Whirlpool WED5500XW Installation Instructions - Page 3

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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Parts supplied: 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) 1/4" nut driver (recommended) Vent clamps 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 Dryer User Instructions. 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. Location Requirements Adjustable wrench that opens to 1" (25 mm) or hex-head socket wrench Utility knife Tape measure Level Pliers Caulking gun and compound (for installing new exhaust vent) You will need: ■■ A location allowing for proper exhaust installation. See "Venting Requirements." ■■ A separate 30 amp circuit. 3

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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
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
Level
Tape measure
Pliers
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 Dryer
User Instructions.
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.
Location Requirements
You will need:
A location allowing for proper exhaust installation.
See “Venting Requirements.”
A separate 30 amp circuit.
Parts supplied:
Leveling legs (4)