Whirlpool Clothes Dryer 8316557 User Manual

Installation Instructions  
Part No. 8316557  
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Exhaust  
requirements  
Metal flexible vent must be fully  
extended and supported when the  
dryer is in its final position. DO NOT  
KINK OR CRUSH THE VENT. The metal  
flexible vent must be completely  
open to allow adequate exhaust air  
to flow.  
Allow as much room as possible  
when using elbows or making turns.  
Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking.  
Remove excess flexible vent to avoid  
sagging and kinking that may result in  
reduced air flow.  
For exhaust systems not covered by  
the exhaust length chart, see  
Whirlpool Service Manual, “Exhausting  
Whirlpool Dryers,” Part No. 603197,  
available from your Whirlpool parts  
distributor.  
WARNING  
If dryer is installed in a confined area,  
such as a bedroom, bathroom or  
closet, it must be exhausted to the  
outside and provision made for  
enough air for combustion and  
ventilation. (Check governing codes  
and ordinances.) See “Recessed area  
and closet installation instructions” on  
Page 12.  
Fire Hazard  
Use a heavy metal vent.  
Do not use a plastic vent.  
Do not use a metal foil vent.  
Failure to do so can result in  
death or fire.  
Exhaust outlet is located at the  
center of the bottom dryer back.  
The exhaust vent can be routed up,  
down, left, right, behind the dryer or  
straight out the back of the dryer.  
Do not use non-metal flexible vent,  
metal vent that is smaller than four  
inches in diameter or exhaust hoods with  
magnetic latches.  
Maximum length of exhaust system  
depends upon the type of vent used,  
number of elbows and type of  
exhaust hood. The maximum length  
for both rigid and flexible vent is  
shown in the chart.  
The dryer must be exhausted outdoors.  
Do not exhaust dryer into a gas vent,  
chimney, wall, ceiling, or concealed  
space of a building.  
EXHAUST HOOD TYPE  
Do not install flexible vent in enclosed  
walls, ceilings or floors.  
4"  
4"  
(10.2 cm)  
(10.2 cm)  
If using an existing exhaust system, clean  
lint from entire length of exhaust system.  
Make sure exhaust hood is not plugged  
with lint.  
No. of  
90°  
turns  
4"  
The exhaust system should be inspected  
and cleaned yearly.  
(10.2 cm)  
4"  
2-1/2"  
4"  
(10.2 cm)  
(10.2 cm)  
(6.4 cm)  
Replace any plastic or metal foil exhaust  
vent with rigid metal or flexible metal  
vent.  
MAXIMUM LENGTH OF 4-INCH (10.2 cm) DIAMETER  
RIGID METAL VENT  
0
1
2
3
4
58 FT. (17.7 m)  
64 FT. (19.5 m)  
54 FT. (16.5 m)  
44 FT. (13.4 m)  
35 FT. (10.7 m)  
27 FT. (8.2 m)  
64 FT. (19.5 m)  
54 FT. (16.5 m)  
44 FT. (13.4 m)  
35 FT. (10.7 m)  
27 FT. (8.2 m)  
Use 4" (10.2 cm) vent clamps to  
secure vent system.  
48 FT. (14.6 m)  
38 FT. (11.6 m)  
29 FT. (8.8 m)  
21 FT. (6.4 m)  
exhaust airflow  
MAXIMUM LENGTH OF 4-INCH (10.2 cm) DIAMETER  
FLEXIBLE METAL VENT  
better  
good  
exhaust  
airflow  
exhaust  
airflow  
0
1
2
3
4
36 FT. (11.0 m)  
31 FT. (9.4 m)  
27 FT. (8.2 m)  
25 FT. (7.6 m)  
23 FT. (7.0 m)  
36 FT. (11.0 m)  
31 FT. (9.4 m)  
27 FT. (8.2 m)  
25 FT. (7.6 m)  
23 FT. (7.0 m)  
28 FT. (8.5 m)  
23 FT. (7.0 m)  
19 FT. (5.8 m)  
17 FT. (5.2 m)  
15 FT. (4.6 m)  
Four-inch metal exhaust vent is required.  
