Whirlpool WED8540FW Installation Guide
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- Whirlpool WED8540FW | Installation Guide - Page 1
ELECTRIC DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Table of Contents DRYER SAFETY 2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 3 Tools and MODEL ONLY 15 CONNECT VENT 17 LEVEL DRYER 17 COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST 18 DOOR REVERSAL (OPTIONAL 18 Para una version de estas instrucciones en español, visite www.Whirlpool - Whirlpool WED8540FW | Installation Guide - Page 2
DRYER SAFETY 2 - Whirlpool WED8540FW | Installation Guide - Page 3
models): Leveling legs (4) Parts supplied (steam models 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 use with clothes dryers. The kit should dryer must end in ring terminals - Whirlpool WED8540FW | Installation Guide - Page 4
610 mm) of either side of dryer. See "Electrical Requirements." ■■Floor must support dryer weight of 200 lbs. (90 servicing, spacing for companion appliances, and clearances for walls, doors, and floor moldings. Space must be large enough to allow door to fully open. Add spacing on all sides of dryer - Whirlpool WED8540FW | Installation Guide - Page 5
Service" section in your Use and Care Guide. ■■Special provisions must be made in mobile homes to introduce outside air into dryer. for straight-back venting only. For steam models only, inlet hose must not be kinked. Minimum installation clearances (dryer only): Front Sides Rear Top Recessed - Whirlpool WED8540FW | Installation Guide - Page 6
, you must determine the type of electrical connection you will be using and follow the instructions provided for it here. ■■This dryer is manufactured ready to install with a 3-wire electrical supply connection. The neutral ground conductor is permanently connected to the neutral conductor (white - Whirlpool WED8540FW | Installation Guide - Page 7
- use a wrench to finish turning legs until diamond marking is no longer visible. Place a carton corner post from dryer packaging under each of the 2 dryer back corners. Stand the dryer up. Slide the dryer on the corner posts until it is close to its final location. Leave enough room to connect the - Whirlpool WED8540FW | 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 WED8540FW | Installation Guide - Page 9
and neutral wire Connect remaining wires 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 - Whirlpool WED8540FW | Installation Guide - Page 10
-down screw. Now go to "Venting Requirements." Put direct wire cable through the strain relief. The strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Tighten strain relief screw against the direct wire cable. If your wiring looks like this: 4-wire direct - Whirlpool WED8540FW | Installation Guide - Page 11
. 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 WED8540FW | Installation Guide - Page 12
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." Place ends of remaining wires under outer terminal block - Whirlpool WED8540FW | Installation Guide - Page 13
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. ■■ Remove excess to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced airflow and poor performance. ■■ Do not install in - Whirlpool WED8540FW | Installation Guide - Page 14
, etc. Housecleaning problems and health problems. Plan Vent System Choose your exhaust installation type Recommended exhaust installation: B C A D F E G B H Optional exhaust installations: This dryer can be converted to exhaust out the right side, left side (all models except long vent - Whirlpool WED8540FW | Installation Guide - Page 15
fastening devices that extend into interior of vent to secure vent, because they can catch lint. CONNECT INLET HOSE (STEAM MODEL ONLY) For 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 - Whirlpool WED8540FW | Installation Guide - Page 16
seated on connector. 3. Tighten couplings Remove protective cap from water inlet valve. Attach other end of long hose to fill valve at bottom of dryer back panel. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on fill valve connector. Using pliers, tighten the couplings an additional two-thirds turn - Whirlpool WED8540FW | Installation Guide - Page 17
CONNECT VENT 1. Connect vent to exhaust outlet LEVEL DRYER 1. Level dryer Place level here 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 - Whirlpool WED8540FW | Installation Guide - Page 18
start of its first cycle. NOTE: You may notice an odor when dryer is first heated. This odor is common when heating element is first used. The odor will go away. DOOR REVERSAL (OPTIONAL) The following instructions are for models with round and square-shaped doors. Tools needed: Min. 8" long TORX - Whirlpool WED8540FW | Installation Guide - Page 19
from trim ring 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 Fig. A Fig. B Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the - Whirlpool WED8540FW | Installation Guide - Page 20
5. Reverse outer window assembly Handle 6. Rotate and reassemble outer window assembly to trim ring Bottom of door Notches Fig. A Fig. A Handle Fig. B Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 4 screws from the outer window retainer and lift off the trim ring off the window (A). Rotate trim - Whirlpool WED8540FW | Installation Guide - Page 21
top tab. Secure in place with the 4 T25® screws removed earlier. Reverse door swing round-shaped door with flat glass - double handle 1. Remove door from dryer Position the door with the inside of the door facing up. Reinstall the 10 screws securing the inner door to the outer door. IMPORTANT: If - Whirlpool WED8540FW | Installation Guide - Page 22
latch Latch 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 Hinge Using a T25® screwdriver, remove the 3 screws securing - Whirlpool WED8540FW | Installation Guide - Page 23
a soft towel or other non-scratch surface. Reinstall the 4 screws in the 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 tab. Secure in place with the 4 screws removed - Whirlpool WED8540FW | Installation Guide - Page 24
3. Remove inner door from outer door 5. Reinstall hinge and latch on opposite sides Position the door with the inside of the door facing up. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 10 screws securing the inner door to the outer door. Lift off the inner door and set aside. 4. Remove hinge and - Whirlpool WED8540FW | Installation Guide - Page 25
. Secure in place with the 4 T25® screws removed earlier. Using a T25® screwdriver, remove the 2 screws securing the door strike to the door frame of the dryer. 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 - Whirlpool WED8540FW | Installation Guide - Page 26
Position the inner door on the outer door assembly. Using a Phillips screwdriver, secure with the 13 screws removed earlier. 7. Reattach door to dryer Latch Hinge Using a T25® screwdriver, reinstall the latch plate and hinge assembly on the opposite sides from which they were removed. Using
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W10868947A
W10868948A - SP
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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Para una version de estas instrucciones en español, visite www.Whirlpool.com