Whirlpool WED92HEF Installation Instructions
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ELECTRIC DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Table of Contents DRYER SAFETY 2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 3 Tools and Parts 3 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS LEVEL DRYER 17 COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST 17 DOOR REVERSAL (OPTIONAL 18 Para una version de estas instrucciones en español, visite www.Whirlpool.com - Whirlpool WED92HEF | Installation Instructions - Page 2
DRYER SAFETY 2 - Whirlpool WED92HEF | Installation Instructions - Page 3
in dryer drum. Check that all parts are dryer if installing with a pedestal or a stack kit. Parts needed: (Not supplied with dryer supply cord kit marked for use with clothes dryers. The kit should contain: ■■A UL-listed connect to the dryer must end in ring terminals or spade terminals with - Whirlpool WED92HEF | Installation Instructions - 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 WED92HEF | Installation Instructions - Page 5
see "Assistance or Service" section in your Use and Care Guide. ■■Special provisions must be made in mobile homes to introduce outside air into dryer. Openings (such connection you will be using and follow the instructions provided for it here. ■■This dryer is manufactured ready to install with a 3- - Whirlpool WED92HEF | Installation Instructions - Page 6
- 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 WED92HEF | Installation Instructions - Page 7
ELECTRICAL 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." 2. Remove terminal block cover Power - Whirlpool WED92HEF | Installation Instructions - 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 WED92HEF | Installation Instructions - Page 9
neutral wire B C 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 WED92HEF | Installation Instructions - 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 WED92HEF | Installation Instructions - Page 11
hook facing right. Squeeze hooked end together. Tighten screw. 4. Connect remaining 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. Strip insulation back 1" (25 mm). If using 3-wire - Whirlpool WED92HEF | Installation Instructions - Page 12
wire (G) under the green external ground conductor screw (A) to an adequate ground. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal 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 ground wire and - Whirlpool WED92HEF | Installation Instructions - 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 WED92HEF | Installation Instructions - Page 14
not use vent runs longer than those specified in "Vent System Charts." Exhaust systems longer than those specified will: ■■Shorten life of dryer. ■■Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times and increased energy usage. The "Vent System Charts" provide venting requirements that will help - Whirlpool WED92HEF | Installation Instructions - Page 15
vent to exhaust hood with 4" (102 mm) clamp. Run vent to dryer location using straightest path possible. Avoid 90° turns. Use clamps to seal all (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 - Whirlpool WED92HEF | Installation Instructions - Page 16
VENT 1. Connect vent to exhaust outlet 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 WED92HEF | Installation Instructions - Page 17
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, plug - Whirlpool WED92HEF | Installation Instructions - Page 18
(OPTIONAL) The following instructions are for models with 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 with flat glass - single handle 1. Remove door from dryer Using a T25 - Whirlpool WED92HEF | Installation Instructions - 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 WED92HEF | Installation Instructions - Page 20
6. Rotate and reassemble outer window assembly to trim ring Bottom of door 7. Remove hinge and latch Latch Notches Fig. A Hinge Using a T25® screwdriver, remove the 3 screws securing the latch plate and latch backing plate and the 5 screws holding the hinge assembly in place. 8. Reinstall - Whirlpool WED92HEF | Installation Instructions - Page 21
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 T25® screws - Whirlpool WED92HEF | Installation Instructions - Page 22
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 WED92HEF | Installation Instructions - 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 WED92HEF | Installation Instructions - Page 24
the door with the inside of the door facing up. Reinstall the 10 screws securing the inner door to the outer door. 7. Reinstall door on dryer Using a T25® screwdriver, reinstall the latch plate and latch backing plate with the 3 screws removed earlier and the hinge assembly with the 5 screws on the - Whirlpool WED92HEF | Installation Instructions - Page 25
tab. 4. Remove hinge and latch from inner door Hinge 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 WED92HEF | Installation Instructions - Page 26
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 a Phillips screwdriver, secure with the 13 screws removed earlier. 26 - Whirlpool WED92HEF | Installation Instructions - 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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Para una version de estas instrucciones en español, visite www.Whirlpool.com