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Whirlpool 240-VOLT ELECTRIC DRYER Use And Care Manual

Whirlpool 240-VOLT ELECTRIC DRYER Use And Care Manual

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  • Page 1 ® 240-VOLT ELECTRIC DRYER Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301. or visit our website at...www.whirlpool.com Table of Contents ... 2 8565592A...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS DRYER SAFETY...3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ...4 Tools and Parts ...4 Location Requirements ...4 Electrical Requirements ...5 Electrical Connection ...7 Venting Requirements...10 Plan Vent System ...11 Install Vent System...12 Level Dryer ...12 Connect Vent...12 Complete Installation ...12 DRYER USE ...13 Starting Your Dryer...13 Stopping and Restarting ...13 Changing Cycles and Temperatures ...14...

  • Page 3: Dryer Safety

    Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER”...

  • Page 4: Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Tools and Parts Tools needed Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the safety instructions provided with any tools listed here. Flat-blade screwdriver 7 mm nutdriver Level Caulking gun and compound (for installing Adjustable wrench new exhaust vent) T20 Torx screwdriver...

  • Page 5: Electrical Requirements

    Additional spacing of 1" (2.5 cm) on all sides of the dryer is recommended to reduce noise transfer. For closet installation with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom of the door are required. Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are acceptable.
  • Page 6 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.

  • Page 7: Electrical Connection

    Power Supply Cord WARNING Fire Hazard Use a new UL listed 30 amp power supply cord. Use a UL listed strain relief. Disconnect power before making electrical connections. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) to center terminal (silver). Ground wire (green or bare wire) must be connected to green ground connector.
  • Page 8 6. Replace strain relief (with power cord inserted) back into the terminal block cover. Do not tighten strain relief nut. A. Terminal block cover B. Strain relief C. Strain relief nut D. Power cord 7. Now complete installation following instructions for your type of electrical connection: 4-wire (recommended) 3-wire (if 4-wire is not available)
  • Page 9 4-wire connection: Direct Wire Direct wire cable must have 5 ft (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed. Strip 5" (12.7 cm) of outer covering from end of cable, leaving bare ground wire at 5" (12.7 cm). Cut 1 " (3.8 cm) from 3 remaining wires.

  • Page 10: Venting Requirements

    4" (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must be used. DURASAFE™ vent products are recommended. DURASAFE™ vent products can be purchased from your dealer or by calling Whirlpool Parts and Accessories. For more information, see the “Assistance or Service” section of this manual.

  • Page 11: Plan Vent System

    Plan Vent System Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer. A. Exhaust hood B. Flexible metal vent or rigid metal vent C. Elbow Alternate installation for close clearances Venting systems come in many varieties. Select the type best for your installation.

  • Page 12: Install Vent System

    Vent Length Chart Number of Type of vent Box or 90º turns louvered or elbows hoods Rigid metal 90 ft (27.4 m) Flexible metal 64 ft (19.5 m) Rigid metal 80 ft (24.4 m) Flexible metal 58 ft (17.7 m) Rigid metal 70 ft (21.3 m) Flexible metal...

  • Page 13: Dryer Use

    Starting Your Dryer WARNING Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer. Do not dry anything that has ever had anything flammable on it (even after washing). Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, explosion, or fire.

  • Page 14: Changing Cycles And Temperatures

    Changing Cycles and Temperatures To change the cycle or temperature after pressing START 1. Open the dryer door. 2. Press the TEMPERATURE button to change the temperature (if desired). 3. Turn the cycle knob to the new desired position. 4. After the beep sounds, press the START button. Drying, Cycle, and Temperature Tips Select the correct cycle and temperature for your load.

  • Page 15: Temperature Control

    Timed Dry Use this cycle to get up to 60 minutes of heated drying time or to complete drying if items are still damp after the automatic cycle. Timed Dry is also useful for: Heavyweight items and work clothes that require a long drying time.

  • Page 16: Cleaning The Dryer Interior

    IMPORTANT: Do not run the dryer with the lint screen loose, damaged, blocked, or missing. Doing so can cause overheating and damage to both the dryer and fabrics. Some towels made of synthetic fibers and natural fibers (polyester and cotton blends) may shed more lint than other towels, causing your dryer’s lint screen to fill up faster.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call... Clothes are not drying satisfactorily The compact dryer operates at a lower wattage. Expect longer drying times. Check the following: Is the lint screen clogged with lint? Is the lint screen clogged with laundry detergent residue or other residue? Wash the lint screen.

  • Page 18: Assistance Or Service

    Yellow ® appliance. Pages. For further assistance If you need further assistance, you can write to Whirlpool Corporation with any questions or concerns at: Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Customer eXperience Center 553 Benson Road Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.
  • Page 19 Notes...

  • Page 20: Warranty

    This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Outside the 50 United States, this warranty does not apply. Contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer to determine if another warranty applies.

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