Whirlpool WED88HEAW, MED7000AG, MED8000AG, MED8000AW, MED6000AG Installation Manual

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ELECTRIC DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Table of Contents

DRYER SAFETY .........................................................................2

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ............................................. 3

Tools and Parts ...................................................................... 3

LOCATION REQUIREMENTS .................................................... 4

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ................................................ 5

INSTALL LEVELING LEGS ......................................................... 6

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ...................................................7

Power Supply Cord Connection ........................................... 8

Direct Wire Connection ....................................................... 10

VENTING ................................................................................... 12

Venting Requirements .........................................................12

Plan Vent System .................................................................13

Install Vent System ..............................................................14

CONNECT INLET HOSE (STEAM MODEL ONLY).................. 15

CONNECT VENT ...................................................................... 16

LEVEL DRYER .......................................................................... 17

COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST .............................. 17

DOOR REVERSAL (OPTIONAL) .............................................. 18

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INSTALLATION NOTES

Date of purchase: _________________________________ Date of installation: _______________________________ Installer: ________________________________________ Model number: ___________________________________ Serial number: ___________________________________

W10558997A W10558999A - SP

DRYER SAFETY

IMPORTANT: When discarding or storing your old clothes dryer, remove the door.

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

TOOLS AND PARTS

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.

Tools needed:

Flat-blade screwdriver #2 Phillips screwdriver

Wire stripper (direct wire installations)

1/4" and 5/16" nut driver (recommended)

Tin snips (new vent installations)

Adjustable wrench that opens to 1" (25 mm) or hex-head socket wrench

Parts supplied (all models):

Leveling legs (4)

Parts supplied (steam models):

“Y” connector

Parts package is located in dryer drum. Check that all parts are included.

NOTE: Do not use leveling legs supplied with dryer if installing with a pedestal or a stack kit.

Parts needed: (Not supplied with dryer)

■ Vent clamps

■ Vent elbows and vent work

Utility knife

Level

Caulking gun and

compound (for installing new exhaust vent)

Tape measure

Pliers

Parts needed (steam models):

2' (0.6 m) inlet hose

Additional parts may be required, depending in your installation. Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply and venting. Read “Electrical Requirements” and “Venting Requirements” before purchasing parts.

5' (1.52 m) inlet hose and rubber washer

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.

Optional Equipment: (Not supplied with dryer)

Refer to your “Use and Care Guide” for information about accessories available for your dryer.

LOCATION REQUIREMENTS

Check code requirements. Some codes limit, or do not permit, installing dryer in garages, closets, mobile homes, or sleeping quarters. Contact your local building inspector.

DRYER DIMENSIONS

Front view:

/8"

(968 mm)

/4"*

(18 mm)

27"

(686 mm)

* Approx. measurement.

You will need:

■ A location allowing for proper exhaust installation. See

“Venting Requirements.”

■ A separate 30 amp circuit.

■ If using power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet

located within 2 ft. (610 mm) of either side of dryer. See “Electrical Requirements.”

■ Floor must support dryer weight of 200 lbs. (90.7 kg). Also

consider weight of companion appliance.

■ Cold water faucets located within 4 ft. (1.2 m) of the water ll

valves, and water pressure of 20 - 120 psi (138 - 827 kPa). You may use the water supply for your washer using the “Y” connector and short hose (if needed) which are provided.

■ Level oor with maximum slope of 1" (25 mm) under entire

dryer. If slope is greater than 1" (25 mm), install Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part Number 279810. If not level, clothes may not tumble properly and automatic sensor cycles may not operate correctly.

■ For garage installation, place dryer at least 18" (460 mm) above

oor. If using a pedestal, you will need 18" (460 mm) to bottom of dryer.

■ The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will

be exposed to water and/or weather.

IMPORTANT: Do not operate, install, or store dryer where it will be exposed to water, weather, or at temperatures below 40° F (4° C). Lower temperatures may cause dryer not to shut off at end of automatic sensor cycles, resulting in longer drying times.

Installation Clearances

For each arrangement, consider allowing more space for ease of installation and servicing; spacing for companion appliances and clearances for walls, doors, and oor moldings. Space must be large enough to allow door to fully open. Add spacing on all sides of dryer to reduce noise transfer. If a closet door or louvered door is installed, top and bottom air openings in door are required.

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.

Side view:

Back view:

NOTE: Most

installations require a minimum of 5" (127 mm) clearance behind dryer for exhaust vent with elbow. See “Venting Requirements”.

* Approx. measurement.

