Whirlpool 3RLEC8600 User manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

ELECTRIC DRYER

8543157

Write down the model and serial numbers before installing dryer.

Both numbers are listed on the model/serial rating plate located

in the dryer door well.

Model # _______________________________

Serial # _______________________________

Date of Purchase _______________________

for models:

3RLEC8600

3RLEQ8033

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Table of Contents

DRYER SAFETY............................................................................ 2

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS .............................................. 3

Tools and Parts .......................................................................... 3

Location Requirements.............................................................. 3

Electrical Requirements ............................................................ 4

Venting Requirements .............................................................. 5

Plan Vent System ...................................................................... 5

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ............................................ 6

Install Vent System .................................................................... 6

Install Leveling Legs .................................................................. 6

Electrical Connection ................................................................ 7

Level the Dryer .......................................................................... 7

Connect Vent ............................................................................ 7

Complete Installation ................................................................ 7

DRYER SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When discarding or storing your old clothes dryer, remove the door.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Location Requirements

Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

You will need

■A location that allows for proper exhaust installation. The

dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors. See “Venting

Requirements.”

■A sturdy floor to support the dryer and a total weight (dryer

and load) of 79.4 kg (175 lb). The combined weight of a

companion appliance should also be considered.

■A level floor with a maximum slope of 2.5 cm (1") under entire

dryer. (If slope is greater than 2.5 cm [1"], install Extended

Dryer Feet Kit, Part No. 279810.) Clothes may not tumble

properly and models with automatic sensor cycles may not

operate correctly if dryer is not level.

■It is important to make sure the room has an adequate air

supply for drying operation. The operation of this appliance

may affect the operation of other gas appliances which take

their air supply for safe combustion from the same room. If in

doubt consult the appliance manufacturers.

Do not operate your dryer at temperatures below 7ºC (45ºF). At

lower temperatures, the dryer might not shut off at the end of an

automatic cycle.

The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will

be exposed to water and/or weather.

Check code requirements. Some codes limit, or do not permit,

installation of the dryer in garages, closets, mobile homes, or

sleeping quarters. Contact your local building inspector.

NOTE: No other fuel-burning appliance can be installed in the

same closet as a dryer.

Installation Clearances

The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to

open fully.

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline,

away from dryer.

Place dryer at least 46 cm (18 inches) above the floor for

a garage installation.

Failure do to so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

Tools and Parts

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.

Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools

listed here.

Tools needed

■level

■20 to 30 cm (8" or l0") adjustable wrench that opens

to 2.5 cm (1")

■flat-blade screwdriver

■1/4" nut driver or socket wrench

■caulking gun and compound

■knife

■duct tape

■1" hex-head socket wrench

■tin snips

Parts supplied

Remove parts bag from dryer drum. Check that all parts were

included.

Parts needed

Check local codes, and read electrical and venting requirements

before purchasing parts.

4 leveling legs

Electrical Requirements

This dryer is supplied without an electric cord and plug. It must

be connected by a competent electrician to a single-phase

electricity supply at the voltage shown on the dataplate, using a

suitable fixed wiring installation in accordance with local and

national wiring regulations.

■A 3-wire circular cord of minimum conductor size 2.5 mm2

cross-section area should be used.

■A 30A supply fuse should be used, and a switch with a

minimum contact separation of 3 mm in both poles must be

incorporated into the fixed wiring for dryer disconnection.

■A cord clamp bush is provided on the dryer, and should be

tightened on completion of wiring. The electrical mains

terminals are located behind the small rear access panel

(terminal block cover), and connections should be made in

accordance with the terminal markings. Remember to replace

the terminal access panel (terminal block cover).

If codes permit and an additional earth bond wire is used, it is

recommended that a competent electrician determine that the

earth bond path is adequate.

Product Dimensions

Dimensions shown with feet extended 2.5 cm (1") from bottom of dryer.

left or right

side exhaust

back exhaust

10.8 cm

(4¹⁄₄")

26 cm

(10¹⁄₄")

35.9 cm

(14¹⁄₈")

10.2 cm

(4")

Exhaust dimensions

Side swing door clearances

Location must be large enough to fully open dryer door.

