Installation Instructions
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COMMERCIAL
STACKED DRYER
GAS
Part No. 8527892
COMMERCIAL
LAUNDRY
PRODUCTS
®
www.whirlpool.com
120-volt, 60 Hz
ELECTRIC
120/240-volt, 60 Hz
Actual unit may or may not contain windows in doors depending on model.
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The purchaser must post in a prominent
location, instructions for the customer's
use in the event the customer smells
gas. This information should be
obtained from your local gas supplier.
Before you start...
We have provided many important
safety messages in this manual
and on your appliance. Always
read and obey all safety
messages.
WARNING
This is the safety alert
symbol.
This symbol alerts you to
potential hazards that can kill
or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the
safety alert symbol and either the
word “DANGER” or “WARNING”.
These words mean:
All safety messages will tell you what
the potential hazard is, tell you how to
reduce the chance of injury, and tell you
what can happen if the instructions are
not followed.
You can be killed or seriously injured
if you don’t immediately
follow
instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured
if you don’t follow instructions.
DANGER
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and
vapors, such as gasoline, away
from dryer.
Place dryer at least 18 inches
(45.8 cm) above the floor for a
garage installation.
Failure to do so can result in death,
explosion, or fire.
— Do not store or use gasoline,
or other flammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Do not try to light any appliance.
WARNING: For your safety the
information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire or
explosion or to prevent property
damage, personal injury or death.
WARNING
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Check code requirements: Some codes limit or
do not permit installation of clothes dryers in
garages, closets, bathrooms or sleeping
quarters. Contact your local building inspector.
Make sure that lower edges of the cabinet,
plus the back and bottom sides of the dryer,
are free of obstructions to permit adequate
clearance of air openings for combustion air.
See "Recessed area and closet installation
instructions," page 12, for minimum spacing
requirements.
Comply with the installation specifications and
dimensions.
Consider spacing requirements for companion
appliances.
Make sure you have everything necessary for
proper installation.
Properly install dryer.
Contact a qualified installer to insure that the
electrical and gas installations meet all national
and local codes and ordinances.
Exhaust to outdoors: Dryer must be exhausted
outdoors.
Note: The dryer must not be installed in an area
where it will be exposed to water and/or
weather,
It is your
responsibility to:
If installing a GAS
dryer:
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or
other flammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other
appliances.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING — To reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury to persons when
using your appliance, follow basic
precautions, including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using the
appliance.
2. Do not dry articles that have been
previously cleaned in, washed in,
soaked in, or spotted with gasoline,
dry-cleaning solvents, or other
flammable or explosive substances, as
they give off vapours that could ignite
or explode.
3. Do not allow children to play on or in
the appliance. Close supervision of
children is necessary when the
appliance is used near children.
4. Before the appliance is removed from
service or discarded, remove the
doors to the drying compartments.
5. Do not reach into the appliance if the
drum is moving.
6. Do not install or store this appliance
where it will be exposed to the
weather.
7. Do not tamper with controls.
8. Do not repair or replace any part of
the appliance or attempt any
servicing unless specifically
recommended in the user-
maintenance instructions or in
published user-repair instructions that
you understand and have the skills to
carry out.
9. Do not use fabric softeners or products
to eliminate static unless
recommended by the manufacturer
of the fabric softener or product.
10. Do not use heat to dry articles
containing foam rubber or similarly
textured rubber-like materials.
11. Clean lint screen before or after each
load.
12. Keep area around the exhaust
opening and adjacent surrounding
areas free from the accumulation of
lint, dust, and dirt.
13. The interior of the appliance and
exhaust duct should be cleaned
periodically by qualified service
personnel.
14. Do not place items exposed to
cooking oils in your dryer. Items
contaminated with cooking oils may
contribute to a chemical reaction that
could cause a load to catch fire.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• Do not touch any electrical
switch; do not use any phone in
your building.
• Clear the room, building or area of
all occupants.
• Immediately call your gas supplier
from a neighbor’s phone. Follow
the gas supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas
supplier, call the fire department.
— Installation and service must be
done by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
Post this warning in a prominent
location.
