Before you start, Electrical, Venting – Whirlpool 4LEC7646EN0 User Manual
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Before you start:
Check that you have everything necessary for
correct installation. Proper installation is your
responsibility.
Tools needed for installation:
adjustable wrench
that opens to V
(shown) or 1"
hex-head
iji
socket wrench ™
flat-blade
screwdriver
1/4"
nut driver (shown)
or socket wrench
knife
caulking
gun ana compound
Tools needed to change door swing;
• Phillips screwdriver
• soft cloth or towel
Phillips
screwdriver
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
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
• Type SRD or SRDT
• 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.
If your outlet
looks like this:
Choose this
power supply cord;
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4-wire receptacle
(14-30R)
4-wire power supply cord with
ring or spade terminals and
U.L.-listed strain relief
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3-wire receptacle
(10-30R)
3-wire power supply cord with
ring or spade terminals and
U.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).
• 10-CAUCE SOLID COPPER WIRE. (Do not use
aluminum.)
• at least 4 feet (122 cm) long.
Venting
Ductwork
Four-inch (10.2 cm) metal exhaust vent must be
used.
Preferred
Acceptable
rigid metal
flexible metal
DO NOT USE non-metal vent
No flexible plastic
No flexible foil
Exhaust hood
Do Not use exhaust hoods with magnetic latches.
Preferred
Acceptable
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.
Prepared by Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022
Printed in U.S.A.