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Manual Whirlpool 240-volt

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  • Whirlpool 240-volt - page 1

    A Note to Y ou ....................2 Dryer Safety ........................3 Installation Instructions ........................5 Parts and Features ..........23 Using Y our Dryer ............24 Starting your dryer ........…24 End of cycle signal ...........25 Loading ............................25 Selecting the right cycle and setting…… ...... ...

  • Whirlpool 240-volt - page 2

    2 A Note to Y ou Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL ® appliance. The Whirlpool Brand is committed to designing quality products that consistently perform for you to make your life easier . T o ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maint ...

  • Whirlpool 240-volt - page 3

    3 Dryer Safety Y ou will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions. Y ou can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions. Y our safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appli- ance. Always read and obey all safety messa ...

  • Whirlpool 240-volt - page 4

    4 DR YER SAFETY IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer , follow basic precautions, including the following: • Read all instructions before using the dryer . • Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer . Items contaminated with cooking oils ma ...

  • Whirlpool 240-volt - page 5

    Installation Instructions Read the “Dryer Safety” section of your dryer ’s Use and Care guide, and completely read these installation instructions before beginning installation. Before starting installation 5 • Check location where dryer will be in-stalled. Proper installation is your responsibility . The dryer must not be installed or stor ...

  • Whirlpool 240-volt - page 6

    6 How to install your dryer Now that you’ve unpacked your dryer , check to be sure you have removed the parts bag from the drum. Remove the tape that holds the drum to the cabinet. Move the drum by hand to make certain all tape has been removed. Next, wipe the interior of the drum thoroughly with a damp cloth before using the dryer . Installation ...

  • Whirlpool 240-volt - page 7

    7 1. T ake two of the cardboard corners from the carton. Place them on the floor in back of the dryer . 2. Firmly grasp the body of the dryer . Gently lay dryer on the cardboard corners. 3. Start to screw the legs into the holes by hand. Use a wrench to finish turning the legs. They should stick out about 1 inch. 4. Now stand the dryer up and move ...

  • Whirlpool 240-volt - page 8

    8 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Electrical Requirements A three-wire or four-wire, single phase 120/240-volt, 60-Hz., AC-only , electrical supply is required on a separate 30-ampere circuit, fused on both sides of the line. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. This dryer is manufactured with the 3-wire, frame-grounding conductor conne ...

  • Whirlpool 240-volt - page 9

    9 Three-Wire Electrical Connection to Receptacle • Do not use an extension cord with this dryer . • Do not connect plug end of power supply cord into a live receptacle before connecting power supply cord to dryer terminal block. Local codes may permit the use of a U.L.- listed, 120/240-volt minimum, 30-ampere, dryer power supply cord kit (pigta ...

  • Whirlpool 240-volt - page 10

    10 1. Disconnect power . 2. Remove hold-down screw and terminal block cover . 3. Attach a 3 ⁄ 4 -inch, U.L.-listed, strain relief to the hole below terminal block opening. Strain relief should have a tight fit with dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Put the power supply cord through the strain relief. 4. Loosen or remove terminal bloc ...

  • Whirlpool 240-volt - page 11

    11 1" 3 1 / 2 " The dryer can be connected directly to fused disconnect or circuit breaker box with three- wire, flexible armored or non-metallic sheathed copper cable (with grounding wire). All current-carrying wires must be insulated. A conduit connector must be installed at junction box. Allow four feet of slack in the line so dryer ca ...

  • Whirlpool 240-volt - page 12

    12 2. Remove hold-down screw and terminal block cover . 3. Attach a 3 ⁄ 4 -inch, U.L.-listed, strain relief to the hole below terminal block opening. Strain relief should have a tight fit with dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Put the direct wire cable through the strain relief. 4. Loosen or remove terminal block screws. Connect the ...

  • Whirlpool 240-volt - page 13

    13 Alternate Connection: If local codes do not permit the connection of a frame-grounding conductor to the neutral wire: 1. Disconnect power . 2. Make sure the power supply cord or direct wire cable is in place (see steps 1-3 on page 10 for power cord connections or steps 1-3 on pages 1 1 and 12 for direct wire connection). 3. Remove the neutral gr ...

  • Whirlpool 240-volt - page 14

    14 Make Four -Wire Electrical Connection to Receptacle Local codes may permit the use of a U.L.-listed, 120/240-volt minimum, 30 ampere, dryer power supply cord kit (pigtail). Power supply cord should be type SRD or SRDT and be at least four feet long. The wires that connect to the dryer must end with ring terminals or spade terminals with turned e ...

  • Whirlpool 240-volt - page 15

    15 1. Disconnect power . 2. Remove hold-down screw and terminal block cover . 3. Attach a 3 ⁄ 4 -inch, U.L.-listed, strain relief to the hole below terminal block opening. Strain relief should have a tight fit with dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Put the power supply cord through the strain relief. 4. Remove the center terminal blo ...

  • Whirlpool 240-volt - page 16

    16 Four -Wire Electrical Connection (Direct Wire) The dryer can be connected directly to fused disconnect or circuit breaker box with four-wire, flexible armored or non-metallic sheathed copper cable (with grounding wire). All current-carrying wires must be insulated. The grounding wire may be bare. A conduit connector must be installed at junction ...

  • Whirlpool 240-volt - page 17

    17 Center silver -colored terminal block screw External ground connector Neutral grounding wire (green/yellow) 3 ⁄ 4 ”, U.L.-listed, strain relief Neutral wire (white) Bare copper wire 4-Wire Connection with Direct W ire and Frame-Grounding Conductor 3. Attach a 3 ⁄ 4 -inch, U.L.-listed, strain relief to the hole below terminal block opening. ...