MAXIMUM LENGTH OF 4-INCH (10.2 cm) DIAMETER
RIGID METAL VENT
No.
of 90°
turns
EXHAUST HOOD TYPE
2-1/2"
(6.4 cm)
4"
(10.2 cm)
4"
(10.2 cm)
4"
(10.2 cm)
4"
(10.2 cm)
4"
(10.2 cm)
64 FT. (19.5 m)
54 FT. (16.5 m)
44 FT. (13.4 m)
35 FT. (10.7 m)
27 FT. (8.2 m)
0
1
2
3
4
58 FT. (17.7 m)
48 FT. (14.6 m)
38 FT. (11.6 m)
29 FT. (8.8 m)
21 FT. (6.4 m)
MAXIMUM LENGTH OF 4-INCH (10.2 cm) DIAMETER
FLEXIBLE METAL VENT
36 FT. (11.0 m)
31 FT. (9.4 m)
27 FT. (8.2 m)
25 FT. (7.6 m)
23 FT. (7.0 m)
0
1
2
3
4
28 FT. (8.5 m)
23 FT. (7.0 m)
19 FT. (5.8 m)
17 FT. (5.2 m)
15 FT. (4.6 m)
Exhaust
requirements
Do not use non-metal flexible vent,
metal vent that is smaller than four
inches in diameter or exhaust hoods
with magnetic latches.
The dryer must be exhausted outdoors.
Do not exhaust dryer into a gas vent,
chimney, wall, ceiling, or concealed
space of a building.
Do not install flexible vent in enclosed
walls, ceilings or floors.
Use clamps to seal all joints. Exhaust
vent must not be connected or
secured with screws or other fastening
devices which extend into the interior
of the vent.
If using an existing exhaust system,
clean lint from entire length of exhaust
system. Make sure exhaust hood is not
plugged with lint.
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.
WARNING
Metal flexible vent must be fully
extended and supported when the
dryer is in its final position. DO NOT
KINK OR CRUSH THE VENT. The metal
flexible vent must be completely
open to allow adequate exhaust air
to flow.
Allow as much room as possible
when using elbows or making turns.
Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking.
Remove excess flexible vent to avoid
sagging and kinking that may result in
reduced air flow.
Exhaust outlet is located at the
center of the bottom dryer back.
The exhaust vent can be routed up,
down, left, right, behind the dryer or
straight out the back of the dryer.
Maximum length of exhaust system
depends upon the type of vent used,
number of elbows and type of
exhaust hood. The maximum length
for both rigid and flexible vent is
shown in the chart.
Four-inch (10.2 cm) metal exhaust vent
is required. Plan installation to use the
fewest number of elbows and turns.
The exhaust system should be
inspected and cleaned yearly.
Replace any plastic or metal foil
exhaust vent with rigid metal or
flexible metal vent.
Use 4" (10.2 cm) vent clamps to
secure vent system.
better
exhaust
airflow
exhaust airflow
good
exhaust
airflow
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OR
The collar houses the electronic
control boards. The boards are
factory set for a dry time of 45
minutes. Consult the tech sheet found
inside the dryer toe panel to reset dry
time and for other options.
The coin-slide mechanism, control
panel lock and key, and coin-box
lock and key are not included and
are available from your usual industry
sources.
IMPORTANT SETUP INFORMATION
The electronic control is factory
preset to accept commands from a
Palm® handheld equipped with the
appropriate Whirlpool management
software. If a handheld is not to be
used, the handheld functionality
MUST BE DISABLED as part of the
control setup. Failure to disable
handheld functionality may result in
unauthorized machine access.
For exhaust systems not covered by
the exhaust length chart, see
Whirlpool Service Manual
, “Exhausting
Whirlpool Dryers,” Part No. 603197,
available from your Whirlpool parts
distributor.
If dryer is installed in a confined area,
such as a bedroom, bathroom or
closet, provision MUST BE made for
enough air for combustion and
ventilation. (Check governing codes
and ordinances.) See “Recessed area
and closet installation instructions” on
Page 12.
exhaust
hood or
sweep
elbow
180°
sweep
elbow
wall
wall
roof
main exhaust vent
horizontal vent
2 ft. (61 cm)
min. above
vertical vent
highest point of
building
main collector
vent
Do Not install screening or cap over
end of vent.
Gas requirements
OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES
AND ORDINANCES.
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An exhaust hood should cap the
outside end of the main vent to
prevent exhausted air from returning
to the dryers. If an exhaust hood
cannot be used, the outside end of
the main vent should have a sweep
elbow directed downward. If the
main vent travels vertically through
the roof, rather than through the wall,
install 180° sweep elbow on the end
of vent at least 2 feet (61 cm) above
the highest part of the building. The
opening wall or roof shall have a
diameter 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) larger than
the exhaust vent diameter. The
exhaust vent should be centered in
the opening.
