W10151580B
ELECTRONIC
ELECTRIC DRYER
Use & Care Guide
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DRYER SAFETY..............................................................................2
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................3
Tools and Parts ............................................................................3
Optional Pedestal.........................................................................4
Location Requirements ...............................................................4
Electrical Requirements ...............................................................6
Electrical Connection ...................................................................8
Venting Requirements................................................................13
Plan Vent System.......................................................................14
Install Vent System.....................................................................15
I
nstall Leveling Legs...................................................................15
Connect Vent..............................................................................15
L
evel Dryer .................................................................................15
Reverse Door Swing ..................................................................16
Complete Installation .................................................................17
DRYER USE..................................................................................18
Starting Your Dryer.....................................................................18
Stopping or Restarting Your Dryer ............................................19
Lock Controls ............................................................................ 19
Drying and Cycle Tips ............................................................... 19
Status Lights.............................................................................. 19
Cycles.........................................................................................20
Additional Features ....................................................................21
Changing Cycles, Options, and Modifiers .................................21
D
rying Rack Option....................................................................21
DRYER CARE................................................................................22
Cleaning the Dryer Location.......................................................22
Cleaning the Lint Screen............................................................22
Cleaning the Dryer Interior .........................................................23
Removing Accumulated Lint......................................................23
Vacation and Moving Care.........................................................23
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................24
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................26
ACCESSORIES .............................................................................26
WARRANTY ..................................................................................28
DRYER SAFETY
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
You
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
follow
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
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Tools and Parts
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed
here.
Parts supplied
Remove parts packages from dryer drum. Check that all parts are
included.
Parts package.
4 Leveling legs
NOTE: Do not use leveling legs if installing the dryer on a
pedestal.
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 28.65" (728 mm)
and 34.15" (867 mm), see “Plan Vent System” section for
venting requirements.
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.
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 (1.22m) long. The wires that
connect to the dryer must end in ring terminals or spade
terminals with upturned ends.
A UL listed strain relief.
I
MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
WARNING:
R
ead all instructions before using the dryer.
Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer.
I
tems contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to
a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire.
Do not dry articles that have been previously cleaned in,
washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, drycleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive
substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or
e
xplode.
Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer. Close
s
upervision 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.
D
o not repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt
a
ny 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.
D
o 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent should be
cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.
Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed
to the weather.
Do not tamper with controls.
See installation instructions for grounding requirements.
Flat-blade screwdriver
#2 Phillips screwdriver
Adjustable wrench that
opens to 1" (25 mm) or
hex-head socket wrench
(for adjusting dryer feet)
Wire stripper (direct wire
installations)
Level
Vent clamps
Caulking gun and
compound (for installing
new exhaust vent)
Tin snips (new vent
installations)
1
⁄4"
nut driver or socket
wrench (recommended)
Ta pe measure
34.15"
(867 mm)
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Optional Pedestal
Are you placing the dryer on a pedestal? You have the option of
purchasing pedestals of different heights separately for this dryer.
You may select a 10" (254 mm) pedestal or a 15.5" (394 mm)
pedestal with a shelf and bin dividers. These pedestals will add to
the total height of the dryer for a total height of approximately 46"
(1168 mm) or 51.5" (1308 mm), respectively.
For a garage installation, you will need to place the dryer at least
1
8" (406mm) above the floor.
To order, call the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer or
refer to the “Assistance or Service” section.
Drying Rack
To order a drying rack, call the dealer from whom you purchased
your dryer or refer to the “Assistance or Service” section. Ask for
Part Number 8563738. For more information, see “Drying Rack
Option.”
Stack Kit
Are you planning to stack your DUET SPORT®washer and
dryer? To do so, you will need to purchase a Stack Kit.
To order, call the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer or
refer to the “Assistance or Service” section. Ask for Part Number
8572546.
Location Requirements
Yo u will need
A location that allows for proper exhaust installation. See
“Venting Requirements.”
A separate 30-amp circuit.
If you are using a power cord, a grounded electrical outlet
located within 2 ft (610 mm) of either side of the dryer. See
“Electrical Requirements.”
