Whirlpool WED70HEBW Installation Guide
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- Whirlpool WED70HEBW | Installation Guide - Page 1
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 - Whirlpool WED70HEBW | Installation Guide - Page 2
DRYER SAFETY IMPORTANT: When discarding or storing your old clothes dryer, remove the door. 2 - Whirlpool WED70HEBW | Installation Guide - Page 3
are included. NOTE: Do not use leveling legs supplied with dryer if installing with a pedestal or a stack kit. Parts needed: (Not supplied with dryer) ■■Vent clamps ■■Vent elbows and vent work Parts needed (steam models): Utility knife Tape measure Level Pliers Caulking gun and compound (for - Whirlpool WED70HEBW | Installation Guide - Page 4
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 - Whirlpool WED70HEBW | Installation Guide - Page 5
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, floor moldings, and dryer venting. ■■Additional spacing should be considered on all sides of the dryer - Whirlpool WED70HEBW | Installation Guide - Page 6
copper wires and match a 4-wire cover. INSTALL LEVELING LEGS match a 3-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 10-30R. 1. Prepare dryer for leveling legs If connecting by direct wire: Power supply cable must match dryer packaging under each of the 2 dryer back corners. Stand the dryer up. Slide the dryer - Whirlpool WED70HEBW | Installation Guide - Page 7
ELECTRIC 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 - Whirlpool WED70HEBW | Installation Guide - Page 8
. Be sure that the wire insulation on the power supply cord is inside the strain relief. The strain relief should have a tight fit 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 - Whirlpool WED70HEBW | Installation Guide - Page 9
outer terminal block screws. Tighten screws. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw. Now, go to "Venting Requirements". 3-Wire Power Supply Cord Connection Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to - Whirlpool WED70HEBW | Installation Guide - Page 10
. 1. Prepare your 4-wire cable for direct connection 31 (89 ⁄2" mm) (251"mm) (127 5" mm) Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer may be moved if needed. Strip 5" (127 mm) of outer covering from end of cable, leaving bare ground wire at 5" (127 mm). Cut 11/2" (38 - Whirlpool WED70HEBW | Installation Guide - Page 11
block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw. Now, go to "Venting Requirements". 3-Wire Direct Wire wires (893m½m" ) Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer may be moved if needed. Strip 31/2" (89 mm) of outer covering from end of cable. - Whirlpool WED70HEBW | Installation Guide - Page 12
wire and neutral wire A G E B A Install the correct strain relief for your electrical connection method, as shown on page 8 or 10 block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw. Now, go to "Venting Requirements." VENTING Venting Requirements 2. Connect neutral - Whirlpool WED70HEBW | Installation Guide - Page 13
crushing and kinking. Flexible metal vent: (Acceptable only if accessible to clean) ■■ Must be fully extended and supported in final dryer location. ■■ Remove excess to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced airflow and poor performance. ■■ Do not install in enclosed walls, ceilings - Whirlpool WED70HEBW | Installation Guide - Page 14
ft. (10.7 m) 29 ft. (8.8 m) 4 Rigid metal 27 ft. (8.2 m) 21 ft. (6.4 m) NOTE: Side and bottom exhaust installations have a 90° turn inside the dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90° turn to the chart. Install Vent System 1. Install exhaust hood 12" min. (305 mm) 12" min. (305 mm - Whirlpool WED70HEBW | Installation Guide - Page 15
ONLY) For non-steam models, skip to "Connect Vent." The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using the new inlet hoses (not supplied). Do not use old hoses. NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure. Record hose installation or replacement dates on - Whirlpool WED70HEBW | Installation Guide - Page 16
Turn on cold water faucet Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to exhaust outlet in dryer. If connecting to existing vent, make sure vent is clean. Dryer vent must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside exhaust hood. Check that vent is secured to exhaust hood with a 4" (102 mm) clamp. 2. Move - Whirlpool WED70HEBW | Installation Guide - Page 17
Check levelness of dryer from side to side. Repeat from front to back. NOTE: The dryer must be level for the moisture sensing system to operate correctly. Not Level LEVEL 2. Adjust leveling legs Not Level COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST q Check that all parts are now installed. If there is - Whirlpool WED70HEBW | Installation Guide - Page 18
REVERSAL (OPTIONAL) The following instructions are for models with a round and square-shaped doors. Tools needed: 2. Move the door strike Min. 8" long TORX® † T25 screwdriver #2 Phillips screwdriver Reverse door swing round-shaped door - single handle 1. Remove door from dryer Using a TORX T25 - Whirlpool WED70HEBW | Installation Guide - Page 19
4. Remove outer window assembly from trim ring 5. Reverse outer window assembly Handle Fig. A Fig. A Fig. B Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 2 screws from the outer window retainer and rotate the outer window assembly clockwise until the square notches line up with the 4 tabs on the - Whirlpool WED70HEBW | Installation Guide - Page 20
3 TORX screws securing the latch plate and latch backing plate and the 5 screws holding the hinge assembly in place. 8. Reinstall hinge and latch on opposite sides Fig. B With the edge with 2 notches at the top, align the notches on the outer window assembly with the tabs on the trim ring and - Whirlpool WED70HEBW | Installation Guide - Page 21
. 2. Move the door strike Using a TORX® T25 screwdriver, remove the 4 screws on the dryer. Insert the tabs on the hinge into the mounting slot and slide down to engage the top to the door frame of the dryer. Rotate the strike 180° and attach to the opposite side of dryer door frame, as shown. 21 - Whirlpool WED70HEBW | Installation Guide - Page 22
the latch plate and latch backing plate with the 3 TORX screws removed earlier and the hinge assembly with the 5 screws on the opposite sides from which they were removed. 6. Reinstall inner door assembly Bottom of door Hinge Using a TORX® T25 screwdriver, remove the 3 TORX screws securing the - Whirlpool WED70HEBW | Installation Guide - Page 23
. Remove the 4 screws above and below the door strike and set aside for later use. Rotate the strike 180° and attach to the opposite side of dryer door frame, as shown. 3. Remove inner door from outer door Release tab Release tab Using a TORX T25 screwdriver, remove the 4 screws securing the door - Whirlpool WED70HEBW | Installation Guide - Page 24
, reinstall the latch plate and hinge assembly on the opposite sides from which they were removed. Using a TORX T25 screwdriver, reinstall the 4 screws securing the door hinge to the dryer. W10558997A W10558999A - SP ©2012 Whirlpool Corporation. All rights reserved. Used under license in Canada
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W10558997A
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Table of Contents
DRYER SAFETY
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
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3
Tools and Parts
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3
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
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4
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
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5
INSTALL LEVELING LEGS
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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
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Power Supply Cord Connection
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Direct Wire Connection
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VENTING
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Venting Requirements
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Plan Vent System
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Install Vent System
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CONNECT INLET HOSE (STEAM MODEL ONLY)
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CONNECT VENT
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LEVEL DRYER
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COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
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DOOR REVERSAL (OPTIONAL)
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ELECTRIC DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION NOTES
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