Whirlpool GEW9200LQ0 User Manual
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ELECTRONIC
ELECTRIC DRYER
Use & Care Guide
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DRYER SAFETY..............................................................................3
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS..................................................4
Tools and Parts ............................................................................4
Optional Pedestal.........................................................................4
Location Requirements ............................................................... 5
Electrical Requirements ...............................................................7
Electrical Connection ...................................................................8
Venting Requirements................................................................12
Plan Vent System.......................................................................12
Install Vent System.....................................................................14
Install Leveling Legs...................................................................14
Level Dryer .................................................................................14
Connect Vent..............................................................................15
Reverse Door Swing ..................................................................15
Complete Installation .................................................................17
DRYER USE ..................................................................................18
Starting Your Dryer.....................................................................18
Stopping Your Dryer ..................................................................19
Pausing or Restarting.................................................................19
Control Locked...........................................................................19
Loading.......................................................................................19
Drying and Cycle Tips................................................................19
Status Lights ..............................................................................20
Cycles.........................................................................................20
Additional Features ....................................................................21
Drying Rack................................................................................22
DRYER CARE ...............................................................................23
Cleaning the Dryer Location ......................................................23
Cleaning the Lint Screen............................................................23
Cleaning the Dryer Interior .........................................................23
Removing Accumulated Lint......................................................23
Vacation and Moving Care.........................................................24
Changing the Drum Light...........................................................24
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................24
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................26
WARRANTY ..................................................................................28
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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 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
happen if the instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic
WARNING:
precautions, 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, dry-cleaning 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.
■
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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Tools and Parts
Check that you have everything necessary for correct installation.
Proper installation is your responsibility.
Parts needed
Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply and venting.
See “Electrical Requirements” and “Venting Requirements”
before purchasing parts.
■ 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.
■ Flat-blade screwdriver
■ Adjustable wrench that
opens to 1 in. (2.5 cm) or
hex-head socket wrench
(for adjusting dryer feet)
■ Level
■ Wire stripper (direct wire
installations)
■ #2 Phillips screwdriver
■ Safety glasses
■ Vent clamps
■ Caulking gun and
compound (for installing
new exhaust vent)
■ Gloves
■ Tin snips (new vent
installations)
■ ¼ in. nut driver
Parts supplied
Remove parts packages from dryer drum. Check that all parts are
included.
■ Door Reversal Kit
■ Parts package.
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.
Optional 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) or LAB2700LT (Biscuit).
4 Leveling legs
NOTE: Do not use leveling legs if installing the dryer on a
pedestal.
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Location Requirements
Installation clearances
■ The location must be large enough to fully open the dryer
door.
■ Additional spacing should be considered for ease of
installation and servicing.
■ Additional clearances might be required for wall, door and
floor moldings.
■ Additional spacing of 1 in. (2.5 cm) on all sides of the dryer is
recommended to reduce noise transfer.
■ Companion appliance spacing should also be considered.
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
■ A location that allows for proper exhaust installation. See
“Venting Requirements.”
■ A separate 30 amp circuit.
■ 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 total dryer weight of 200 lbs
(90.7 kg). The combined weight of a companion appliance
should also be considered.
■ 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 No. 279810. Clothes may not
tumble properly and automatic sensor cycles may not
operate correctly if dryer is not level.
■ 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.
Install the dryer where it is protected from 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.
Dryer Dimensions
*
* 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
■ The dimensions shown are for the minimum spacing allowed.
■ 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
■ The dimensions shown are for the minimum spacing allowed.
■ 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)
"
"
"
"
"
1. Side view- closet or confined area
2. Closet door with vents
"
"
Recessed or closet installation - Dryer on pedestal
"
9"
(22.9 cm)
"
0"
(0 cm)
31¹₂"
(80.0 cm)
0"
(0 cm)0"(0 cm)
27"
(68.6 cm)
0"
(0 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).
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.
1. Recessed area
2. Side view - closet or confined area
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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.
A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from:
National Fire Protection Association, 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.
■ If local codes do not permit the connection of a cabinet
ground connector to the neutral wire, see “Optional 3-wire
connection” section.
■ This dryer is manufactured with a 3-wire, cabinet-ground
conductor connected to the NEUTRAL (white or center wire)
of the wiring harness at the terminal block.
■ 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 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, No.-10 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 non-metallic 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.
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.
If using a power supply cord:
Use a UL approved power supply cord kit marked for use with
clothes dryers. The kit should contain:
■ 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.
■ 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.
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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Electrical Connection
Power Supply Cord
Fire Hazard
Use a new UL approved 30 amp 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.
Direct Wire
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.
1. Disconnect power.
2. Remove the hold-down screw and terminal block cover.
1. Terminal block cover and hold-down screw
2. External ground connector
3. Neutral grounding wire (green/yellow)
4. Center, silver-colored terminal-block screw
3. Assemble a ³⁄₄ in. (1.9 cm) UL approved strain relief (UL
marking 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.
4. Now complete installation following instructions for your type
of electrical connection:
4-wire (recommended)
3-wire (if 4-wire is not available)
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Electrical Connection Options
3
6
If your home has: And you will be
connecting to:
4-wire receptacle
(NEMA Type 14-30R)
A UL listed,
120/240 volt
minimum, 30
amp, dryer
power supply
cord*
Go to Section
4-wire connection:
Power supply cord
1. Remove center terminal block screw.
2. Remove appliance ground wire (green with yellow stripes)
from external ground connector screw. Fasten it under center,
silver colored terminal block screw.
1
2
4-wire direct A fused
disconnect or
5"
(12.7 cm)
3-wire receptacle
(NEMA type 10-30R)
circuit breaker
box*
A UL listed,
120/240 volt
4-wire connection:
Direct Wire
3-wire connection:
Power supply cord
minimum, 30
amp., dryer
power supply
cord*
3-wire direct A fused
disconnect or
1
3 / "
(8.9 cm)
2
circuit breaker
box*
3-wire connection:
Direct Wire
*If local codes do not permit the connection of a frame-
grounding conductor to the neutral wire, go to “Optional
3-wire Connection” section.
4-wire connection: Power supply cord
IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes
and where local codes do not permit the use of 3-wire
connections.
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2
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1. External ground connector - Dotted line shows position
of NEUTRAL ground wire before being moved to center
terminal block screw
2. Center silver-colored terminal block screw
3. Green/yellow wire of harness
3. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cord to
external ground conductor screw. Tighten screw.
4. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply
cord under center screw of the terminal block.
1
4
2
3
1. External ground connector
2. Green or bare copper wire of power supply cord
3.
³⁄₄
in. (1.9 cm) UL-listed strain relief
4. Center silver-colored terminal block screw
5. Neutral grounding wire (green/yellow)
6. Neutral wire (white or center wire)
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4
3
1. 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R)
2. 4-prong plug
3. Ground prong
4. Neutral prong
5. Spade terminals with upturned ends
6. ¾ in. (1.9 cm) UL approved strain relief
7. Ring terminals
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5. Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws.
Tighten screws.
6. Tighten strain relief screws.
7. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel.
Secure cover with hold-down screw.
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