Whirlpool 8535840 Venting system, Parts needed for installation, Electrical

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Parts needed for installation

Check local codes and see electrical and venting requirements, Panels A and B, before purchasing parts.

Determine if you will need to purchase a power supply cord kit or power supply cable.

Electrical

If using a power supply cord:

Dryer power supply cord must be:

•U.L.-listed

•120/240-volt minimum

•30-ampere

•Type SRD or SRDT

•At least 4 feet long

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

The receptacle must be located within 3 feet of the top, back center of the control console.

If your outlet

Choose this

looks like this:

power supply cord:

4-wire

4-wire power supply cord

receptacle

with ring or spade terminals

(14-30R)

and U.L.-listed strain relief

3-wire

3-wire power supply cord

receptacle

with ring or spade terminals

(10-30R)

and U.L.-listed strain relief

If connecting by direct wire:

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

•flexible armored or non-metallic sheathed copper cable (with ground wire). All current-carrying wires must be insulated. See Panels D and E.

•10-GAUGE SOLID COPPER WIRE. (Do not use aluminum.)

•at least 4 feet long.

Venting system

WARNING

Fire Hazard

Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use a plastic vent. Do not use a metal foil vent.

Failure to do so can result in death or fire.

Four-inch heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must be used. Dura Safe™ vent products are recommended.

Dura Safe vent products can be purchased from your dealer or by calling Whirlpool Parts & Accessories 1-800-442-9991, Mon-Fri: 8am to 9pm (CST), Sat: 9am to 4:30pm (CST). Visit our internet site at http://www.whirlpoolappliances.com/ accessories

See Page 11 for more information.

Exhaust hood

Do Not use exhaust hoods with magnetic latches.

Preferred

Acceptable

 

 

4"4" 2-1/2"

Mobile home installations require:

•Mobile Home Installation Kit, Part Number 346764*

•Metal exhaust system hardware*

Floors sloped greater than

1 inch:

Require Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part No. 279810*.

*Available for purchase from your dealer.

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Have questions about your dryer? Installation InstructionsFor proper drying performance Tools needed for installationParts supplied for installation Your safety and the safety of others are very importantParts needed for installation Venting systemElectrical 43-1/8 38-1/4 Terminal block cover Closet/confined area installationQuincy, Massachusetts Recommended ground methodDetermine vent length InstallationMobile home installation requirements Plan the exhaust ventMaximum length of the exhaust system depends upon Install vent systemIf installing washer and dryer, install dryer first Prepare the dryerHold-down screw Terminal Block cover Power supply cordDirect wire Electrical connectionTighten strain relief screws Four-wire connectionRemove center terminal block screw Ground conductor screw. Tighten screwLoosen or remove center terminal block screw Three-wire connectionWhere local codes permit 10-30R Three-wire receptacleClamp Where local codes Do Not permitLevel and exhaust dryer Check operationMoving dryer to a new location? Whirlpool Corporation Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022, U.S.ASnap-Lock fittings Lea y conserve estas instrucciones Instrucciones de instalaciónSignifican Herramientas que se necesitan para la instalaciónPara el debido funcionamiento de la secadora Es su responsabilidadCampana exterior de salida de aire Sistema de salida de airePiezas para adquirir EléctricoVista de frente 38,1 cm Pulg Instalación en área empotradaExterior de salida de Método recomendado de puesta a tierraPreferido Determine la longitud del conductoRequisitos de instalación en una casa móvil o rodante La secadora debe fijarse al pisoMarca de rombo Instale el sistema de ventilación nueva instalaciónPrepare de la secadora La longitud máxima del sistema de salida de aire depende deAlambre directo Conexión eléctricaTornillo de retención Cubierta del Bloque Terminal Preparación del alambre Conexión de cuatro alambresConexión de tres alambres Cuando los códigos locales lo permitenContacto 10-30R de tres alambres Abrazadera de 10.2 cm 4 pulg Cuando los códigos locales No lo permiten¿Va a trasladar de lugar la secadora?