Whirlpool WED96HEAU Installation Guide
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- Whirlpool WED96HEAU | Installation Guide - Page 1
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 17 Para una version de estas instrucciones en español, visite www.Whirlpool.com - Whirlpool WED96HEAU | Installation Guide - Page 2
DRYER SAFETY IMPORTANT: When discarding or storing your old clothes dryer, remove the door. 2 - Whirlpool WED96HEAU | Installation Guide - Page 3
(Not supplied with dryer) ■■Vent clamps ■■Vent elbows and vent work Parts needed (steam models): Utility knife Tape measure Level Pliers Caulking gun and compound (for installing new exhaust vent) 2' (0.6 m) inlet hose 5' (1.52 m) inlet hose and rubber washer Additional parts may be required - Whirlpool WED96HEAU | Installation Guide - Page 4
■■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 using the "Y" connector - Whirlpool WED96HEAU | 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 WED96HEAU | Installation Guide - 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 WED96HEAU | Installation Guide - Page 7
ELECTRIC 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 - Whirlpool WED96HEAU | 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 WED96HEAU | Installation Guide - 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 WED96HEAU | Installation Guide - 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 WED96HEAU | Installation Guide - 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 WED96HEAU | Installation Guide - 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 WED96HEAU | Installation Guide - Page 13
only if accessible to clean) ■■ Must be fully extended and supported in final dryer location. ■■ Remove excess to avoid sagging and kinking that Replace plastic or metal foil vents with rigid metal or flexible metal vents. Review "Vent System Chart" and if necessary, modify existing vent system to - Whirlpool WED96HEAU | Installation Guide - Page 14
metal 35 ft. (10.7 m) 29 ft. (8.8 m) 4 Rigid metal 27 ft. (8.2 m) 21 ft. (6.4 m) NOTE: Side and bottom exhaust installations have a 90° turn inside the dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90° turn to the chart. Install Vent System 1. Install exhaust hood 12" min. (305 mm) 12" min - Whirlpool WED96HEAU | Installation Guide - Page 15
STEAM MODEL ONLY) For non-steam models, skip to "Connect Vent." The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using the new inlet hoses ( Tighten couplings 1. Turn cold water off, remove hose, and replace rubber washer Fig. A Fig. B Using pliers, tighten the couplings with additional two - Whirlpool WED96HEAU | Installation Guide - 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 WED96HEAU | Installation Guide - Page 17
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 the dryer. Over time, the buildup of lime scale may clog different parts of - Whirlpool WED96HEAU | Installation Guide - Page 18
REVERSAL (OPTIONAL) The following instructions are for models with a 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 - single handle 1. Remove door from dryer Using a TORX T25 - Whirlpool WED96HEAU | Installation Guide - Page 19
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 notches line up with the 4 tabs on the trim ring - Whirlpool WED96HEAU | Installation Guide - Page 20
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 screws holding the hinge assembly in place. 8. Reinstall - Whirlpool WED96HEAU | Installation Guide - Page 21
towel or other non-scratch surface. Reinstall the 4 screws in the holes. 2. Move the door strike Using a TORX® 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 TORX T25 - Whirlpool WED96HEAU | Installation Guide - 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 WED96HEAU | Installation Guide - Page 23
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 of dryer door frame, as shown. 3. Remove inner door from outer door Release tab Release tab Using a TORX T25 screwdriver, remove the 4 screws securing the door hinge - Whirlpool WED96HEAU | Installation Guide - Page 24
Using a TORX T25 screwdriver, reinstall the 4 screws securing the door hinge to the dryer. W10508904B W10508905B - SP ©2012 Whirlpool Corporation. All rights reserved. Used under license in Canada. ©2012 Whirlpool Corporation. Tous droits réservés. Emploi sous licence au Canada. 08/12 Printed in
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W10508904B
W10508905B - 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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4
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
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5
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