Whirlpool Clothes Dryer 3397627C User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS  
ELECTRIC DRYER  
Table of Contents ............................................................................................... 2  
IMPORTANT: Save for local electrical inspector’s use.  
3397627C  
 
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS  
Dryer Dimensions  
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:  
terminal block  
cover  
Flat-blade screwdriver  
Phillips screw driver  
Utility knife  
1/4" socket wrench or  
1/4" nut driver  
Adjustable wrench that  
opens to 1" (25 mm) or  
hex-head socket wrench  
(for adjusting dryer feet)  
Vent clamps  
power supply  
cord/cable  
opening  
Caulk gun and caulk (for  
installing new exhaust  
vent)  
423/8"*  
(1076 mm)  
Level  
141/2"  
(368 mm)  
Parts supplied:  
Parts package is located in dryer drum. Check that all parts  
are included.  
dryer  
exhaust  
vent  
6"  
(152 mm)*  
4 Leveling legs  
29"  
(737 mm)  
28" max.  
(711 mm)  
Location Requirements  
Door Clearance  
223/4"  
(578 mm)  
37/8"  
(98 mm)  
191/8"  
(486 mm)  
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.  
*from floor with  
dryer feet extended  
1" (25 mm)  
223/4"  
(578 mm)  
Check code requirements: Some codes limit or do not permit  
installation of clothes dryers in garages, closets, or sleeping  
quarters. Contact your local building inspector.  
Make sure that lower edges of the cabinet, plus the back and  
bottom sides of the dryer, are free of obstructions to permit  
adequate clearance of air openings for combustion air. See  
“Recessed Area and Closet Installation Instructions” for  
minimum spacing requirements.  
NOTE: The dryer must not be installed in an area where it will be  
exposed to water and/or weather.  
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Recessed Area and Closet Installation Instructions  
Electrical Requirements  
This dryer may be installed in a recessed area or closet. For  
recessed area and closet installations, minimum clearances  
can be found on the serial tag on the dryer.  
Important: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.  
A two-wire plus separate ground wire, or a 3-wire, single-phase  
230-volt, 50-Hz, AC only, electrical supply is required on a  
separate 15-amp circuit, fused on both sides of the line. A time-  
delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended.  
The installation spacing is in inches and is the minimum  
allowable. Additional spacing should be considered for  
ease of installation, servicing, and compliance with local  
codes and ordinances.  
It is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer  
to contact a qualified electrician to assure that the electrical  
installation is adequate and is in conformance with all local  
codes and ordinances.  
If closet door is installed, the minimum unobstructed air  
opening in the top and bottom is required. Louvered doors  
with equivalent air openings are acceptable.  
The dryer must be exhausted outdoors.  
No other fuel-burning appliance may be installed in the same  
closet as the dryer.  
Minimum Installation Clearances  
14" max.  
(356 mm)  
18"*  
(457 mm)  
Closet  
door  
0"  
(0 mm)  
0"  
1"  
4"  
(102 mm)  
(0 mm) (25 mm)  
Recessed front view  
Closet side view  
Additional clearances for wall, door, and floor moldings may be required or if  
external exhaust elbow is used.  
3" (76 mm)  
48"2  
(310 cm2)*  
Front  
View  
Closet  
Door  
If codes permit and a separate grounding wire is used, it is  
recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the  
grounding path is adequate.  
24"2  
(155 cm2)*  
3" (76 mm)  
This dryer is equipped with a power supply cord. To minimize  
possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating  
wall receptacle.  
Louvered doors with equivalent air openings are acceptable.  
*Opening is the minimum for a closet door.  
If your electrical requirements are different, contact your  
authorized Whirlpool service center or a qualified electrician.  
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Direct Wire  
Electrical Connection  
It is recommended that installation should be done by a qualified  
electrician.  
This dryer can be connected directly to the fused disconnect or  
circuit breaker box with two-wire or three-wire flexible, armored  
or non-metallic sheathed copper cable (with ground wire). Do Not  
use two-wire with bare ground wire. All current-carrying wires  
must be insulated.  
A conduit connector must be installed at each end of the power  
supply cable (at the dryer and at the junction box.) USE ONLY  
10-GAUGE SOLID COPPER WIRE. DO NOT USE ALUMINUM  
WIRE. Allow 4 ft (1.22 m) of slack in the line so the dryer can be  
moved if servicing is ever necessary.  