A.This installation must conform
with local codes, or in absence of
local codes with the National Fuel
Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.
B.The design of this dryer has
been certified by the CSA
International for use at altitudes up to
10,000 feet (3048 m) above sea level
at the B.T.U. rating indicated on the
model/serial plate. Burner input
adjustments are not required when
the dryer is operated up to this
elevation.
When installed above 10,000 feet
(3048 m), a four percent (4%)
reduction of the burner B.T.U. rating
shown on the model/serial plate is
required for each 1,000 foot (305 m)
increase in elevation. For assistance
when converting to other gas types
and/or installing above 10,000 feet
(3048 m) elevation, contact your
local service company.
Four-inch outlet hood is preferred.
However, a 2-1/2-inch (6.4 cm) outlet
exhaust hood may be used. A
2-1/2-inch (6.4 cm) outlet creates
greater back pressure than other
hood types. For permanent
installation, a stationary exhaust
system is required.
A main exhaust vent can be used for
exhausting a group of dryers. Main
exhaust vent should be sized to
remove 200 CFM of air per dryer.
Large-capacity lint screens of proper
design may be used in the main
exhaust vent if checked and cleaned
frequently. The room where the dryers
are located should have make-up air
equal to or greater than the CFM of
all the dryers in the room.
Back-draft Damper Kits, Part No.
3391910, are available from your
Whirlpool dealer and should be
installed in each dryer's exhaust vent
to prevent exhausted air from
returning into the dryers and to keep
the exhaust in balance within the
main exhaust vent. Unobstructed air
openings are required.
dryer exhaust vent
dryer exhaust vent
main collector vent
air flow
30° max.
30° max.
dryer exhaust vent
dryer exhaust vent
30° max.
An exhaust hood should cap the
exhaust vent to prevent exhausted air
from returning into the dryer. The
outlet of the hood must be at least
12 inches (30.5 cm) from the ground
or anything else that may be in the
path of the exhaust.
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use a new AGA or CSA approved
flexible gas supply line.
Install a shut-off valve.
Securely tighten all gas
connections.
If connected to LP, have a
qualified person make sure gas
pressure does not exceed 13"
(33 cm) water column. Examples
of a qualified person include
licensed heating personnel,
authorized gas company
personnel, and authorized
service personnel.
Failure to do so can result in
death, explosion, or fire.
Gas Dryer
Each exhaust vent should enter the
main vent at an angle pointing in the
direction of the airflow. Vents entering
from the opposite side should be
staggered to reduce the exhausted
air from interfering with the other
vents.
The maximum angle of each vent
entering the main vent should be no
more than 30°.
Keep air openings free of dry
cleaning fluid fumes. Fumes create
acids which, when drawn through the
dryer heating units, can damage
dryers and loads being dried.
A clean-out cover should be located
on the main exhaust vent for
periodically cleaning of the exhaust
system.
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to dryer
shutoff valve
“open” position
gas supply
line
I. If rigid
pipe is used
as a gas supply line, a
combination of pipe fittings must
be used to obtain an in-line
connection to the dryer.
J. For ease of installation,
operation and servicing, adequate
space should be provided around
the dryer.
K. A 1/8-inch NPT plugged
tapping, accessible for test gauge
connection, must be installed
immediately upstream of the gas
supply connection to the dryer.
The dryer must be disconnected from
the gas supply piping system during
pressure testing.
Electrical
requirements
C. Check that dryer is equipped
with the correct burner for the
particular type of gas used. Burner
information can be found on the
serial/rating plate in the door well of
the appliance. If this information does
not agree with the type of gas
available, see your dealer.
D.This dryer is equipped for use
with NATURAL GAS. It is certified by
CSA International for L.P. (propane
and butane) gases with appropriate
conversion. No attempt shall be
made to convert the appliance from
the gas specified on the serial/rating
plate for use with a different gas
without consulting the serving gas
supplier. Conversion must be done by
a qualified service technician. Gas
conversion kit part numbers are listed
on the gas valve burner base.
E.Provide a rigid gas supply line of
1/2-inch IPS pipe or 1/2-inch
approved tubing to the dryer
location. If the total length of the
supply line is more than 20 feet
(6.1 m), larger tubing will be needed.
