Download Whirlpool Exhausting Dryers Service manual

DRYER
Before you start...
Mark an X across the letter or number
as you complete each step.
lnsfallation is adequate and I”
conformance with the National
Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70.latest
edition. and all local codes and
ordinances.
R~~eplacle
(IO-30Rl
Typical 30-ampere
receptacle for
use where local
codes permit
J-Wire
reCepKX3e
use of flexible
power supply
Figure
cord [pigtail).
2. THE DRYER MUST BE CONNECTED
WITH 10.GAUGE COPPER WIRE ONLY
You need these tcols to
install your Whirlpool electric
drver. Get them toaether in one place
lo keep track of thgm
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Check the spot where you’re
going to install the dryer...
proper installation is Your responsibility.
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Make sure You hove
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everything necessary for
proper Installation. You’ll need:
l To meet code
requlremenls: some
codes keep from or limit installation 01
clothes dryers in garages. closets,
mobile homes atid sleeping quarters.
[Check with your local buildino
inspector.]
Important: observe all governing
codes and ordlnonces.
. To check utllltles: proper connection
lo electric supply should be
available.
l To check exhaust
requirements:
a four inch metal exhaust duct is
required.
LOCATION
Size: Must be large enough to fully
open dryer door. For recessed or closet
installation spacing see Panel B.
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Support: The floor must be able to
supporl the appliance weight of 150
pounds.
Level Floor: Maximum floor slope
under dryer- 1 inch.
Protectlon from the weather: Proper
operation of dryer cycles requires
temperatures above 45°F. or the dryer
may not shut off when automatic
cvcles are used.
WARNING: Potential Fire Hazard
l It is the personal responsibility of the
customer to ensure that gasoline,
paint, thinners and other flammable
materials are not used or stored near
the dryer. Fumes from these materloIs
could result in fire or explosion,
l Never install the dryer up against
draperies or curtains and be sure to
keep any and all items from falling or
collectina behind the drver.
l Replace%11 access ors&ce
panels
before operating dryer.
Electrical
requkments
1. A three-wire or four-wire, single
phase, l20/24&volt. 60.Hz. AC only,
electrical supply (or three-wire or
four-wire 120/208-volt if specified on
nameplate) is required dn a separate
30.ampere circuit. fused on both
sides of the line. [Time-delay fuse or
circuit breoker is recommended]
Do Not have o fuse in the neutral or
grounding circuit. The dryer wiring
panel is located on the back panel.
It ISthe personal responsibility of the
customer to contact 0 qualified
installer to assure that the electrical
PANEL A
3. Local codes may permit the use
of o U.L.-listed. 120/24&volt minimum, J&ampere. dryer power
supply cord kit (pigtail). This cord
contains three. No.-10 copper
wires and matches a three-wire
receptacle of NEMA TYpe lO-3OR
shown in Figure I. Connectors on
the dryer end must be ring terminals or spade terminals with up
turned ends. A 3/4’. U.L.-listed
strain relief must be provided at
the point the power supply cord
enters the appliance.
WARNING: Electrical Shock Hazard
l Improper connection
of the
equipment-grounding
conductor
con result in electrical shock.
l Use a new. 3&amp
power supply
cord kii. Possible electrical shock
could occur if old power supply
cord is used.
l Do Not plug the power supply cord
[pigtall] into 0 live wall receptacle
beiore connecting the pigtoil fo the
terminal block. Read “Electrical
Connection:’ Panel A. for detailed
instructions.
4:The appliance may be connected
directly lo the fused disconnect
or circuit breaker box through flexible
armored or non-mefollic sheathed
copper cable. Allow Iwo or three
feet of slack in the line between the
wall and the appliance so that it
can be moved if servicing is ever
necessary A K/4:U.L.-listed strain relief
must be provided at each end of
the power supply cord (at the
appliance and at the jhnction box].
Wire sizes fCOPPER WIRE ONLY)
and con&dions
must conform with
the rating of the appliance (30
amperes]. Do Not use on extension
cord.