Recommended Ground Method  
It is your responsibility to contact a qualified electrical installer  
to ensure that the electrical installation is adequate and in  
conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA  
70, latest edition, and all local codes and ordinances.  
Plug power supply cord into the grounded outlet or connect  
direct wire to power supply. Turn power supply on.  
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Elbows:  
Venting Requirements  
Plan installation to use the fewest number of elbows and turns.  
Good  
Better  
Clamps:  
Use clamps to seal all joints.  
Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws  
or other fastening devices which extend into the interior of the  
vent and catch lint. Do not use duct tape.  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE  
EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.  
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.  
Dryer vent must not be connected into any gas vent,  
chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space  
of a building.  
Exhaust  
Recommended hood styles.  
Acceptable hood style.  
C
B
4"  
If using an existing vent system  
(102 mm)  
A
Clean lint from the entire length of the system and make sure  
exhaust hood is not plugged with lint.  
Replace any plastic or metal foil vent with rigid heavy metal  
vent or flexible metal vent.  
4"  
2½"  
(64 mm)  
(102 mm)  
Review Vent System Chart. Modify existing vent system if  
necessary to achieve the best drying performance. Only rigid  
or flexible metal vent shall be used for exhausting.  
4"  
(102 mm)  
A. Louvered hood style  
If this is a new vent system  
B. Box hood style  
C. Angled hood style is acceptable  
Vent material  
An exhaust hood should cap the vent to keep rodents and  
insects from entering the home or business.  
Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.  
4" (102 mm) heavy metal vent and clamps must be used.  
Exhaust hood must be at least 12" (305 mm) from the ground  
or any object that may be in the path of the exhaust (such as  
flowers, rocks, or bushes).  
Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch.  
A four-inch outlet hood is preferred. However, a 212" (64 mm)  
outlet exhaust hood may be used. A 212" (64 mm) outlet  
creates greater back pressure than other hood types. For  
permanent installation, a stationary vent system is required.  
4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent  
Rigid metal vent  
Plan Vent System  
Determine vent path:  
Recommended for best drying performance and to avoid  
crushing and kinking.  
Flexible metal vent  
Vent outlet is located at the center of the bottom dryer back.  
Must be fully extended and supported when the dryer is in it’s  
final location.  
The vent can be routed up, down, left, right, behind the dryer,  
or straight out the back of the dryer.  
Remove excess to avoid sagging and kinking that may result  
in reduced airflow and poor performance.  
When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room as  
possible.  
Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed walls, ceilings, or  
floors.  
Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking.  
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Vent System Length  
Install Leveling Legs  
Maximum length of vent system depends upon the type of vent  
used, number of elbows, and type of exhaust hood. The  
maximum length for both rigid and flexible vent is shown in the  
chart.  
Vent System Chart  
Number of  
90° elbows  
Type  
of vent  
Box/louvered  
hoods  
Angled  
hoods  
Rigid metal 64 ft. (20 m)  
58 ft. (17.7 m)  
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2
3
Rigid metal 54 ft. (16.5 m) 48 ft. (14.6 m)  
Rigid metal 44 ft. (13.4 m) 38 ft. (11.6 m)  
Rigid metal 35 ft. (10.7 m) 29 ft. (8.8 m)  
1. Remove tape from dryer cabinet. Open dryer door and  
remove tape from dryer drum. (Not all dryer drums are  
taped.) Remove drying rack, if included. Turn dryer drum  
counterclockwise to make sure all tape was removed. Wipe  
drum with damp cloth to remove any dust.  
Rigid metal 27 ft. (8.2 m)  
21 ft. (6.4 m)  
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For vent systems not covered by the vent specification chart, see  
Whirlpool Service Manual, “Exhausting Whirlpool Dryers,” Part  
No. LIT603197, available from your Whirlpool parts distributor.  
If dryer is installed in a confined area, such as a bedroom,  
bathroom, or closet, provision must be made for enough  
air for combustion and ventilation. (Check governing codes  
and ordinances.) See “Recessed Area and Closet Installation  
Instructions” in the “Location Requirements” section.  
Install Vent System  
1. Install exhaust hood. Use caulking compound to seal exterior  
wall opening around exhaust hood.  