Pipe-joint compounds suitable for use
with L.P. gas should be used.
F. The supply line shall be equipped
with a shutoff valve installed within
6 ft. (1.8 m) of dryer in accordance
with the National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1 — latest edition*. This
valve should be located in the same
room as the dryer and should be in a
location that allows ease of opening
and closing. Do Not block access to
the shutoff valve.
G.If the dryer is installed in a
confined area such as a bathroom or
closet, provision must be made for
enough air for combustion and
ventilation. (Check governing codes
and ordinances. or refer to the
section of this instruction covering
recessed and closet installations.)
H. If local codes and ordinances
permit, it is recommended that a new
flexible gas connector, design-
certified by the AGA or CSA, be used
for connecting the dryer to the gas
supply line. (The gas pipes which
extend through the rear of the dryer
are 3/8-inch pipe thread.)
If codes permit and a separate ground
wire is used, it is recommended that a
qualified electrician determine that the
ground path is adequate.
Important: Observe all governing
codes and ordinances.
3-prong ground-type
outlet
3-prong
ground
plug
power
supply cord
ground
prong
Copies of the standards listed above may
be obtained from:
* National Fire Protection Association
One Batterymarch Park
Quincey, Massachusetts 02269
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death, fire, or electrical
shock.
Recommended
ground method
The dryer, when installed, must be
electrically grounded in accordance
with local codes, or in the absence of
local codes, with the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70*.
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.
The power supply cord plug must be
plugged into an appropriate outlet
that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all
local codes and ordinances.
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 plug
provided with the appliance - if it will
not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.
WARNING
A 120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, 15- or
20-ampere fused electrical supply is
required. A time-delay fuse or circuit
breaker is recommended.
It is recommended that a separate
circuit serving only this appliance be
provided.
9.Connect gas supplies to dryers.
Use pipe-joint compound resistant to
the action of L.P. gas for gas
connections. If flexible metal tubing is
used, be certain there are no kinks.
Note: Dryer door must be closed for
dryer to operate. When door is open,
dryer stops, but timer continues to run.
To restart dryer, close door and push
START/RESTART button.
8.Remove red caps from gas
pipes. Carefully move dryer into final
position. Place level on top of the
dryers or collar, first side to side; then
front to back. If the dryers are not
level, adjust the legs up or down until
level.
13.Carefully move dryer into
final position. Place level on top of
the dryer, first side to side; then front
to back. If the dryer is not level, adjust
the legs of the dryer up or down until
the dryer is level.
14.Plug power supply cord into
grounded outlet.
15.Check dryer operation (some
accumulated time may be on the
timer due to factory testing).
Insert coins in slide and press slide in
slowly. Push START/RESTART button.
Using a full heat cycle (not the air
cycle), let the dryer run for at least
five minutes. Dryer will stop when time
is used up.
11.Use a non-corrosive leak
detection fluid to check for leaks.
Bubbles around connections will
indicate a leak. If a leak appears,
shut off gas valve controls and adjust
connections. Then check
connections again. All connections
must be wrench-tightened.
Now Start...
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16.If the burner does not ignite
and you can feel no heat inside the
dryer, shut off dryer for five minutes.
Check that all supply valve controls
are in "ON" position and that the
electrical cord is plugged in. Repeat
five-minute test.
17.If drying time is too long,
make sure lint screen is clean.
With dryer in laundry area.
10.Open the shutoff valve in the
gas supply line.
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move
and install dryer.
Failure to do so can result in
back or other injury.
WARNING
1. Put on safety glasses and gloves.
Check that each leg is approximately
1 inch (2.5 cm) from base.
2. Wipe the interior of the drums
thoroughly with a damp cloth.
3. Install coin vaults and locks (not
supplied) into meter case openings.
4. Install control panel lock and
key (not supplied).
6. Secure coin slide mechanism
from inside the control panel using
the 3/16" bolt and washer included
with the slide mechanism. Install coin
box.
7. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 for the
other coin slide mechanism. Close
control panel.
5. Open control panel. Insert the
coin-slide mechanism through the
opening to left of the control panel.
12.To exhaust dryer, see
“Exhaust requirements,” Pages 3-4.
Connect exhaust vent system to dryer
exhaust outlet and exhaust hood
using 4" (10.2 cm) clamps. Use
caulking to seal exterior wall opening
around exhaust hood.
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Now Start...
With dryer in laundry area.
