Whirlpool W10150626A User Manual
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Dryer Dimensions
*Most installations require a minimum 5" (12.7 cm) clearance
behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow. See “Venting
Requirements.”
Requirements.”
Installation spacing for recessed area or closet installation
The following spacing dimensions are recommended for this
dryer. This dryer has been tested for spacing of 0" (0 cm)
clearance on the sides and rear. Recommended spacing should
be considered for the following reasons:
dryer. This dryer has been tested for spacing of 0" (0 cm)
clearance on the sides and rear. Recommended spacing should
be considered for the following reasons:
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Additional spacing should be considered for ease of
installation and servicing.
installation and servicing.
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Additional clearances might be required for wall, door and
floor moldings.
floor moldings.
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Additional spacing should be considered on all sides of the
dryer to reduce noise transfer.
dryer to reduce noise transfer.
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For closet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation
openings in the top and bottom of the door are required.
Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are
acceptable.
openings in the top and bottom of the door are required.
Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are
acceptable.
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Companion appliance spacing should also be considered.
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Additional spacing is required if you exhaust out the rear of
the dryer to either the right or left side.
the dryer to either the right or left side.
*Required spacing
Mobile home - Additional installation requirements
This dryer is suitable for mobile home installations. The
installation must conform to the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280
(formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction
and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280) or Standard CAN/CSA-Z240
MH.
installation must conform to the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280
(formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction
and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280) or Standard CAN/CSA-Z240
MH.
Mobile home installations require:
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Metal exhaust system hardware, which is available for
purchase from your dealer.
purchase from your dealer.
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Mobile home Installation Kit Part Number 346764. See “Tools
and Parts” section for information on ordering.
and Parts” section for information on ordering.
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Special provisions must be made in mobile homes to
introduce outside air into the dryer. The opening (such as a
nearby window) should be at least twice as large as the dryer
exhaust opening.
introduce outside air into the dryer. The opening (such as a
nearby window) should be at least twice as large as the dryer
exhaust opening.
Electrical Requirements
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120 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15- or 20-amp fused electrical
supply is required. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is
recommended. It is also recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this dryer be provided.
supply is required. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is
recommended. It is also recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this dryer be provided.
A. Recessed area
B. Side view - closet or confined area
B. Side view - closet or confined area
C. Closet door with vents
43 ½"
(110.5 cm)
*29 ¼"
(74.3 cm)
22¼"
(56.5 cm)
29"
(73.7 cm)
A
B
C
18"*
(45.7 cm)
(45.7 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
(2.5 cm)
29"
(73.7 cm)
(73.7 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
(2.5 cm)
1"*
(2.5 cm)
(2.5 cm)
14" max.*
(35.6
(35.6
cm)
29¼"
(74.3 cm)
(74.3 cm)
5"
(12.7 cm)
(12.7 cm)
48 in. *
(310 cm )
(310 cm )
2
2
24 in. *
(155 cm )
(155 cm )
2
2
3"*
(7.6 cm)
(7.6 cm)
3"*
(7.6 cm)
(7.6 cm)
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.
fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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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
by providing a path of least resistance for electric current.
This dryer is equipped with 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.
breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock
by providing a path of least resistance for electric current.
This dryer is equipped with 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.
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 provided with the
dryer: if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed
by a qualified electrician.
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 provided with the
dryer: if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed
by a qualified electrician.