Whirlpool GEW9868KQ Installation Instructions - Page 6
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[] []urn Three°wke power suppBy cord must be four feet long and have three, NoM 0 copper wires and match a three°wire receptacle of NEMA Type ] 0=30R iiiiiiiiii_ Direct wire power supply came must be prepared as shown in "Preparing the wire" of the three-wire connection direct-wire stepasbove. WhereMe€acModesDoNet permit connecting cabinet=ground conductor to neutral wire: 4. Remove center terminal block screw. 6. Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws. Tighten screws. 7. Tighten strain relief screws. 8. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel Secure cover with hold-down screw. 9, Connect a separate copper ground wire from the external ground connector screw to an adequate ground. 5. Remove the appliance ground wire (green with yellow stripes) from the external ground connector screw. Connect appliance ground wire and the neutral wire (white or center) of the power supply cord/cabIe under the center, silverocoiored terminal block screw. Tighten screw. Dryer must be level to reduce noise and assure proper performance. Slide dryer onto cardboard or hardboard before moving across floor to prevent floor damage. l Move dryer close to its permanent location. Leave enough room to connect exhaust vent. Remove cardboard or hardboard from under dryer. Check levelness of dryer by placing a level on top of dryer, first side to side, then front to back. If dryer is not level, adjust dryer legs up or down. If legs are not long enough to level dryer, order Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part No. 27981 0 (sold two legs per kit), from your dealer. 4" damp Using a 4' clamp, connect exhaust vent to exhaust outlet in dryer. If connecting to existing exhaust vent, make sure the vent is clean. The dryer exhaust vent must fit over the dryer exhaust outlet and inside the exhaust hood. Make sure exhaust vent is secured to exhaust hood with a 4" clamp. Move dryer into final position. Do not crush or kink exhaust vent. Make sure dryer is level. l Check that you: _/did not skip any steps. _/ installed all parts. _" properly installed dryer legs. _/leveled dryer. _" have secured all exhaust vent joints with 4" clamps. _" have all the tools you started with. Plug power supply cord into grounded outlet or connect direct wire to power supply. Turn power supply on. Read the Use and Care Guide to fully understand your new dryer. Select a fuji heat cycle (not the air cycle) and start dryen After five minutes, open dryer door. You shouid feel heat inside dryer. If dryer does not operate properly, check the following: _" electrical supply is connected. _" house fuse is intact and tight; or circuit breaker has not tripped. _" dryer door is closed. _/controls are set in a running or "On" position. _/ start button has been pushed firmly. If dryer makes an unusual noise, check that the dryer [s level ÷T0tal kit length 8 feet "As easy as t =2=3" Provides 2 1/2" cleararme betweea @yet aad wall Great for closet iastalJa_iaas 8"=18", 18"-29" or 29"=50" periscopes irmJude eae male saap=Jeak fitting, oae extra [aag draw=baad cellar aad eae aJamp 0"-18": Part#43gG037 18".2g": Part#4396011 2g"-_O": Part#4396014 18"-2g" and 29':50" Periscope F@t m@te i_f@tma_i@_ te easily place ye t ether, call 1-800-442-9991 Te have ye r ve ti g professionally i s alled, 1-800-253-1301 for the eatest a theti=e service Panel E Step 1 Clamp one elbow/vent section to wall and one to dryer, Step 2 Extend vent upward, almost to top of dryer, then I_ush dryer to wall. Step 3 From over the top, snap vent together. Dura Safe _nd Sure Connect are T,,ade n_rks of Whirlpool, USA, 18"=29": Part#4396811 2g"-58": Part #43gG_14