Plan installation to use the fewest  
number of elbows and turns.  
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An exhaust hood should cap the  
outside end of the main vent to  
prevent exhausted air from returning  
to the dryers. If an exhaust hood  
cannot be used, the outside end of  
the main vent should have a sweep  
elbow directed downward. If the  
main vent travels vertically through  
the roof, rather than through the wall,  
install 180° sweep elbow on the end  
of vent at least 2 feet (61 cm) above  
the highest part of the building. The  
opening wall or roof shall have a  
diameter 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) larger than  
the exhaust vent diameter. The  
exhaust vent should be centered in  
the opening.  
An exhaust hood should cap the  
exhaust vent to prevent exhausted air  
from returning into the dryer. The  
outlet of the hood must be at least  
12 inches (30.5 cm) from the ground  
or anything else that may be in the  
path of the exhaust.  
Gas Dryer  
Gas requirements  
Four-inch outlet hood is preferred.  
However, a 2-1/2-inch (6.4 cm) outlet  
exhaust hood may be used. A  
2-1/2-inch (6.4 cm) outlet creates  
greater back pressure than other  
hood types. For permanent  
WARNING  
installation, a stationary exhaust  
system is required.  
Explosion Hazard  
A main exhaust vent can be used for  
exhausting a group of dryers. Main  
exhaust vent should be sized to  
Use a new AGA or CSA  
approved gas supply line.  
exhaust  
remove 200 CFM of air per dryer.  
Large-capacity lint screens of proper  
design may be used in the main  
exhaust vent if checked and cleaned  
frequently. The room where the dryers  
are located should have make-up air  
equal to or greater than the CFM of  
all the dryers in the room.  
wall  
hood or  
sweep  
elbow  
Install a shut-off valve.  
horizontal vent  
Securely tighten all gas  
connections.  
If connected to LP, have a  
qualified person make sure gas  
pressure does not exceed 13"  
(33 cm) water column. Examples  
of a qualified person include  
licensed heating personnel,  
authorized gas company  
main exhaust vent  
wall  
180°  
sweep  
elbow  
2 ft. (61 cm)  
min. above  
highest point of  
building  
30° max.  
personnel, and authorized  
service personnel.  
main collector vent  
air flow  
main collector  
vent  
Failure to do so can result in  
death, explosion, or fire.  
30° max.  
30° max.  
OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES  
AND ORDINANCES.  
roof  
Back-draft Damper Kits, Part No.  
3391910, are available from your  
Whirlpool dealer and should be  
installed in each dryer's exhaust vent  
to prevent exhausted air from  
returning into the dryers and to keep  
the exhaust in balance within the  
main exhaust vent. Unobstructed air  
openings are required.  
Do Not install screening or cap over  
end of vent.  
A.The installation must conform  
with local codes, or in the absence of  
local codes with the National Fuel  
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54  
installation codes.  
B.The design of this dryer has  
been certified by the CSA  
Each exhaust vent should enter the  
main vent at an angle pointing in the  
direction of the airflow. Vents entering  
from the opposite side should be  
staggered to reduce the exhausted  
air from interfering with the other  
vents.  
International for use at altitudes up to  
10,000 feet (3048 m) above sea level  
at the B.T.U. rating indicated on the  
model/serial plate. Burner input  
adjustments are not required when  
the dryer is operated up to this  
elevation.  
The maximum angle of each vent  
entering the main vent should be no  
more than 30°.  
When installed above 10,000 feet  
(3048 m), a four percent (4%)  
reduction of the burner B.T.U. rating  
shown on the model/serial plate is  
required for each 1,000 foot (305 m)  
increase in elevation. For assistance  
when converting to other gas types  
and/or installing above 10,000 feet  
(3048 m) elevation, contact your  
local service company.  
Keep air openings free of dry  
cleaning fluid fumes. Fumes create  
acids which, when drawn through the  
dryer heating units, can damage  
dryers and loads being dried.  
A clean-out cover should be located  
on the main exhaust vent for  
periodically cleaning of the exhaust  
system.  
