Whirlpool W10097001A-SP, MEDC200X, MEDC200XW, MEDC300XW, MEDC300X Installation Instructions Manual

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ELECTRIC DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

29" WIDE MODELS - U.S.A. ONLY

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Table of Contents

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

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ............................................. 2

Tools and Parts ...................................................................... 2

Location Requirements .........................................................3

Electrical Requirements ........................................................ 4

Install Leveling Legs ..............................................................5

Electrical Connection ............................................................ 6

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

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

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

Venting Kits .......................................................................... 13

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

Connect Vent ........................................................................ 15

Level Dryer ........................................................................... 15

Complete Installation Checklist .........................................15

Reverse Door Swing (Optional) ..........................................16

Troubleshooting ...................................................................19

W10096987A W10097001A-SP

DRYER SAFETY

You

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

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.

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:

follow instructions.

instructions.

DANGER

WARNING

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here.

Tools needed:

Flat-blade screwdriver #2 Phillips screwdriver

Tools and Parts

Wire stripper (direct wire installations)

Tin snips (new vent installations)

1/4" nut driver (recommended)

Vent clamps

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. ■

Location Requirements

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

Tape measure

Level

Utility knife

Pliers

Caulking gun and compound (for installing new exhaust vent)

Parts supplied (all models):

Leveling legs (4)

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

Parts needed:

Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply and venting, and read “Electrical Requirements” and “Venting Requirements” before purchasing parts.

Mobile home installations require metal exhaust system hardware, available for purchase from the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer. For further information, please reference the “Assistance or Service” section of the Dryer User Instructions.

You will need:

A location allowing for proper exhaust installation. ■ See “Venting Requirements.”

A separate 30 amp circuit. ■ If you are using power supply cord, a grounded electrical ■

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

A sturdy oor to support the total weight (dryer and load) ■ of 200 lbs. (90.7 kg). The combined weight of a companion appliance should also be considered.

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.

Do not operate your dryer at temperatures below 45°F (7°C). 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.

Installation clearances:

The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to open fully.

Dryer Dimensions

18"* (457 mm)

1" (25 mm)

29"

(737 mm)

1" (25 mm)

1"* (25 mm)

14" max.* (356 mm)

27¾"

(705 mm)

48 in. (310 cm )

3"* (76 mm)

24 in.

(155 cm )

A. Large opening side-swing door B. Large opening side-swing door C. Wide opening side-swing door D. Wide opening hamper door

*Most installations require a minimum 5½" (140 mm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow. See “Venting Requirements.”

Minimum spacing for recessed area or closet installation

The dimensions shown following are for the minimum spacing allowed.

Additional spacing should be considered for ease of ■ installation and servicing.

Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, and ■ oor moldings.

Additional spacing of 1" (25 mm) 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. ■

Minimum Required Spacing

A. Recessed area B. Side view - closet or conned area C. Closet door with vents

*Additional spacing recommended

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).

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.

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. 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 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.

If local codes do not permit the connection of a neutral ■ ground wire to the neutral wire, see “Optional 3-wire connection” section.

This dryer is manufactured ready to install with a 3-wire ■ electrical supply connection. The neutral ground wire is permanently connected to the neutral conductor (white wire) within the dryer. If the dryer is installed with a 4-wire electrical supply connection, the neutral ground wire must be removed from the external ground connector screw (green screw), and secured under the neutral terminal (center or white wire) of the terminal block. When the neutral ground wire is secured under the neutral terminal (center or white wire) of the terminal block, the dryer cabinet is isolated from the neutral conductor.

A 4-wire power supply connection must be used when the ■ dryer is installed in a location where grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited. Grounding through the neutral is prohibited for (1) new branch-circuit installations, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral conductors.

If using a power supply cord:

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install dryer.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

diamond

arking

Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use with clothes dryers. The kit should contain:

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 4 10-gauge solid copper wires and match a 4-wire receptacle of

4-wire receptacle (14-30R)

If your outlet looks like this:

3-wire receptacle (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. ■

NEMA Type 14-30 R. The ground wire (ground 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 3 10-gauge solid copper wires and match a 3-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 10-30R.

Install Leveling Legs

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.

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.

Now stand the dryer on its feet. Slide the dryer until it is close to its nal location. Leave enough room for electrical connection and to connect the exhaust vent.

Electrical Connection

WARNING

Fire Hazard

Use a new UL listed 30 amp power supply cord.

Use a UL listed 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, re, or electrical shock.

WARNING

Fire Hazard

Use 10 gauge solid copper wire.

Use a UL listed 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, re, or electrical shock.

Power Supply Cord

Direct Wire

Electrical Connection Options

1. Choose electrical connection type

Power supply cord 4-wire receptacle (NEMA Type 14-30R): Go to steps 1-2 on

page 6 for power supply cord strain relief: then steps 3-6 for 4-wire Power Supply Cord Connection section. Then, go to Venting Requirements.

Power supply cord 3-wire receptacle (NEMA Type 10-30R): Go to steps 1-2 on

page 6 for power supply cord strain relief: then steps 3-5 for 3-wire Power Supply Cord Connection section. Then go to Venting Requirements.

4-wire direct connection: Go to steps 1-2 on page 9 for direct wire strain relief: then steps 3-8 for 4-wire Direct Wire Connection section. Then go to Venting Requirements.

NOTE: If local codes do not permit connection of a

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

3-wire direct connection: Go to steps

1-2 on page 9 for direct wire strain relief: then steps 3-7 for 3-wire Direct Wire Connection section. Then go to Venting Requirements.

2. Remove terminal block cover

Before you start, disconnect power. Remove hold-down screw (D) and terminal block cover (A).

A. Terminal block cover B. External ground conductor screw C. Center, silver-colored terminal block screw D. Hold-down screw E. Neutral ground wire F. Hole below terminal block cover

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