A sturdy floor to support the total dryer weight of 127 lbs
(57.6 kg). The combined weight of a companion appliance
should also be considered.
A level floor with a maximum slope of 1" (25 mm) under entire
dryer. (If slope is greater than 1" [25 mm], 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" (457 mm) above the floor. If using a pedestal, you will
need 18" (457 mm) to the bottom of the dryer.
Do not operate your dryer at temperatures below 45ºF (7ºC). At
lower temperatures, the dryer might not shut off at the end of an
automatic cycle. Drying times can be extended.
The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will
be exposed to water and/or weather.
Check code requirements. Some codes limit, or do not permit,
installation of the dryer in garages, closets, mobile homes, or
sleeping quarters. Contact your local building inspector.
Optional pedestal (15.5" [39.4 cm] model shown)
Pedestal
Height
Color Part Number
10" (254 mm) White WHP1000SQ
15.5" (394 mm) with
shelf and bin dividers
WhiteWHP1500SQ
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from dryer.
Place dryer at least 18 inches (460 mm) above the floor
for a garage installation.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
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Installation clearances
The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to
open fully.
Dryer Dimensions
*Most installations require a minimum 5" (127 mm) clearance
behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow. See “Venting
Requirements.”
Installation spacing for recessed area or closet installation
The following spacing dimensions are recommended for this
dryer. This dryer has been tested for spacing of 0" (0 mm)
clearance on the sides and rear. Recommended spacing should
be considered for the following reasons:
Additional spacing should be considered for ease of
installation and servicing.
Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, and
floor moldings.
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.
Custom undercounter installation - Dryer only
*Required spacing
C
loset installation - Dryer only
*Required spacing
**For side or bottom venting, 0" (0 mm) spacing is allowed.
Recessed or closet installation - Dryer on pedestal
*Required spacing
**For side or bottom venting, 0" (0 mm) spacing is allowed.
36"
(914 mm)
27"
(686 mm)
*28.65"
(728 mm)
2"*
(50 mm)
36" min
(914 mm)
1"*
(25 mm)
1"*
(25 mm)
27"
(686 mm)
A. Side view - closet or confined area
B
. Closet door with vents
A. Recessed area
B. Side view - closet or confined area
A
B
14" max.*
(
356 mm)
15" min.*
(
381 mm)
1"*
(25 mm)
5
"**
(127 mm)
2
8.65"
(728 mm)
48 in.
2
*
(310 cm
2
)
24 in.
2
*
(155 cm
2
)
3"*
(76 mm)
3"*
(76 mm)
A
B
1"
(25 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
27"
(686 mm)
1"*
(25 mm)
5
"**
(127 mm)
28.65"
(728 mm)
15" min.*
(381 mm)
14" max.*
(356 mm)
5
0
1
⁄
2
"
(
1283 mm)
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Recommended installation spacing for cabinet
installation
For cabinet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation
openings in the top of the cabinet are required.
*Required spacing
**For side or bottom venting, 0" (0 mm) spacing is allowed.
Recommended installation spacing for recessed or
closet installation, with stacked washer and dryer
The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing.
*Required spacing
*Required spacing
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.
Electrical Requirements
It is your responsibility
To contact a qualified electrical installer.
To be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and in
conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
70-latest edition and all local codes and ordinances.
The National Electrical Code requires a 4-wire supply
connection for homes built after 1996, dryer circuits involved
in remodeling after 1996, and all mobile home installations.
A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from:
National Fire Protection Association, One Batterymarch Park,
Quincy, MA 02269.
To supply the required 3 or 4 wire, single phase, 120/240volt,
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.
7"* (178 mm)
9"*
(229 mm)
7"* (178 mm)
5
"**
(127 mm)
28.65"
(728 mm)
27"
(686 mm)
1"*
(25 mm)
(25 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
1"
48 in.2*
(310 cm
2
)
3"* (76 mm)
3"* (76 mm)
1"* (25 mm)
24 in.