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A 120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, 15- or  
20-ampere fused electrical supply is  
required. A time-delay fuse or circuit  
breaker is recommended.  
C.  
Check that dryer is equipped  
H.  
If local codes and ordinances  
with the correct burner for the  
particular type of gas used. Burner  
information can be found on the  
serial/rating plate in the door well of  
the appliance. If this information does  
not agree with the type of gas  
available, see your dealer.  
permit, it is recommended that new  
flexible metal tubing, design-certified  
by the AGA or CSA, be used for  
connecting the dryer to the gas  
supply line. (The gas feed pipe which  
extends through the lower rear of the  
dryer is provided with 3/8-inch metal  
pipe thread.)  
It is recommended that a separate  
circuit serving only this appliance be  
provided.  
If codes permit and a separate ground  
wire is used, it is recommended that a  
qualified electrician determine that the  
ground path is adequate.  
D.This dryer is equipped for use  
with NATURAL GAS. It is certified by  
CSA International for manufactured,  
mixed and L.P. (propane and  
butane) gases with appropriate  
conversion. No attempt shall be  
made to convert the appliance from  
the gas specified on the serial/rating  
plate for use with a different gas  
without consulting the serving gas  
supplier. Conversion must be done by  
a qualified service technician. Gas  
conversion kit part numbers are listed  
on the gas valve burner base.  
I.  
If rigid  
pipe is used  
as a gas supply line, a  
combination of pipe fittings must  
be used to obtain an in-line  
connection to the dryer.  
Recommended  
ground method  
The dryer, when installed, must be  
electrically grounded in accordance  
with local codes, or in the absence of  
local codes, with the National  
J.  
Make sure that lower edges of  
the cabinet, plus the back and  
bottom sides of the dryer are free of  
obstructions to permit adequate  
clearance of air openings for  
combustion air. See "Recessed area  
and closet installation instructions,"  
page 12, for minimum spacing  
requirements.  
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70*.  
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS: This  
appliance 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.  
E.Provide a rigid gas supply line of  
1/2-inch IPS pipe to the dryer  
location. If the total length of the  
supply line is more than 20 feet  
(6.1 m), larger pipe will be needed.  
For L.P. gas usage, 3/8-inch,  
K.  
For ease of installation,  
The power supply cord plug must be  
plugged into an appropriate outlet  
that is properly installed and  
grounded in accordance with all  
local codes and ordinances.  
operation and servicing (if ever  
needed) adequate space should be  
provided around the dryer.  
approved copper tubing may be  
used. Pipe-joint compounds suitable  
for use with L.P. gas should be used.  
L.  
A 1/8-inch NPT plugged tapping,  
accessible for gauge testing, must be  
installed immediately upstream of the  
gas supply connection to the dryer.  
WARNING - Improper connection of  
the equipment-grounding conductor  
can result in a risk of electric shock.  
Check with a qualified electrician or  
serviceman if you are in doubt as to  
whether the appliance is properly  
grounded. Do not modify the plug  
provided with the appliance - if it will  
not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet  
installed by a qualified electrician.  
shutoff valve  
“open” position  
to dryer  
The dryer must be disconnected from  
the gas supply piping system during  
any pressure testing of the system at  
test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig.  
gas supply  
line  
The dryer must be isolated from the gas  
supply piping system by closing the  
equipment shut-off valve during any  
pressure testing of the gas supply piping  
system at test pressures equal to or less  
than 1/2 psi.  
F. The supply line shall be equipped  
with a shutoff valve installed within 6  
ft. (1.8 m) of dryer in accordance with  
the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI  
Z223.1 — latest edition*. This valve  
should be located in the same room  
as the dryer and should be in a  
location that allows ease of opening  
and closing. Do Not block access to  
the shutoff valve.  
3-prong ground-type  
outlet  
3-prong  
ground  
plug  
Electrical  
requirements  
power  
ground  
WARNING  
supply cord  
prong  
G.If the dryer is installed in a  
confined area such as a bathroom or  
closet, provision must be made for  
enough air for combustion and  
ventilation. (Check governing codes  
and ordinances. or refer to the  
section of this instruction covering  
recessed and closet installations.)  
