Whirlpool W10514172A - Manuals

6 If your outlet looks like this: If your outlet looks like this: If connecting by direct wire: Power supply cable must match power supply (4-wire or 3-wire) and be: ■ Flexible armored cable or nonmetallic sheathed copper cable (with ground wire), covered with flexible metallic conduit. All current-...

7 Electrical Connection Power Supply Cord Electrical Connection Options 1. Choose electrical connection type Power supply cord 4-wire receptacle (NEMA Type 14-30R): Go to steps 1-2 on page 9 for power supply cord strain relief: then steps 3-6 for 4-wire Power Supply Cord Connection section. Then, go...

8 Direct Wire A B C D E F 2. Remove terminal block cover Before you start, disconnect power. Remove hold-down screw (D) and terminal block cover (A). A. Terminal block cover B. External ground conductor screw C. Center terminal block screw D. Hold-down screw E. Neutral ground wire F. Hole below term...

9 3-wire Power Supply Cord Connection Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire. A B D C E F G A. 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) B. 3-wire plug C. Neutral prong D. Spade terminals with upturned ends E. 3/4" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief F. Ring term...

10 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. 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 threa...

11 3-wire Direct Wire Connection Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire. B 5. Remove center screw Remove center terminal block screw (B). 7. Connect ground wire A F Connect ground wire (green or bare) (F) of direct wire cable to external ground conductor scr...

12 1. Prepare to connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire A E B Remove center terminal block screw (B). Remove neutral ground wire (E) from external ground conductor screw (A). B C E Connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire 2. Connect neutral ground wire (E) and neutral wire (white or center...

13 Venting Requirements VENTING Exhaust hoods: ■ Must be at least 12" (305 mm) from ground or any object that may obstruct exhaust (such as flowers, rocks, bushes, or snow). Elbows: ■ 45° elbows provide better airflow than 90° elbows. Clamps: ■ Use clamps to seal all joints. ■ Exhaust vent must ...

14 Plan Vent System Recommended exhaust installations Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer. Other installations are possible. B B C D E F G H A A. Dryer B. Elbow C. Wall D. Exhaust hood E. Clamps F. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent G. Vent length necessary to connect elb...

15 Vent System Chart Number of 90° turns or elbows Type of vent Box/louvered hoods Angled hoods 1 4 3 2 0 Rigid metal Rigid metal Rigid metal Rigid metal Rigid metal 64 ft. (20 m) 54 ft. (16.5 m) 44 ft. (13.4 m) 35 ft. (10.7 m) 27 ft. (8.2 m) 58 ft. (17.7 m) 48 ft. (14.6 m) 38 ft. (11.6 m) 29 ft. (8...

16 Connect Vent Connect vent to exhaust outlet 1. Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to exhaust outlet in dryer. If connecting to existing vent, make sure 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 ...

17 Reverse Door Swing (Optional) 29" Super Wide Side-Swing Door Place towel on top of dryer to avoid damaging the surface. NOTE: Magnetized screw driver is helpful. Place towel on dryer 1. q When the dryer has been running for 5 minutes, open the dryer door and feel for heat. If you feel heat, c...

18 Remove the door catch, bezel, and plug from the inside of the inner door by squeezing and pulling/pushing them. Place the door catch, bezel, and plug on the sides opposite from where they were. Plug Catch and bezel Switch door catch, bezel, & plug 6. Rotate outer door 7. Rotate outer door 180...

19 Troubleshooting See the Use and Care Guide or visit our website and reference Frequently Asked Questions to possibly avoid the cost of a service call. Close door and check that door strike aligns with door catch. If it is needed, slide door catch left or right within slot to adjust alignment. Che...