12" min.  
(305 mm)  
2. Take two cardboard corners from dryer carton and place  
them on floor in back of dryer. Firmly grasp body of dryer and  
gently lay it on its back on the cardboard corners.  
diamond  
marking  
12" min.  
(305 mm)  
2. Connect exhaust vent to hood. Vent must fit inside exhaust  
hood. Secure vent to exhaust hood with vent tape.  
3. Run exhaust vent to dryer location. Use the straightest path  
possible. Avoid 90º turns. Use vent tape to seal all joints.  
3. Start to screw legs into holes by hand. Use an adjustable  
wrench or 1" (25 mm) hex-head socket wrench to finish  
turning legs until you reach the ridge with the diamond  
marking.  
4. Place a carton corner post from dryer packaging under each  
of the 2 dryer back corners. Stand the dryer up. Slide the  
dryer on the corner posts until it is close to its final location.  
Leave enough room to connect the exhaust vent.  
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Check Operation  
Connect Vent  
1. Check that you:  
1. Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to exhaust outlet  
in dryer. If connecting to existing vent, make sure the 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.  
Did not skip any steps.  
Installed all parts.  
Properly installed dryer legs.  
Leveled dryer.  
Have all the tools you started with.  
2. Plug power supply cord into grounded outlet or connect  
102 mm (4")  
clamp  
direct wire to power supply. Turn power supply on.  
3. Read the “Use and Care Guide” to fully understand your  
new dryer. Select a full heat cycle (not the air cycle) and start  
dryer. After five minutes, open dryer door. You should feel  
heat inside dryer.  
102 mm (4")  
clamp  
If the dryer will not start, check the following:  
Electrical supply is connected  
House fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker  
has not tripped.  
Dryer door is closed.  
2. Move dryer into final position.  
Controls are set in a running or “On” position.  
Start button has been pushed firmly.  
3. Once exhaust vent connection is made, remove corner posts  
and cardboard.  
If dryer makes an unusual noise, check that the dryer is level.  
Level Dryer  
Check levelness of dryer by placing a level on top of dryer, rst  
side to side, then front to back.  
If the dryer is not level, prop up the dryer using a wood block.  
Use a wrench to adjust the legs up or down and check again for  
levelness.  
If legs are not long enough to level dryer, order Extended Dryer  
Feet Kit, Part No. 279810 (sold two legs per kit), from your dealer.  
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Change Door Swing  
If not reversing door swing, skip ahead to “Level and Exhaust the  
Dryer” steps.  
Avoid scratching or chipping paint.  
7. Attach door hinge to door so large part of hinge slot is at  
A
E
bottom of hinge.  
8. Gently remove 4 hinge hole plugs (C) on left side of cabinet.  
Insert plugs in hinge holes on right side of cabinet.  
B
D
C
1. Place a large towel or soft cloth (A) on top of dryer to avoid  
9. Insert screws in bottom holes on left side of cabinet. Tighten  
screws halfway. Position door so large end of door hinge  
slot is over screws. Slide door up so screws are in bottom  
of slots. Tighten screws. Insert and tighten top screws in  
hinges.  
damaging the surface.  
2. Open dryer door. Remove bottom screws from cabinet  
side of hinges (B). Loosen (do not remove) top screws from  
cabinet side of hinges.  
10. Remove door strike (D) from cabinet. Remove door strike  
plug. Insert door strike in new hole and secure with screw.  
Insert door strike plug in original door strike hole and secure  
with screw.  
3. Lift door until top screws in cabinet are in large part of hinge  
slot. Pull door forward off screws. Set door (handle side up)  
on top of dryer. Remove top screws from cabinet.  
4. Remove screws attaching hinges to door.  
11. Close door and check that door strike aligns with door catch  
(E). If door does not close completely, slide door catch left or  
right within slot until strike snaps into catch.  
5. Remove screws at top, bottom, and side of door. Holding  
door over towel on dryer, grasp sides of outer door and  
gently lift to separate it from inner door. Do NOT pry apart  
with putty knife. Do NOT pull on door seal or plastic door  
catches.  
6. Turn and reattach outer door panel to inner door panel so  
handle is on the side where hinges were just removed. Be  
sure to keep cardboard spacer centered between doors.  
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Notes  
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3397627C  
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3/11  
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