Whirlpool WED4800BQ Installation Guide - Page 4

Installation Requirements - dryer parts

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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. Tools needed: Flat-blade screwdriver #2 Phillips screwdriver Level Caulking gun and compound (for installing new exhaust vent) Parts supplied (all models): Wire stripper (direct wire installations) Tin snips (new vent installations) 1/4" nut driver (recommended) Vent clamps Adjustable wrench that opens to 1" (25 mm) or hex-head socket wrench Utility knife Leveling legs (4) Parts package is located in dryer drum. Check that all parts are included. Parts needed: Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply and venting, and read "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before purchasing parts. Mobile home installations require metal exhaust system hardware, available for purchase from the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer. For further information, please reference the "Assistance or Service" section of the "Use and Care Guide". If using a power supply cord: Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use with clothes dryers. The kit should contain: ■■ A UL listed 30-amp power supply cord, rated 120/240 volt minimum. The cord should be type SRD or SRDT and be at least 4 ft. (1.22 m) long. The wires that connect to the dryer must end in ring terminals or spade terminals with upturned ends. ■■ A UL listed strain relief. Tape measure Pliers 4

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Level
Caulking gun and
compound (for installing
new exhaust vent)
Parts package is located in dryer drum. Check that all parts
are included.
Parts needed:
Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply and venting,
and read “Electrical Requirements” and “Venting Requirements”
before purchasing parts.
Mobile home installations require metal exhaust system hardware,
available for purchase from the dealer from whom you purchased
your dryer. For further information, please reference the
“Assistance or Service” section of the “Use and Care Guide”.
If using a power supply cord:
Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use with
clothes dryers. The kit should contain:
A UL listed 30-amp power supply cord, rated 120/240 volt
minimum. The cord should be type SRD or SRDT and be
at least 4 ft. (1.22 m) long. The wires that connect to the
dryer must end in ring terminals or spade terminals with
upturned ends.
A UL listed strain relief.
Parts supplied (all models):
Leveling legs (4)
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Tools and Parts
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here.
Tools needed:
Flat-blade screwdriver
#2 Phillips screwdriver
Wire stripper
(direct wire installations)
Tin snips
(new vent installations)
Adjustable wrench that
opens to 1" (25 mm)
or
hex-head socket wrench
Vent clamps
1/4" nut driver
(recommended)
Utility knife
Tape measure
Pliers