Whirlpool 4LEC7646EN0 Clothes Dryer User Manual
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1. STANDARDS If not reversing door swing skip ahead to Level and exhaust dryer steps Be careful not to scratch or chip paint 1 m Place a large towel or soft cloth A on top of dryer 2 Open dryer door Remove bottom screws from cabinet side of hinges B Loosen do not remove top screws from cabinet side of hinges 3 Lift door until top screws in 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 cabinet 4 Remove screws attaching hinges to door 5 Remove screws at top bottom and side of door Holding door over towel on dryer grasp sides of outer door and carefully lift to separate it from inner door Do NOT pry apart with putty knife Do NOT pull on door seal or plastic door catches 6 Turn and reattach outer door panel to inner door panel so handle is on the side where hinges were just removed Be careful to keep cardboard spacer centered between doors 7 gs Attach door hinge to door so large part of hinge slot is at bottom of hinge 8 Carefully remove 4 hinge hole plugs C on left side of cabinet Insert plugs in hinge holes on right side of cabinet 9 Insert screws in bottom holes on left side of cabinet Tighten screws halfway Position door so large end of door hinge slot is over screws Slide door up so screws are in bottom of slots Tighten screws Insert and tighten top screws in hi2. 2 5 cm If slope is greater than 1 2 5 cm 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 Sturdy floor to support dryer weight of 150 pounds 68 kg f Exhaust to outdoors To prevent large amounts of lint and moisture from accumulating and to maintain drying efficiency exhaust dryer to aan Explosion Hazard gs Keep flammable materials and vapors away from dryer Place dryer at least 18 inches above the floor for a garage installation Failure to do so can result in death explosion fire or burns power supply cord cable opening 141 2 36 8 cm W 42 3 8 107 6 cm outdoors e It is your responsibility to ag 6 oe cm dryer exha st vent Y observe all governing codes and ordinances W consider spacing requirements for companion W check code requirements Some codes limit or appliances rea ee 29 73 7 cm do not permit installation of clothes dryers in f properly install dryer garages closets mobile homes or sleeping WU make sure you have everything necessary for from floor quarters Contact your local building inspector proper installation with dryer feet Ne comply with the installation specifications and Wf contact a qualified installer to insure that the mene on dimensions ele
3. 7 6 cm 22 3 4 57 8 cm 3 7 8 9 8 cm i 19 1 8 48 6 cm 22 3 4 57 8 cm AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Electrical ground earth is required on this Do Not reuse old power supply cord dryer Check with a qualified electrician to be sure Do Not ground earth to a gas pipe dryer is properly grounded earthed Do Not change the power supply cord plug Do Not connect plug end of power supply If it does not fit the outlet have a proper cord into a live receptacle before connecting outlet installed by a qualified electrician power supply cord to dryer terminal block Do Not have a fuse in the neutral or Failure to follow these instructions could grounding circuit result in death or serious injury Do Not use an extension cord with this dryer Important Observe all governing codes and If codes permit and a separate grounding earthing wire is used it is recommended that a qualified ordinances electrician determine that the grounding earthing path is adequate A two wire single phase 220 volt 60 Hz flexible armored or non metallic sheathed Grounding earthing instructions AC only electrical supply is required on a copper cable Allow two or three feet oe 30 ampere circuit fused on both sides 61 91 cm of slack in the line between the wall of the line A time delay fuse or circuit breaker is and the dryer so that it can be moved if i recommended servicing is ever
4. avoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced air flow An exhaust hood should cap the exhaust vent to prevent exhausted air from returning to the dryer Exhaust outlet hood must be at least 12 inches 30 5 cm from the ground or any object that may be in the path of the 12 min exhaust such as flowers rocks 30 5 cm Do Not use non metal flexible vent metal or bushes etc vent that is smaller than four inches f 10 2 cm in diameter or exhaust hoods with magnetic latches Four wire power supply cord or cable must be used in a mobile home installation The dryer must be exhausted outside outside wall floor Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent Do not use a plastic vent Do not use a metal foil vent Failure to do so can result in death or fire If dryer is exhausted through the floor and the area under the mobile home is enclosed the exhaust system must terminate outside Extension beyond the enclosure is recommended to prevent lint and moisture buildup under the mobile home If using an existing exhaust system clean lint from entire length of system and make sure f exhaust hood is not plugged with lint Replace Do Not exhaust dryer into a chimney any vinyl or metall zed plastic foil vent with rigid furnace cold air vent attic or crawl space metal or flexible metal vent or any other vent used for venting ae 7
