Whirlpool WED7300XW Installation Instructions - Page 17

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Complete Installation CHECKLIST q Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part, go back through steps to see what was skipped. q Check that you have all of your tools. q Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials. q Check dryer's final location. Be sure vent is not crushed or kinked. q Check that dryer is level. See "Level Dryer". q Remove film on console and any tape remaining on dryer. q Wipe dryer drum interior thoroughly with a damp cloth to remove any dust. q Read "Dryer Use" in your "Use and Care Guide". q For power supply cord installation, plug into a grounded outlet. For direct wire installation, turn on Power. Steam models only: q Be sure the water faucets are on. q Check for leaks around "Y" connector, faucet, and hoses. q If you live in a hard water area, use of a water softener is recommended to control the buildup of scale through the water system in the dryer. Over time, the buildup of lime scale may clog different parts of the water system, which will reduce product performance. Excessive scale buildup may lead to the need for certain part replacement or repair. All Models: q Select a Time Dry heated cycle, and start dryer. Do not select Air Only Temperature setting. If dryer will not start, check the following: • Controls are set in a running or "On" position. • Start button has been pushed firmly. • Dryer is plugged into an outlet and/or electrical supply. • Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not tripped. • Dryer door is closed. This dryer automatically runs an installation diagnostic routine at the start of its first cycle. If you receive an L2 code, there may be a problem with you home power supply keeping the dryer's heater from turning on. See "Troubleshooting". If you receive an AF code, your dryer vent may be crushed or blocked. See "Troubleshooting". NOTE: You may notice an odor when dryer is first heated. This odor is common when heating element is first used. The odor will go away. REVERSE DOOR SWING You can change your door swing from a right-side opening to a left-side opening, if desired. 1. Place a towel or soft cloth on top of dryer or work space to avoid damaging the surface. Remove the door assembly 1. Open the dryer door. 2. Remove the bottom screw (B) from each of the two hinges that attach dryer door to front panel of dryer. 3. Loosen the top screw (A) from each of the two hinges in Step 2. A B A B A. Top screw B. Bottom screw 4. R emove the dryer door and the hinges by lifting upward on the door. Lay the door on a flat, covered surface, with the inside of the door facing up. Remove remaining two loose screws from dryer front panel. 5. Remove the 4 plastic plugs located outside the dryer door opening. 6. Install 4 plastic plugs into screw holes in the dryer left where the hinges were removed in Step 4. 17

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COMPLETE INSTALLATION
CHECKLIST
q
Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra
part, go back through steps to see what was skipped.
q
Check that you have all of your tools.
q
Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials.
q
Check dryer’s final location. Be sure vent is not crushed
or kinked.
q
Check that dryer is level. See “Level Dryer”.
q
Remove film on console and any tape remaining on dryer.
q
Wipe dryer drum interior thoroughly with a damp cloth to
remove any dust.
q
Read “Dryer Use” in your “Use and Care Guide”.
q
For power supply cord installation, plug into a grounded
outlet. For direct wire installation, turn on Power.
Steam models only:
q
Be sure the water faucets are on.
q
Check for leaks around “Y” connector, faucet, and hoses.
q
If you live in a hard water area, use of a water softener is
recommended to control the buildup of scale through the
water system in the dryer. Over time, the buildup of lime
scale may clog different parts of the water system, which will
reduce product performance. Excessive scale buildup may
lead to the need for certain part replacement or repair.
All Models:
q
Select a Time Dry heated cycle, and start dryer. Do not select
Air Only Temperature setting.
If dryer will not start, check the following:
• Controls are set in a running or “On” position.
• Start button has been pushed firmly.
• Dryer is plugged into an outlet and/or electrical
supply.
• Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker
has not tripped.
• Dryer door is closed.
This dryer automatically runs an installation diagnostic routine
at the start of its first cycle.
If you receive an L2 code, there may
be a problem with you
home power supply keeping the dryer’s heater from turning on.
See “Troubleshooting”.
If you receive an AF code, your dryer vent may be crushed or
blocked. See “Troubleshooting”.
NOTE:
You may notice an odor when dryer is first heated. This
odor is common when heating element is first used. The odor will
go away.
REVERSE DOOR SWING
You can change your door swing from a right-side opening to a
left-side opening, if desired.
1.
Place a towel or soft cloth on top of dryer or work space to
avoid damaging the surface.
Remove the door assembly
1.
Open the dryer door.
2.
Remove the bottom screw (B) from each of the two hinges that
attach dryer door to front panel of dryer.
3.
Loosen the top screw (A) from each of the two hinges
in Step 2.
A
B
A
B
4.
Remove the dryer door and the hinges by lifting upward on the
door. Lay the door on a flat, covered surface, with the inside of
the door facing up. Remove remaining two loose screws from
dryer front panel.
5.
Remove the 4 plastic plugs located outside the dryer
door opening.
6.
Install 4 plastic plugs into screw holes in the dryer left where
the hinges were removed in Step 4.
A. Top screw
B. Bottom screw