Whirlpool WED4815EW, Installation Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...ystem 15 CONNECT INLET HOSE STEAM MODEL ONLY 15 CONNECT VENT 16 LEVEL DRYER 17 COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST 17 DOOR REVERSAL OPTIONAL 18 ELECTRIC DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION NOTES Date of purchase __________________________________ Date of installation ________________________________ Installer _________________________________________ Model number _____________________________...

Page 2: ...2 DRYER SAFETY IMPORTANT When discarding or storing your old clothes dryer remove the door ...

Page 3: ...our installation Check local codes Check existing electrical supply and venting Read Electrical Requirements and Venting Requirements before purchasing parts 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...

Page 4: ... Feet Kit Part Number 279810 If not level clothes may not tumble properly and automatic sensor cycles may not operate correctly For garage installation place dryer at least 18 460 mm above floor If using a pedestal you will need 18 460 mm to bottom of dryer The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will be exposed to water and or weather IMPORTANT Do not operate install or stor...

Page 5: ...utral conductor white wire within the dryer If the dryer is installed with a 4 wire electrical supply connection the neutral ground conductor must be removed from the external ground connector green screw and secured under the neutral terminal center or white wire of the terminal block When the neutral ground conductor is secured under the neutral terminal center or white wire of the terminal bloc...

Page 6: ...e Flexible armored cable or nonmetallic sheathed copper cable with ground wire covered with flexible metallic conduit All current carrying wires must be insulated 10 gauge solid copper wire do not use aluminum at least 5 ft 1 52 m long INSTALL LEVELING LEGS To avoid damaging floor use a large flat piece of cardboard from dryer carton place under entire back edge of dryer Firmly grasp dryer body no...

Page 7: ...re direct connection Go to Direct Wire Connection 4 wire direct connection Go to Direct Wire Connection Power supply cord 3 wire receptacle NEMA Type 10 30R Go to Power Supply Cord Connection NOTE If local codes do not permit connection of a cabinet ground conductor to neutral wire go to Optional 3 wire connection This connection may be used with either a power supply cord or a direct wire connect...

Page 8: ...net and be in a horizontal position Do not further tighten strain relief screws at this point Remove the screws from a 3 4 19 mm UL listed strain relief UL marking on strain relief Put the tabs of the two clamp sections C into the hole below the terminal block opening B so that one tab is pointing up A and the other is pointing down D and hold in place Tighten strain relief screws just enough to h...

Page 9: ... to Venting Requirements 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 Connect neutral wire white or center C of power supply cord under center terminal block screw B Tighten screw Remove center terminal block screw B Connect ground ...

Page 10: ... the removable conduit connector A onto the strain relief threads and tighten securely Put direct wire cable through the strain relief The strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position Tighten strain relief screw against the direct wire cable 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 oute...

Page 11: ...al 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 down screw Now go to Venting Requirements 3 Connect neutral wire C B Place hooked end of neutral wire white or center C of direct wire cable under center terminal block screw B hook facing right Squeeze hooked end toget...

Page 12: ...Connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire C E B 1 Prepare to connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire E B A 3 Connect remaining wires 4 Connect external ground wire G A Install the correct strain relief for your electrical connection method as shown on page 8 or 10 Remove center terminal block screw B Remove neutral ground wire E from green external ground conductor screw A VENTING Venting ...

Page 13: ...Must be fully extended and supported in final dryer location Remove excess to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced airflow and poor performance Do not install in enclosed walls ceilings or floors The total length should not exceed 73 4 ft 2 4 m The length of flexible metal vent used must be included in the overall vent system design as shown in the Vent System Charts NOTE If using ...

Page 14: ...duce performance resulting in longer drying times and increased energy usage Optional exhaust installations This dryer can be converted to exhaust out the right side left side all models except WED71HEB or through the bottom If you prefer you may contact your local dealer to have the dryer converted A Standard rear offset exhaust installation B Left or right side exhaust installation C Bottom exha...

Page 15: ...ter faucet off and remove washer inlet hose Remove old rubber washer from inlet hose and replace with new rubber washer 3 Tighten couplings Using pliers tighten the couplings with additional two thirds turn NOTE Do not overtighten Damage to the coupling can result 4 Attach long hose to Y connector and tighten couplings Attach one of the 5 ft 1 5 m inlet hose ends to the Y connector Attach washer c...

Page 16: ...er faucet Check that the water faucets are turned on CONNECT VENT 1 Connect vent to exhaust outlet 2 Move dryer to final location Using a 4 102 mm clamp connect vent to exhaust outlet in dryer If connecting to existing vent make sure vent is clean Dryer vent must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside exhaust hood Check that vent is secured to exhaust hood with a 4 102 mm clamp Move dryer to fin...

Page 17: ...er 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 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...

Page 18: ...et aside IMPORTANT If the protective film has not yet been removed from the dryer peel the film from the dryer door before proceeding Using a TORX T25 screwdriver remove the 4 screws securing the door hinge to the dryer and lift up and out to remove the door Place the door on a soft towel or other non scratch surface Reinstall the 4 screws in the holes Reverse door swing round shaped door single h...

Page 19: ...he 4 tabs on the trim ring indicated with arrows in the figure A above Then lift out the outer window and retainer up and off the trim ring and set aside B Fig A Fig B 5 Reverse outer window assembly Using a Phillips screwdriver remove the 4 screws from the outer window retainer and lift off the trim ring off the window A Rotate trim ring 180 and secure with the 4 screws removed earlier B Handle F...

Page 20: ...backing plate and the 5 screws holding the hinge assembly in place Hinge Latch 6 Rotate and reassemble outer window assembly to trim ring With the edge with 2 notches at the top align the notches on the outer window assembly with the tabs on the trim ring and lower into place as shown in figure A Rotate the outer window assembly counterclockwise to lock tabs into place figure B Using a Phillips sc...

Page 21: ...or from dryer IMPORTANT If the protective film has not yet been removed from the dryer peel the film from the dryer door before proceeding Using a TORX T25 screwdriver remove the 4 screws securing the door hinge to the dryer and lift up and out to remove the door Place the door on a soft towel or other non scratch surface Reinstall the 4 screws in the holes Reverse door swing round shaped door dou...

Page 22: ...ch plate and latch backing plate and the 5 screws holding the hinge assembly in place Hinge Latch 5 Reinstall hinge and latch on opposite sides Using a TORX T25 screwdriver reinstall the latch plate and latch backing plate with the 3 TORX screws removed earlier and the hinge assembly with the 5 screws on the opposite sides from which they were removed 6 Reinstall inner door assembly Position the d...

Page 23: ... dryer door frame as shown 3 Remove inner door from outer door Position the door with the inside of the door facing up Using a Phillips screwdriver remove the 13 screws securing the inner door to the outer door Lift off the inner door and set aside NOTE There is a small release tab on each side of the door If the inner and outer door do not separate easily slide a credit card putty knife or simila...

Page 24: ...r 5 Reinstall hinge and latch on opposite sides Using a TORX T25 screwdriver reinstall the latch plate and hinge assembly on the opposite sides from which they were removed Latch Latch 4 Remove hinge and latch from inner door Using a TORX T25 screwdriver remove the 3 TORX screws securing the latch plate and the 5 screws holding the hinge assembly in place Hinge Latch W10676165A W10676166A SP 2014 ...