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W10562335B

W10562339B-SP

Table of Contents

DRYER SAFETY ......................................................................... 2
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ............................................. 3

Tools and Parts ...................................................................... 3

LOCATION REQUIREMENTS .................................................... 4

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ................................................ 5

INSTALL LEVELING LEGS ......................................................... 6

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION .................................................... 7
VENTING ................................................................................... 12

Venting Requirements ......................................................... 12

Plan Vent System ................................................................. 13

Install Vent System .............................................................. 15

CONNECT INLET HOSES ........................................................ 15
CONNECT VENT ...................................................................... 17
LEVEL DRYER .......................................................................... 17
COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST .............................. 18
REVERSE DOOR SWING ......................................................... 18

INSTALLATION NOTES

Date of purchase:

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Date of installation:

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Installer:

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Model number:

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Serial number:

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Electric Dryer Installation Instructions

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Tenga listo su número de modelo completo. Puede encontrar el número de modelo

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Summary of Contents for WED8000BW

Page 1: ...8 INSTALLATION NOTES Date of purchase __________________________________ Date of installation ________________________________ Installer _________________________________________ Model number ____________________________________ Serial number ____________________________________ Electric Dryer Installation Instructions Para obtener acceso al manual de uso y cuidado en español o para obtener inform...

Page 2: ...2 DRYER SAFETY ...

Page 3: ...purchased your dryer For further information please refer to the Assistance or Service section in your Use and Care Guide Optional Equipment Not supplied with dryer Refer to your Use and Care Guide for information about accessories available for your dryer Parts supplied all models Parts supplied steam models Flat blade screwdriver 2 Phillips screwdriver Wire stripper direct wire installations Tin...

Page 4: ...and water pressure of 20 100 psi 137 9 689 6 kPa You may use the water supply for your washer using the Y connector and short hose if needed which are provided For each arrangement consider allowing more space for ease of installation and servicing spacing for companion appliances and clearances for walls doors and floor moldings Space must be large enough to allow door to fully open Add spacing o...

Page 5: ...d 3 or 4 wire single phase 120 240 volt 60 Hz AC only electrical supply or 3 or 4 wire 120 208 volt electrical supply if specified on the serial rating plate on a separate 30 amp circuit fused on both sides of the line Connect to an individual branch circuit Do not have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit Do not use an extension cord If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used it is ...

Page 6: ...enough room for electrical connection and to connect the exhaust vent NOTE Refer to Dryer Dimensions in the Location Requirements 4 wire receptacle 14 30R If your outlet looks like this Then choose a 4 wire power supply cord with ring or spade terminals and UL listed strain relief The 4 wire power supply cord at least 4 ft 1 22 m long must have 4 10 gauge solid copper wires and match a 4 wire rece...

Page 7: ...ver B External ground conductor screw C Center terminal block screw D Hold down screw E Neutral ground wire F Hole below terminal block cover E C B F D A Put power supply cord through the strain relief 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 ...

Page 8: ...ew A Tighten screw 3 Connect ground wire 4 wire Power Supply Cord Connection IMPORTANT A 4 wire connection is required for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit the use of 3 wire connections Power supply cord 4 wire receptacle NEMA Type 14 30R Go to 4 Wire Power Supply Cord Connection on this page Power supply cord 3 wire receptacle NEMA Type 10 30R Go to 3 Wire Power Supply Cord Connec...

Page 9: ...g Requirements 2 Connect neutral wire Connect neutral wire white or center C of power supply cord to center terminal block screw B Tighten screw B C Remove center terminal block screw B B 1 Remove center screw Unscrew the removable conduit connector A and any screws from a 3 4 19 mm UL listed strain relief UL marking on strain relief Put the threaded section of the strain relief C through the hole...

Page 10: ...ief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position Tighten strain relief screw against the direct wire cable 2 Attach direct wire cable to strain relief 3 wire direct connection Go to 3 Wire Direct Connection on page 11 4 wire direct connection Go to 4 Wire Direct Connection on this page If your wiring looks like this 4 wire Direct Wire Connection IMPORTANT A 4 wire...

Page 11: ...re even with outer covering Shape wire ends into hooks 1 25 mm 3 89 mm 1 Prepare your 3 wire cable for direct connection Connect remaining wires 4 Place hooked ends of remaining direct wire cable wires under outer terminal block screws hooks facing right Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screws Finally reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel Secure cover with hold...

Page 12: ...total length should not exceed 73 4 ft 2 4 m NOTE If using an existing vent system clean lint from entire length of the system and make sure exhaust hood is not plugged with lint Replace plastic or metal foil vents with rigid metal or flexible metal vents Review Vent System Chart and if necessary modify existing vent system to achieve best drying performance 4 102 mm 4 102 mm heavy metal exhaust v...

Page 13: ...05 mm from ground or any object that may obstruct exhaust such as flowers rocks bushes or snow Acceptable Style PLAN VENT SYSTEM Recommended exhaust installations Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer Other installations are possible B B C D E F G H A A Dryer B Elbow C Wall D Exhaust hood E Clamps F Rigid metal or flexible metal vent G Vent length necessary to connect elb...

Page 14: ...ce performance resulting in longer drying times and increased energy usage Special provisions for mobile homes Exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible portion of mobile home and must not terminate beneath the mobile home Terminate exhaust vent outside Moblie Home Exhaust installation If you prefer dryer may be converted to exhaust through the bottom You must contact your local d...

Page 15: ...age to the coupling can result Attach short hose and Y connector 2 If space permits attach the female end of the Y connector to the cold water faucet See figure A If Y connector cannot be attached directly to the cold water faucet the short hose must be used See figure B Attach short hose to cold water faucet Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on faucet Then attach Y connector to male en...

Page 16: ... to other side of Y connector Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on connector Using pliers tighten the couplings an additional two thirds turn NOTE Do not overtighten Damage to the coupling can result Attach long hose to dryer fill valve and tighten coupling 5 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 va...

Page 17: ...inking vent After dryer is in place remove cardboard from under dryer LEVEL DRYER Level Dryer 1 Not Level LEVEL Not Level Check levelness of dryer from side to side Repeat from front to back NOTE The dryer must be level for the moisture sensing system to operate correctly Place level here Place level here If dryer is not level prop up using a wood block use wrench to adjust legs by backing out the...

Page 18: ...loth 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...

Page 19: ... and two hinges from the dryer door 2 Replace the 4 screws in the same holes 3 Remove the 4 screws from the opposite side of the door 4 Install the two hinges to the front panel of the dryer using 4 screws Use the non slotted side to attach the hinge to the front panel 5 Install screws in top hinge holes in the door Do not tighten screws Leave approximately 1 4 5 mm of screw exposed 6 Hang door by...

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