Important: observe all govemlng
codes and ordinances.
5. For mobile home or other four-wire
Installations. the appliance wiring
must be revised. The appliance
cabinet must not be connected to
the neutral terminal, but must be
connected to the grounding wire
[green] of the power supply cord.
When four-wire receptacle of
NEMA Type 14.30R is used (see
Figure 2). a matching 120/24Uvolt
minimum. 3Uampere. U.L.-listed
dryer power supply cord kii (pigtail) must be used. This cord contoins four, No.-10 copper conductors with ring terminals or spade
terminals with upturned ends on
dryer end terminating In a NEMA
Type 14-30P plug on supply end.
The fourth (grounding) conductor
must be identified by a green or
green/yellow cover andthe
neutral conductor bv a white
cover. Cord should t;e TYpe SRD or
SRDT. with a 3/4’. U.L
-listed strain relief
and be at least
four feet long.
The power supply le~~$%
cord and strain
relief are not
provided with the dryer.
conductors and connected to Ihe
equipment-grounding
terminal or lead
on the appliance.
Electrical ground Is required on
thls appliance. This appliance is
manufactured wlth Ihe neutral
terminal connected to the cabinet.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Make sure power supply ls turned off.
A
If local codes permit
w connection of the cabinetgrounding conductor to the nevtml
wire of the power supply cord:
Exlemal
gmundlng
sonnector
1.
cover bY removing Me
screw shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3
2. Anach a
%/d:U.L.listed strain
relief (U.L.
marked on
It] to the
dryer
through the
power
44
’ stmkl
supply cord hole.
(o”Ude
dryer)
See Figure 4.
FilQure 4 Tighten strain relief firmly to
cabinet. Place the power supply cord
or direct wire through the strain relief.
Tighten screws on strain relief.
Ertwnal
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grounding
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Omunded
omma,ng
neutral
3. Connect the neutral wire on the
power supply cord to the center
silver-colored terminal of the terminal
block and connect the other wires
to the outer ferminals. See Figure 5.
4. Replace the terminal block cover bY
firsi Installing the tab of the cover into
the slot of the dryer rear panel [See
Figure 3). Secure the cover with the
mounting screw.
5. Direct wiring connection
a. Strip outer covering buck 3 inches
from the end exposing the 3 wires
b. Strip the insulation back 1 inch from
the end of each wire. Form the
bare wire into a “U” shaped hook
Figure 6
c. Loosen. do not remove, the
center. silver-colored screw of
the terminal block.
d. Slide the end of the neutral (white
or center] wire under the screw
head with the open side of the
hoolc on the right Squeeze the
wire together to fan a loop.
8. nghten Me screw firmly.
f. Connect the remaining 2 wires to
the outer screws the same way
fllghten screws firmly.
6. Tighten strain relief clamp on power
suwlv cord See Fioure 4.
7. Re&&
terminal block cover.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be connected to
a arounded metal, permanent wlrlna
sy;tem: or an equipkntgroundlng”
conductor must be run with the circuit
Direct wlrlng~cbnnection
If local codes DO NOT permit
cabinet grounding to the
I neutral wire of lhe power
supply cord:
2. Attach a %/d:U.L.-listed strain relref
(U.L.marked on it) to the dryer
through the power supply cord hole
See Figure 4. Tighten strain relief
firmly to cabinet. Place the power
supply cord or direct wire through
the strain relief.
3. Remove the grounding wire [green)
from the external grounding
connector and fasten under center
silver-colored terminal block screw
See Figure 7.
WARNING: Polentlal Fire Hazard
Exhaust Systems longer than specified
will:
. Accumulate lint.
l Shorten the life of the dryer.
l Reduce the performance
in ways
such as causing longer drying times
and increasing the use of the energy
For Exhaust Systems nof covered by
the exhaust lengih chart. see WhIrlpool
Service Manual, Exhausting WhIrlpool
Dryers. Part No. 603197 available from
your Whirlpool parts distribuioc. The
back pressure in any exhaust sysiern
used must not exceed .3 inches of water
column measured with an inclined
manometer at the point that the
exhaust system connects to the dryer.
