Whirlpool W10310420B - SP, MED6000XW, MED6000XG, MED6000XR, MED7000XG User Manual

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Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ................................................ 4

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

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

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

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

VENTING ................................................................................... 13

Venting Requirements .........................................................13

Plan Vent System .................................................................14

Venting Kits .......................................................................... 14

Install Vent System .............................................................. 15

CONNECT INLET HOSE .......................................................... 16

CONNECT VENT ...................................................................... 17

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

COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST ..............................18

DOOR REVERSAL (OPTIONAL) ..............................................19

INSTALLATION NOTES

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

W10057363B W10310420B - 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" (25mm) or hex-head socket wrench

Parts needed: (Not supplied with dryer)

Vent clamps

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Vent elbows and ductwork ■

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.

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

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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.

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Parts supplied:

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

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

Utility knife

Level

Caulking gun and

compound (for installing new exhaust vent)

Tape measure

Pliers

Min. 8" long Torx® T25 screwdriver (for door reversal only)

Leveling legs (4)

Short inlet hose

Rubber washer

“Y” connector

Long inlet hose

Optional Equipment: (Not supplied with dryer)

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

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

27"

(686 mm)

/4"*

(18 mm)

/8"

(968 mm)

305/8"

(728 mm)

/8"

(1292 mm)

Left or

right side

exhaust

/4"*

(18 mm)

61/2"

(165 mm)

/8"*

(759 mm)

/2"*

(89 mm)

/8"*

(156 mm)

/8"

(365 mm)

/4"*

(18 mm)

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:

You will need:

A location allowing for proper exhaust installation. See

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“Venting Requirements.” A separate 30 amp circuit.

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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

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consider weight of companion appliance. Cold water faucets located within 4 ft. (1.2 m) of the water ll

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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

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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

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

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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.

Power supply cord/cable

Water inlet

Vent

* Approx. measurement.

Installation spacing for recessed area

18" min.

(457 mm)

(25 mm)

(127 mm)

24 in.2 min.

(155 cm2)

48 in.2 min.

(310 cm

)

(76 mm)

(25 mm)

or closet installation

All dimensions show recommended and minimum spacing allowed.

Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation

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and servicing. Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, oor

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moldings, and dryer venting. Additional spacing should be considered on all sides of the

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dryer to reduce noise transfer. For closet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation

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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.

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Recommended installation clearances (dryer only):

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

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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.

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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.

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.

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

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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

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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

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

A 4-wire power supply connection must be used when the

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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

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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.

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If your outlet looks like this:

diamond marking

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)

3-wire receptacle (10-30R)

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

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

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(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

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5 ft. (1.52 m) long.

INSTALL LEVELING LEGS

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

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

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 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.

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, silver-colored 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

under green external ground conductor screw (A). Tighten screw.

4. Connect remaining wires

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.

Remove center terminal block screw (B).Connect ground wire (F) (green or bare) of power supply cord

2. Connect neutral wire

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

3. Connect remaining wires

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

Direct Wire Connection

(25 mm)

⁄

(89 mm)

(127 mm)

Direct wire strain relief

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

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. Prepare your 4-wire cable

for direct connection

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 1 from remaining 3 wires. Strip insulation back 1" (25 mm). Shape ends of wires into hooks.

/2" (38 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 Connection on this page.

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

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

(25 mm)

3½"

(89 mm)

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

3-Wire Direct Wire Connection

Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground

conductor to neutral wire.

1. Prepare your 3-wire cable

for direct connection

Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of extra length so

dryer may be moved if needed.

Strip 3

/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.

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

5. Connect remaining wires

2. Remove center screw

Remove center terminal block screw (B).

3. Connect neutral wire

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.

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

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.

2. Connect neutral ground wire and

neutral wire

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

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).

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

4. Connect external ground 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

(102 mm)

Venting Requirements

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

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

Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch.

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Recommended Styles:

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.

4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent

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Only a 4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps may be used.

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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)

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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.

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

The total length should not exceed 7 ■

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The length of exible metal vent used must be included in the overall vent system design as shown in the Vent System Chart.

/4 ft. (2.4 m).

Louvered Hood

Box Hood

Acceptable Style:

Angled Hood

Elbows:

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

Good

Better

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.

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.

Plan Vent System

Choose your exhaust installation type

Recommended exhaust installation:

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

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.

F. Rigid metal or

exible metal vent

G. Vent length

necessary to connect elbows

H. Exhaust outlet

Determine vent path:

Select route that will provide straightest and most direct ■ path outdoors.

Plan installation to use fewest number of elbows and turns.

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

as possible. Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking.

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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.

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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

Rigid metal

Box/louvered

hoods

64 ft. (20 m)

54 ft. (16.5 m)

44 ft. (13.4 m)

Angled

hoods

58 ft. (17.7 m)

48 ft. (14.6 m)

38 ft. (11.6 m)

Rigid metal

35 ft. (10.7 m)

27 ft. (8.2 m)

29 ft. (8.8 m)

21 ft. (6.4 m)

Install Vent System

12" min.

(305 mm)

12" min.

(305 mm)

1. Install exhaust hood

Install exhaust hood and use caulking compound to seal

exterior wall opening around exhaust hood.

2. Connect vent to exhaust hood

CONNECT INLET HOSE

The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using the new inlet hoses. 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.

1. Turn cold water off, remove hose,

and replace rubber washer

Turn cold water faucet off and remove washer inlet hose.

Check and see if rubber washer is in the “Y” connector. Remove old rubber washer from inlet hose and replace with new rubber washer provided.

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.

2. Attach short hose and

“Y” connector

If space permits, attach the female end of the “Y” connector to the cold water faucet. See gure A.

If “Y” connector cannot be attached directly to the cold water faucet, the short hose must be used. See gure B. Attach short 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 short hose. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on connector.

3. Tighten couplings

Using pliers, tighten the couplings with 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

4. Attach long hose to “Y”

connector and tighten couplings

One end of the long hose has a wire mesh strainer inside the coupling. Attach this end 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.

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.

6. Turn on cold water faucet

Check that the water faucets are turned on.

7. Check for leaks

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

CONNECT VENT

LEVEL DRYER

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

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.

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.

Not Level LEVEL Not Level

2. Adjust leveling legs

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.

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.

DOOR REVERSAL (OPTIONAL)

The following instructions are for models with a round-shaped door.

IMPORTANT: For models with a square shaped door, an additional kit is needed. Please contact your retailer, or see the For Assistance or Service page in your Use and Care Guide.

Tools needed:

2. Move the door strike

Min. 8” long Torx screwdriver

T25

#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 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.

T25 screwdriver, remove the 4 screws securing

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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