/4"*

(18 mm)

Power supply cord/cable

Water inlet

(Steam

models only)

Vent

/8"

(365 mm)

61/2"

(165 mm)

(759 mm)

/2"*

(89 mm)

/8"*

(156 mm)

/8"*

Installation spacing for recessed area or closet installation

All dimensions show recommended and minimum spacing allowed.

■ Additional spacing should be considered for ease of

installation and servicing.

■ Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, oor

moldings, and dryer venting.

■ 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 openings are acceptable.

■ Companion appliance spacing should also be considered.

Recommended installation clearances (dryer only):

18" min.

(457 mm)

(76 mm)

48 in.2 min.

(310 cm

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

It is your responsibility:

■ To contact a qualied 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 Electrical Code requires a 4-wire power 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 specied on the serial/rating plate) on a separate 30-amp circuit, fused on both sides of the line. 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 qualied electrician determine that the ground path is adequate.

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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.

24 in.2 min.

(127 mm)

(25 mm)

(76 mm)

(25 mm)

(155 cm2)

* 0" (0 mm) spacing is allowed.

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:

■ Metal exhaust system hardware, available for purchase from

your dealer. For further information, see “Assistance or Service” section in your “Use and Care Guide.”

■ Special provisions must be made in mobile homes to

introduce outside air into dryer. Openings (such as a nearby window) should be at least twice as large as dryer exhaust opening.

■ This dryer is manufactured ready to install with a 3-wire

electrical supply connection. The neutral ground 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 neutral ground conductor must be removed from the external ground connector (green screw), and secured under the neutral terminal (center or white wire) of the terminal block. When the neutral ground conductor is secured under the neutral terminal (center or white wire) of the terminal block, the dryer cabinet is isolated from the neutral conductor. The green ground wire of the 4-wire power cord must be secured to the dryer cabinet with the green ground screw.

■ If local codes do not permit the connection of a neutral

ground wire to the neutral wire, see “Optional 3-wire connection” section.

■ 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 after 1996, (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:

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

4-wire receptacle (14-30R)

conductor) may be either green or bare. The neutral conductor must be identied by a white cover.

INSTALL LEVELING LEGS

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

3-wire receptacle (10-30R)

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), covered with exible 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.

1. Prepare dryer for leveling legs

To avoid damaging oor, use a large at piece of cardboard from dryer carton; place under entire back edge of dryer. Firmly grasp dryer body (not console panel) and gently lay dryer down on cardboard.

2. Screw in leveling legs

diamond marking

Examine leveling legs, nd diamond marking. Screw legs into leg holes by hand, use a wrench to nish turning legs until diamond marking is no longer visible.

Place a carton corner post from dryer packaging under each of the 2 dryer back corners. Stand the dryer up. Slide the dryer on the corner posts until it is close to its nal location. Leave enough room to connect the exhaust vent.

ELECTRIC INSTALLATION

For power supply cord installations:

For direct wire installations:

Before you start: disconnect power.

1. Choose electrical connection type

Power supply cord 4-wire receptacle (NEMA Type 14-30R). Go to Power Supply Cord Connection.

Power supply cord 3-wire receptacle (NEMA Type 10-30R). Go to Power Supply Cord Connection.

4-wire direct connection: Go to Direct Wire Connection.

3-wire direct connection: Go to Direct Wire Connection.

2. Remove terminal block cover

Remove hold-down screw and terminal block cover.

NOTE: If local codes do not permit connection of a

cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire, go to “Optional 3-wire connection.” This connection may be used with either a power supply cord or a direct wire connection.

Power Supply Cord Connection

Power supply cord strain relief:

1. Attach power supply cord strain relief

4-Wire Power Supply Cord Connection

IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes

and where local codes do not permit the use of 3-wire connections.

C D

Remove the screws from a 3/4" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief (UL marking on strain relief). Put the tabs of the two clamp sections (C) into the hole below the terminal block opening (B) so that one tab is pointing up (A) and the other is pointing down (D), and hold in place. Tighten strain relief screws just enough to hold the two clamp sections (C) together.

2. Attach power supply cord

to strain relief

4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R)

Spade terminals with upturned ends

4-prong plug

Ring terminals

1. Prepare to connect neutral ground

wire and neutral wire

Put power supply cord through the strain relief. Be sure that the wire insulation on the power supply cord is inside the strain relief. The strain relief should have a tight t with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Do not further tighten strain relief screws at this point.

