Whirlpool WED75HEFW Installation Guide
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- Whirlpool WED75HEFW | Installation Guide - Page 1
15 CONNECT VENT 16 LEVEL DRYER 17 COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST 17 DOOR REVERSAL (OPTIONAL 18 Para una version de estas instrucciones en español, visite www.Whirlpool.com INSTALLATION NOTES Date of purchase Date of installation Installer Model number Serial number W10775223B W10775224B - Whirlpool WED75HEFW | Installation Guide - Page 2
DRYER SAFETY 2 - Whirlpool WED75HEFW | Installation Guide - Page 3
are included. NOTE: Do not use leveling legs supplied with dryer if installing with a pedestal or a stack kit. Parts needed: (Not supplied with dryer) ■■Vent clamps ■■Vent elbows and vent work Parts needed (steam models): Utility knife Tape measure Level Pliers Caulking gun and compound (for - Whirlpool WED75HEFW | Installation Guide - Page 4
under entire dryer. If slope is greater than 1" (25 mm), install Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part dryer not to shut off at end of automatic sensor cycles, resulting in longer drying times. Installation Clearances For each arrangement, consider allowing more space for ease of installation and servicing - Whirlpool WED75HEFW | Installation Guide - Page 5
Service" section in your Use and Care Guide. ■■Special provisions must be made in mobile homes to introduce outside air into dryer instructions provided for it here. ■■This dryer is manufactured ready to install power supply cord kit marked for use with clothes dryers. The kit should contain: ■■A - Whirlpool WED75HEFW | Installation Guide - Page 6
(14-30R) neutral conductor must be identified by a white cover. INSTALL LEVELING LEGS 3-wire receptacle (10-30R) Then choose a 3-wire power Place a carton corner post from dryer packaging under each of the 2 dryer back corners. Stand the dryer up. Slide the dryer on the corner posts until it - Whirlpool WED75HEFW | Installation Guide - Page 7
For power supply cord installations: For direct wire installations: Before you start: disconnect power. 1. Choose electrical connection type Power supply cord 4-wire receptacle (NEMA Type 14-30R). Go to "Power Supply Cord Connection." 2. Remove - Whirlpool WED75HEFW | Installation Guide - Page 8
. Be sure that the wire insulation on the power supply cord is inside the strain relief. The strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Do not further tighten strain relief screws at this point. If your outlet looks like this: Power supply cord - Whirlpool WED75HEFW | Installation Guide - Page 9
neutral wire B C Connect remaining wires under outer terminal block screws. Tighten screws. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw. Now go to "Venting Requirements." 3-Wire Power Supply Cord Connection Use where local codes - Whirlpool WED75HEFW | Installation Guide - Page 10
. 1. Prepare your 4-wire cable for direct connection 31 (89 ⁄2m" m) (251m" m) (127 5" mm) Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer may be moved if needed. Strip 5" (127 mm) of outer covering from end of cable, leaving bare ground wire at 5" (127 mm). Cut 11/2" (38 - Whirlpool WED75HEFW | Installation Guide - Page 11
hook facing right. Squeeze hooked end together. Tighten screw. 4. Connect remaining wires (893m½m" ) Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer may be moved if needed. Strip 31/2" (89 mm) of outer covering from end of cable. Strip insulation back 1" (25 mm). If using 3-wire - Whirlpool WED75HEFW | Installation Guide - Page 12
wire and neutral wire 4. Connect external ground wire A G E B A Install the correct strain relief for your electrical connection method, as shown on page adequate ground. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw. Now go to " - Whirlpool WED75HEFW | Installation Guide - Page 13
supported in final dryer location. ■■ Remove excess to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced airflow and poor performance. ■■ Do not install plastic or metal foil vents with rigid metal or flexible metal vents. Review "Vent System Charts" and, if necessary, modify existing vent system - Whirlpool WED75HEFW | Installation Guide - Page 14
, left side (all models except long vent), or through the bottom. If you prefer, you may contact your local dealer to have the dryer converted. A B C A. Standard rear offset exhaust installation B. Left- or right-side exhaust installation C. Bottom exhaust installation Special provisions for - Whirlpool WED75HEFW | Installation Guide - Page 15
ONLY) For non-steam models, skip to "Connect Vent." The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using new inlet hoses (not supplied). Do not use old hoses. NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure. Record hose installation or replacement dates on - Whirlpool WED75HEFW | Installation Guide - Page 16
VENT 1. Connect vent to exhaust outlet Remove protective cap from water inlet valve. Attach other end of long hose to fill valve at bottom of dryer back panel. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on fill valve connector. Using pliers, tighten the couplings an additional two-thirds turn - Whirlpool WED75HEFW | Installation Guide - Page 17