2
*
(155 cm
2
)
6"* (152 mm)
7
2"
(1829 mm)
27"
(686 mm)
5"*
(127 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
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Electrical Connection
T
o 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
g
round wire to the neutral wire, see “Optional 3-wire
connection” in the “Electrical Connection” section.
T
his 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)
w
ithin the dryer. If t he dryer is installed with a 4-wire electrical
supply connection, the neutral ground wire must be removed
from the external ground conductor screw (green screw), and
secured under the neutral terminal (center or white wire) of
the terminal block. When the 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
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,
(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:
4-wire receptacle (14-30R)
Then choose a 4-wire power supply cord with ring or spade
terminals and UL listed strain relief. The 4-wire power supply
cord, at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long, must have four 10-gauge copper
wires and match a 4-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 14-30R. The
ground wire (ground conductor) may be either green or bare. The
neutral conductor must be identified by a white cover.
If your outlet looks like this:
3
-wire receptacle (10-30R)
Then choose a 3-wire power supply cord with ring or spade
t
erminals 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
(with ground wire), protected with flexible metallic conduit. All
current-carrying wires must be insulated.
10-gauge solid copper wire (do not use aluminum).
At least 5 ft (1.52 m) long.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For a grounded, cord-connected dryer:
This dryer must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or
breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock
by providing a path of least resistance for electric current.
This dryer uses a cord having an equipment-grounding
conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged
into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
For a permanently connected dryer:
This dryer must be connected to a grounded metal,
permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding
conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and
connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on
the dryer.
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
1. Disconnect power.
2. Remove the hold-down screw and terminal block cover.
3. Install strain relief.
Style 1: Power supply cord strain relief
Remove the screws from a3⁄4"
(19 mm) UL listed strain
relief (UL marking on strain relief). Put the tabs of the two
clamp sections into the hole below the terminal block
opening so that one tab is pointing up and the other is
pointing down, and hold in place. Tighten strain relief
screws enough to hold the two clamp sections together.
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 fit with
the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Do not
further tighten strain relief screws at this point.
Power Supply Cord Direct Wire
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, fire, or
electrical shock.
WARNING
F
ire 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, fire, or
electrical shock.
A. Neutral ground wire
B. External ground conductor screw
C. Center, silver-colored terminal block screw
D. Terminal block cover and hold-down screw
A
B
C
D
A. Strain relief tab pointing up
B. Hole below terminal block opening
C. Clamp section
D. Strain relief tab pointing down
A
B
C
D
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Style 2: Direct wire strain relief
Unscrew the removable conduit connector and any
screws from a3⁄4" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief (UL
marking on strain relief). Put the threaded section of the
strain relief through the hole below the terminal block
opening. Reaching inside the terminal block opening,
screw the removable conduit connector onto the strain
relief threads.
Put direct wire cable through the strain relief. The strain
relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be
in a horizontal position. Tighten strain relief screw against
the direct wire cable.
4. Now complete installation following instructions for your type
of electrical connection:
4-wire (recommended)
3-wire (if 4-wire is not available)
Electrical Connection Options
*If local codes do not permit the connection of a cabinet-ground
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.
1. Remove center silver-colored terminal block screw.
A. Removable conduit connector
B. Hole below terminal block opening
C. Strain relief threads
A
B
C
If your home has: And you will be
connecting to:
Go to Section
4-wire receptacle
(NEMA Type 14-30R)
A UL listed, 120/
240-volt
m
inimum,
30-amp, dryer
power supply
cord*
4-wire connection:
Power supply cord
4-wire direct A fused
disconnect or
circuit breaker
box*
4-wire connection:
Direct Wire
3-wire receptacle
(NEMA type 10-30R)
A UL listed, 120/
240-volt
minimum,
30-amp, dryer
power supply
cord*
3-wire connection:
Power supply cord
3-wire direct A fused
disconnect or
circuit breaker
box*
3-wire connection:
Direct Wire
A. 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R)
B. 4-prong plug
C. Ground prong
D. Neutral prong
E. Spade terminals with upturned ends
F.
3
⁄4" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief
G. Ring terminals
(127 mm)
5
"
(89 mm)
3
"
A
FB
E
G
D
C
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