Whirlpool 8316558 installation instructions Electrical requirements

Electric Dryer

Electrical requirements

If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the ground path is adequate.

Important: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

A four-wire or three-wire (Canada: four-wire only), single-phase, 120/240- volt, 60-Hz, AC-only electrical supply (or four-wire or three-wire, 120/208- volt, if specified on the model/serial rating plate) is required on a separate, 30-ampere circuit, fused on both sides of the line. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended.

Recommended ground method

In U.S.:

It is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to contact a qualified electrician to assure that the electrical installation is adequate and in conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70*, and all local codes and ordinances.

In Canada.:

It is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to install the dryer in accordance with CAN 1-B149 installation codes** and all national or local codes.

Canadian models are equipped with a four-wire, 30-amp rated flexible-type power cord. The power cord must be plugged into a mating 30-amp receptacle. (NEMA type 14-30R).

Copies of the standards listed above may be obtained from:

*National Fire Protection Association One Batterymarch Park

Quincy, Massachusetts 02269

**CSA International

8501 East Pleasant Valley Road Cleveland, Ohio 44131-5575

Now Start...

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.

With dryer in laundry area...

30-amp outlet

1.Take tape off front corners of dryer. Open dryer and remove the literature and parts packages. Wipe the interior of the drum thoroughly with a damp cloth.

2.Take two of the cardboard corners from the carton and place them on the floor in back of the dryer. Firmly grasp the body of the dryer and gently lay it on its back on the cardboard corners.

3.With one of the legs in hand, check the ridges for a diamond marking. That's how far the leg is supposed to go into the hole.

4.Start to screw the leveling legs into the holes by hand. (Use a small amount of liquid detergent to lubricate the screw threads so it is easier to turn the legs.) Use a 1-inch wrench or socket wrench to finish turning the legs until you reach the diamond mark.

Now stand the dryer up.

Slide dryer onto cardboard or hardboard before moving across floor to avoid damaging floor covering.

5.Remove the service door of the meter case. Lift

the service door up at the back and remove. Install money- accepting device. (Refer to manufaturer's

instructions for proper installation.)

For dryers using coin slides, use adapter kit supplied with dryer.

Replace the meter case service door. Put the coin vault with lock and key the meter case opening.

6.Move dryer close to final position. Remove cardboard or hardboard from under dryer.