Whirlpool WGD8000DW4 - Manuals

6 Mobile home - Additional installation requirements: This dryer is suitable for mobile home installations. The installation must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile home construction and Safety, Title 2...

7 4-wire receptacle (14-30R) ELECTRIC DRYER POWER HOOKUP- CANADA ONLY ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS It is your responsibility: ■ To contact a qualified electrical installer. ■ To be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and in conformance with Canadian Electrical Code, C22.1-latest edition and a...

8 GAS TYPE Natural Gas: This dryer is equipped for use with Natural gas. It is certified by UL for use with propane gas with appropriate conversion. ■ Your dryer must have the correct burner for the type of gas in your home. Burner information is located on the rating plate in the door well of your ...

9 3/8" NPT dryer pipe NOTE: For a garage installation, the gas pipe height must be an additional 18" (460 mm) from the floor. GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS ■ Use an elbow and a 3/8" flare x 3/8" NPT adapter fitting between the flexible gas connector and the dryer gas pipe, as ne...

10 MAKE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION - U.S.A. ONLY (EFFECTUER LE RACCORDEMENT ÉLECTRIQUE – ÉTATS-UNIS SEULEMENT) ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Electrical Connection Options Power Supply Cord 1. Choose electrical connection type Power supply cord 4-wire receptacle (NEMA Type 14-30R): Go to Power Supply Cord Connect...

11 4-wire Power Supply Cord Connection IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit the use of 3-wire connections. Power supply cord 4-wire receptacle (NEMA Type 14-30R): Go to “4-Wire Power Supply Cord Connection.” Power supply cord 3-wire receptac...

12 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) 3-prong plug Spade terminals with upturned ends Ring terminals Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire. 3-wire Power Supply Cord Connection 3. Connect remaining wires Connect remaining wires to outer terminal block scre...

13 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. 2. Attach direct wire cable to strain relief 3-wire direct connection: Go to “3-Wire Direct...

14 Place hooked ends of remaining direct wire cable wires under outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screws. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw. Now, go to “Venting Requi...

15 1. Prepare to connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire B A E Remove center terminal block screw (B). Remove neutral ground wire (E) from external ground conductor screw (A). Optional 3-wire Connection You must verify with a qualified electrician that this grounding method is acceptable before...

16 VENTING REQUIREMENTS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space of a building. Only rigid ...

18 Special provisions for mobile homes: Exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible portion of mobile home and must not terminate beneath the mobile home. Terminate exhaust vent outside. Moblie Home Exhaust installation Connect vent to exhaust hood 2. Vent must fit over the exhaust ho...

20 LEVEL DRYER Not Level LEVEL Not Level Check levelness of dryer from side to side. Repeat from front to back. NOTE: The dryer must be level for the moisture sensing system to operate correctly. Move dryer to final location 2. Move dryer to final location. Avoid crushing or kinking vent. Level Drye...

22 REVERSE DOOR SWING You can change your door swing from a right-side opening to a left-side opening, if desired. 1. Place a towel or soft cloth on top of dryer or work space to avoid damaging the surface. Remove door from dryer cabinet 1. Open the dryer door. 2. Using a T25 ® screwdriver, remove s...

23 Remove the door assembly 1. Lay the door on a flat, covered surface with the inside of the door facing up. Remove the 3 plugs with a plastic putty knife. There is a cut out to stick the putty knife under to pop out. 2. Remove the 10 screws from the dryer door and set screws off to the side. 3. Re...