Whirlpool W10115227B-SP - Manual

6 InSTAll lEvElIng lEgS Prepare dryer for leveling legs 1. To avoid damaging floor, use a large flat piece of cardboard from dryer carton; place under entire back edge of dryer. Firmly grasp dryer body (not console panel) and gently lay dryer down on cardboard. Screw in leveling legs 2. diamondmarki...

7 ElEcTRIcAl connEcTIon Power Supply cord Direct Wire Electrical connection options 1. choose electrical connection type Power supply cord 4-wire receptacle (NEMA Type 14-30R): Go to “4-wire Power Supply Cord Connection” section. Then, go to “Venting Requirements.” 3-wire direct connection: Go to “3...

8 Put power supply cord through the strain relief. Be sure that the wire insulation on the power supply cord is inside the strain relief. The strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Do not further tighten strain relief screws at this point. Attac...

9 3-wire Power Supply cord connection ImPoRTAnT : Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire. 3. connect remaining wires Connect remaining wires to outer terminal block screws. Tighten screws. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear...

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. 2. Prepare to connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire E A B Remove center terminal block screw (B). Remove neutral ground wire (E) from external g...

11 3-wire Direct Wire connection ImPoRTAnT: Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire. B 2. Remove center screw Remove center terminal block screw (B). 4. connect ground wire A F Connect ground wire (green or bare) (F) of direct wire cable to external ground co...

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). E B C connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire 2. Connect neutral ground wire (E) and neutral wire (white or center...

13 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 ...

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 I 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 e...

15 Install vent System 12" min. (305 mm) 12" min. (305 mm) Install exhaust hood 1. Install exhaust hood and use caulking compound to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust hood. connect vent to exhaust hood 2. Vent must fit over the exhaust hood. Secure vent to exhaust hood with 4" (1...

16 level Dryer level Dryer 1. 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 v...

17 Reverse Door Swing (optional) Place towel on dryer 1. Place towel on top of dryer to avoid damaging the surface. Lift door until top screws in dryer 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 dryer cabin...

19 Reverse Door Swing (models with side-swing doors with glass) Place towel on dryer 1. Place towel on top of dryer to avoid damaging the surface. Lift door until top screws in dryer cabinet are in large part of hinge slot. Pull door forward off screws. Set door (handle side up) on top of dryer. Rem...

20 W10115226BW10115227B-SP © 2011 Whirlpool Corporation 01/11 All rights reserved Printed in U.S.A. Remove and transfer plugs 11. Remove the 4 screws that attach 2 plugs on the left side. Transfer plugs to opposite side using the same 4 screws. Attach door hinges 9. Reattach door hinges to dryer doo...