Electric Dryer
Electrical
requirements
If codes permit and a separate
ground wire is used, it is
recommended that a qualified
electrician determine that the ground
path is adequate
.
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 the
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.
Recommended
ground method
In U.S.:
It is the personal responsibility and
obligation of the customer to contact
a qualified electrician to assure that
the electrical installation is adequate
and in conformance with the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
70*, and all local codes and
ordinances.
Copies of the standards listed above may
be obtained from:
* National Fire Protection Association
One Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and
install dryer.
Failure to do so can result in back or
other injury.
WARNING
1. Put on safety glasses and gloves.
Check that each leg is approximately
2.5 cm (1 inch) from base.
2. Wipe the interior of the drums
thoroughly with a damp cloth.
3. Install coin vaults and locks (not
supplied) into meter case openings.
4. Install control panel lock and
key (not supplied).
6. Secure coin slide mechanism
from inside the control panel using
the 3/16" bolt and washer included
with the slide mechanism. Install coin
box.
7. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 for the
other coin slide mechanism. Close
control panel.
5. Open control panel. Insert the
coin-slide mechanism through the
opening to left of the control panel.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS:
• For a grounded, cord-connected
dryer:
This dryer must be grounded. In the
event of malfunction or breakdown,
grounding will reduce the risk of
electric shock or breakdown;
grounding will reduce the risk of
electric shock by providing a path
of least resistance for electric
current. This dryer uses a cord
having an equipment-grounding
conductor and a grounding plug.
The plug must be plugged into an
appropriate outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes
and ordinances.
• For a permanently connected
dryer:
This dryer must be connected to a
grounded metal, permanent-wiring
system, or an equipment-grounding
conductor must be run with the
circuit conductors and connected
to the equipment-grounding
terminal or lead on the dryer.
WARNING: Improper connection of
the equipment-grounding conductor
can result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or
service representative or personnel if
you are in doubt as to whether the
dryer is properly grounded. Do not
modify the plug on the power supply
cord: if it will not fit the outlet, have a
proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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.
8.Make electrical connection.
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3.
Assemble
3/4" U.L.-listed
strain relief (U.L. marking on strain relief)
into the 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.
Complete installation following
instructions for your type of
connection:
• Four-wire (recommended method)
• Three-wire (if four-wire is not
available)
1. Disconnect the power supply.
2. Remove hold-down screw
and terminal block cover.
Power supply cord
Direct wire
dryer
cabinet
strain relief
screws
strain
relief
clamp
sections
terminal
block
cover
hold-
down
screw
tab
external ground
conductor screw
Fire Hazard
Use a new UL approved 30
ampere power supply cord.
Use a UL approved strain relief.
Disconnect power before making
electrical connections.
Connect neutral wire (white or
center wire) to center terminal
(silver).
Ground wire (green or bare wire)
must be connected to green
ground connector.
Connect remaining 2 supply
wires to remaining 2 terminals
(gold).
Securely tighten all electrical
connections.
Failure to do so can result in
death, fire, or electrical shock.
Fire Hazard
Use 10 gauge solid copper wire.
Use a UL approved strain relief.
Disconnect power before making
electrical connections.
Connect neutral wire (white or
center wire) to center terminal
(silver).
Ground wire (green or bare wire)
must be connected to green
ground connector.
Connect remaining 2 supply
wires to remaining 2 terminals
(gold).
Securely tighten all electrical
connections.
Failure to do so can result in
death, fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING
WARNING
Use a new UL-approved power supply
cord rated 240-volt min., 30 amperes
and marked for use with a clothes
dryer. The cord must be part of a UL
approved power supply cord kit.
These steps must be completed for
both the upper unit and the lower unit.
These steps must be completed for
both the upper unit and the lower unit.
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Four-wire connection...
Four-wire power supply cord 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.
NEUTRAL
NEUTRAL (white)
3/4" U.L.-listed
strain relief
ground prong
ground wire
(green or bare)
ring terminals
spade
terminals with
upturned ends
4. Remove center terminal block screw.
4. Remove center terminal block
screw.
6. Connect ground wire (green or
bare) of power supply cord to
external ground conductor screw.
Tighten screw.
7. Place the hooked end of the
neutral wire (white or center) of
power supply cable under the center
screw of terminal block (hook facing
right). Squeeze hook end together.
Tighten screw.
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.