For Moblle Home installation, the dryer
must have an outside exhaust. If you
exhaust the dryer through the
the area under your mobile
home is enclosed. the exhaust
system must terminate outside
the enclosed area Extension
beyond the enclosure will
orevent lint and moisture
build-up under the mobile home.
There are Exhaust Kits available that
allow you lo direct flltered exhaust air
inside to conserve energy during the
winter months. Whirlpcel has a HeatHumidity Saver Port ko. 279427 which
can be used with Whirlpool dryers
providing their use does not violate
local codes. If you use one of these kits,
be aware that excessive moisture in the
home can cause many problems and
that you may see an increase in the
time required to dry a I&. Also, you
musl regularly clean the filter to avoid
excessive lint build-up which can affect
the dryer’s performance.
Note: Do not use this kit on a dryer
installed in a bedroom, bathroom or
closet.
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4 wire ungrounded neulml
6. Replace the terminal block cover by
first installing the tab of the cover into
the slot ot ttie dryer rear panel [See
Fiaure 31. Secure the cover with the
m&tin&
screw.
7. Tighten drain relief clamp on power
supply cord. See Figure 4.
Exhaust
requirements
130ampere,,
poweiwpply cord
Ungrounded
neulml
4. Connect the neutral wire of the
power supply cord to the center
silver-colored terminal of the
terminal block and connect the
other wires to the outer terminals. See
Figure 7. For connecting plain-end
field wires see Figure 6.
5. Connect a separate copper
grounding wire [No. 10 minimum) to
6 grounded cold water pipe’ by
means of a clama and then to the
frame of the appiiance at the
external grounding connector. Use
Part No. 685463 grounding wire and
clamp assembly. Do not ground lo
o gas supply pipe or hot waler
pipe. Do not connect the power
supply cord to electric power supply
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6. Replace terminal
block cover
7. Trghten strain relief clamp
If connecting to a four-wire
electrical system (mobile
n homel:
1. Remove theierminal block cover
by removing the screw shown in
Ftaure 3.
2. AttOch a %:‘U.L.-listed strain relief
IUL. marked on ii1 to the diver
ihrough the pow& supply dord hole.
See Figure 4. Tighten strain relief
firmly to cabinet. Place the power
supply cord or direct wire through
the strain relief.
3. Remove grounding wire [green)
Irom the external grounding
connector and fasten under center
sliver-colored terminal block screw.
4. Connect the grounding wire (green]
of the power supply cora to the
external grounding connector,
5. Connect the neutral wire [white) of
the Power supply cord to the center
sliver-colored terminal of the
terminal block and connect the
other wires to the outer terminals. See
Figure 9. For connecting plaln-end
field wire. see Figure 6.
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WARNING: Potenflal Fire Hazard
Metal flexible duct may be used Do
Not use non-metallic flexible duct since
it is a potential fire hazard.
Far Safety:
l Do not exhaust dryer info a chimney.
furnace cold air duct, attic or crawl
space. OTany other duct used for
venting. Accumulated lint could
become a fire hazard or moisture
could cause damage.
l Clean the exhaust system periodically.
at least every 2 years
l Never install flexible duct concealed
in walls, ceiling or under flooring.
Four Inch Metal Exhaust Duct is required
Use Duel Tape to seal all joints.
To exhaust through botlom or sides
use Kit 693754 available from
your Whirlpool dealer.
WARNING: Polentlal Fire Hazard
To exhaust out the sides or bottom of
dryer, vou MUST use Kit 693754 Failure o
dd so &an result in a potential fire hazard.
