Have questions about your dryer?
Check your Use and Care Guide for a toll-free number to call, or call your
dealer. The dealer is listed in the Yellow Pages of your phone directory
under “Appliances — Household — Major — Service and Repair.”
Installation Instructions
When you call, you will need the dryer model number and serial number.
Both numbers are on the model/serial rating plate located in the door well
behind the dryer door and on front of opening.
Record the numbers here for handy reference:
Model No.
Serial No.
Moving dryer to a new location?
Check with a licensed electrician to confirm that supply voltage at new home matches
voltage specified on the model/serial rating plate.
Shut off electrical
supply to dryer.
Unplug power supply
cord and tape it
securely to dryer.
(Or disconnect power
supply cable from
dryer.)
Tape top
to cabinet.
Tape door to
front panel.
Electric Dryer
Part No. 3979171
IMPORTANT:
Turn leveling
legs all the
way in.
Read and save these instructions.
Installer: Leave Installation Instructions with homeowner.
Homeowner: Keep Installation Instructions for future reference.
For best performance, install dryer according to
Installation Instructions. Failure to complete installation
as instructed could void warranty.
Slide dryer onto cardboard or hardboard
before moving it across the floor to
prevent damaging floor covering.
Save Installation Instructions for local electrical inspector’s use.
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Exhaust dimensions
back exhaust
Dimensions shown with feet extended 1” from bottom of dryer.
Dryer location
11"
terminal block cover
and dimensions
power supply
cord/cable
strain relief
14"
The dryer
door
extends
14" from
the front
of the
dryer
4"
43-1/8"
WARNING
when fully
opened.
14-1/8"
38-1/4"
left or right
side exhaust
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and
vapors, such as gasoline, away from
dryer.
Place dryer at least 18 inches above
the floor for a garage installation.
4-1/4"
29-1/4"* (models with flush
mounted door handle)
30-1/4"* (models with
extended door handle)
Failure to do so can result in death,
explosion, or fire.
10-1/4"
27”
bottom exhaust
*Most models will require at least 5" clearance behind the dryer for the dryer vent.
For proper drying performance:
The location must provide:
✔Level floor: Maximum slope under entire dryer
should not be more than 1 inch. (If slope is greater
than 1 inch, install Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part
No. 279810.) Clothes may not tumble properly and
automatic sensor cycles may not operate correctly if
dryer is not level.
✔Protection from weather and water: Do not
store or use dryer where it will be exposed to
water and weather.
✔Room temperature above 45°F: If room
temperature is below 45°F, automatic cycles may
not shut off.
7-1/4"
✔Sturdy floor to support dryer weight of
120 pounds.
14-1/8"
It is your responsibility to:
✔Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
✔Comply with the installation specifications and
✔Properly install dryer.
✔Contact a qualified installer to insure that the
electrical installation meets all national and local
codes and ordinances.
dimensions.
✔Check code 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.
✔Consider spacing requirements for companion
appliances.
✔Make sure you have everything necessary for proper
installation.
Recessed area/closet installation
WARNING — To reduce the risk of fire this appliance
MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS
Closet/confined area installation
If a closet door is installed: The minimum
unobstructed air openings are required. Louvered
doors with equivalent air openings are acceptable.
Recessed area installation
Installation clearances
Use recommended clearance for easier installation.
front view
Recommended/Minimum
front view
side view
Back Sides
Top
Front
—
3"
Recessed
Closet
5"/0" 1"/0" 18"/15"
5"/0" 1"/0" 18"/15" 1"/1"
closet
door
14"
max.
48
sq. in.**
15"
• A clothes dryer produces combustible lint and
must be exhausted outdoors.
• If codes permit, dryer may be installed in a
recessed area or closet using dimensions shown.
• Dimensions are in inches and are the minimum
allowable.
• Additional spacing should be considered for ease
of installation and servicing. Companion
appliance spacing should also be considered.
0"***
24 sq. in.**
0"*
0"*
3"
1"
* Wall, door and floor molding may require
additional spacing.
** Minimum top and bottom air openings for closet door.
*** External exhaust elbow requires additional space.
If codes permit and a separate ground wire is
used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician
determine that the ground path is adequate.
Electrical
Recommended ground method
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 the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70 — latest edition**** and all local
codes and ordinances.
requirements
Important: Observe all governing codes and
ordinances.
