Whirlpool WEL98HEBU Installation Guide
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- Whirlpool WEL98HEBU | Installation Guide - Page 1
ELECTRIC DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Table of Contents DRYER SAFETY 2 Installation Requirements 3 Tools and Parts 3 Location Requirements 4 Level Dryer 17 Complete Installation Checklist 17 Door reversal (OPTIONAL 17 Para una version de estas instrucciones en español, visite www.Whirlpool. - Whirlpool WEL98HEBU | Installation Guide - Page 2
DRYER SAFETY IMPORTANT: When discarding or storing your old clothes dryer, remove the door. 2 - Whirlpool WEL98HEBU | Installation Guide - Page 3
" before purchasing parts. If using a power supply cord: Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use with clothes dryers. The kit Rubber washers "Y" connector Optional Equipment: (Not supplied with dryer) Refer to your "Use and Care Guide" for information about accessories available for - Whirlpool WEL98HEBU | 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 WEL98HEBU | Installation Guide - Page 5
Part 280) or Standard CAN/CSA-Z240 MH. Mobile home installations require: ■■Metal exhaust system hardware, available for purchase from your dealer. For further information, see "Assistance or Service" section in your "Use and Care Guide appliance marked for use with clothes dryers. The kit should - Whirlpool WEL98HEBU | 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 WEL98HEBU | 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 WEL98HEBU | 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 WEL98HEBU | Installation Guide - Page 9
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 Tighten screws. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw. Now, go to " - Whirlpool WEL98HEBU | 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 WEL98HEBU | 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 WEL98HEBU | 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 WEL98HEBU | 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 WEL98HEBU | 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 - Whirlpool WEL98HEBU | Installation Guide - Page 15
coupling by hand until it is seated on connector. Connect Inlet Hose The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using the new inlet hoses. 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 - Whirlpool WEL98HEBU | 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 WEL98HEBU | Installation Guide - Page 17
floor and dryer does not rock. 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 "Assistance or Service" page in your "Use and Care Guide - Whirlpool WEL98HEBU | Installation Guide - Page 18
Using a Torx®† 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. † ® TORX is a registered trademark of Saturn Fasteners, Inc. 18 B Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove - Whirlpool WEL98HEBU | Installation Guide - Page 19
5. Reverse outer window assembly Handle 6. Rotate and reassemble outer window assembly to trim ring Bottom of door Notches A A Handle 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 ring 180° and - Whirlpool WEL98HEBU | Installation Guide - Page 20
plate, latch backing plate, and hinge assembly on the opposite sides from which they were removed. 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
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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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4
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
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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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Date of installation:
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Installer:
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Para una version de estas instrucciones en español, visite www.Whirlpool.com