Copies of the standards listed above may  
be obtained from:  
* National Fire Protection Association  
One Batterymarch Park  
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269  
Electrical Shock Hazard  
Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.  
Do not remove ground prong.  
Do not use an adapter.  
Do not use an extension cord.  
Failure to follow these instructions  
can result in death, fire, or electrical  
shock.  
Important: Observe all governing  
codes and ordinances.  
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5.Move dryer close to final  
position. Remove cardboard or  
hardboard from under dryer.  
Now Start...  
10.To exhaust dryer, see Exhaust  
requirements, Pages 3-4. Connect  
exhaust vent system to dryer exhaust  
outlet and exhaust hood using 4"  
(10.2 cm) clamps. Use caulking to  
seal exterior wall opening around  
exhaust hood.  
With dryer in laundry area.  
WARNING  
6.Remove red cap from gas pipe.  
Carefully move dryer into final  
position. Place level on top of the  
dryer, first side to side; then front to  
back. If the dryer is not level, adjust  
the legs of the dryer up or down until  
the dryer is level.  
Excessive Weight Hazard  
Use two or more people to move and  
install dryer.  
Failure to do so can result in back or  
other injury.  
11.Carefully move dryer into  
final position. Place level on top of  
the dryer, first side to side; then front  
to back. If the dryer is not level, adjust  
the legs of the dryer up or down until  
the dryer is level.  
7.Connect gas supply to dryer.  
Use pipe-joint compound resistant to  
the action of L.P. gas for gas  
connections. If flexible metal tubing is  
used, be certain there are no kinks.  
3-prong,  
ground-type  
outlet  
12.Plug power supply cord into  
exhaust duct  
grounded outlet.  
13.Check dryer operation (some  
accumulated time may be on the  
timer due to factory testing).  
If necessary for service, open the toe  
panel, use a putty knife to press on  
the toe panel lock located at the  
center top of the toe panel. Pull  
downward on the toe panel to open.  
Toe panel is hinged at the bottom.  
Pull timer-set button left. (Operating  
time will accumulate per number of  
depressions and type of timing cam  
used.) Push START/RESTART button.  
Using a full heat cycle (not the air  
cycle), let the dryer run for at least  
five minutes.  
gas supply line  
8.Open the shutoff valve in the  
gas supply line.  
Note: Dryer door must be closed for  
dryer to operate. When door is open,  
dryer stops, but timer continues to run.  
To restart dryer, close door and push  
START/RESTART button.  
9.Use a non-corrosive leak  
detection fluid to check for leaks.  
Bubbles around connections will  
indicate a leak. NEVER TEST FOR GAS  
LEAKS WITH A FLAME. If a leak  
appears, shut off gas valve controls  
and adjust connections. Then check  
connections again. Close toe panel.  
All connections must be wrench-  
tightened.  
gas shutoff valve  
1.Take tape off front corners of  
dryer. Open dryer and remove the  
literature and parts packages. Wipe  
the interior of the drum thoroughly  
with a damp cloth.  
14.If the burner does not ignite  
and you can feel no heat inside the  
dryer, shut off dryer for five minutes.  
Check that all supply valve controls  
are in "ON" position and that the  
electrical cord is plugged in. Repeat  
five-minute test.  
2.Take two of the cardboard  
corners from the carton and place  
them on the floor in back of the dryer.  
Firmly grasp the body of the dryer  
and gently lay it on its back on the  
cardboard corners.  
15.If drying time is too long,  
make sure lint screen is clean.  
3.With one of the legs in hand,  
check the ridges for a diamond  
marking. That's how far the leg is  
supposed to go into the hole.  
4.Start to screw the leveling legs  
into the holes by hand. (Use a small  
amount of liquid detergent to  
lubricate the screw threads so it is  
easier to turn the legs.) Use a 1-inch  
wrench or socket wrench to finish  
turning the legs until you reach the  
diamond mark.  
Now stand the dryer up.  
Slide dryer onto cardboard or  
hardboard before moving across floor  
to avoid damaging floor covering.  