A four-wire or three-wire, single phase, 120/240-
volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, electrical supply (or four-wire
or three-wire, 120/208-volt if specified on
model/serial rating plate) is required on a separate
30-ampere circuit, fused on both sides of the line. A
time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended.
Copies of the standards listed above may be obtained
from:
****National Fire Protection Association
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
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Dura Safe™ venting products are recommended
and are available from your dealer.
Four-inch diameter vent must be used.
Use a heavy metal vent. Do Not use plastic or metal
foil vent.
Mobile home installation requirements
Exhaust requirements
If codes permit, this appliance is suitable for mobile
home installations. The installation of the dryer must
conform to Manufactured Home Construction and
Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the
Federal Standard for Mobile Homes Construction and
Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280) or latest edition.
• Do Not use non-metal flexible vent, or exhaust
hoods with magnetic latches.
• Do Not exhaust dryer into a chimney, wall, ceiling,
furnace, cold air vent, duct, concealed space, attic
or crawl space, or any other vent used for venting.
The dryer must be exhausted outside.
• Do Not install flexible vent in enclosed walls,
ceilings or floors.
Rigid metal vent is recommended to prevent
outside
wall
crushing and kinking.
Flexible metal vent must be fully extended and
supported when the dryer is in its final position.
Remove excess flexible vent to avoid sagging and
kinking that may result in reduced air flow.
WARNING
An exhaust hood should cap
the exhaust vent to prevent
rodents and insects from entering
the home.
Exhaust outlet hood must be at
least 12 inches from the ground or
any object that may be in the path
of the exhaust (such as flowers,
rocks or bushes, etc.).
If using an existing exhaust
system, clean lint from entire
skirting
floor
enclosed area
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
The exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a
non-combustible protion of the mobile home
structure and must not terminate beneath the
mobile home.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to do so can result in death or fire.
12" min.
length of system and make sure exhaust hood is
not plugged with lint. Replace any plastic or metal
foil vent with rigid metal or flexible metal vent.
Use clamps to seal all joints. Do Not use duct tape,
screws or other fastening devices that extend into the
interior of the vent to secure vent.
Important: Observe all governing codes and
ordinances.
It is recommended that you exhaust your dryer to
the outside for best performance. Moisture and lint
indoors may cause:
• Lint to gather around the dryer where it can be fuel
for a fire.
• Moisture damage to woodwork, furniture, paint,
wallpaper, carpet, etc.
• Housecleaning problems and health problems.
Plan the exhaust vent installation
Route the vent
Preferred —
exhaust air flow
The exhaust outlet is located at the center of the
rear of the dryer.
The exhaust vent can be routed up, down, left,
right or straight out the back of the dryer. See
“Recessed area/closet installation” section, Panel A,
for general space requirements.
better
acceptable
4"
4"
Typical installations
exhaust from the
rear of the dryer.
When you have a 4" hood …
Maximum length of
4" diameter metal vent
Select the route that will provide the straightest
and most direct path outdoors. Plan the installation
to use the fewest number of elbows and turns.
Number of
Flexible
(fully extended)
36 ft.
Rigid
90° elbows
When using elbows or making turns, allow as much
room as possible. Bend vent gradually to avoid
kinking.
0
1
2
3
4
64 ft.
54 ft.
44 ft.
35 ft.
27 ft.
straight back
31 ft.
27 ft.
25 ft.
23 ft.
Determine exhaust vent length
The maximum length of the exhaust system depends
upon:
Acceptable —
offset
• the type of vent (rigid or flexible metal).
• the number of elbows used.
• side or bottom exhaust. Side or bottom exhaust
adds a 90° turn inside the dryer. To determine
maximum exhaust length, add one 90° turn to the
chart.
2-1/2"
This dryer may be converted to exhaust
out the right or left side or through the bottom.
When you have a 2-1/2" hood …
To convert the dryer, the following kits are available
from your dealer:
Maximum length of
1. See the exhaust vent length chart that matches
your type hood for the maximum vent lengths you
can use.
4" diameter metal vent
Number of
Flexible
(fully extended)
28 ft.
Rigid
Exhaust Kit No. 279818 (white)
Exhaust Kit No. 279819 (almond)
Exhaust Kit No. 279925 (biscuit)
Exhaust Kit No. 279969 (silver)
90° elbows
Do not use vent runs longer than specified in
exhaust vent length charts.
0
1
2
3
4
58 ft.
48 ft.
38 ft.
29 ft.
21 ft.
23 ft.
Exhaust systems longer than specified will:
— accumulate lint creating a potential fire
hazard.