  • Whirlpool 240-volt - page 18

    18 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Exhaust requirements Y our dryer must be properly vented to achieve maximum drying efficiency . W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. • Do not exhaust dryer into a chimney , a wall, a ceiling, or a concealed space of a building. • The diameter of the heavy metal vent must be ...

  • Whirlpool 240-volt - page 19

    19 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Use duct tape to seal all joints. Do not use screws to secure vent. Lint may catch on screws. Use 4-inch heavy metal vent. Do not kink or crush flexible metal vent. It must be fully extended to allow adequate exhaust air to flow . Check vent after installation. Use the straightest path possible when routing the exhaus ...

  • Whirlpool 240-volt - page 20

    20 4" Determining vent length No. of 90° turns Heavy Metal V ent 4-inch diameter Maximum length 0 36 ft 36 ft 26 ft 1 26 ft 26 ft 16 ft 2 16 ft 16 ft 6 ft EXHAUST HOOD TYPE 4" 2 1 ⁄ 2 " Flexible Metal V ent 4-inch diameter Maximum length 0 28 ft 28 ft 22 ft 1 18 ft 18 ft 12 ft 2 8 ft 8 ft 2 ft NOTE: Check periodically to ensure th ...

  • Whirlpool 240-volt - page 21

    21 FRONT STACK STAND CLOSET DOOR SIDE STACK STAND DRYER WASHER SIDE FRONT DRYER DRYER 12" 12" 1" 3" 48 sq in 24 sq in 3" 3" 18" 14" MAX. 1" 1" 3" † May be 0" clearance. †† Opening is minimum for closet door . Louvered door with air opening is acceptable. ††† Additional space ma ...

  • Whirlpool 240-volt - page 22

    22 Mobile home installation NOTE: Check codes requirements. Some codes limit or do not permit installation of clothes dryers in garages, closets, mobile homes, or sleeping quarters. Contact your local building inspector . • The exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a non-combustible portion of the mobile home structure and must not terminate ...

  • Whirlpool 240-volt - page 23

    23 3 CYCLE END • OF CYCLE SIGNAL HEAVY DUTY PUSH TO START Parts and Features Start button (p. 24) Dryer drum Model and serial number label (p. 2) Cycle and temperature control knob (p. 26) Lint screen (p. 28) 3977625v09c27 4/1/99 4:46 PM Page 23 ...

  • Whirlpool 240-volt - page 24

    24 Using Y our Dryer Star ting your dryer Before using your dryer , wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to remove dust from storing and shipping. 1. Load clothes into the dryer and close the door . 2. T urn the Cycle and T emperature Control knob either way to the desired cycle. Use the Energy Pre- ferred Automatic Setting ( * ) to dry most loads ...

  • Whirlpool 240-volt - page 25

    25 USING YOUR DR YER End of cycle signal The dryer sounds a signal to let you know when the cycle is finished. The signal is not adjustable and cannot be turned off. The signal is helpful when you are drying permanent press, synthetics, and other items that should be taken out as soon as the dryer stops. Loading Loading suggestions This table shows ...

  • Whirlpool 240-volt - page 26

    26 Automatic Permanent Press/ Regular Cycle Dry most loads using the Energy Preferred Automatic Setting ( * ) . Y our Automatic cycle shuts off when the selected dryness is reached. The Cycle and T emperature Control knob will not move until the load is almost dry . After the cool-down, the knob automatically turns to an Off area and tumbling stops ...

  • Whirlpool 240-volt - page 27

    27 Cottons and linens Extra heavy–Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts Heavyweight–T owels, jeans, corduroys, work clothes Mediumweight–Sheets, cotton underwear , diapers Lightweight–Batistes, organdies, lingerie Permanent press, synthetics and blends Heavyweight–Work clothes, jackets, raincoats Mediumweight–Shirts, play clothes, sheets, s ...

  • Whirlpool 240-volt - page 28

    28 Car i ng for Y our Dryer Cleaning the lint screen Every load cleaning The lint screen is located inside the dryer drum, on the back wall. Clean it before starting each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time. T o clean: 1. Open the door and pull the lint screen straight out. 2. Squeeze body of lint screen lightly while pulling th ...

  • Whirlpool 240-volt - page 29

    29 Cleaning the dryer interior Garments which contain unstable dyes, such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the dryer interior . These stains are not harmful to your dryer and will not stain future loads of clothes. It is helpful to dry unstable dye items inside out to prevent dye transfer . T o clean dryer drum: 1. ...

  • Whirlpool 240-volt - page 30

    30 T roubleshooting Common drying problems PROBLEM Not drying satisfactorily Dryer will not run CAUSE • Lint screen is clogged with lint. • Restricted air movement. Exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood is clogged with lint. • Exhaust vent is crushed or kinked. • Cycle and T emperature Contr ol knob is set on Air cycle. • Fabric softener s ...

  • Whirlpool 240-volt - page 31

    31 TROUBLESHOOTING Common drying problems (cont) PROBLEM Lint in load Stains on load Items shrinking Loads are wrinkled Odors Unusual sounds CAUSE • Lint screen is clogged. • Improper sorting. • Load is too big or heavy . • Load is overdried. • Paper or tissue in pockets. • Pilling being mistaken for lint. • Improper use of fabric sof ...

  • Whirlpool 240-volt - page 32

    32 Call our Consumer Assistance Center at 1-800-253-1301. Our consultants are available to assist you. When calling: Please know the purchase date, and the complete model and serial number of your appliance (see “A Note to Y ou” section). This information will help us better respond to your request. Our consultants provide assistance with: • ...

  • Whirlpool 240-volt - page 33

    ® Registered T rademark of Whirlpool, U.S.A. 3977625 © 1999 Whirlpool Corporation 4/99 Printed in U.S.A. WHIRLPOOL CORPORA TION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENT AL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES . Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you. This warra ...

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