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- Whirlpool WED7590FW | Installation Guide - Page 1
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 Venting - Whirlpool WED7590FW | Installation Guide - Page 2
DRYER SAFETY 2 - Whirlpool WED7590FW | Installation Guide - Page 3
wrench Rubber washer Parts package is located in dryer drum. Check that all parts 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 - Whirlpool WED7590FW | Installation Guide - Page 4
for your washer using the supplied "Y" connector and a short hose (which you will need to purchase). ■■Level floor with maximum slope of 1" (25 mm) under entire dryer. If slope is greater than 1" (25 mm), install Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part Number 279810. If not level, clothes may not tumble - Whirlpool WED7590FW | Installation Guide - Page 5
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 to reduce noise transfer. ■■For closet installation with a door, minimum ventilation - Whirlpool WED7590FW | Installation Guide - Page 6
white cover. INSTALL LEVELING LEGS 10-30R. 1. Prepare dryer for leveling legs If connecting dryer carton under entire back edge of dryer. Firmly grasp dryer body (not console panel) and gently lay dryer dryer packaging under each of the 2 dryer back corners. Stand the dryer up. Slide the dryer - Whirlpool WED7590FW | Installation Guide - Page 7
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." 2. Remove - Whirlpool WED7590FW | 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 WED7590FW | Installation Guide - Page 9
under 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 WED7590FW | Installation Guide - Page 10
. 1. Prepare your 4-wire cable for direct connection 31 (89 ⁄2m" m) (251m" m) (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 WED7590FW | Installation Guide - Page 11
Squeeze hooked ends together and 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 Direct Wire Connection Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral - Whirlpool WED7590FW | Installation Guide - Page 12
neutral wire 4. Connect external ground wire A G E B A Install the correct strain relief for your electrical connection method, as shown on 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 WED7590FW | 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 WED7590FW | Installation Guide - Page 14
you may contact your local dealer to have the dryer converted. A B C A. Standard rear offset exhaust installation B. Left- or right-side exhaust installation C. Bottom exhaust installation Special provisions for mobile homes: Exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible portion of - Whirlpool WED7590FW | Installation Guide - Page 15
non-steam models, skip to "Connect Vent." The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using 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 the hoses for - Whirlpool WED7590FW | 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 WED7590FW | Installation Guide - Page 17
vent is not crushed or kinked. q Check that dryer is level. See "Level Dryer." q Remove film on console and any tape remaining on dryer. q Wipe dryer drum interior thoroughly with a damp cloth to remove any dust. q Read "Dryer Use" in your Use and Care Guide. q For power supply cord installation - Whirlpool WED7590FW | Installation Guide - Page 18
-shaped door with flat glass - single handle 1. Remove door from dryer Using a T25® screwdriver, remove the 2 screws securing the door strike to the door frame of the dryer. Rotate the strike 180° and attach to the opposite side of dryer door frame as shown. 3. Remove inner door from outer door - Whirlpool WED7590FW | Installation Guide - Page 19
4. R emove 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 WED7590FW | Installation Guide - Page 20
the 3 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 WED7590FW | Installation Guide - Page 21
holes. 2. Move the door strike Using a 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 WED7590FW | 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 T25® screwdriver, remove the 3 screws securing the latch plate - Whirlpool WED7590FW | Installation Guide - Page 23
, remove the 2 screws securing the door strike to the door frame of the dryer. Rotate the strike 180° and attach to the opposite side of dryer door frame as shown. 3. Remove inner door from outer door 1. Remove door from dryer IMPORTANT: If the protective film has not yet been removed from the - Whirlpool WED7590FW | Installation Guide - Page 24
and latch backing plate with the 3 screws removed earlier and the hinge assembly with the 5 screws on the opposite sides from which they were removed. Using a 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 tab - Whirlpool WED7590FW | Installation Guide - Page 25
. 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. Latch Using a T25® screwdriver, remove the 3 screws securing the latch plate and the 5 screws holding the hinge assembly in place - Whirlpool WED7590FW | Installation Guide - Page 26
T25® screwdriver, reinstall the latch plate and hinge assembly on the opposite sides from which they were removed. 6. R eattach inner door to outer door Using a T25® screwdriver, reinstall the 4 screws securing the door hinge to the dryer. Position the inner door on the outer door assembly. Using - Whirlpool WED7590FW | Installation Guide - Page 27
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Table of Contents
DRYER SAFETY
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
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Tools and Parts
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LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
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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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