57.8 cm (22³⁄₄")

57.8 cm (22³⁄₄") 9.8 cm (3 ⁷⁄₈")

48.9 cm

(19¹⁄₈")

The dryer door

extends

35.6 cm (14")

from the front

of the dryer

when fully

opened.

74.3 cm

(29¹⁄₄")

terminal block cover

power supply

cord/cable

strain relief

109.5 cm

(43¹⁄₈")

27.9 cm

(11")

97.2 cm

(38¹⁄₄")

68.6 cm (27")

35.6 cm

(14")

Venting Requirements

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE

EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.

■The dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent,

chimney, wall, ceiling, or concealed space of a building.

■Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch.

■Do not install flexible non-metal vent.

■Do not install metal vent that is smaller than 10 cm (4") in

diameter.

■Do not install flexible vent in enclosed walls, ceilings or floors.

■10 cm (4") heavy metal vent and clamps must be used.

■Use 10 cm (4") clamps to seal all joints. Vent must not be

connected or secured with screws or other fastening devices

which extend into the interior of the vent. Do not use duct

tape.

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.

Rigid metal vent is recommended to prevent crushing and

kinking.

Flexible metal vent must be fully extended and supported when

the dryer is in its final position. Remove excess flexible metal vent

to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced airflow

and poor performance.

An exhaust hood should cap the vent to prevent rodents and

insects from entering the home.

Exhaust hood must be at least 30.5 cm (12") from the ground or

any object that may be in the path of the exhaust (such as

flowers, rocks or bushes, etc.).

If using an existing vent system, clean lint from the entire length

of the system and make sure exhaust hood is not plugged with

lint. Replace any plastic or metal foil vent with rigid metal or

flexible metal vent.

Back pressure in any exhaust system used must not exceed

15.2 mm (0.6") in water column measured with an incline

manometer at the point that exhaust vent connects to dryer.

WARNING

Fire Hazard

Use a heavy metal vent.

Do not use a plastic vent.

Do not use a metal foil vent.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death

or fire.

Improper venting can cause moisture and lint to collect

indoors, which may result in:

■Moisture damage to woodwork, furniture, paint,

wallpaper, carpets, etc.

■Housecleaning problems and health problems.

Plan Vent System

Route the Vent

The exhaust outlet is located at the center of the rear of the dryer.

The exhaust vent can be routed up, down, left, right or straight

out the back of the dryer.

The design of the flue system should ensure that any condensate

formed when operating the appliance from cold, is either retained

and subsequently evaporated or discharged. Following these

installation instructions should adequately meet this requirement.

Vent System Length

1. Select the route that will provide the straightest and most

direct path outdoors. Plan the installation to use the fewest

number of elbows and turns. Avoid making 90° turns. When

using elbows or making turns, allow as much room as

possible. Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking.

2. Determine vent length.

The maximum length of the exhaust system depends upon:

■The type of vent (rigid metal or flexible metal).

■The number of elbows used.

■Type of hood.

Recommended hood styles are shown here.

Exhaust Air Flow

A. Better

B. Good

A. Standard rear offset exhaust installation

B. Left or right side exhaust installation

C. Bottom exhaust installation

10.2 cm

(4")

10.2 cm

(4")

A. Box hood style

B. Louvered hood style

The angled hood style (shown following) is acceptable.

See the exhaust vent length chart that matches your hood type

for the maximum vent lengths you can use.

Exhaust systems longer than specified will:

■Accumulate lint, creating a potential fire hazard.

■Shorten the life of the dryer.

■Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times and

increased energy usage.

3. Determine the number of elbows needed.

NOTE: Do not use vent runs longer than specified in the Vent

Length Chart.

The following chart helps you determine your maximum vent

length based on the number of 90° turns or elbows you will

need and the type of vent (rigid or flexible metal) and hood

that you will use.

6.4 cm

(2¹₂")

10.2 cm

(4")

Vent Length Chart

Number of Type of vent Box or Angled

90º turns louvered hoods

or elbows hoods

0 Rigid metal 15.8 m (52 ft.) 13.4 m (44 ft.)

Flexible metal 9.4 m (31 ft.) 7.0 m (23 ft.)

1 Rigid metal 13.4 m (44 ft.) 11.0 m (36 ft.)

Flexible metal 7.9 m (26 ft.) 5.5 m (18 ft.)

