Whirlpool  WED9151YW Installation Instructions Manual

Table of Contents DRYER SAFETY..........................................................................2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS..............................................3 Tools and Parts.......................................................................3 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS.....................................................4 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS.................................................6 INSTALL LEVE ...

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Tools needed: Flat-blade screwdriver #2 Phillips screwdriver Adjustable wrench that opens to 1" (25 mm) or hex-head socket wrench Wire stripper (direct wire installations) Tin snips (new vent installations) 1/4" and 5/16" nut driver (recommended) Utility knife Level Tape measure Pliers Parts supplied: Caulking gun and compound (for installing new ...

installing dryer in garages, closets, mobile homes, or sleeping quarters. Contact your local building inspector. You will need: ■ ■A location allowing for proper exhaust installation. See “Venting Requirements.” ■ ■A separate 30 amp circuit. ■ ■If using power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft. (610 mm) of either side of dryer. Se ...

or closet installation All dimensions show recommended and minimum spacing allowed. ■ ■Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing. ■ ■Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, floor moldings, dryer venting, and gas line. ■ ■Additional spacing should be considered on all sides of the dryer to reduce noise transfer. ■ ■For closet installation, with a do ...

ring or spade terminals and UL listed strain relief. The 4-wire power supply cord, at least 4 ft. (1.22 m) long, must have four 10-gauge copper wires and match a 4-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 14-30R. The ground wire (ground conductor) may be either green or bare. The neutral conductor must be identified by a white cover. Then choose a 3-wire power supply cord with ring or spade terminals and UL listed strain r ...

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. Examine leveling legs, find diamond marking. Screw legs into leg holes by hand, use a wrench to finish turning legs until diamond marking is no longer visible. Place a carton corner post from dryer packaging under each of the 2 dryer ...

ELECTRIC INSTALLATION For power supply cord installations: Remove hold-down screw and terminal block cover. 1. Choose electrical connection type Power supply cord 4-wire receptacle (NEMA Type 14-30R). Go to Power Supply Cord Connection. 3-wire direct connection: Go to Direct Wire Connection. 4-wire direct connection: Go to Direct Wire Connection. Power supply cord 3-wire receptacle (NEMA Type 10-30R). Go to Power Supply Cor ...

4-Wire Power Supply Cord Connection Power Supply Cord Connection 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R) 4-prong plug Spade terminals with upturned ends Ring terminals IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit the use of 3-wire connections. 1. Prepare to connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire E B A 2. Attach power supply cord to strain relief 2. Connect neutral grou ...

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. Connect remaining wires 2. Connect neutral wire C B 4. Connect remaining wires 1. Remove center screw B 3. Connect ground wire F A Connect remaining wires under outer terminal block screws. Tighten screws. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer r ...

Direct Wire Connection 1. Prepare your 4-wire cable for direct connection 1" (25 mm) 31⁄2" (89 mm) 5" (127 mm) 2. Prepare to connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire E B A 1. Attach direct wire strain relief C B A 2. Attach direct wire cable to strain relief IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit 3-wire connections. Direct wire strain relief Remov ...

for direct connection 1" (25 mm) 3½" (89 mm) 2. Remove center screw B 5. Connect remaining wires 4. Connect ground wire F A Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire. Remove center terminal block screw (B). Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer may be moved if needed. Strip 31/2" (89 mm) of outer covering from end of cable. Strip insulation back 1 ...

center wire) (C) of power supply cord or cable under center, terminal block screw (B). Tighten screw. Place ends of remaining wires under outer terminal block screws. Tighten screws. Connect a separate copper ground wire (G) under the green external ground conductor screw (A) to an adequate ground. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hol ...

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 or flexible metal vent shall be used for exhausting. ■ ■Only a 4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps may be used. ■ ■Do not use plasti ...

Choose your exhaust installation type Recommended exhaust installation: 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. A. Dryer B Elbow C. Wall D. Exhaust hood E. Clamps F. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent G. Vent length necessary to connect elbows H. Exhaust outlet A B C D E F B ...

Number of 90° elbows Type of vent Box/louvered hoods Angled hoods 1 4 3 2 0 Rigid metal Rigid metal Rigid metal Rigid metal Rigid metal 64 ft. (20 m) 54 ft. (16.5 m) 44 ft. (13.4 m) 35 ft. (10.7 m) 27 ft. (8.2 m) 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) Determine vent path: ■ ■Select route that will provide straightest and most direct path outdoors. ■ ■Plan installation to use fewest number ...

Using pliers, tighten the couplings with additional two-thirds turn. NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result. 4. Attach long hose to “Y” connector and tighten couplings One end of the long hose has a wire mesh strainer inside the coupling. Attach this end to the “Y” connector. Attach washer cold inlet hose to other side of “Y” connector. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on connector. Usin ...

and tighten coupling Remove protective cap from water inlet valve. Attach other end of long hose to fill valve at bottom of dryer back panel. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on fill valve connector. Using pliers, tighten the couplings an additional two-thirds turn. NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result. 6. Turn on cold water faucet Check that the water faucets are turned on. 7. ...

If dryer is not level, prop up using a wood block, use wrench to adjust legs up or down, and check again for levelness. Once dryer is level, make sure all four legs are snug against the floor and the dryer does not rock. LEVEL DRYER 1. Level dryer Place level here 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 Not Level Not ...

© 2011 06/11 All rights reserved Printed in U.S.A. DOOR REVERSAL (OPTIONAL) If you prefer to reverse the door swing on your dryer: A door reversal kit, Part Number W10406955 is available to order. For further information, see “Assistance or Service” section in your Use and Care Guide. STACKING WASHER AND DRYER (OPTIONAL) If you prefer to stack your washer and dryer: A stack kit, Part Number 8572546, is available to order. Fo ...