straightest and most direct path
outdoors. Plan the installation to use
the fewest number of elbows and
turns. Avoid making 90° turns.
When using elbows or making
turns, allow as much room as
possible.Bend vent gradually to avoid
kinking.
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The maximum length of the exhaust
system depends upon:
• the type of vent (rigid or flexible
metal).
• the number of elbows used.
• side or bottom exhaust.Side or
bottom exhaust adds a 90° turn
inside the dryer.To determine
maximum exhaust length, add one
90° tur n to the chart.
1. See the exhaust vent length chart
that matches your type hood for the
maximum vent lengths you can use.
Do not use vent runs longer
than specified in exhaust vent
length charts.
Exhaust systems longer than
specified will:
— Accumulate lint creating a
potential fire hazard.
— Shorten the life of the dryer.
— Reduce performance, resulting in
longer drying times and
increased energy usage.
2. Determine the number of elbows
you will need.
3. In the column listing the type of
metal vent you are using (rigid or
flexible), find the maximum length of
metal vent on the same line as the
number of elbows.
4. Determine the number of 4-inch
diameter vent clamps required.
The maximum length using a 2" x
6" rectangular vent with 2 elbows
and a 2-1/2" exhaust hood is 8 feet.
For exhaust systems not covered
by exhaust vent length charts (such
as multiple unit hookups, plenums,
and power-assist fans), see Service
Manual, Part No.603197. (To
purchase the Service Manual, see
your Use and Care Guide for a tollfree telephone number.)
Installation steps
If installing washer and dryer, install
dryer first.
SLIDE DRYER ONTO CARDBOARD
OR HARDBOARD BEFORE MOVING
ACROSS TO PREVENT FLOOR
DAMAGE.
A. Install vent system
Put on safety glasses and gloves.
Install exhaust hood.
Use caulking
compound to seal
exterior wall opening
around exhaust hood.
Connect exhaust vent
to hood. (Exhaust vent MUST fit inside
hood.) Secure vent to hood with 4-inch
clamp.
Run exhaust vent to dryer location.
Use the straightest path possible.
Avoid 90° turns. Use clamps to seal all
joints.Tin snips may be needed to cut
vent to required length.
Remove tape from
dryer cabinet.
Open dryer door
and remove tape
from dryer drum.
(Not all dryer
drums are taped.)
Remove drying
rack, if included.Turn dryer drum
counterclockwise to make sure all tape
was removed.Wipe dr um with damp
cloth to remove any dust.
B. Prepare the dryer
diamond
marking
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and
install dryer.
Failure to do so could result in back
or other injury.
WARNING
Take two cardboard corners from dryer
carton and place them on floor in back
of dryer.Fir mly grasp body of dryer
and gently lay it on its back on the
cardboard corners.
Start to screw legs into holes by hand.
Use an adjustable wrench or 1” hexhead socket wrench to finish turning
legs until you reach the ridge with the
diamond marking.
Stand dryer up on cardboard or
hardboard.
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1. Disconnect the power supply.
2. Remove hold-down screw and
terminal block cover.
Power supply cord
terminal
block
cover
hold-down screw
external ground
conductor screw
Fire Hazard
Use a new UL approved 30
ampere power supply cord.
Use a UL approved 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.
WARNING
3. Assemble 3/4" U.L.-listed strain
relief (U.L.marking on strain relief) into
the hole below terminal block opening.
Tighten strain relief screws just
enough to hold the two clamp sections
together.Install power supply
cord/cable through the strain relief.
Complete installation following
instructions for your type of
connection:
• Four-wire (recommended method)
• Three-wire (if four-wire is not
available)
Direct wire
rear
panel
strain relief
screws
strain relief
clamp sections
Fire Hazard
Use 10 gauge solid copper wire.
Use a UL approved 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.
WARNING
C. Electrical connection
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS:This
appliance 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.
If using a power supply cord, the plug
must be plugged into an appropriate
outlet that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.
If using a direct wire connection, this
appliance must be connected to a
grounded metal, permanent wiring
system; or an equipment-ground
conductor must be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the
equipment-ground terminal or lead on
the appliance.
WARNING - Improper connection of
the equipment-grounding conductor
can result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or
serviceman if you are in doubt as to
whether the appliance is properly
grounded. Do not modify the power
supply cord plug. If it will not fit the
outlet, have a proper outlet installed by
a qualified electrician.
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