Exhaustlna the drver outslde is
recommecded
If ;ou cannot exhaust
the dryer to the outside, use Exhaust
Deflector Kit LCK4000 available from your
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Recessed Area
Instructions
INSTRUCTIONS FOR RECESSEDOR
CLOSEI INSTALLATIONS
The following installutlon spacings and
door air oceninos fcf the drver are
possible when i&tolled and exhausted
as noted. (Spacing as indicated is in
inches and is minimum allowable. Fol
ease of installalion and service.
additional spacing should be
considered.1
TO PREVENT LARGE AMOUNTS
OF LINT AND MOBlURE FROM
ACCUMULATING AND TO MAINTAIN
IS
-_ DRYER MUSI
up. down. left, right or Straight out
the back of the dryer. Detailed
space requirements can be found
in Recessed/Closet Installations,
Panel B and on the label
on the back panel of dryer.
Metal Flexible Duct must be
fully extended and supporled
when the dryer is in its final positi
DO NOT KINK OR CRUSH THE D
An Exhaust Hood should cap the exhaust
duct to prevent exhausted air from
returning into dryer. The outlet of the hood
must be at least 12 inches from the
ground or anything else that
may be in the path of the exhaust.
A 2K Inch outlet Exhaust Hood should
be used with short systems only. (This
outlet creates greater back pressure
than other hood types.]
Exhaust Hoods with magnetic latches
should not be used.
The Maxlmum Length of the exhaust
system depends upon the type of duct
used. number of elbows and type of
exhaust hood. The maximum length for
both rigid and flexible duct is shown
Unobstnrcted air cpenlngs are required
for laundry equipment when door is
installed. Closet installation must be
exhausted. Onlv recessed installations
with no cabined of shelf above the dryer
can be non-exhausted. Non-exhausted
recessed Installations require an exhaust
deflector.
Front view
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Compunion appliance spacings
should be considered
Detailed space requirements are
located on the label on the back
panel of dryer.
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2
Open dryer and remove the ports
packages. (If your dryer has a drying
rack it should be removed also.)
Remove all parts from the plostrc
packages. Line these up next to your
tools so each part is there when you
need it
Check to see that you have these parts:
3
Remove the tape
n that holds the drum to the
cabinet [Some dryer drums ore not
loped for shipping.J Move the drum by
hand to make certain all tape has
been removed Wipe the interior of the
drum thoroughly with a damp cloth
before using the dryer. Remove tape
from lint screen.
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Check to see that
all of the ports you
removed from the installation parts
packages in step 2 are now InStaffed
in the dryer. If you still have an extra
part. go back through the steps to see
what you skipped
n
dtxard corners from
the carton and place them on the floor
in back of the dryer.
5
Firmly grasp the
n body of the dryer
and gently lay it on its back on the
cardboard corners
8m
Move the dryer to its permanent
location. To make sure the dryer is level.
take CIcarpenter’s level and pkX0 it
on the top of the dryer, first side to side.
then front to back. If the dryer is not
level, screw the legs of the dryer up or
down to adjust.
To exhaust the dryer.
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Check to make sure
you have oil the tools you
started with in step A.
around exhaust hood
6
Start to screw
n the legs into the holes by
hand A little lisuid detergent to
lubricate the screw WIII help. Use an
adjustable wrench to finish turning
the legs until you have 1” of the screw
threads remaining.
7
H Now stand the dryer up
PANEL C
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when movie your dyer... :
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It dryer does not operate
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ifdryerwiiinotoperate.checkthe
foiiowlng to be sure that:
A. Eie&ic supply is ccnnected.
B. Fuse is intact and tight.
c.Doorisclosed.
D. Controis are set in a running or
“on”pdtion.
E.Startbuttonhasbeenpushed
firmly or the power coniroi level
moved upward to start.
Disunneg electrical c&and.,
tapeseagelybdryer.
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l Tapedryerdocxandiintxzeen..
l Screw le&iin~
legs ail fhe way in.
Before having your eiectlic dryer
installed in ycur new home, check wtlh
a licensed eie&ician to conform that
the supply voitage matches the
voikge specified on ihe nameplate.
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