If your outlet looks like this:

Power supply cord 4-wire receptacle (NEMA Type 14-30R): Go to “4-Wire Power Supply Cord Connection” on this page.

Power supply cord 3-wire receptacle (NEMA Type 10-30R): Go to “3-Wire Power Supply Cord Connection” on page 9.

Remove center terminal block screw (B). Remove neutral ground wire (E) from green external ground conductor screw (A).

2. Connect neutral ground wire and

neutral wire

Connect neutral ground wire (E) and neutral wire (white or center) (C) of power supply cord under center terminal block screw (B). Tighten screw.

3. Connect ground wire

1. Remove center screw

Connect ground wire (F) (green or bare) of power supply cord under green external ground conductor screw (A). Tighten screw.

4. Connect remaining wires

Remove center terminal block screw (B).

2. Connect neutral wire

Connect remaining wires under outer terminal block screws. Tighten screws. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw. Now, go to “Venting Requirements”.

3-Wire Power Supply Cord Connection

Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire.

3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R)

Spade terminals with upturned ends

3-prong plug

Ring terminals

Connect neutral wire (white or center) (C) of power supply cord under center terminal block screw (B). Tighten screw.

3. Connect remaining wires

Direct Wire Connection

Direct wire strain relief

4-Wire Direct Wire Connection

IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes

and where local codes do not permit 3-wire connections.

1. Attach direct wire strain relief

Unscrew the removable conduit connector (A) and any screws from a 3/4" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief (UL marking on strain relief). Put the threaded section of the strain relief (C) through the hole below the terminal block opening (B). Reaching inside the terminal block opening, screw the removable conduit connector (A) onto the strain relief threads and tighten securely.

2. Attach direct wire cable to strain relief

1. Prepare your 4-wire cable

for direct connection

⁄

(89 mm)

(127 mm)

Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer may be moved if needed.

Strip 5" (127 mm) of outer covering from end of cable, leaving bare ground wire at 5" (127 mm). Cut 11/2" (38 mm) from remaining 3 wires. Strip insulation back 1" (25 mm). Shape ends of wires into hooks.

(25 mm)

2. Prepare to connect neutral ground

wire and neutral wire

Put direct wire cable through the strain relief. The strain relief should have a tight t with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Tighten strain relief screw against the direct wire cable.

If your wiring looks like this:

4-wire direct connection: Go to “4-Wire Direct Wire Connection” on this page.

3-wire direct connection: Go to “3-Wire Direct Wire Connection” on page 11.

Remove center terminal block screw (B). Remove neutral ground wire (E) from green external ground conductor screw (A).

3. Connect neutral ground wire and

neutral wire

Connect neutral ground wire (E) and place hooked end (hook facing right) of neutral wire (white or center wire) (C) of direct wire cable under center screw of terminal block (B). Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screw.

4. Connect ground wire

2. Remove center screw

Connect ground wire (green or bare) (F) of direct wire cable under green external ground conductor screw (A). Tighten screw.

5. Connect remaining wires

Place hooked ends of remaining direct wire cable wires under outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screws. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw. Now, go to “Venting Requirements”.

3-Wire Direct Wire Connection

Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire.

Remove center terminal block screw (B).

3. Connect neutral wire

Place hooked end of neutral wire (white or center) (C) of direct wire cable under center terminal block screw (B), hook facing right. Squeeze hooked end together. Tighten screw.

4. Connect remaining wires

1. Prepare your 3-wire cable

for direct connection

(25 mm)

3½"

(89 mm)

Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer may be moved if needed.

Strip 31/2" (89 mm) of outer covering from end of cable. Strip insulation back 1" (25 mm). If using 3-wire cable with ground wire, cut bare wire even with outer covering. Shape wire ends into hooks.

Optional External Ground for 3-Wire Connection (Power Supply Cord Shown)

IMPORTANT: You must verify with a qualied electrician that this

grounding method is acceptable before connecting.

4. Connect external ground wire

1. Prepare to connect neutral ground

wire and neutral wire

Install the correct strain relief for your electrical connection method, as shown on page 8 or 10.

Remove center terminal block screw (B). Remove neutral ground wire (E) from green external ground conductor screw (A).

2. Connect neutral ground wire and

neutral wire

Connect a separate copper ground wire (G) under the green external ground conductor screw (A) to an adequate ground. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw. Now, go to “Venting Requirements.”

VENTING Venting Requirements

Connect neutral ground wire (E) and neutral wire (white or center wire) (C) of power supply cord or cable under center, terminal block screw (B). Tighten screw.

