Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 240-volt Whirlpool
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A Note to Y ou ....................2 Dryer Safety ........................3 Installation Instructions ........................5 Parts and Features ..........23 Using Y our Dryer ............24 Starting your dryer ........…24 End of cycle signal ....
2 A Note to Y ou Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL ® appliance. The Whirlpool Brand is committed to designing quality products that consistently perform for you to make your life easier . T o ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide.
3 Dryer Safety Y ou will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions. Y ou can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions. Y our safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appli- ance.
4 DR YER SAFETY IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer , follow basic precautions, including the following: • Read all instructions before using the dryer . • Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer .
Installation Instructions Read the “Dryer Safety” section of your dryer ’s Use and Care guide, and completely read these installation instructions before beginning installation. Before starting installation 5 • Check location where dryer will be in-stalled.
6 How to install your dryer Now that you’ve unpacked your dryer , check to be sure you have removed the parts bag from the drum. Remove the tape that holds the drum to the cabinet. Move the drum by hand to make certain all tape has been removed. Next, wipe the interior of the drum thoroughly with a damp cloth before using the dryer .
7 1. T ake two of the cardboard corners from the carton. Place them on the floor in back of the dryer . 2. Firmly grasp the body of the dryer . Gently lay dryer on the cardboard corners. 3. Start to screw the legs into the holes by hand. Use a wrench to finish turning the legs.
8 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Electrical Requirements A three-wire or four-wire, single phase 120/240-volt, 60-Hz., AC-only , electrical supply is required on a separate 30-ampere circuit, fused on both sides of the line. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended.
9 Three-Wire Electrical Connection to Receptacle • Do not use an extension cord with this dryer . • Do not connect plug end of power supply cord into a live receptacle before connecting power supply cord to dryer terminal block. Local codes may permit the use of a U.
10 1. Disconnect power . 2. Remove hold-down screw and terminal block cover . 3. Attach a 3 ⁄ 4 -inch, U.L.-listed, strain relief to the hole below terminal block opening. Strain relief should have a tight fit with dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position.
11 1" 3 1 / 2 " The dryer can be connected directly to fused disconnect or circuit breaker box with three- wire, flexible armored or non-metallic sheathed copper cable (with grounding wire). All current-carrying wires must be insulated. A conduit connector must be installed at junction box.
12 2. Remove hold-down screw and terminal block cover . 3. Attach a 3 ⁄ 4 -inch, U.L.-listed, strain relief to the hole below terminal block opening. Strain relief should have a tight fit with dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Put the direct wire cable through the strain relief.
13 Alternate Connection: If local codes do not permit the connection of a frame-grounding conductor to the neutral wire: 1. Disconnect power . 2. Make sure the power supply cord or direct wire cable is in place (see steps 1-3 on page 10 for power cord connections or steps 1-3 on pages 1 1 and 12 for direct wire connection).
14 Make Four -Wire Electrical Connection to Receptacle Local codes may permit the use of a U.L.-listed, 120/240-volt minimum, 30 ampere, dryer power supply cord kit (pigtail). Power supply cord should be type SRD or SRDT and be at least four feet long.
15 1. Disconnect power . 2. Remove hold-down screw and terminal block cover . 3. Attach a 3 ⁄ 4 -inch, U.L.-listed, strain relief to the hole below terminal block opening. Strain relief should have a tight fit with dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position.
16 Four -Wire Electrical Connection (Direct Wire) The dryer can be connected directly to fused disconnect or circuit breaker box with four-wire, flexible armored or non-metallic sheathed copper cable (with grounding wire). All current-carrying wires must be insulated.
17 Center silver -colored terminal block screw External ground connector Neutral grounding wire (green/yellow) 3 ⁄ 4 ”, U.L.-listed, strain relief Neutral wire (white) Bare copper wire 4-Wire Connection with Direct W ire and Frame-Grounding Conductor 3.
18 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Exhaust requirements Y our dryer must be properly vented to achieve maximum drying efficiency . W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. • Do not exhaust dryer into a chimney , a wall, a ceiling, or a concealed space of a building.
19 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Use duct tape to seal all joints. Do not use screws to secure vent. Lint may catch on screws. Use 4-inch heavy metal vent. Do not kink or crush flexible metal vent. It must be fully extended to allow adequate exhaust air to flow .
20 4" Determining vent length No. of 90° turns Heavy Metal V ent 4-inch diameter Maximum length 0 36 ft 36 ft 26 ft 1 26 ft 26 ft 16 ft 2 16 ft 16 ft 6 ft EXHAUST HOOD TYPE 4" 2 1 ⁄ 2 &qu.
21 FRONT STACK STAND CLOSET DOOR SIDE STACK STAND DRYER WASHER SIDE FRONT DRYER DRYER 12" 12" 1" 3" 48 sq in 24 sq in 3" 3" 18" 14" MAX. 1" 1" 3" † May be 0" clearance. †† Opening is minimum for closet door .
22 Mobile home installation NOTE: Check codes requirements. Some codes limit or do not permit installation of clothes dryers in garages, closets, mobile homes, or sleeping quarters.
23 3 CYCLE END • OF CYCLE SIGNAL HEAVY DUTY PUSH TO START Parts and Features Start button (p. 24) Dryer drum Model and serial number label (p. 2) Cycle and temperature control knob (p.
24 Using Y our Dryer Star ting your dryer Before using your dryer , wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to remove dust from storing and shipping. 1. Load clothes into the dryer and close the door . 2. T urn the Cycle and T emperature Control knob either way to the desired cycle.
25 USING YOUR DR YER End of cycle signal The dryer sounds a signal to let you know when the cycle is finished. The signal is not adjustable and cannot be turned off. The signal is helpful when you are drying permanent press, synthetics, and other items that should be taken out as soon as the dryer stops.
26 Automatic Permanent Press/ Regular Cycle Dry most loads using the Energy Preferred Automatic Setting ( * ) . Y our Automatic cycle shuts off when the selected dryness is reached. The Cycle and T emperature Control knob will not move until the load is almost dry .
27 Cottons and linens Extra heavy–Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts Heavyweight–T owels, jeans, corduroys, work clothes Mediumweight–Sheets, cotton underwear , diapers Lightweight–Batistes, or.
28 Car i ng for Y our Dryer Cleaning the lint screen Every load cleaning The lint screen is located inside the dryer drum, on the back wall. Clean it before starting each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time. T o clean: 1. Open the door and pull the lint screen straight out.
29 Cleaning the dryer interior Garments which contain unstable dyes, such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the dryer interior . These stains are not harmful to your dryer and will not stain future loads of clothes. It is helpful to dry unstable dye items inside out to prevent dye transfer .
30 T roubleshooting Common drying problems PROBLEM Not drying satisfactorily Dryer will not run CAUSE • Lint screen is clogged with lint. • Restricted air movement. Exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood is clogged with lint. • Exhaust vent is crushed or kinked.
31 TROUBLESHOOTING Common drying problems (cont) PROBLEM Lint in load Stains on load Items shrinking Loads are wrinkled Odors Unusual sounds CAUSE • Lint screen is clogged. • Improper sorting. • Load is too big or heavy . • Load is overdried. • Paper or tissue in pockets.
32 Call our Consumer Assistance Center at 1-800-253-1301. Our consultants are available to assist you. When calling: Please know the purchase date, and the complete model and serial number of your appliance (see “A Note to Y ou” section). This information will help us better respond to your request.
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