Whirlpool ELECTRIC DRYER User Manual
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240-VOLT
ELECTRIC DRYER
Use & Care Guide
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DRYER SAFETY..............................................................................3
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS..................................................4
Tools and Parts ............................................................................4
Location Requirements ...............................................................4
Electrical Requirements ...............................................................5
Electrical Connection ...................................................................7
Venting Requirements................................................................10
Plan Vent System.......................................................................11
Install Vent System.....................................................................12
Level Dryer .................................................................................12
Connect Vent..............................................................................12
Complete Installation .................................................................12
DRYER USE ..................................................................................13
Starting Your Dryer.....................................................................13
Stopping and Restarting............................................................13
Changing Cycles and Temperatures .........................................14
Drying, Cycle, and Temperature Tips ........................................14
Cycles.........................................................................................14
Temperature Control..................................................................15
DRYER CARE ...............................................................................15
Cleaning the Dryer Location ......................................................15
Cleaning the Lint Screen............................................................15
Cleaning the Dryer Interior .........................................................16
Cleaning the Control Panel ........................................................16
Removing Accumulated Lint......................................................16
Vacation and Moving Care.........................................................16
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................17
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................18
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, 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.
follow
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Tool s and Parts
Too ls neede d
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Read and follow the safety instructions provided with any tools
listed here.
■ Flat-blade screwdriver
■ Level
■ Adjustable wrench
■ T20 Torx screwdriver
■ Wire stripper (direct wire
installations)
■ Wood block
■ 7 mm nutdriver
■ Caulking gun and
compound (for installing
new exhaust vent)
■ Tin snips (new vent
installations)
■ Vent clamps
■ 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.
Parts supplied
Remove parts package from the dryer drum. Check that all parts
listed are included.
Coupling
Parts needed
Check local codes, existing electrical supply and venting, and
see “Venting Requirements” and “Electrical Requirements”
before purchasing parts.
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.
Installation Clearances
The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to
open fully.
Dryer Dimensions
39"
(99.1 cm)
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.”
*
23 ¹⁄₄"
(60.3 cm)
33 ¼"
(84.45 cm)
Minimum installation spacing for recessed area and closet
installation
The following dimensions shown are for the minimum spacing
allowed when the dryer is to be operated with, or without, the
Stack Kit. To purchase a Stack Kit, see “Assistance or Service.”
■ Additional spacing should be considered for ease of
installation and servicing.
■ Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, and
floor moldings.
You will need
■ A location that allows for proper exhaust installation. See
“Venting Requirements.”
■ A separate 30-amp circuit.
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■ Additional spacing of 1" (2.5 cm) 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.
Recessed or closet installation - Dryer only
3"
(7.6 cm)
3"
(7.6 cm)
C
0" (0cm)
14"
(35.6cm)
A
2
48 in.
2
(310 cm
18"(45.7cm)
2
0"
(0cm)
24 in.
(155 cm2)
3"
(7.6cm)
A. Side view - closet or confined area
B. Recessed area
C. Closet door with vents
0"
(0cm)
B
)
Recessed or closet installation - Stacked with stack kit
(Accessory)
3" (7.6 cm)
12"
(30.5 cm)
0" (0 cm)
48 in.
(310 cm
DRYER
WASHER
0" (0 cm)
A
A. Recessed area
B. Side view - closet or confined area
C. Closet door with vents
1" (2.5 cm)
B
24 in.
(155 cm2)
2
2
)
2
3"
(7.6 cm)
3"
(7.6 cm)
C
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 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.
■ 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.
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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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 4, 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:
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.
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 3, 10-gauge copper
wires and match a 3-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 10-30R.
WARNING:
Improper connection of the equipmentgrounding 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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