Whirlpool 8578567 User Manual
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240-VOLT
ELECTRIC DRYER
Use & Care Guide
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Table of Contents................................................. 2
8578567
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DRYER SAFETY..............................................................................3
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS................................................4
Tools and Parts ............................................................................4
Options.........................................................................................4
Location Requirements................................................................4
Electrical Requirements ...............................................................6
Venting Requirements..................................................................7
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS..................................................8
Electrical Connection ...................................................................8
Plan Vent System.......................................................................11
Install Vent System.....................................................................12
Connect Vent..............................................................................12
Level Dryer .................................................................................13
Complete Installation .................................................................13
DRYER USE ..................................................................................14
Starting Your Dryer.....................................................................14
Stopping and Restarting ............................................................14
Changing Cycles and Temperatures .........................................14
Controls ......................................................................................15
Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips .........................................15
Cycles.........................................................................................15
DRYER CARE...............................................................................16
Cleaning the Dryer Location.......................................................16
Cleaning the Lint Screen............................................................16
Cleaning the Dryer Interior .........................................................17
Cleaning the Control Panel ........................................................17
Removing Accumulated Lint......................................................17
Vacation and Moving Care.........................................................17
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................18
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................19
WARRANTY ..................................................................................20
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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
DANGER
WARNING
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
including the following:
■
Read all instructions before using the dryer.
■
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.
■
Do not dry articles that have been previously cleaned in,
washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, drycleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive
substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or
explode.
■
Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer. Close
supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is
used near children.
■
Before the dryer is removed from service or discarded,
remove the door to the drying compartment.
■
Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving.
■
Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed
to the weather.
■
Do not tamper with controls.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic precautions,
follow instructions.
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
You
instructions.
■
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.
■
Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static
unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric
softener or product.
■
Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or
similarly textured rubber-like materials.
■
Clean lint screen before or after each load.
■
Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent
surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint, dust,
and dirt.
■
The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent should be
cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.
■
See installation instructions for grounding requirements.
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Tool s and Parts
Too ls neede d
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed
here.
■ Flat-blade screwdriver
■ Adjustable wrench
■ T20 TORX
■ Wire stripper (direct wire
installations)
■ 7 mm nut driver
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screwdriver
Parts supplied
Remove parts package from the dryer drum. Check that all parts
listed are included.
■ Caulking gun and
compound (for installing
new exhaust vent)
■ Tin snips (new vent
installations)
■ Wood block
■ Level
■ Vent clamps
Coupling
Stack Kit
Are you planning to stack your 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 8182452.
Location Requirements
WARNING
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.
Parts needed
Check local codes, existing electrical supply and venting, and
see “Venting Requirements” and “Electrical Requirements”
before purchasing parts.
Mobile home installations require metal exhaust system
hardware. For ordering information, please refer to the
“Assistance or Service” section of this manual. You may also
contact the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer.
Options
Pedestal
You may order a pedestal separately for this dryer. This pedestal
will add about 12" (30.48 cm) to the height of your unit for a total
height of approximately 45" (114.3 cm).
You will need
■ A location that allows for proper exhaust installation. See
“Venting Requirements.”
■ A separate 30-amp circuit.
■ If you are using a power supply cord, a grounded electrical
outlet located within 2 ft (61 cm) of either side of the dryer.
See “Electrical Requirements.”
■ A sturdy floor to support the dryer weight (dryer and load) of
115 lbs (52 kg). The combined weight of a companion
appliance should also be considered.
■ A level floor with a maximum slope of 1" (2.5 cm) under entire
dryer.
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. 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.
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.
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 Model Number LAB0050PQ.
†®TORX is a registered trademark of Textron Innovations Inc.
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Installation Clearances
The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to
open fully.
Dryer Dimensions
39"
(99.1 cm)
*
23 ¼"
(60.3 cm)
33 ¼"
(84.45 cm)
Recessed or closet installation - Dryer only
14"
(35.6cm)
1" (2.5 cm)
A
18"(45.7cm)
3"
(7.6cm)
0"
(0 cm)
0"
(0 cm)
B
A. Side view - closet or confined area
B. Recessed area
C. Closet door with vents
2
48 in.
(310 cm
2
24 in.
(155 cm2)
2
3"
(7.6 cm)
)
3"
(7.6 cm)
C
23 ³⁄₈ "
(59.37 cm)
*Most installations require a minimum 5½" (14.0 cm) clearance
behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbows. See “Venting
Requirements.”
Installation spacing for recessed area and closet
installations
The following spacing dimensions shown are recommended
when the dryer is to be operated with, or without, the Stack Kit.
This dryer has been tested for installation with spacing of
0" (0 cm) clearance; however, spacing of 1" (2.5 cm) clearance is
recommended. Recommended spacing should be considered for
the following reasons:
■ Additional spacing should be considered for ease of
installation and servicing.
■ Additional spacing should be considered on all sides of the
dryer 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 opening are
acceptable.
■ Companion appliance spacing should also be considered.
To purchase a Stack Kit, see “Assistance or Service.”
Custom undercounter installation - Dryer only
0"
(0 cm)
33¹⁄₄" min.
(84.45 cm)
0"
(0 cm)
23³⁄₈"
(59.37 cm)
0"
(0 cm)
Recessed or closet installation - Stacked with stack kit
(Accessory)
3" (7.6 cm)
12"
(30.5 cm)
0" (0 cm)
A
DRYER
WASHER
0" (0 cm)
1" (2.5 cm)
B
2
48 in.
(310 cm
2
24 in.
(155 cm2)
2
)
3"
(7.6 cm)
3"
(7.6 cm)
C
A. Recessed area
B. Side view - closet or confined area
C. Closet door with vents
Mobile Home - Additional Location 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 245, HUD Part 280).
Mobile home installations require:
■ Metal exhaust system hardware, which is available for
purchase from your dealer.
■ 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.
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Electrical Requirements
It is your responsibility
■ To contact a qualified 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 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.
■ 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.
■ Do not use an extension cord.
■ 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.
■ 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 conductor 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.
■ 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.
■ A 4-wire power supply connection must be used when the
appliance 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.
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.
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 listed strain relief. The 4-wire power supply
cord, at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long, must have four 10-gauge 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 listed strain relief. The 3-wire power supply
cord, at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long, must have three 10-gauge copper
wires and match a 3-wire 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), protected with flexible 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.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
■
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:
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.
Improper connection of the equipment-
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