User manual WHIRLPOOL WED8700EC INSTALLATION GUIDE

[. . . ] INSTALLATION NOTES Date of purchase:__________________________________ Date of installation:________________________________ Installer:_________________________________________ Model number:____________________________________ Serial number:____________________________________ NOTES CONCERNANT L’INSTALLATION Date d’achat :______________________________________ Date d’installation :_________________________________ Installateur :_______________________________________ Numéro de modèle :_________________________________ Numéro de série :___________________________________ W10725269B W10725272B-SP DRYER SAFETY IMPORTANT: When discarding or storing your old clothes dryer, remove the door. 2 3 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS TOOLS AND PARTS Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. Tools needed for gas installations: Tools needed for all installations: 8" (203 mm) or 10" (254 mm) pipe wrench 8" (203 mm) or 10" (254 mm) adjustable wrench (for gas connections) Flat-blade screwdriver Adjustable wrench that opens to 1" (25 mm) or hex-head socket wrench Pipe-joint compound resistant to LP gas Parts supplied (all models): Level Vent clamps Leveling legs (4) Parts supplied (steam models): Plastic putty knife Caulking gun and compound (for installing new exhaust vent) “Y” connector Short inlet hose Rubber washer (4) Parts package is located in dryer drum. [. . . ] Prepare to connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire 4. Connect remaining wires E B A Remove center terminal block screw (B). Remove neutral ground wire (E) from external ground conductor screw (A). Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Connect remaining wires 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) 3-prong plug Connect remaining wires to outer terminal block screws. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. € Spade terminals with upturned ends Ring terminals DIRECT WIRE CONNECTION 1. Remove center screw B Remove center terminal block screw (B). Connect neutral wire C B Connect neutral wire (white or center) (C) of power supply cord to center terminal block screw (B). Prepare your 4-wire cable for direct connection 1" m) 25 m ( B C 5 (127 " mm ) 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 below the terminal block opening (B). Reaching inside the terminal block opening, screw the removable conduit connector (A) onto the strain relief threads. 52 m) of extra length so dryer may be moved if needed. Strip 5" (127 mm) of outer covering from end of cable, leaving bare ground wire at 5" (127 mm). Cut 11/2" (38 mm) from remaining 3 wires. Prepare to connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire E B A 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. If your wiring looks like this: 4-wire direct connection: Go to “4-Wire Direct Connection” on this page. Remove neutral ground wire (E) from external ground conductor screw (A). 4-wire Direct Wire Connection IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit 3-wire connections. Connect neutral ground wire (E) and place hooked end (hook facing right) of neutral wire (white or center wire) (C) of direct wire cable under center screw of terminal block (B). [. . . ] Remove the dryer door by lifting upward and out to lift the  door off the cabinet. Lay the door on a flat, covered surface, with the inside of the door facing up. Reinstall the door strike and cosmetic screw on the opposite side of dryer door opening from where they were removed. NOTE: Door strike and plugs must be on the same side  of the dryer door opening. [. . . ]