Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product W10240579C Whirlpool
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1 W10240579C W10240583C-SP T able of Contents DR YER SAFETY ......................................................................... 2 INST ALLA TION REQUIREMENTS ............................................. 3 T ools and Parts ......................
2 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 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.
3 INST ALLA TION REQUIREMENTS TOOLS AND P AR TS Gather the requir ed tools and parts before starting installation. T ools needed: Parts package is located in dryer drum. Check that all parts are included. NOTE: If installing dryer on pedestal, do not use leveling legs.
4 DR YER DIMENSIONS Front view: Side view: LOCA TION REQUIREMENTS Y ou will need: A location allowing for proper exhaust installation. See ■ “V enting Requirements.” A separate 30 amp circuit. ■ If using power supply cord, a gr ounded electrical outlet ■ located within 2 ft.
5 Door open view: Back view: 6 1 / 4 " (159 mm) 28 1 / 8 " (715 mm) 3 1 / 2 " (89 mm) 14" (358 mm) Electric NOTE: Most installations requir e a minimum of 5" (127 mm) clearance behind dryer for exhaust vent with elbow . See “V enting Requirements.
6 Closet Installation (stacked washer and dryer): 1" (25 mm) 1" (25 mm) 5 1 / 2 " (140 mm) 24 in. 2 (155 cm 2 ) 48 in. 2 (310 cm 2 ) 3" (76 mm) 3" (76 mm) 6" (152 mm) 76" (1930 mm) Custom under counter installation (dryer only): 1" (25 mm) 1" (25 mm) 39" min.
7 INST ALL LEVELING LEGS Prepar e dryer for leveling legs 1. T o avoid damaging oor , use a large at piece of cardboar d from dryer carton; place under entir e back edge of dryer . Firmly grasp dryer body (not console panel) and gently lay dryer down on cardboar d.
8 2. Remove terminal block cover Before you start, disconnect power . Remove hold-down screw and terminal block cover . ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Electrical Connection Options Power Supply Cord POWER SUPPL Y CORD CONNECTION Power supply cord strain r elief: 1.
9 2. Attach power supply cor d to strain relief Put power supply cord thr ough the strain relief. Be sur e that the wire insulation on the power supply cor d is inside the strain relief. The strain r elief should have a tight t with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position.
10 4. Connect r emaining wir es Connect remaining wir es to outer terminal block screws. Tighten screws. Finally , reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secur e cover with hold-down screw . Now , go to “V enting Requirements”.
11 DIRECT WIRE CONNECTION 1. Attach dir ect wir e strain relief C B A 2. Attach dir ect wir e cable to strain relief Direct wir e strain relief Unscrew the r emovable conduit connector (A) and any screws fr om a 3/4" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief (UL marking on strain relief).
12 4. Connect neutral gr ound wir e and neutral wire C E B 6. Connect r emaining wir es 5. Connect gr ound wir e F A Connect ground wir e (green or bar e) (F) of direct wir e cable to external ground conductor screw (A).
13 Y ou must verify with a qualied electrician that this grounding method is acceptable befor e connecting. OPTIONAL EXTERNAL GROUND FOR 3-WIRE CONNECTION 1. Pr epar e to connect neutral ground wire and neutral wir e E B A 5. Connect r emaining wir es 4.
14 VENTING REQUIREMENTS VENTING WARNING: T o r educe the risk of re, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. IMPORT ANT : Observe all gover ning codes and ordinances. Dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent, chimney , wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space of a building.
15 Optional exhaust installations: W ARNING Fire Hazar d Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use a plastic vent. Do not use a metal foil vent. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or re. If you prefer , dryer may be converted to exhaust out right side, left side, or through bottom.
16 V ent System Chart Number of 90° turns or elbows T ype of vent Box/louvered hoods Angled hoods 0 Rigid metal 64 ft. (20 m) 58 ft. (17.7 m) 1 Rigid metal 54 ft. (16.5 m) 48 ft. (14.6 m) 2 Rigid metal 44 ft. (13.4 m) 38 ft. (11.6 m) 3 Rigid metal 35 ft.
17 T urn cold water off, r emove and replace rubber washer 1. T ur n cold water faucet off and remove washer inlet hose. Check and see if rubber washer is in the “Y” connector . Remove old rubber washer from inlet hose and r eplace with new rubber washer provided.
18 LEVEL DRYER Level Dryer 1. Place level here Not Level LEVEL Not Level Check levelness of dryer from side to side. Repeat fr om front to back. NOTE: The dryer must be level for the moisture sensing system to operate correctly . Move dryer to nal location 2.
19 COMPLETE INST ALLA TION CHECKLIST q Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part, go back through steps to see what was skipped. q Check that you have all of your tools. q Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials. q Be sure the water faucets are on.
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