3. Connect remaining wires

Place ends of remaining wires under outer terminal block screws. Tighten screws.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of re, this dryer MUST BE

EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space of a building. Only rigid or exible metal vent shall be used for exhausting.

(102 mm)

4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent

■ Only a 4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps

may be used.

■ Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.

Rigid metal vent:

■ Recommended for best drying performance and to avoid

crushing and kinking.

Flexible metal vent: (Acceptable only if accessible to clean)

■ Must be fully extended and supported in nal dryer location.

■ Remove excess to avoid sagging and kinking that may result

in reduced airow and poor performance.

■ Do not install in enclosed walls, ceilings, or oors.

■ The total length should not exceed 7

■ The length of exible metal vent used must be included in

/4 ft. (2.4 m).

the overall vent system design as shown in the “Vent System Chart.”

NOTE: If using an existing vent system, clean lint from entire

length of the system and make sure exhaust hood is not plugged with lint. Replace plastic or metal foil vents with rigid metal or exible metal vents. Review “Vent System Chart” and if necessary, modify existing vent system to achieve best drying performance.

Exhaust hoods:

■ An exhaust hood should cap the vent to keep rodents and

insects from entering the home.

■ Must be at least 12" (305 mm) from ground or any object

that may obstruct exhaust (such as owers, rocks, bushes, or snow).

■ Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch.

Recommended Styles:

Clamps:

■ Use clamps to seal all joints.

■ Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws

or other fastening devices that extend into interior of duct and catch lint. Do not use duct tape.

Plan Vent System

Choose your exhaust installation type

Recommended exhaust installation:

Louvered Hood

Box Hood

Acceptable Style:

Angled Hood

Elbows:

■ 45° elbows provide better airow than 90° elbows.

Good

Better

A. Dryer B. Elbow C. Wall D. Exhaust hood

E. Clamps F. Rigid metal or exible metal vent G. Vent length necessary to connect elbows H. Exhaust outlet

Optional exhaust installations:

This dryer can be converted to exhaust out the right side, left side, or through the bottom. If you prefer, you may contact your local dealer to have the dryer converted.

Determine vent path:

■ Select route that will provide straightest and most direct

path outdoors.

■ Plan installation to use fewest number of elbows and turns.

■ When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room

as possible.

■ Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking.

■ Use as few 90° turns as possible.

Determine vent length and elbows needed for best drying performance:

■ Use the following “Vent System Chart” to determine type of

vent material and hood combinations acceptable to use.

NOTE: Do not use vent runs longer than those specied in “Vent System Chart”.

Exhaust systems longer than those specied will:

■ Shorten life of dryer.

■ Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times

and increased energy usage.

The “Vent System Chart” provides venting requirements that will help achieve best drying performance.

Vent System Chart

Number of 90° elbows

Type

of vent

Box/louvered

hoods

Angled

hoods

A B C

A. Standard rear offset exhaust installation B. Left or right side exhaust installation C. Bottom exhaust installation

Special provisions for mobile homes:

Exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible portion of mobile home and must not terminate beneath the mobile home. Terminate exhaust vent outside.

NOTE: Side and bottom exhaust installations have a 90° turn

inside the dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90° turn to the chart.

Rigid metal

64 ft. (20 m)

54 ft. (16.5 m)

44 ft. (13.4 m)

35 ft. (10.7 m)

27 ft. (8.2 m)

58 ft. (17.7 m)

48 ft. (14.6 m)

38 ft. (11.6 m)

29 ft. (8.8 m)

21 ft. (6.4 m)

Install Vent System

1. Install exhaust hood

12" min.

(305 mm)

12" min.

(305 mm)

Install exhaust hood and use caulking compound to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust hood.

2. Connect vent to exhaust hood

Vent must t over the exhaust hood. Secure vent to exhaust hood with 4" (102 mm) clamp. Run vent to dryer location using straightest path possible. Avoid 90° turns. Use clamps to seal all joints. Do not use duct tape, screws, or other fastening devices that extend into interior of vent to secure vent, because they can catch lint.

CONNECT INLET HOSE (STEAM MODEL ONLY)

For non-steam models, skip to “Connect Vent.” The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using the

new inlet hoses (not supplied). Do not use old hoses.

NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure. Record hose installation or replacement dates on the hoses for future reference.

Periodically inspect and replace hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found.

2. Attach short hose and

“Y” connector

Attach 2 ft (0.6 m) inlet hose to cold water faucet. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on faucet. Then attach “Y” connector to male end of the 2 ft (0.6 m) inlet hose. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on connector.