5. g Use duct tape to seal all joints Do Not use Do Not install flexible vent in enclosed screws to secite Vent walls ceilings or floors Service check Back pressure in any exhaust system used must not exceed 0 6 inches in water column measured with an incline manometer at the point that exhaust vent connects to dryer Plan the exhaust vent installation Determine vent length Route the vent The exhaust outlet is located at the center of The maximum length of the exhaust system Preferred the rear of the dryer depends upon the type of vent rigid or flexible metal CE The exhaust vent canbe the number of elbows used A routed up down left n M right or straight out the 1 See the exhaust vent length chart that 10 2 cm ee n matches your type hood for the maximum vent lengths you can use When you have a 4 10 2 cm hood Do not use vent runs longer than specified in exhaust vent length charts back of the dryer Maximum length of 4 10 2 cm diameter metal vent Number of Flexible 90 elbows fully extended o ea CIDE 36 CO Mm _ sae 065m 318 Oam O unam rnem pa fase 0 7m 25 7 6m C a arem Begom 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 ene
6. 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 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 Installation Instructions 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 lint collector lid to cabinet Electric Dryer Part No 3397625 Tape top to cabinet esis IMPORTANT Read and save these instructions Installer Leave Installation Instructions with homeowner Homeowner Keep Installation Instructions for future reference Turn leveling For best performance install dryer according to legs all the Installation Instructions Failure to complete installation Way in as instructed could void warranty Save Installation Instructions for local electrical inspector s use Slide dryer onto cardboard or hardboard before moving
7. cle 14 30R A 3 wire power supply cord with 3 wire receptacle ring or spade terminals and 10 30R L listed strain relief if connecting by direct wire Power supply cable must match power supply 4 wire or 3 wire and be flexible armored or non metallic sheathed copper cable with grounding wire e 10 GAUGE SOLID COPPER WIRE Do not use aluminum e at least 4 feet 122 cm long ifl ORPORATION Prepared by Whirlpool Corporation Benton Harbor Michigan 49022 Venting Ductwork Four inch 10 2 cm metal exhaust vent must be used Preferred Acceptable flexible metal No flexible plastic No flexible foil Exhaust hood Do Not use exhaust hoods with magnetic latches Preferred Acceptable gl 4 10 2 an 10 2 cm Non exhausted recessed installations require Exhaust Deflector Kit Part Number 3391278 Floors sloped greater than 1 inch 2 5 cm require Extended Dryer Feet Kit Part No 279810 Available for purchase from your dealer Printed in U S A Dryer location A WARNING For proper drying performance and dimensions The location must provide Protection from weather and water Do not store or use dryer where it will be exposed to water and weather W Room temperature above 45 F 7 2 C If room temperature is below 45 F 7 2 C automatic cycles may not shut off WV Level floor Maximum slope under entire dryer should not be more than 1 inch
8. ctrical installation meets all national and local f codes and ordinances Recessed area closet installation a WA INT N G Closet confined area installation Recessed area installation If a closet door is installed The The dryer should be exhausted to the outside 4 di minimum unobstructed air openings are for best performance 4 required Louvered doors with equivalent If dryer is not exhausted outside you must air openings are acceptable install Exhaust Deflector Kit Part No 3391278 eee available from your dealer side view Exhaust dryer outside if installed in a closet honey Use Exhaust Deflector Kit 3391278 if installed in a recessed area Failure to follow this instruction could result in a fire 48 sq in 310 sq em NOTE No fuel burning appliances may be installed in the same closet as a dryer e If codes permit dryer may be installed in a recessed area or closet using dimensions shown r Dimensions are in inches and are the A 25 cm oe eo minimum allowable Cem orm e Additional spacing should be considered for Minimum top and bottom air openings for closet door Wall soe and floor molding may require ease of installation and servicing Companion External exhaust elbow requires additional space acoloonal spacing appliance spacing should also be considered Door clearance Location must be large enough to fully open dryer door R 3
9. haust outlet 5 Move dryer into final position 2 Plug power supply cord into grounded outlet or connect direct wire to power supply Turn power supply on 3 Read the Use and Care Guide to fully 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 If dryer does not operate properly check the following V electrical supply is connected WV house fuse is intact and tight or circuit breaker has not tripped V dryer door is closed VY controls are set in a running or On position V start button has been pushed firmly If dryer makes an unusual noise check that the dryer is level
10. it across the floor to prevent damaging floor covering Appliances IOO Check that you have everything necessary for correct installation Proper installation is your responsibility Tools needed for installation adjustable wrench fag Ai that opens to 1 z shown or 1 hex head socket wrench flat blade s 1 4 nut driver shown or socket wrench safety glasses gt caulking gun and compound Tools needed to change door swing Phillips screwdriver e soft cloth or towel Parts supplied for installation Remove parts package from dryer drum Check that all parts were included 4 leveling legs Part No 3397625 1996 Whirlpool Corporation screwdriver ape A Seroz screwdriver Parts needed for installation Check local codes and see electrical and venting requirements Panels A and B before purchasing parts Determine if you will need to purchase a power supply cord kit or power supply cable Electrical If using a power supply cord Dryer power supply cord must be U L listed 220 volt minimum 30 ampere e Type SRD or SRDT e At least 4 feet 122 cm long The wires that connect to the dryer must end in ring terminals or spade terminals with upturned ends Choose this power supply cord If your outlet looks like this 4 wire power supply cord with ring or spade terminals and U L listed strain relief 4 wire recepta
