Whirlpool W10097001A-SP, W10096987A Install Leveling Legs, Prepare dryer for leveling legs

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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. The wires that connect to the dryer must end in ring terminals or spade terminals with upturned ends.

A UL listed strain relief.

If your outlet looks like this:

Install Leveling Legs

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install dryer. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

4-wire receptacle

(14-30R)

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 receptacle of NEMA Type 14-30 R. The ground wire (ground conductor) may be either green or bare. The neutral conductor must be identified by a white cover.

1. Prepare dryer for leveling legs

If your outlet looks like this:

Then choose a 3-wire power supply cord with ring or spade terminals and UL listed strain relief. The 3-wire power supply cord, at least

4 ft. (1.22 m) long, must have 3 10-gauge solid copper wires and match a 3-wire receptacle of

3-wire receptacle NEMA Type 10-30R.

(10-30R)

If connecting by direct wire:

Power supply cable must match power supply (4-wire or 3-wire) and be:

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.

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 (not console panel) and gently lay dryer down on cardboard.

2. Screw in leveling legs

diamond marking

Examine leveling legs, find diamond marking. Screw legs into leg holes by hand, use a wrench to finish turning legs until diamond marking is no longer visible.

Now stand the dryer on its feet. Slide the dryer until it is close to its final location. Leave enough room for electrical connection and to connect the exhaust vent.

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Contents Table of Contents Tools needed Tools and PartsLocation Requirements Installation clearancesParts supplied all models Parts neededElectrical Requirements Minimum spacing for recessed area or closet installationMinimum Required Spacing It is your responsibilityPrepare dryer for leveling legs Install Leveling LegsScrew in leveling legs If your outlet looks like thisElectrical Connection Wire direct connection Go to stepsChoose electrical connection type Remove terminal block coverWire Power Supply Cord Connection Power Supply Cord ConnectionConnect remaining wires Connect ground wireConnect neutral wire Remove center screwWire Direct Wire Connection Direct Wire ConnectionVenting Requirements Prepare your 3-wire cable for direct connectionConnect external ground wire Optional 3-wire ConnectionRigid metal vent Venting RequirementsExhaust hoods ElbowsRecommended exhaust installations Alternate installations for close clearancesPlan Vent System Venting KitsVent System Chart Install Vent SystemVent System Chart Long Vent Models Only Install exhaust hoodLevel Dryer Complete Installation ChecklistConnect Vent Place towel on dryer Reverse Door Swing OptionalRemove bottom screws Lift door off top screwsSuper Wide Side-Swing Door Check door strike alignmentRemove screws from hinges Rotate outer door Remove screws from door Attach door hingesRemove door strike Flip door overInsert screws in hinge holes on dryer cabinet TroubleshootingW10096987A W10097001A-SP