Whirlpool WED8500BW Installation Guide
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- Whirlpool WED8500BW | Installation Guide - Page 1
15 CONNECT INLET HOSES 15 CONNECT VENT 17 LEVEL DRYER 17 COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST 18 REVERSE DOOR SWING 18 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 - Whirlpool WED8500BW | Installation Guide - Page 2
DRYER SAFETY 2 - Whirlpool WED8500BW | 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 WED8500BW | Installation Guide - Page 4
within 2 ft. (610 mm) of either side of dryer. See "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), clothes - Whirlpool WED8500BW | Installation Guide - Page 5
Part 3280 (formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile home construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part Service" section in your "Use and Care Guide." ■■ Special provisions must be made in mobile homes to introduce outside air into dryer instructions provided for it here. ■■ This dryer the appliance is - Whirlpool WED8500BW | Installation Guide - Page 6
was packed with to avoid damaging the back of the dryer. Lay the dryer on its side if you do not have the cardboard corner posts the dryer was packed with. 2. Screw in leveling legs Flange Flange Models with riser Models without riser Models with riser: Using a wrench, screw legs into cabinet - Whirlpool WED8500BW | 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 WED8500BW | 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 WED8500BW | 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 CONNECTION B Remove center terminal block screw - Whirlpool WED8500BW | 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 WED8500BW | Installation Guide - Page 11
screws. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw. Now, go to "mm) (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 WED8500BW | Installation Guide - Page 12
(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 rigid metal or flexible metal vents. Review Vent System Chart and if necessary, modify existing vent system to achieve best drying - Whirlpool WED8500BW | Installation Guide - Page 13
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. Cover Kit (to cover unused exhaust holes): Part Number W10186596 - all models ■■ Bottom Exhaust Kit- Part Number 8212503 13 - Whirlpool WED8500BW | Installation Guide - Page 14
Refer to the manufacturer's instructions. A B Part Number 4396028 ■■ Periscope Installation (For use with dryer vent to wall vent mismatch): Part Number 4396037 - 0" (0 mm) to 18" (460 mm) mismatch Part will help achieve best drying performance. Whirlpool Vent System Chart Number of 90° - Whirlpool WED8500BW | Installation Guide - Page 15
exhaust length, add one 90° turn to the charts. INSTALL VENT SYSTEM 1. Install exhaust hood 12" min. (305 mm) CONNECT INLET HOSES For non-steam models, skip to "Connect Vent." The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using the new inlet hoses. Do not use old hoses. 1. Turn cold - Whirlpool WED8500BW | Installation Guide - Page 16
an additional two-thirds turn. NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the 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 Check for leaks around "Y" connector, faucets, and hoses. Attach other end of - Whirlpool WED8500BW | Installation Guide - Page 17
to final location. Avoid crushing or kinking vent. After dryer is in place, remove cardboard from under dryer. Not Level LEVEL 2. Adjust leveling legs Not Level Models with riser Models without riser If dryer is not level, prop up using a wood block, use wrench to adjust legs by backing out - Whirlpool WED8500BW | Installation Guide - Page 18
first cycle. If you receive an L2 code, there may be a problem with you home power supply keeping the dryer's heater from turning on. See "Troubleshooting." If your Airflow screen reads "Check Vent", your dryer vent may be crushed or blocked. See "Troubleshooting." NOTE: You may notice an odor when - Whirlpool WED8500BW | Installation Guide - Page 19
not tighten screws. Leave approximately 1/4" (5 mm) of screw exposed. A . Door strike 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 WED8500BW | Installation Guide - Page 20
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W10562335B
W10562339B-SP
Table of Contents
DRYER SAFETY
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2
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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6
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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17
LEVEL DRYER
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COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
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18
REVERSE DOOR SWING
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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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Electric Dryer Installation Instructions
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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.