7. Connect neutral wire (white or
center) of power supply cord under
center screw of the terminal block.
Tighten screw.
8. Connect the other wires to outer
terminal block screws. Tighten screws.
6. Connect the ground wire (bare)
of the power supply cable to the
external ground conductor screw.
Tighten screw.
9. Tighten strain relief screws.
10. Insert tab of terminal block cover
into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure
cover with hold-down screw.
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.
5. Remove appliance ground wire
(green with yellow stripes) from
external ground connector screw.
Fasten under center, silver-colored
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.
POWER SUPPLY CORD
DIRECT WIRE
Preparing the wire:
3/4" U.L.-
listed strain
relief
to
disconnect
box
NEUTRAL wire
(white or center)
10-gauge, 3-wire
with ground wire
(Romex)
5" (12.7 cm)
3-1/2" (8.9 cm)
1" (2.5 cm)
of wires
stripped of
insulation
bare ground
wire
Strip 5" (12.7 cm) of outer
covering from end of
cable. Leave bare ground
wire at 5 inches (12.7 cm).
Cut 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) from
3 remaining wires. Strip
insulation back 1 inch
(2.5 cm).
Shape
ends
of
wires
into a
hook.
Four-wire receptacle
Three-wire connection...
Three-wire power supply cord must have
three, No.-10 copper wires and match a
three-wire receptacle of NEMA Type
10-30R.
4. Loosen or remove center
terminal block screw.
6. Connect the other wires to
outer terminal block screws.
Tighten screws.
7. Tighten strain relief screws.
8. Insert tab of terminal block
cover into slot of dryer rear panel.
Secure cover with hold-down
screw.
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.
POWER SUPPLY CORD
Three-wire receptacle
NEUTRAL
NEUTRAL
(white or center)
3/4" U.L.-listed
strain relief
This blade connected
to this conductor.
ring
terminals
spade
terminals with
upturned ends
Where local codes permit
connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire:
Where local codes permit
connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire:
4. Loosen or remove center
terminal block screw.
7. Tighten strain relief screws.
8. Insert tab of terminal block cover
into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure
cover with hold-down screw.
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.
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.
DIRECT WIRE
Preparing the wire:
Strip 3-1/2" (8.9 cm) of
outer covering from
end of cable. Strip
insulation back
1" (2.5 cm). If using
3-wire cable with
ground wire, cut bare
wire even with outer
covering.
Shape
ends of
wires into
a hook.
10-gauge, 3-wire or,
10-gauge, 3-wire with
ground wire (Romex)
3/4" (1.9 cm)
U.L.-listed strain
relief
Three-wire with ground wire:
Bare wire cut short. Wire is not
used. Dryer is grounded through
direct wire cable.
to
disconnect
box
NEUTRAL wire
(white or center)
1" (2.5 cm)
of wires
stripped of
insulation
3-1/2" (8.9 cm)
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Three-wire connection...
Three-wire receptacle
6. Connect the other wires to outer
terminal block screws. Tighten
screws.
7. Tighten strain relief screws.
8. Insert tab of terminal block cover
into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure
cover with hold-down screw.
5. Remove the appliance harness
ground wire (green with yellow
stripes) from the external ground
connector screw. Connect
appliance harness 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.
9. After reattaching the terminal
cover, connect a separate copper
ground wire from the external
ground connector screw to an
adequate ground.
4. Remove center terminal block
screw.
DIRECT WIRE OR
POWER SUPPLY CORD
Where local codes Do Not permit
connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire:
Three-wire power supply cord must
have three, No.-10 copper wires and
match a three-wire receptacle of NEMA
Type 10-30R.
Direct wire power supply cable must be
prepared as shown in “Preparing the
wire” of the three-wire connection
direct-wire steps above.
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.To exhaust dryer, see “Exhaust
requirements,” Pages 3-4. Connect
exhaust vent to dryer exhaust outlet
and exhaust hood using 4" (10.2 cm)
clamps. Use caulking to seal exterior
wall opening around exhaust hood.
10.Carefully move dryer into
final position. Place level on top of
the dryers or collar, first side to side;
then front to back. If the dryer is not
level, adjust the legs of the dryer up
or down until the dryer is level.
11.Plug power supply cord into
grounded outlet. Or,connect direct
wire to power supply.
Turn power supply on.
12.Check dryer operation (some
accumulated time may be on the
timer due to factory testing).