— shorten the life of the dryer.
— reduce performance, resulting in longer
drying times and increased energy usage.
19 ft.
Typical installations
for left or right side
exhausting.
17 ft.
15 ft.
The maximum length using a 2" x 6" rectangular
vent with 2 elbows and a 2-1/2" exhaust hood is
8 ft.
2. Determine the number of elbows you will need.
3. In the column listing the type of metal vent you are
using (rigid or flexible), find the maximum length
of metal vent on the same line as the number of
elbows.
For exhaust systems not covered by exhaust vent
length charts (such as multiple unit hookups,
plenums, and power-assist fans), see Service
Manual, Part No. 603197. (To purchase the Service
Manual, see your Use and Care Guide for a toll-free
telephone number.)
4. Determine the number of 4" clamps you will need.
Typical installations
for bottom
exhausting.
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(If installing washer and dryer, install dryer first.)
✔
A. Install vent
system (new
installation)
1.
2.
Put on safety glasses and gloves.
3.
Connect vent to exhaust hood with 4"
clamp. (Exhaust vent MUST fit inside hood.)
Install exhaust hood.
4.
Run exhaust vent to dryer location.
Use caulking compound to seal
exterior wall opening around
exhaust hood.
Use the straightest path possible. (See Panel B.)
Use clamps to secure vent pieces. Tin snips may be
needed to cut vent to required length.
WARNING
B. Prepare dryer
diamond
marking
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install dryer.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
1.
Open dryer door and drying rack, if included.
3.
Start to screw legs into holes by hand. Use
Wipe drum with damp cloth to remove any dust.
an adjustable wrench or 1" hex-head socket wrench
to finish turning legs until you reach the ridge with
the diamond marking.
SLIDE DRYER ONTO
2.
Take two cardboard
CARDBOARD OR
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.
HARDBOARD BEFORE
MOVING ACROSS
FLOOR TO PREVENT
FLOOR DAMAGE.
4.
Stand dryer up on cardboard or hardboard.
Direct wire
Power supply cord
C. Electrical
WARNING
WARNING
connection
Fire Hazard
Fire Hazard
Use a new UL approved 30 ampere power
supply cord.
Use 10 gauge solid copper wire.
Use a UL approved strain relief.
This dryer is manufactured with the cabinet-
ground conductor connected to the NEUTRAL
(center) of the wiring harness at the terminal
block. If local codes do NOT permit this type of
connection, use “Four-wire connection”
instructions.
Use a UL approved strain relief.
Disconnect power before making electrical
connections.
Disconnect power before making electrical
connections.
Connect neutral wire (white or center wire)
to center terminal (silver).
Connect neutral wire (white or center wire)
to center terminal (silver).
Ground wire (green or bare wire) must be
connected to green ground connector.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS: This appliance must
be grounded. In the event of malfunction or
breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of
electric shock by providing a path of least
resistance for electric current.
If using a power supply cord, the plug must be
plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.
Ground wire (green or bare wire) must be
connected to green ground connector.
Connect remaining 2 supply wires to
remaining 2 terminals (gold).
Connect remaining 2 supply wires to
remaining 2 terminals (gold).
Securely tighten all electrical connections.
Securely tighten all electrical connections.
Failure to do so can result in death, fire, or
electrical shock.
Failure to do so can result in death, fire, or
electrical shock.
If using a direct wire connection, this appliance
must be connected to a grounded metal,
permanent wiring system; or an equipment-
ground conductor must be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the equipment-
ground terminal or lead on the appliance.
WARNING - Improper connection of the
equipment-grounding conductor can result in a
risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified
electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to
whether the appliance is properly grounded. Do
not modify the power supply cord plug. If it will
not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by
a qualified electrician.
strain
3. Assemble 3/4"
relief
rear
1. Disconnect the power supply.
U.L.-listed strain relief
clamp
panel
(U.L. marking on
strain relief) into the
sections
hold-down screw
2. Remove hold-down
hole below terminal block
opening. Tighten strain relief
screws just enough to hold
the two clamp sections together. Install power
supply cord/cable through the strain relief.
screw and terminal
strain relief
screws
terminal
block cover.
block
cover
external ground
conductor screw
Complete installation following instructions for
your type of connection:
• Four-wire (recommended method)
• Three-wire (if four-wire is not available)
Four-wire connection...