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Now Start...  
Electric Dryer  
WARNING  
Electrical  
Excessive Weight Hazard  
requirements  
Use two or more people to move and  
install dryer.  
Failure to do so can result in back or  
other injury.  
If codes permit and a separate  
ground wire is used, it is  
recommended that a qualified  
electrician determine that the ground  
path is adequate.  
With dryer in laundry area...  
Important: Observe all governing  
codes and ordinances.  
fuse  
disconnect  
box  
exhaust  
vent  
system  
A four-wire or three-wire, single-  
phase, 120/240-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only  
electrical supply (or four-wire or three-  
wire, 120/208-volt, if specified on the  
model/serial rating plate) is required  
on a separate, 30-ampere circuit,  
fused on both sides of the line. A time-  
delay fuse or circuit breaker is  
recommended.  
30-amp  
outlet  
Recommended  
ground method  
It is the personal responsibility and  
obligation of the customer to contact  
a qualified electrician to assure that  
the electrical installation is adequate  
and in conformance with the  
1.Take tape off front corners of  
dryer. Open dryer and remove the  
literature and parts packages. Wipe  
the interior of the drum thoroughly  
with a damp cloth.  
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA  
70 — latest edition*, and all local  
codes and ordinances.  
2.Take two of the cardboard  
corners from the carton and place  
them on the floor in back of the dryer.  
Firmly grasp the body of the dryer  
and gently lay it on its back on the  
cardboard corners.  
Copies of the standards listed above may  
be obtained from:  
* National Fire Protection Association  
One Batterymarch Park  
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269  
3.With one of the legs in hand,  
check the ridges for a diamond  
marking. That's how far the leg is  
supposed to go into the hole.  
4.Start to screw the leveling legs  
into the holes by hand. (Use a small  
amount of liquid detergent to  
lubricate the screw threads so it is  
easier to turn the legs.) Use a 1-inch  
wrench or socket wrench to finish  
turning the legs until you reach the  
diamond mark.  
Now stand the dryer up.  
Slide dryer onto cardboard or  
hardboard before moving across floor  
to avoid damaging floor covering.  
5.Move dryer close to final  
position. Remove cardboard or  
hardboard from under dryer.  
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Power supply cord  
Direct wire  
6.Make electrical connection.  
This dryer is manufactured with the  
cabinet-ground conductor  
connected to the NEUTRAL (center) of  
the wiring harness at the terminal  
block. If local codes do NOT permit  
this type of connection, use “Four-  
wire connection” instructions.  
Use a new UL-approved power supply  
cord rated 240-volt min., 30 amperes  
and marked for use with a clothes  
dryer.  
WARNING  
WARNING  
Fire Hazard  
Use 10 gauge solid copper wire.  
Use a UL approved strain relief.  
For a grounded, cord-connected  
appliance —  
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS:  
Disconnect power before making  
electrical connections.  
This appliance 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.  
Fire Hazard  
Use a new UL approved 30  
ampere power supply cord.  
Connect neutral wire (white or  
center wire) to center terminal  
(silver).  
Use a UL approved strain relief.  
Ground wire (green or bare wire)  
must be connected to green  
ground connector.  
Disconnect power before making  
electrical connections.  
If using a power supply cord, the plug  
must be plugged into an appropriate  
outlet that is properly installed and  
grounded in accordance with all  
local codes and ordinances.  
Connect neutral wire (white or  
center wire) to center terminal  
(silver).  
Connect remaining 2 supply  
wires to remaining 2 terminals  
(gold).  
Ground wire (green or bare wire)  
must be connected to green  
ground connector.  
WARNING - Improper connection of  
the equipment-grounding conductor  
can result in a risk of electric shock.  
Check with a qualified electrician or  
serviceman if you are in doubt as to  
whether the appliance is properly  
grounded. Do not modify the plug  
provided with the appliance - if it will  
not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet  
installed by a qualified electrician.  
Securely tighten all electrical  
connections.  
Failure to do so can result in  
death, fire, or electrical shock.  
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.  