11. necessary A conduit connector System oran equipment grounding Carthing conductor must be run with the circuit THE DRYER MUST BE CONNECTED WITH must be provided at each end of the power conductors and connected to the equipment COPPER WIRE ONLY supply cable at the appliance and at the grounding earthing terminal or lead on the 2 junction box Wire sizes COPPER WIRE ONLY i The dryer may be connected directly to the an i appliance fused disconnect or circuit breaker box through anp Connie ons musr Conte cn Ni e Tating of the appliance 30 amperes This appliance must be connected to a grounded earthed metal permanent wiring Panel A vA Exhaust requirements Important Observe all governing codes and Mobile home installation ordinances t It is recommended that you exhaust your requiremen S 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 e Housecleaning problems and health problems Four inch 10 2 cm diameter vent is required for best performance Rigid or flexible metal exhaust vent must be used Do Not use plastic or foil covered vent Rigid metal vent is recommended to prevent 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
12. nges 1 0 Remove door strike D from cabinet Remove door strike plug Insert door strike in new hole and secure with screw Insert door strike plug in original door strike hole and secure with screw 1 1 m Close door and check that door strike aligns with door catch E If door does not close completely slide door catch left or right within slot until strike snaps into catch E Level amp exhaust he dryer F Check operation Panel E Dryer must be level to reduce noise and assure proper performance Slide dryer onto cardboard or hardboard before moving across floor to prevent floor damage 1 a Move dryer close to its permanent location Leave enough room to connect exhaust vent Remove cardboard or hardboard from under dryer O 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 3 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 Check that you V did not skip any steps V installed all parts properly installed dryer legs W leveled dryer W have all the tools you started with 4 Connect exhaust vent to exhaust outlet in dryer The exhaust vent must fit over the dryer exhaust outlet and inside the exhaust hood vent Use duct tape to seal all joints and to secure exhaust vent to dryer ex
13. o seal exterior wall opening around exhaust hood 1 m Remove tape from dryer cabinet Open dryer door and remove tape from dryer drum Not all dryer drums are taped Remove drying rack if included Turn dryer drum counterclockwise to make sure all tape was removed Wipe drum with damp cloth to remove any dust B Prepare dryer 2 Take two cardboard 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 Panel C Now Start installation If installing washer and dryer install dryer first F Check operation Disconnect power supply Make electrical connection Turn on power supply Connect vent to dryer 3 a Connect exhaust vent to hood Exhaust vent MUST fit inside hood Secure vent to hood with vent tape 4 Run exhaust vent to dryer location Use the straightest path possible Avoid 90 turns Use vent tape to seal all joints diamond marking 3 Start to screw legs into holes by hand Use an adjustable wrench or 1 hex head socket wrench to finish turning legs until you reach the ridge with the diamond marking 4 Stand dryer up on cardboard or hardboard C Electrical connection D Change door swing Panel D IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION OF THIS APPLIANCE BE CARRIED OUT BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN AND CONFORM WITH THE LOCAL
14. rgy usage 2 Determine the number of elbows you will need 3 In the column listing the type of metal vent Acceptable you are using rigid or flexible find the maximum length of metal vent on the same line as the number of elbows gt a 2 1 2 6 4 cm When you have a 2 1 2 6 4 cm hood Maximum length of 4 10 2 cm diameter metal vent Flexible fully extended The maximum length using a 2 x 6 5 1 cm x 15 2 cm rectangular vent with 2 elbows and a 2 1 2 6 4 cm exhaust hood is 8 ft 244 cm Number of 90 elbows exhaust air flow better good a Daal reel a al ceed as fey that will provide the For exhaust systems not covered by exhaust straightest and most direct path outdoors vent length charts check with your dealer or Plan the installation to use the fewest number of distributor for information elbows and turns Avoid making 90 turns When using elbows or making turns allow as much room as possible Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking Panel B See installation steps for details E B Check that Remove tape dryer is level D Change door swing Install feet SLIDE DRYER ONTO CARDBOARD OR HARDBOARD BEFORE MOVING ACROSS TO PREVENT FLOOR DAMAGE A Install ventwork 1 m Put on safety glasses and gloves 2 Install exhaust hood Use caulking compound t
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