14-30R Four-wire receptacle (required for mobile homes)
5. Remove appliance ground wire (green
4. Remove center terminal block screw.
POWER SUPPLY CORD
with yellow stripes) from external ground
connector screw. Fasten under center,
silver-colored terminal block screw.
6. Connect ground wire
spade
terminals with
upturned ends
(green) of power supply cord to
external ground conductor
screw. Tighten screw.
external ground
connection
3/4" U.L.-listed
strain relief
NEUTRAL (white)
NEUTRAL
8. Connect the other wires to
outer terminal block screws.
Tighten screws.
ground wire
(green)
ground prong
7. Connect neutral
wire (white or center)
of power supply cord
under center screw of
the terminal block.
Tighten screw.
ring terminals
Four-wire power supply cord at least four feet
long must have four, No.-10 copper wires and
match a four-wire receptacle of NEMA Type
14-30R. The fourth wire (ground conductor)
must be identified with a green cover and the
neutral conductor by a white cover.
9. Tighten strain
relief screws.
10. Insert tab of terminal block cover
into slot of the dryer rear panel. Secure
cover with hold-down screw.
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Four-wire connection...
14-30R Four-wire receptacle (required for mobile homes)
DIRECT WIRE
Preparing the wire:
4. Remove center terminal block screw.
5. Remove appliance ground wire (green
with yellow stripes) from external ground
connector screw. Fasten under center,
silver-colored terminal block screw.
6. Connect the ground wire
(bare) of the power supply
cable to the external ground
conductor screw. Tighten
screw.
3-1/2"
3/4" U.L.-
1" of wires
listed strain
stripped of
relief
insulation
to
disconnect
NEUTRAL wire
(white or center)
box
7. Place the hooked end
of the neutral wire (white
or center) of power
bare ground
wire
10-gauge, 3-wire
with ground wire
(Romex)
supply cable under the
center screw of terminal
block (hook facing right).
Squeeze hook end
8. Place the hooked ends of the
other power supply cable wires
under the outer terminal block
screws (hook facing right). Squeeze
hooked ends together. Tighten
screws.
5"
together. Tighten screw.
Direct wire cable must have
four feet of extra length so
dryer can be moved if needed.
Strip 5 inches of outer covering
from end of cable. Leave bare
ground wire at 5 inches. Cut
1-1/2 inches from 3 remaining
wires. Strip insulation back
1 inch.
Shape
ends
of
wires
into a
hook.
9. Tighten strain relief screws.
10. Insert tab of terminal block cover
into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover
with hold-down screw.
Three-wire connection...
10-30R Three-wire receptacle
Where local codes permit
POWER SUPPLY CORD
connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire:
4. Loosen or remove center terminal
spade
block screw.
terminals with
upturned ends
5. Connect the neutral wire (white
or center) of power supply cord to
the center, silver-colored terminal
screw of the terminal block.
Tighten screw.
ring
terminals
This blade connected
to this conductor.
6. Connect the other
wires to outer terminal
block screws. Tighten
screws.
NEUTRAL
3/4" U.L.-listed
strain relief
NEUTRAL
(white or center)
7. Tighten strain relief
screws.
Three-wire power supply cord at least four
feet long must have three, No.-10 copper
wires and match a three-wire receptacle of
NEMA Type
8. Insert tab of terminal block cover
into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure
cover with hold-down screw.
10-30R.
Where local codes permit
DIRECT WIRE
connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire:
4. Loosen or remove center terminal
Preparing the wire:
block screw.
Three-wire with
ground wire: Bare
wire cut short.
5. Place the hooked end of the
neutral wire (white or center) of
power supply cable under the
center screw of the terminal
block (hook facing right).
Squeeze hooked end together.
Tighten screw.
Wire is not used.
Dryer is grounded
through direct
wire cable.
1" of wires
3/4" U.L.-listed
strain relief
stripped of
insulation
to disconnect
box
NEUTRAL wire
(white or center)
6. Place the hooked ends of
the other power supply cable
wires under the outer terminal
block screws (hook facing
right). Squeeze hooked ends
together. Tighten screws.
10-gauge, 3-wire or,
10-gauge, 3-wire with
ground wire (Romex)
3-1/2"
Direct wire cable must have
four feet of extra length so
dryer can be moved if needed.
Shape
7. Tighten strain relief screws.
Strip 3-1/2 inches of outer
covering from end of cable.
Strip insulation back 1 inch. If
using 3-wire cable with
ground wire, cut bare wire
even with outer covering.
ends of
wires into
a hook.