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. q If you live in - Whirlpool WED75HEFW | Installation Guide - Page 18
(OPTIONAL) The following instructions are for models with round and square-shaped doors. Tools needed: 2. Move the door strike Min. 8" long TORX T25® † screwdriver #2 Phillips screwdriver Reverse door swing round-shaped door with flat glass - single handle 1. Remove door from dryer Using a T25 - Whirlpool WED75HEFW | Installation Guide - Page 19
4. R emove outer window assembly from trim ring 5. Reverse outer window assembly Handle Fig. A Fig. A Fig. B Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 2 screws from the outer window retainer and rotate the outer window assembly clockwise until the square notches line up with the 4 tabs on the - Whirlpool WED75HEFW | Installation Guide - Page 20
6. Rotate and reassemble outer window assembly to trim ring Bottom of door 7. Remove hinge and latch Latch Notches Fig. A Hinge Using a T25® screwdriver, remove the 3 screws securing the latch plate and latch backing plate and the 5 screws holding the hinge assembly in place. 8. Reinstall - Whirlpool WED75HEFW | Installation Guide - Page 21
a soft towel or other non-scratch surface. Reinstall the 4 screws in the holes. 2. Move the door strike Using a T25® screwdriver, remove the 4 screws on the dryer. Insert the tabs on the hinge into the mounting slot and slide down to engage the top tab. Secure in place with the 4 T25® screws - Whirlpool WED75HEFW | Installation Guide - Page 22
3. Remove inner door from outer door 5. Reinstall hinge and latch on opposite sides Position the door with the inside of the door facing up. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 10 screws securing the inner door to the outer door. Lift off the inner door and set aside. 4. Remove hinge and - Whirlpool WED75HEFW | Installation Guide - Page 23
, remove the 2 screws securing the door strike to the door frame of the dryer. Rotate the strike 180° and attach to the opposite side of dryer door frame as shown. 3. Remove inner door from outer door 1. Remove door from dryer IMPORTANT: If the protective film has not yet been removed from the - Whirlpool WED75HEFW | Installation Guide - Page 24
the door with the inside of the door facing up. Reinstall the 10 screws securing the inner door to the outer door. 7. Reinstall door on dryer Using a T25® screwdriver, reinstall the latch plate and latch backing plate with the 3 screws removed earlier and the hinge assembly with the 5 screws on the - Whirlpool WED75HEFW | Installation Guide - Page 25
tab. 4. Remove hinge and latch from inner door Hinge Using a T25® screwdriver, remove the 2 screws securing the door strike to the door frame of the dryer. Remove the 4 screws above and below the door strike and set aside for later use. Rotate the strike 180° and attach to the opposite side - Whirlpool WED75HEFW | Installation Guide - Page 26
opposite sides from which they were removed. 6. R eattach inner door to outer door Using a T25® screwdriver, reinstall the 4 screws securing the door hinge to the dryer. Position the inner door on the outer door assembly. Using a Phillips screwdriver, secure with the 13 screws removed earlier. 26 - Whirlpool WED75HEFW | Installation Guide - Page 27
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W10775223B
W10775224B - SP
Table of Contents
DRYER SAFETY
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
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Tools and Parts
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3
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
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4
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
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5
INSTALL LEVELING LEGS
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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
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Power Supply Cord Connection
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Direct Wire Connection
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VENTING
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Venting Requirements
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Plan Vent System
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Install Vent System
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CONNECT INLET HOSE (STEAM MODEL ONLY)
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CONNECT VENT
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LEVEL DRYER
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COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
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DOOR REVERSAL (OPTIONAL)
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ELECTRIC DRYER
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION NOTES
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Para una version de estas instrucciones en español, visite www.Whirlpool.com