Whirlpool WED5700AC0, MEDX700AG0, MEDX700XL0, MEDX700XW0 Installation Guide
ELECTRIC DRYER
INSTALLATI N INSTR
CTIONS
27" WIDE
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Table of Contents
DRYER SAFETY ......................................................................... 2
iNSTALLATiON REQUIREMENTS ............................................. 3
Tools and Parts ...................................................................... 3
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS .................................................... 3
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ................................................ 4
iNSTALL LEVELING LEGS ......................................................... 6
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION .................................................... 7
VENTING ................................................................................... 13
Venting Requirements ......................................................... 13
Plan Vent System ................................................................. 14
Venting Kits .......................................................................... 14
install Vent System .............................................................. 15
Connect Vent ........................................................................ 15
LEVEL DRYER .......................................................................... 16
COMPLETE iNSTALLATiON CHECKLIST .............................. 16
DOOR REVERSAL .................................................................... 17
TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................. 20
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DRYER SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety
messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING."
These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
follow instructions,
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow
instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
WARNING - ofFi,o..
= Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualified installer,
- install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer's instructions and local codes.
= Do not install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic venting materials or flexible metal
(foil type) duct. if flexible metal duct is installed, it must be of a specific type identified
by the appliance manufacturer as suitable for use with clothes dryers. Flexible venting
materials are known to collapse, be easily crushed, and trap lint. These conditions will
obstruct clothes dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire.
= To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all installation instructions.
= Save these instructions.
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iNSTALLATiON
Tools and Parts
Gather the required tools and parts before starting
installation. Read and follow the instructions provided
with any tools listed here.
Tools needed:
REQUIREMENTS
Parts supplied:
Leveling legs (4)
Parts package is located in dryer drum. Check that all parts
are included.
Flat-blade screwdriver
Wire stripper
(direct wire installations)
1/4" nut driver
(recommended)
Adjustable wrench that
opens to 1" (25 mm) or
hex-head socket wrench
#2 Phillips screwdriver
Tin snips
(new vent installations)
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Vent clamps
Utility knife
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."
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
Tape measure
Level
Putty knife
Pliers
Caulking gun and
compound (for installing
new exhaust vent)
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from dryer.
Place dryer at least 18 inches (460 ram) above the floor
for a garage installation.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
You will need:
[] A location allowing for proper exhaust installation.
See "Venting Requirements."
[] A separate 30 amp circuit.
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[] 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 floor to support the total weight (dryer and load)
of 200 Ibs. (90.7 kg). The combined weight of a companion
appliance should also be considered.
[] Level floor with maximum slope of 1" (25 mm) under entire
dryer. (Ifslope 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
(t092 ram) (10
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(749 rnrn) x, _V27,, -\- (749 m
*Most installations require a minimum 51/2"(140 mm) clearance
behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow. See "Venting
Requirements."
Minimum spacing for recessed area or
closet installation
The dimensionsshown following arefor the minimum spacing
allowed.
[] Additional spacing should be considered for ease of
installation and servicing.
[] Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, and
floor moldings.
[] Additional spacing of 1" (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.
_-"(687 ram} _ (687 ram)
A B
A. Large opening side-swing door
B. Wide opening hamper door
Minimum Required Spacing
311_
o o ll_14"max'_ --
-- _ (310crn)2
(4
(76rnrn}
D
--_ __ 24i_*
(155cm:
1"-_ I4- 27"-_ _ 1" "_11"*_2_'/,"H5'/2"*_"
(25rnm)(686mm)(25mm)_Smm)1743mm)(140rnrn}
A B
A. Recessed area
B. Side view - closet or confined 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.
(76mm)
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EMectdca Requ
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 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 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.
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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.
[] 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:
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
4 10-gauge solid copper wires and match
4-wire receptacle
(14-30R)
a 4-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 14-30 R.
The ground wire (ground conductor) may be
either green or bare. The neutral conductor
must be identified by a white cover.
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 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
[] 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 equipment-
grounding 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
If your outlet looks like this:
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
3-wire receptacle
(10-30R)
Choose a standard power supply cord connector:
Flanged spade Ringconnectors
connectors
NEMA Type 10-30R.
iNSTALL LEVELING LEGS
ExcessiveWeight Hazard
Usetwo or more people to move and install dryer.
Failureto do so can result in back or other injury.
1, Prepare dryer for leveling legs
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2, Screw in leveling legs
Examine leveling legs, find diamond marking. Screw legs into
leg holes by hand. Use a wrench to finish 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 final location. Leave enough room for electrical
connection and to connect the exhaust vent.
To avoid damaging floor, use a large flat 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.
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