Insert coins in slide and press slide in
slowly. Push START/RESTART button.
Using a full heat cycle (not the air
cycle), let the dryer run for at least
five minutes. Dryer will stop when time
is used up.
Note: Dryer door must be closed for
dryer to operate. When door is open,
dryer stops, but timer continues to run.
To restart dryer, close door and push
START/RESTART button.
13.If drying time is too long,
make sure lint screen is clean.
14.Now start the dryer and allow
it to complete a full heat cycle (not
air cycle) to make sure it is working
properly.
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Recessed area and
closet installation
instructions
If dryer does not
operate properly...
If you need
assistance...
Moving the dryer
to a new location...
The Whirlpool Consumer Interaction
Center will answer any questions
about operating or maintaining your
dryer not covered in the Installation
Instructions. The Whirlpool Consumer
Interaction Center is open 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week. Just dial
1-800 NO BELTS (1-800-662-3587) —
the call is free.
When you call, you will need the dryer
model number and serial number.
Both numbers can be found on the
serial-rating plate located on your
appliance.
Before the appliance is removed from
service or discarded, remove the
door to the dryer compartment.
Slide dryer onto cardboard or
hardboard before moving across floor
to avoid damaging floor covering.
The dryer must be exhausted outdoors.
No other fuel-burning appliance may
be installed in the same closet.
Minimum Installation Clearances
This dryer may be installed in a
recessed area or closet. For recessed
area and closet installations,
minimum clearances can be found
on the serial tag on the dryer.
The installation spacing is in inches
and is minimum allowable. Additional
spacing should be considered for
ease of installation, servicing and
compliance with local codes and
ordinances.
If closet door is installed, the minimum
unobstructed air openings in top and
bottom is required. Louvered doors
with equivalent air openings are
acceptable.
Companion appliance spacing
should be considered.
Gas dryer models:
• Disconnect electrical cord. Tape
securely to dryer.
• Shut off the gas supply valves in the
gas supply line.
• Disconnect gas pipe and fittings
from dryer and cap gas supply line.
Tape end of dryer gas pipe.
All models:
• Make sure leveling legs are secure
in dryer base.
• Tape dryer door, lint screen and
end of gas pipe.
Electric dryer models:
• Shut off electrical supply to dryer.
• Disconnect the power supply cord
or cable from the dryer terminal
block.
Maintenance
instructions
• Clean lint screen after each cycle.
• Keep dryer area clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline and
other flammable vapors and liquids.
• Do not obstruct the flow of
combustion and ventilation air.
From Inside the Dryer Cabinet.
Lint should be removed every 2 years
of more often, depending on dryer
usage. Cleaning should be done by a
qualified person.
From the Exhaust Vent.
Lint should be removed every 2 years,
or more often, depending on dryer
usage.
Product dimensions
Part No. 8527892
© 2002 Whirlpool Corporation
Prepared by Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022
Printed in U.S.A.
BACK
VIEW
Additional clearances may be required for
wall, door and floor moldings if external
exhaust elbow is used.
Recessed Front View
closet
door
closet
door
Front
View
3" (7.6 cm)
3" (7.6 cm)
24" sq. in.
(155 sq. cm)
48" sq. in.
(310 sq. cm)
Opening is minimum for closet door. Louvered
door with equivalent air openings is acceptable.
7"
(17.8 cm)
Closet Side View
Companion appliance spacing should be
considered.
0" (0 cm)
0" (0 cm)
0"
(0 cm)
0"
(0 cm)
6"
(15.2 cm)
29-1/4"
(74.3 cm)
approx. 1"
(2.5 cm)
23-3/4"
(60.3 cm)
door
top
exhaust
bottom
exhaust
41"
(104.1 cm)
76-3/4"
(195 cm)
13-1/2"
(34.3 cm)
SIDE
VIEW
Back Sides Top Front
Recessed 0 in 0 in 6 in —
(0 cm) (0 cm) (15.2 cm)
Closet 0 in 0 in 0 in 7 in
(0 cm) (0 cm) (0 cm) (17.8 cm)
Check the following to be sure that:
1. Electric supply is connected.
2. Circuit breakers are not tripped or
house fuses blown.
3. Door is closed.
4. Controls are set in a running or “ON”
position.
5. Start button has been pushed firmly.
6. For gas dryers, check that gas supply
shutoff valves are set in open
position.
27" (68.6 cm)
Removing
accumulated lint
