Whirlpool WED92HEFW, WED85HEFW, WED92HEFC, WED90HEFC, WED92HEFU Installation Instructions

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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 ..............................................................15

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: ___________________________________

W11101333A

W11101334A - SP

DRYER SAFETY

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Tools and Parts

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.

Tools needed:

Flat-blade screwdriver #2 Phillips screwdriver

Parts supplied (all models):

Leveling legs (4)

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 (steam models):

Wire stripper (direct wire installations)

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

Utility knife

Level

Tin snips (new vent installations)

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

Tape measure

Pliers

“Y” connector

Rubber washer

Short inlet hose

Inlet hose

Parts needed (all models):

■ Vent clamps

■ Vent elbows and vent work

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.

Parts needed (not supplied with dryer):

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

Optional Equipment (not supplied with dryer):

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

Caulking gun and compound (for installing new exhaust vent)

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.

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 necessary parts as noted (which you will need to purchase).

■ 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.

DRYER DIMENSIONS

Front view:

383/4" Min.

(984 mm)

39" Max.

(990 mm)

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.”

/4"*

(18 mm)

*Approx. measurement.

27"

(686 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):

(76 mm)

48 in.2 min.

(310 cm

24 in.2 min.

(155 cm2)

)

(127 mm)

18" min.

(457 mm)

(25 mm)

*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.

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.

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.

■ 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 copper wires and match a 3-wire receptacle

3-wire receptacle

(10-30R)

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

diamond

marking

Examine leveling legs; nd diamond marking. Screw legs into leg holes by hand, then 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 two 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.

ELECTRICAL 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

4-Wire Power Supply Cord Connection

Power supply cord strain relief:

1. Attach power supply cord strain relief

C D

Remove the screws from a 3/4" (19 mm) UL Listed 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.

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

2. Attach power supply cord

to strain relief

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.

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

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

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

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