Whirlpool 4LEC7646EN0 - Manual (Page 3)

Dryer location
and dimensions
 WARNING
Explosion Hazard
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.
29" (73.7 cm)
‘from floor
with dryer feet
extended 1
inch (2.5 cm)
It is your responsibility to:—
l/'observe all governing codes and ordinances.
l/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.
I^comply with the installation specifications and
dimensions.
For proper drying performance
The location must provide:
l^Protection from weather and water: Do not store
or use dryer where it will be exposed to water and
weather.
t/Room temperature above 45°F (7.2°C): If room
temperature is below 45°F (7.2° C), automatic
cycles may not shut off.
l/level floor: Maximum slope under entire dryer
should not be more than 1 inch (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).
|/Exhaust to outdoors: To prevent large amounts of
lint and moisture from accumulating and to
maintain drying efficiency, exhaust dryer to
outdoors.
*/consider spacing requirements for companion
appliances.
Improperly install dryer.
immake sure you have everything necessary for
proper installation.
|/contact a qualified installer to insure that the
electrical installation meets all national and local
codes and ordinances.
Recessed area/closet installation
A WARNING
M
CloseVconfined area installation
If a closet door is installed: The
minimum unobstructed air openings are
required. Louvered doors with equivalent
air openings are acceptable.
48
sq. in.
(310 sq. cm)'
i
24 sq.m.
(155 sq. cm)'
Fire Hazard
Exhaust dryer outside if instalied in a closet.
Use Exhaust Deflector Kit #3391278 if
installed in a recessed area.
Failure to foilow this instruction could
result in a fire.
NOTE: No fuel-burning appliances may be
installed in the same closet as a dryer.
• 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.
Door clearance______________
Location must be large enough to fully open dryer door.
JzaZ) H 3-7/8" (9.8 cm)
front view
T
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sicte view
3" (7.6 cm)
t
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closet
door
3’ (7.6 cm) T
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(2.5 cm)
Recessed area installation
The dryer should be exhausted to the outside
for best performance.
If dryer is not exhausted outside, you must
install Exhaust Deflector Kit, Part No. 3391278,
available from your dealer.
front view
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18’
(45.7 cm) T
0 " -
(0 cm)"
0- 0"
(0 cm)"
** Minimum top and bottom air openings for closet door.
*** External exhaust elbow requires additional space.
' Wall, door and floor molding may require
additional spacing.
. 19-1/8'(48.6 cm)
22-3/4" (57.8 cm)
Electrical
requirements
Important: Observe all governing codes and
ordinances.
A two-wire, single phase, 220-volt, 60-Hz,
AC-only, electrical supply is required on a
separate 30-ampere circuit, fused on both sides
of the line. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is
recommended.
THE DRYER MUST BE CONNECTED WITH
COPPER WIRE ONLY.
The dryer may be connected directly to the
fused disconnect or circuit breaker box through
ikWARNING
Electrical
Electrical ground (earth) is required on this
dryer.
Do Not ground (earth) to a gas pipe.
Do Not change the power supply cord plug.
If it does not fit the outlet, have a proper
outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
Do Not have a fuse in the neutral or
grounding circuit.
Do Not use an extension cord with this
dryer.
Shock Hazard
Do Not reuse old power supply cord.
Check with a qualified electrician to be sure
dryer is properly grounded (earthed).
, Do Not connect plug end of power supply
cord into a live receptacle before connecting
power supply cord to dryer terminal block.
Failure to follow these instructions could
result in death or serious injury.
If codes permit and a separate grounding (earthing) wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified
electrician determine that the grounding (earthing) path is adequate.
flexible, armored or non-metallic sheathed
copper cable. Allow two or three feet
(61 -91 cm) of slack in the line between the wall
and the dryer so that it can be moved if
servicing is ever necessary. A conduit connector
must be provided at each end of the power
supply cable (at the appliance and at the
junction box). Wire sizes (COPPER WIRE ONLY)
and connections must conform with the rating
of the appliance (30 amperes).
Grounding (earthing) instructions
This appliance must be connected to a
grounded (earthed) metal, permanent wiring
system; or an equipment-grounding (earthing
conductor must be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the equipment­
grounding (earthing) terminal or lead on the
appliance.
Panel A