3. Tighten couplings

1. Turn cold water off, remove hose,

and replace rubber washer

Turn cold water faucet off and remove washer inlet hose.

Remove old rubber washer from inlet hose and replace with new rubber washer.

Using pliers, tighten the couplings with additional two-thirds turn.

NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result.

4. Attach long hose to “Y”

connector and tighten couplings

Attach one of the 5 ft (1.5 m) inlet hose ends to the “Y” connector. Attach washer cold inlet hose to other side of “Y” connector. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on connector. Using pliers, tighten the couplings an additional two-thirds turn.

NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result.

5. Attach long hose to dryer ll valve

and tighten coupling

Remove protective cap from water inlet valve. Attach other end of long hose to ll valve at bottom of dryer back panel. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on ll valve connector. Using pliers, tighten the couplings an additional two-thirds turn.

NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result.

CONNECT VENT

1. Connect vent to exhaust outlet

Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to exhaust outlet in dryer. If connecting to existing vent, make sure vent is clean. Dryer vent must t over dryer exhaust outlet and inside exhaust hood. Check that vent is secured to exhaust hood with a 4" (102 mm) clamp.

2. Move dryer to nal location

6. Turn on cold water faucet

Check that the water faucets are turned on.

7. Check for leaks

Move dryer to nal location, taking care not to crush or kink vent.

After dryer is in place, remove corner posts and cardboard from under dryer.

Check for leaks around “Y” connector, faucet, and hoses.

LEVEL DRYER

1. Level dryer

Place

level here

Check levelness of dryer from side to side. Repeat from front to back.

NOTE: The dryer must be level for the moisture sensing system to operate correctly.

Not Level LEVEL Not Level

2. Adjust leveling legs

COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST

Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra

part, go back through steps to see what was skipped.

Check that you have all of your tools.

Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials.

Be sure the water faucets are on.

Check for leaks around “Y” connector, faucet, and hoses.

Check dryer’s nal location. Be sure vent is not crushed

or kinked.

Check that dryer is level. See “Level Dryer.”

Remove lm on console and any tape remaining on dryer.

Wipe dryer drum interior thoroughly with a damp cloth to

remove any dust.

Read “Dryer Use” in your “Use and Care Guide.”

For power supply cord installation, plug into a grounded

outlet. For direct wire installation, turn on Power.

If you live in a hard water area, use of a water softener is

recommended to control the buildup of scale through the water system in the dryer. Over time, the buildup of lime scale may clog different parts of the water system, which will reduce product performance. Excessive scale buildup may lead to the need for certain part replacement or repair.

Select a Time Dry heated cycle, and start dryer. Do not

select Air Only Temperature setting.

If dryer will not start, check the following:

 •Controlsaresetinarunningor“On”position.  •Startbuttonhasbeenpushedrmly.  •Dryerispluggedintoanoutletand/orelectrical 

supply.  •Householdfuseisintactandtight,orcircuitbreaker

has not tripped.

 •Dryerdoorisclosed.

This dryer automatically runs an installation diagnostic routine

at the start of its rst cycle.

NOTE: You may notice an odor when dryer is rst heated.

This odor is common when heating element is rst used. The odor will go away.

If dryer is not level, prop up using a wood block, use wrench to adjust legs up or down, and check again for levelness. Once dryer is level, make sure all four legs are snug against the oor and dryer does not rock.

DOOR REVERSAL (OPTIONAL)

The following instructions are for models with a round and square-shaped doors.

Tools needed:

2. Move the door strike

Min. 8" long TORX T25 screwdriver

Reverse door swing round-shaped door - single handle

® †

#2 Phillips screwdriver

1. Remove door from dryer

IMPORTANT: If the protective lm has not yet been removed

from the dryer, peel the lm from the dryer door before proceeding.

Using a TORX T25 screwdriver, remove the 4 screws securing the door hinge to the dryer and lift up and out to remove the door. Place the door on a soft towel or other non-scratch surface. Reinstall the 4 screws in the holes.

Using a TORX T25 screwdriver, remove the 2 screws securing the door strike to the door frame of the dryer. Rotate the strike 180° and attach to the opposite side of dryer door frame, as shown.

Remove inner door from outer door

Position the door with the inside of the door facing up. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 10 screws securing the inner door to the outer door. Lift off the inner door and set aside.

† ® TORX is a registered trademark of Saturn Fasteners, Inc.

