Whirlpool WED94HEXW Installation Instructions
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- Whirlpool WED94HEXW | Installation Instructions - Page 1
LEGS 6 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 7 Power Supply Cord Connection 8 Direct Wire Connection 10 VENTING 13 Venting Requirements 13 Plan Vent System 14 Venting Kits 14 Install Vent System 15 Connect Inlet Hose 16 Connect Vent 17 Level Dryer 17 Complete Installation Checklist 18 Door reversal - Whirlpool WED94HEXW | Installation Instructions - Page 2
DRYER SAFETY IMPORTANT: When discarding or storing your old clothes dryer, remove the door. 2 - Whirlpool WED94HEXW | Installation Instructions - Page 3
) Min. 8" long Torx® T25 screwdriver (for door reversal only) ® TORX is a registered trademark of Saturn Fasteners, Inc. Short inlet hose Long inlet hose Rubber washer Optional Equipment: (Not supplied with dryer) Refer to your Use and Care Guide for information about accessories available for - Whirlpool WED94HEXW | Installation Instructions - Page 4
Electrical Requirements." ■■Floor must support dryer weight of 200 lbs. (90.7 kg). Also consider weight of companion appliance. ■■Cold water faucets located within 4 ft. (1.2 m) of the water fill valves, and water pressure of 20 - 120 psi (138 - 827 kPa). You may use the water supply for your washer - Whirlpool WED94HEXW | Installation Instructions - Page 5
area or closet installation All dimensions show recommended and minimum spacing allowed. ■■Additional spacing should 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 - Whirlpool WED94HEXW | Installation Instructions - Page 6
4 ft. (1.22 m) long, must have three 10-gauge 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 WED94HEXW | Installation Instructions - Page 7
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. Power supply cord 3-wire receptacle (NEMA Type - Whirlpool WED94HEXW | 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 WED94HEXW | 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. Connect neutral wire (white or center) (C) of power supply - Whirlpool WED94HEXW | Installation Instructions - Page 10
. 1. Prepare your 4-wire cable for direct connection 31 (89 ⁄2" mm) (251"mm) (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 WED94HEXW | Installation Instructions - Page 11
block (B). Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screw. 4. Connect ground wire (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 cable - Whirlpool WED94HEXW | Installation Instructions - Page 12
tighten screws. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw. Now, go to 4. Connect external ground wire Install the correct strain relief for your electrical connection method, as shown on page 8 or 10. Remove center terminal - Whirlpool WED94HEXW | Installation Instructions - Page 13
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 metal vents. Review Vent System Chart and if necessary, modify existing vent system to achieve best drying performance. Clamps: - Whirlpool WED94HEXW | Installation Instructions - Page 14
vent runs longer than those specified in Vent system chart. 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 Chart provides venting requirements that will help achieve best - Whirlpool WED94HEXW | Installation Instructions - Page 15
. Check and see if rubber washer is in the "Y" connector. Remove old rubber washer from inlet hose and replace with new rubber washer provided. Vent must fit over the exhaust hood. Secure vent to exhaust hood with 4" (102 mm) clamp. Run vent to dryer location using straightest path possible. Avoid - Whirlpool WED94HEXW | Installation Instructions - Page 16
. 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 a wire mesh strainer inside the coupling. Attach this end to the "Y" connector. Attach washer cold inlet hose to other side of "Y" connector. Screw on coupling by hand until - Whirlpool WED94HEXW | Installation Instructions - Page 17
exhaust hood. Check that vent is secured to exhaust hood with a 4" (102 mm) clamp. 2. Move dryer to final location Check levelness of dryer from side to side. Repeat from front to back. NOTE: The dryer must be level for the moisture sensing system to operate correctly. Not Level LEVEL Not Level - Whirlpool WED94HEXW | Installation Instructions - Page 18
q Select a Time Dry heated cycle, and start dryer. Do not select Air Only Temperature setting. If dryer will not start, check Dryer is plugged into an outlet and/or electrical supply. • Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not tripped. • Dryer door is closed. This dryer - Whirlpool WED94HEXW | Installation Instructions - Page 19
Door Reversal (optional) The following instructions are for models with a round-shaped door. IMPORTANT: For models with a square shaped door, an additional kit is needed. Please contact your retailer, or see the For Assistance or Service page in your Use and Care Guide. Tools needed: 2. Move the - Whirlpool WED94HEXW | Installation Instructions - Page 20
4. R emove outer window assembly from trim ring 5. Reverse outer window assembly Handle A A B Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 2 screws from the outer window retainer and rotate the outer window assembly clockwise until the square - Whirlpool WED94HEXW | Installation Instructions - Page 21
6. Rotate and reassemble outer window assembly to trim ring Bottom of door 7. Remove hinge and latch Latch Notches A Hinge Using a Torx® T25 screwdriver, remove the 3 Torx screws securing the latch plate and latch backing plate and the 5 - Whirlpool WED94HEXW | Installation Instructions - Page 22
9. Reinstall inner door assembly Bottom of door Position the door with the inside of the door facing up. Reinstall the 10 screws securing the inner door to the outer door. 10. Reinstall door on dryer Using a Torx® T25 screwdriver, remove the 4 screws on the dryer. Insert the tabs on the hinge into - Whirlpool WED94HEXW | Installation Instructions - Page 23
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W10057363B
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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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Venting Kits
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Install Vent System
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CONNECT INLET HOSE
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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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