Whirlpool WED7800XL Installation Guide
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- Whirlpool WED7800XL | Installation Guide - Page 1
REVERSE DOOR SWING 18 TROUBLESHOOTING 19 INSTALLATION NOTES Date of purchase Date of installation Installer Model number Serial number Para obtener acceso al manual de uso y cuidado en español, o para obtener información adicional acerca de su producto, visite: www.whirlpool.com Tenga listo - Whirlpool WED7800XL | Installation Guide - Page 2
DRYER SAFETY 2 - Whirlpool WED7800XL | Installation Guide - Page 3
" before purchasing parts. Mobile home installations require metal exhuast system hardware available for purchase from the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer. For further information, please refer to the "Assistance or Service" section in your "Use and Care Guide". Optional Equipment - Whirlpool WED7800XL | Installation Guide - Page 4
"Electrical Requirements." ■■ Floor must support dryer weight of 200 lbs. (90.7 kg). Also consider weight of companion appliance. ■■ 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 - Whirlpool WED7800XL | Installation Guide - Page 5
instructions provided for it here. Mobile home - Additional installation requirements: This dryer Service" section in your "Use and Care Guide". ■■ Special provisions must be made in mobile homes to introduce outside air into dryer must be used when the appliance is installed in a location where - Whirlpool WED7800XL | Installation Guide - Page 6
4 ft. (1.22 m) long, must have 3 10-gauge solid copper wires and match a 3-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 10-30R. Install Leveling Legs 1. Prepare dryer for leveling legs If connecting by direct wire: Power supply cable must match power supply (4-wire or 3-wire) and be: ■■ Flexible armored cable or - Whirlpool WED7800XL | Installation Guide - Page 7
. 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. 7 - Whirlpool WED7800XL | Installation Guide - Page 8
(E) from external ground conductor screw (A). Connect remaining wires to 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". 8 - Whirlpool WED7800XL | Installation Guide - Page 9
center screw Connect remaining wires to 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". Direct Wire B Remove center terminal block screw (B). 2. Connect - Whirlpool WED7800XL | Installation Guide - Page 10
block (B). Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screw. (127 5" mm) 4. Connect ground wire A Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of extra length so F 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 - Whirlpool WED7800XL | Installation Guide - Page 11
terminal block screws (hooks facing right). 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". Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of extra length - Whirlpool WED7800XL | Installation Guide - Page 12
best drying performance and to avoid crushing and kinking. Flexible metal vent: (Acceptable only if accessible to clean) ■■ Must be fully extended and supported in final dryer location. or flexible metal vents. Review Vent System Chart and if necessary, modify existing vent system to achieve best - Whirlpool WED7800XL | Installation Guide - Page 13
exhaust installations Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer. Other installations are possible. B C D A E F G B H A. Dryer B. Elbow C. Wall D. Exhaust ■■ Exhaust Cover Kit (to cover unused exhaust holes): Part Number W10186596 - all models ■■ Bottom Exhaust Kit - Whirlpool WED7800XL | Installation Guide - Page 14
installations are shown. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions. A B A. Over-the-top dryer. ■■ Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times and increased energy usage. The Vent System Charts provide venting requirements that will help achieve best drying performance. Whirlpool - Whirlpool WED7800XL | Installation Guide - Page 15
Vent" on page 16. The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using the new inlet hoses. Do not use old hoses. 1. Turn cold water off, remove and replace rubber washer Turn cold water faucet off and remove washer inlet hose. Check and see if rubber washer is in the "Y" connector. Remove - Whirlpool WED7800XL | Installation Guide - Page 16
cold water faucet One end of the long hose has a wire mesh strainer inside the coupling. Attach this end to the "Y" connector. Attach washer cold coupling can result. 5. Attach long hose to dryer fill valve and tighten coupling Check that the water faucets are turned on. 7. Check for leaks - Whirlpool WED7800XL | Installation Guide - Page 17
an L2 code, there may be a problem with you home power supply keeping the dryer's heater from turning on. See "Troubleshooting". If you receive an AF code, your dryer vent may be crushed or blocked. See "Troubleshooting". NOTE: You may notice an odor when dryer is first heated. This odor is common - Whirlpool WED7800XL | Installation Guide - Page 18
the two hinges in Step 2. A . Top screw B. Bottom screw A A. Door strike B B. Cosmetic screw 3. R einstall the door strike and cosmetic screw on the opposite side of dryer door opening from where they were removed. NOTE: Door strike and plugs must be on the same side of the - Whirlpool WED7800XL | Installation Guide - Page 19
. TROUBLESHOOTING DRYER OPERATION Dryer will drying cycle interrupted by a power failure? Press and hold START/PAUSE to restart the dryer. ■■ "L2" Diagnostic Code (low or no line voltage condition): The drum will turn, but there may be a problem with your home power supply keeping the dryer's heater - Whirlpool WED7800XL | Installation Guide - Page 20
(E1, E2, E3) service codes: Call for service. DRYER RESULTS Clothes are not drying satisfactorily, drying times are too long, or dryer requires 5" (127 mm). See "Installation Instructions". ■■ Is the exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood clogged with lint, restricting air movement? Run the dryer
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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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Electrical Requirements
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Install Leveling Legs
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Electrical Connection
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7
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 HOSES
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CONNECT VENT
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LEVEL DRYER
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17
COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
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REVERSE DOOR SWING
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18
TROUBLESHOOTING
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INSTALLATION NOTES
Date of purchase:
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Date of installation:
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Installer:
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Model number:
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Serial number:
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Electric Dryer Installation Instructions
Para obtener acceso al manual de uso y cuidado en español, o para obtener información adicional acerca de su
producto, visite:
www.whirlpool.com
Tenga listo su número de modelo completo. Puede encontrar el número de modelo y de serie dentro de la cavidad
superior de la puerta.