For a permanently connected  
appliance —  
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS:  
This appliance 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 appliance.  
1. Disconnect the power supply.  
dryer  
strain  
cabinet  
relief  
clamp  
sections  
external ground  
conductor screw  
strain relief  
screws  
tab  
3. Assemble  
hold-  
terminal  
down  
3/4" U.L.-listed strain relief  
block  
screw  
(U.L. marking on strain relief) into the  
hole below terminal block opening.  
Tighten strain relief screws just enough  
to hold the two clamp sections  
cover  
2. Remove hold-down screw  
together. Install power supply  
and terminal block cover.  
cord/cable through the strain relief.  
Complete installation following  
instructions for your type of  
connection:  
• Four-wire (recommended method)  
• Three-wire (if four-wire is not  
available)  
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Four-wire connection...  
Four-wire receptacle (required for mobile homes)  
POWER SUPPLY CORD  
4. Remove center terminal block  
screw.  
5. Remove appliance ground wire  
(green with yellow stripes) from  
external ground connector screw.  
Fasten under center, silver-colored  
terminal block screw.  
spade  
terminals with  
upturned ends  
6. Connect ground wire (green) of  
power supply cord to external  
ground conductor screw. Tighten  
screw.  
3/4" U.L.-listed  
NEUTRAL (white)  
NEUTRAL  
strain relief  
7. Connect neutral wire (white or  
center) of power supply cord under  
center screw of the terminal block.  
Tighten screw.  
ground prong  
ground wire  
(green)  
ring terminals  
8. Connect the other wires to outer  
terminal block screws. Tighten screws.  
Four-wire power supply cord must have  
four, No.-10 copper wires and match a  
four-wire receptacle of NEMA Type  
14-30R. The fourth wire (ground  
9. Tighten strain relief screws.  
conductor) must be identified with a  
green cover and the neutral  
conductor by a white cover.  
10. Insert tab of terminal block cover  
into slot of the dryer rear panel. Secure  
cover with hold-down screw.  
DIRECT WIRE  
4. Remove center terminal block screw.  
5. Remove appliance ground wire  
(green with yellow stripes) from  
external ground connector screw.  
Fasten under center, silver-colored  
terminal block screw.  
Preparing the wire:  
3-1/2" (8.9 cm)  
3/4" U.L.-  
listed strain  
relief  
1" (2.5 cm)  
of wires  
stripped of  
insulation  
6. Connect the ground wire (bare)  
of the power supply cable to the  
external ground conductor screw.  
Tighten screw.  
to  
disconnect  
box  
NEUTRAL wire  
(white or center)  
7. Place the hooked end of the  
neutral wire (white or center) of  
power supply cable under the center  
screw of terminal block (hook facing  
right). Squeeze hook end together.  
Tighten screw.  
bare ground  
wire  
10-gauge, 3-wire  
with ground wire  
(Romex)  
5" (12.7 cm)  
8. Place the hooked ends of the  
other power supply cable wires  
under the outer terminal block screws  
(hook facing right). Squeeze hooked  
ends together. Tighten screws.  
Strip 5" (12.7 cm) of outer  
covering from end of  
Shape  
ends  
of  
cable. Leave bare ground  
wire at 5 inches. Cut 1-1/2"  
(3.8 cm) from 3 remaining  
wires. Strip insulation back  
1 inch (2.5 cm).  
wires  
into a  
hook.  
9. Tighten strain relief screws.  
10. Insert tab of terminal block cover  
into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure  
cover with hold-down screw.  
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Three-wire connection...  
Three-wire receptacle  
Where local codes permit  
POWER SUPPLY CORD  
connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire:  
4. Loosen or remove center  
spade  
terminal block screw.  
terminals with  
upturned ends  
5. Connect the neutral wire (white  
or center) of power supply cord to  
the center, silver-colored terminal  
screw of the terminal block.  
Tighten screw.  
ring  
terminals  
This blade connected  
to this conductor.  
6. Connect the other wires to  
outer terminal block screws.  
Tighten screws.  
