Whirlpool WED4616F Owners Manual - Page 7

Special Instructions for Steam Models, Installation Instructions, Requirements, Tools and Parts

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Moving Care For power supply cord-connected dryers: 1. Unplug the power supply cord. 2. Steam models only: Shut off water faucet. Disconnect the water inlet hose from faucet; then drain the hose. Transport hose separately. 3. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base. 4. Use tape to secure dryer door. For direct-wired dryers: WARNING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts NOTE: Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer's instructions and local codes. Gather required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. Tools Needed for All Installations: Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing. Replace all parts and panels before operating. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. 1. Turn off power at fuse or breaker box. 2. Disconnect wiring. 3. Steam models only: Shut off water faucet. 4. Steam models only: Disconnect the water inlet hose from faucet; then drain the hose. Transport hose separately. 5. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base. 6. Use tape to secure dryer door. Special Instructions for Steam Models Install and store your dryer where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in the hose, freezing can damage your dryer. If storing or moving your dryer during freezing weather, winterize it. Water inlet hose Replace inlet hose and hose screen after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hose if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found. When replacing your inlet hose, record the date of replacement. To winterize the dryer: 1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. Shut off water faucet. 3. Disconnect water inlet hose from faucet and drain. To use the dryer again: 1. Flush water pipes. Reconnect water inlet hose to faucet. Turn on water faucet. 2. Plug in dryer or reconnect power as described in the Installation Instructions. Reinstalling the Dryer Follow the Installation Instructions to locate, level, and connect the dryer. Flat-blade screwdriver 1/4" Nut driver Pliers Utility knife Caulking gun and compound #2 Phillips screwdriver Level Tape measure Tin snips Adjustable wrench that opens to 1" (25 mm) or hex-head socket wrench Wire stripper 7

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Moving Care
For power supply cord-connected dryers:
1.
Unplug the power supply cord.
2.
Steam models only: Shut off water faucet. Disconnect the
water inlet hose from faucet; then drain the hose. Transport
hose separately.
3.
Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
4.
Use tape to secure dryer door.
For direct-wired dryers:
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
1.
Turn off power at fuse or breaker box.
2.
Disconnect wiring.
3.
Steam models only: Shut off water faucet.
4.
Steam models only: Disconnect the water inlet hose from
faucet; then drain the hose. Transport hose separately.
5.
Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
6.
Use tape to secure dryer door.
Special Instructions for Steam
Models
Install and store your dryer where it will not freeze. Because some
water may stay in the hose, freezing can damage your dryer. If
storing or moving your dryer during freezing weather, winterize it.
Water inlet hose
Replace inlet hose and hose screen after 5 years of use to reduce
the risk of hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hose
if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found.
When replacing your inlet hose, record the date of replacement.
To winterize the dryer:
1.
Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2.
Shut off water faucet.
3.
Disconnect water inlet hose from faucet and drain.
To use the dryer again:
1.
Flush water pipes. Reconnect water inlet hose to faucet. Turn
on water faucet.
2.
Plug in dryer or reconnect power as described in the
Installation Instructions.
Reinstalling the Dryer
Follow the Installation Instructions to locate, level, and connect the
dryer.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
REQUIREMENTS
Tools and Parts
NOTE
: Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer’s
instructions and local codes.
Gather required tools and parts before starting installation. Read
and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here.
Tools Needed for All Installations:
Flat-blade screwdriver
#2 Phillips screwdriver
1/4” Nut driver
Level
Pliers
Tape measure
Utility knife
Tin snips
Caulking gun and compound
Adjustable wrench that opens
to 1” (25 mm) or hex-head
socket wrench
Wire stripper