8. Insert tab of terminal block cover
into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure
cover with hold-down screw.
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DIRECT WIRE
Where local codes Do Not permit
5. Remove the appliance
ground wire (green with yellow
stripes) from the external
ground connector screw.
Connect appliance ground wire
and the neutral wire (white or
center) of the power supply
cord/cable under the center,
silver-colored terminal block
screw. Tighten screw.
connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire:
OR POWER SUPPLY CORD
4. Remove center terminal block screw.
Three-wire power supply cord must be
four feet long and have three, No.-10
copper wires and match a three-wire
receptacle of NEMA Type 10-30R.
6. Connect the other
wires to outer terminal
block screws. Tighten
screws.
Direct wire power supply cable must be
prepared as shown in “Preparing the wire”
of the three-wire connection direct-wire
steps above.
7. Tighten strain
relief screws.
8. Insert tab of terminal block
cover into slot of dryer rear
panel. Secure cover with
hold-down screw.
If codes permit and a separate ground
wire is used, it is recommended that a
qualified electrician determine that the
ground path is adequate.
9. Connect a separate copper ground wire
from the external ground connector screw to
an adequate ground.
Dryer must be level to reduce noise and assure
proper performance.
D. Level & exhaust
the dryer
4" clamp
Slide dryer onto cardboard or hardboard before
moving across floor to prevent floor damage.
4" clamp
1.
Move dryer close to its permanent location.
Leave enough room to connect exhaust vent. Remove
cardboard or hardboard from under dryer.
3.
Using a 4" clamp,
connect exhaust vent to
exhaust outlet in dryer. If connecting
to existing exhaust vent, make sure
the vent is clean.
The dryer exhaust vent must fit over the dryer
exhaust outlet and inside the exhaust hood.
Make sure exhaust vent is secured to exhaust hood
with a 4" clamp.
2.
Check levelness of dryer by placing a level on
top of dryer, first side to side, then front to back. If
dryer is not level, adjust dryer legs up or down.
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.
4.
Move dryer into final position. Do not crush
or kink exhaust vent. Make sure dryer is level.
E. Check operation
3.
Read the Use and Care Guide to fully
1.
Check that you:
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.
✔ did not skip any steps.
✔ installed all parts.
✔ properly installed dryer legs.
If dryer does not operate properly, check the
following:
✔ leveled dryer.
✔ have secured all exhaust vent joints with 4" clamps.
✔ have all the tools you started with.
✔ electrical supply is connected.
✔ house fuse is intact and tight; or circuit breaker
has not tripped.
✔ dryer door is closed.
✔ controls are set in a running or “On” position.
✔ start button has been pushed firmly.
If dryer makes an unusual noise, check that the dryer
is level.
2.
Plug power supply cord into grounded outlet
or connect direct wire to power supply. Turn power
supply on.
TM
Periscopes For Offset
Dura Safe
Outlets, Tight Installations
SURE CONNECTTM Vent Kit
For more information,
or to easily place your
order, call
✔ Provides 2 1/2” clearance
between dryer and wall
Kits Make Installation Easy
1
2
✔ Great for closet
2 / "
✔Provides 4 1/2”
clearance between
dryer and wall
installations
✔ 0"-18", 18”-29” or
29”-50” periscopes
include one male
snap-lock fitting,
one extra long
2 1
/2"
1-800-442-9991
✔Snap-Lock fittings
✔Total kit length
8 feet
0"-18" : Part #4396037
18"-29" : Part #4396011
29"-50" : Part #4396014
draw-band collar
and one clamp
To have your venting
professionally installed,
call
✔Additional vent can
be snapped between
sections for
longer runs
0"-18" Periscope
✔ Use when vent outlets
overlap or are offset
Part #4396028
✔ Excess length can
be trimmed to fit
Part #4396037
Kit Contains:
1-800-253-1301
2- 4' vent sections with attached close elbows
1- Wall plate for close clearance installations
2- 4" clamps
18"-29" and 29"-50" Periscope
for the nearest
authorized service
provider.
Sections separate,
fittings can face
same or opposite
Swivel collar
wall connection
Telescoping
sections
Swivel collar
Extra long
band-clamp
for dryer
Beveled edges
allow corner
installations
.
connection
Dura Safe and Sure Connect are Trademarks of Whirlpool, U.S.A.
18"-29" : Part #4396011
29"-50" : Part #4396014
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