NEUTRAL  
3/4" U.L.-listed  
strain relief  
NEUTRAL  
(white or center)  
7. Tighten strain relief screws.  
Three-wire power supply cord must have  
three, No.-10 copper wires and match a  
three-wire receptacle of NEMA Type  
10-30R.  
8. Insert tab of terminal block  
cover into slot of dryer rear panel.  
Secure cover with hold-down  
screw.  
Where local codes permit  
DIRECT WIRE  
connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire:  
Preparing the wire:  
4. Loosen or remove center  
terminal block screw.  
Three-wire with ground wire:  
Bare wire cut short. Wire is not  
used. Dryer is grounded through  
direct wire cable.  
5. Place the hooked end of the  
neutral wire (white or center) of  
power supply cable under the center  
screw of the terminal block (hook  
facing right). Squeeze hooked end  
together. Tighten screw.  
3/4" (1.9 cm)  
1" 2.5 cm)  
of wires  
U.L.-listed strain  
stripped of  
insulation  
to  
disconnect  
box  
6. Place the hooked ends of the  
other power supply cable wires  
under the outer terminal block  
screws (hook facing right). Squeeze  
hooked ends together. Tighten  
screws.  
NEUTRAL wire  
10-gauge, 3-wire or,  
10-gauge, 3-wire with  
ground wire (Romex)  
(white or center)  
3-1/2" (8.9 cm)  
Strip 3-1/2" (8.9 cm) of  
outer covering from  
end of cable. Strip  
insulation back  
1" (2.5 cm). If using  
3-wire cable with  
ground wire, cut bare  
wire even with outer  
covering.  
7. Tighten strain relief screws.  
8. Insert tab of terminal block cover  
into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure  
cover with hold-down screw.  
Shape  
ends of  
wires into  
a hook.  
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Three-wire connection...  
Three-wire receptacle  
DIRECT WIRE OR  
Where local codes Do Not permit  
connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire:  
POWER SUPPLY CORD  
9. After reattaching the terminal  
cover, connect a separate copper  
ground wire from the external  
ground connector screw to an  
adequate ground.  
Three-wire power supply cord must  
have three, No.-10 copper wires and  
match a three-wire receptacle of NEMA  
Type 10-30R.  
4. Remove center terminal block  
screw.  
5. Remove the appliance harness  
ground wire (green with yellow  
stripes) from the external ground  
connector screw. Connect  
appliance harness ground wire and  
the neutral wire (white or center) of  
the power supply cord/cable under  
the center, silver-colored terminal  
block screw. Tighten screw.  
Direct wire power supply cable must be  
prepared as shown in “Preparing the  
wire” of the three-wire connection  
direct-wire steps above.  
If codes permit and a separate ground  
wire is used, it is recommended that a  
qualified electrician determine that the  
ground path is adequate.  
6. Connect the other wires to outer  
terminal block screws. Tighten  
screws.  
7. Tighten strain relief screws.  
8. Insert tab of terminal block cover  
into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure  
cover with hold-down screw.  
7.To exhaust dryer, see Exhaust  
requirements, Pages 3-4. Connect  
exhaust vent to dryer exhaust outlet  
and exhaust hood using 4" (10.2 cm)  
clamps. Use caulking to seal exterior  
wall opening around exhaust hood.  
10.Check dryer operation (some  
accumulated time may be on the  
timer due to factory testing).  
11.If drying time is too long,  
make sure lint screen is clean.  
12.Now start the dryer and allow  
it to complete a full heat cycle (not  
air cycle) to make sure it is working  
properly.  
Pull timer-set button left. (Operating  
time will accumulate per number of  
depressions and type of timing cam  
used.) Push START/RESTART button.  
Using a full heat cycle (not the air  
cycle), let the dryer run for at least  
five minutes.  
8.Carefully move dryer into final  
position. Place level on top of the  
dryer, first side to side; then front to  
back. If the dryer is not level, adjust  
the legs of the dryer up or down until  
the dryer is level.  
Note: Dryer door must be closed for  
dryer to operate. When door is open,  
dryer stops, but timer continues to run.  
To restart dryer, close door and push  
START/RESTART button.  