4. Remove outer window assembly

from trim ring

5. Reverse outer window assembly

Handle

Fig. A

Fig. B

Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 2 screws from the outer window retainer and rotate the outer window assembly clockwise until the square notches line up with the 4 tabs on the trim ring indicated with arrows in the gure A above. Then lift out the outer window and retainer up and off the trim ring and set aside (B).

Handle

Fig. B

Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 4 screws from the outer window retainer and lift off the trim ring off the window (A). Rotate trim ring 180° and secure with the 4 screws removed earlier (B).

6. Rotate and reassemble outer window

assembly to trim ring

Bottom of door

7. Remove hinge and latch

Latch

Notches

With the edge with 2 notches at the top, align the notches on the outer window assembly with the tabs on the trim ring and lower into place as shown in gure A.

Rotate the outer window assembly counterclockwise to lock tabs into place (gure B). Using a Phillips screwdriver, secure with 2 screws removed earlier.

IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten.

Fig. A

Fig. B

Hinge

Using a TORX® T25 screwdriver, remove the 3 TORX screws securing the latch plate and latch backing plate and the 5 screws holding the hinge assembly in place.

8. Reinstall hinge and latch on

opposite sides

Using a TORX T25 screwdriver, reinstall the latch plate, latch backing plate, and hinge assembly on the opposite sides from which they were removed.

9. Reinstall inner door assembly

Bottom of door

Position the door with the inside of the door facing up. Reinstall the 10 screws securing the inner door to the outer door.

10. Reinstall door on dryer

Reverse door swing round-shaped door - double handle

1. Remove door from dryer

IMPORTANT: If the protective lm has not yet been removed

from the dryer, peel the lm from the dryer door before proceeding.

Using a TORX® T25 screwdriver, remove the 4 screws on the dryer. Insert the tabs on the hinge into the mounting slot and slide down to engage the top tab. Secure in place with the 4 TORX T25 screws removed earlier.

2. Move the door strike

Using a TORX T25 screwdriver, remove the 2 screws securing the door strike to the door frame of the dryer. Rotate the strike 180° and attach to the opposite side of dryer door frame, as shown.

Remove inner door from outer door

Position the door with the inside of the door facing up. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 10 screws securing the inner door to the outer door. Lift off the inner door and set aside.

5. Reinstall hinge and latch on

opposite sides

Using a TORX T25 screwdriver, reinstall the latch plate and latch backing plate with the 3 TORX screws removed earlier and the hinge assembly with the 5 screws on the opposite sides from which they were removed.

6. Reinstall inner door assembly

4. Remove hinge and latch

Latch

Hinge

Using a TORX® T25 screwdriver, remove the 3 TORX screws securing the latch plate and latch backing plate and the 5 screws holding the hinge assembly in place.

Bottom of door

Position the door with the inside of the door facing up. Reinstall the 10 screws securing the inner door to the outer door.

7. Reinstall door on dryer

2. Move the door strike

Reverse door swing square-shaped door

1. Remove door from dryer

Using a TORX T25 screwdriver, remove the 2 screws securing the door strike to the door frame of the dryer. Remove the 4 screws above and below the door strike and set aside for later use. Rotate the strike 180° and attach to the opposite side of dryer door frame, as shown.

3. Remove inner door from

outer door

Release tab

Using a TORX T25 screwdriver, remove the 4 screws securing

the door hinge to the dryer and lift up and out to remove the door. Place the door on a soft towel or other non-scratch surface. Retain or set aside the 4 screws.

Position the door with the inside of the door facing up. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 13 screws securing the inner door to the outer door. Lift off the inner door and set aside.

NOTE: There is a small release tab on each side of the door. If the inner and outer door do not separate easily, slide a credit card, putty knife, or similar at object between the inner and outer doors at the locations shown to release the tab.

4. Remove hinge and latch

from inner door

Latch

6. Reattach inner door to

outer door

Hinge

Using a TORX®† T25 screwdriver, remove the 3 Torx screws securing the latch plate and the 5 screws holding the hinge assembly in place.

5. Reinstall hinge and latch on

opposite sides

Latch

Using a TORX T25 screwdriver, reinstall the latch plate and hinge assembly on the opposite sides from which they were removed.

Position the inner door on the outer door assembly. Using a Phillips screwdriver, secure with the 13 screws removed earlier.

7. Reattach door to dryer

Using a TORX T25 screwdriver, reinstall the 4 screws securing

the door hinge to the dryer.

W10558997A W10558999A - SP

Used under license in Canada.

Printed in U.S.A.

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