2 Rigid metal 11.0 m (36 ft.) 18.5 m (28 ft.)

Flexible metal 6.7 m (22 ft.) 4.3 m (14 ft.)

3 Rigid metal 8.2 m (27 ft.) 6.4 m (21 ft.)

Flexible metal 6.1 m (20 ft.) 3.7 m (12 ft.)

4 Rigid metal 6.1 m (20 ft.) 4.3 m (14 ft.)

Flexible metal 5.5 m (18 ft.) 3.0 m (10 ft.)

NOTE: Side and bottom exhaust installations have a 90º turn

inside the dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one

90º turn to the chart.

The maximum length using a 5.1 cm x 15.2 cm (2" x 6")

rectangular vent with 2 elbows and a 6.4 cm (2-1/2") exhaust

hood is 2.4 m (8 ft.).

For exhaust systems not covered by exhaust vent length charts

(such as multiple unit hookups, plenums, and power-assist fans),

see Service Manual, Part No. 603197. (To purchase the Service

Manual, contact your local authorised service company).

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Install Vent System

1. Install exhaust hood. Use caulking compound to seal exterior

wall opening around exhaust hood.

2. Connect vent to exhaust hood. Vent must fit inside exhaust

hood. Secure vent to exhaust hood with 10.2 cm (4") clamp.

3. Run vent to dryer location. Use the straightest path possible.

See “Vent System Length.” Avoid 90º turns. Use 10 cm (4")

clamps to seal all joints. Do not use duct tape, screws or

other fastening devices that extend into the interior of the vent

to secure vent.

Install Leveling Legs

1. Open dryer door and remove drying rack, if included. Wipe

drum with damp cloth to remove any dust.

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install dryer.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

2. Take two cardboard corners from dryer carton and place them

on floor in back of dryer. Firmly grasp body of dryer and

gently lay it on its back on the cardboard corners.

3. Start to screw legs into holes by hand. Use an adjustable

wrench or 2.5 cm (1") hex-head socket wrench to finish

turning legs until you reach the ridge with the diamond

marking.

4. To protect the floor, use a large flat piece of cardboard from

the dryer carton. Stand dryer up on the cardboard.

A. diamond marking

Electrical Connection

This is a 3-wire dryer which must be earthed.

This dryer is supplied without an electric cord and plug, it must

be connected by a competent electrician. See “Electrical

Requirements.”

Level the Dryer

1. Move dryer close to its permanent location. Leave enough

room to connect the exhaust vent. Remove the cardboard

from under the dryer.

2. Check levelness of dryer by placing a level on top of dryer,

first side to side, then front to back.

If dryer is not level, use a wrench to adjust dryer legs up or

down and check again for levelness.

If legs are not long enough to level dryer, order Extended

Dryer Feet Kit, Part No. 279810 (sold two legs per kit), from

your dealer.

The dryer must be level to reduce noise and assure proper

performance.

WARNING

Fire Hazard

This dryer must be earthed.

Securely tighten all electrical connections.

Failure to do so can result in death, fire, or

electrical shock.

Connect Vent

1. Connect vent to dryer outlet using 10 cm (4") clamp. If

connecting to existing vent, make sure the vent is clean. The

vent must fit over the dryer outlet and inside the exhaust

hood.

2. Move dryer into final position. Do not crush or kink exhaust

vent. Make sure dryer is level.

Complete Installation

1. Check to be sure all parts are now installed. If there is an

extra part, go back through the steps to see which step was

skipped.

2. Check to be sure you have all of your tools.

3. Properly dispose of all packaging materials.

4. Check the dryer’s final location. Be sure the vent is not

crushed or kinked.

5. Check to be sure the dryer is level. See “Level the Dryer.”

6. Read the Use & Care Guide to fully understand your

new dryer.

7. Plug into an earthed outlet.

8. Select a full heat cycle (not the air cycle) and start dryer. After

five minutes, open dryer door. You should feel heat inside the

dryer or on the exhaust vent.

If dryer makes an unusual noise, check that dryer is level.

Technical Specifications

(see rating plate in door opening for full model details)

220-240V ~ 50 Hz, 1 ph

4575W, IPX4

Clothes capacity: 9.1 kg max.

8543157 03/2005

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