9.Plug power supply cord into  
grounded outlet or connect direct  
wire to power supply.  
Turn power supply on.  
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Electric dryer models:  
Recessed area and  
closet installation  
instructions  
Product dimensions  
• Shut of electrical supply to dryer.  
• Disconnect the power supply cord  
or cable from the dryer terminal  
block.  
29" (73.7 cm)  
This dryer may be installed in a  
recessed area or closet. For recessed  
area and closet installations,  
16"  
All models:  
• Make sure leveling legs are secure  
in dryer base.  
• Tape drum to front panel.  
• Tape dryer door, lint screen and  
end of gas pipe.  
(40.6 cm)  
ELECTRIC  
14-19/32"  
minimum clearances can be found  
on the serial tag on the dryer.  
4"  
(37.1 cm)  
(10.2 cm)  
dia.  
28-1/4"  
(71.8 cm)  
The installation spacing is in inches  
and is minimum allowable. Additional  
spacing should be considered for  
ease of installation, servicing and  
compliance with local codes and  
ordinances.  
If closet door is installed, the minimum  
unobstructed air openings in top and  
bottom is required. Louvered doors  
with equivalent air openings are  
acceptable.  
4-3/4"  
GAS  
EXHAUST  
(12.1 cm)  
Before the appliance is removed from  
service or discarded, remove the  
door to the dryer compartment.  
18-3/8"  
1-1/4" (3.2 cm)  
(46.7 cm)  
BACK VIEW  
25-1/2" (64.8 cm)  
If dryer does not  
operate properly...  
Companion appliance spacing  
should be considered.  
7-1/8"  
(18.1 cm)  
Check the following to be sure that:  
35"  
The dryer must be exhausted  
outdoors.  
1. Electric supply is connected.  
2. Circuit breakers are not tripped or  
house fuses blown.  
(88.9 cm)  
No other fuel-burning appliance may  
be installed in the same closet.  
3. Door is closed.  
Minimum Installation Clearances  
4. Controls are set in a running or  
“ON” position.  
5. Start button has been pushed  
firmly.  
SIDE VIEW  
1"  
(2.5 cm)  
14"  
(35.6 cm)  
max.  
6. For gas dryers, check that gas  
supply shutoff valves are set in  
open position.  
Closet  
15"  
Maintenance  
instructions  
door  
(3.8 cm)**  
0"  
(0 cm)*  
• Clean lint screen after each cycle.  
0" (0 cm)*  
0" (0 cm)*  
If you need  
assistance...  
• Keep dryer area clear and free from  
combustible materials, gasoline and  
other flammable vapors and liquids.  
1" (2.5 cm)  
Recessed  
front view  
Closet  
side view  
• Do not obstruct the flow of  
combustion and ventilation air.  
The Whirlpool Consumer Interaction  
Center will answer any questions  
about operating or maintaining your  
dryer not covered in the Installation  
Instructions. The Whirlpool Consumer  
Interaction Center is open 24 hours  
a day, 7 days a week. Just dial  
1-800 NO BELTS (1-800-662-3587) —  
the call is free.  
Closet door  
3" (7.6 cm)  
Moving the dryer  
48" sq.**  
to a new location...  
Slide dryer onto cardboard or  
hardboard before moving across floor  
to avoid damaging floor covering.  
24" sq.**  
When you call, you will need the dryer  
model number and serial number.  
Both numbers can be found on the  
serial-rating plate located on your  
appliance.  
3" (7.6 cm)  
Gas dryer models:  
• Disconnect electrical cord. Tape  
securely to dryer.  
• Shut off the gas supply valves in the  
gas supply line.  
• Disconnect gas pipe and fittings  
from dryer and cap gas supply line.  
Tape end of dryer gas pipe.  
Closet  
front view  
* Additional clearances for wall, door and floor  
moldings may be required or if external  
exhaust elbow is used.  
** Opening is minimum for closet door. Louvered  
door with equivalent air opening is  
acceptable.  
Part No. 8316557  
© 2000 Whirlpool Corporation  
Printed in U.S.A.  
Prepared by Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022  
 

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