Whirlpool MEDB955FW User Manual

W10757741A
W10820378A-SP
Table of Contents
DRYER SAFETY ................................................................2
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ....................................4
Tools and Parts .................................................................... 4
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS ..................................................... 5
Installation Clearances ....................................................... 5
Dryer Dimensions ................................................................ 5
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS - U.S.A. ONLY ........................ 6
Grounding Instructions ....................................................... 7
ELECTRIC DRYER POWER HOOKUP - CANADA ONLY ......... 7
Electrical Requirements ..................................................... 7
Grounding Instructions ....................................................... 7
GAS DRYER POWER HOOKUP - U.S.A. AND CANADA .......... 8
Electrical Requirements ..................................................... 8
Grounding Instructions ....................................................... 8
Gas Supply Requirements .................................................. 8
Gas Type ............................................................................... 8
Gas Supply Line ................................................................... 8
Gas Supply Connection Requirements ............................. 9
Burner Input Requirements ................................................ 9
Dryer Gas Pipe ..................................................................... 9
INSTALL LEVELING LEGS .......................................................... 9
MAKE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION - U.S.A. ONLY ............... 10
Electrical Connection........................................................ 10
Power Supply Cord Connection....................................... 10
Direct Wire Connection..................................................... 12
MAKE GAS CONNECTION - U.S.A. AND CANADA ................ 16
VENTING .................................................................................... 16
Venting Requirements ....................................................... 16
Plan Vent System ............................................................... 17
Install Vent System ............................................................ 18
CONNECT INLET HOSES ......................................................... 18
CONNECT VENT ....................................................................... 20
LEVEL DRYER ........................................................................... 20
COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST ............................... 21
REVERSE DOOR SWING .......................................................... 22
INSTALLATION NOTES
Date of purchase: _________________________________
Date of installation: _______________________________
Installer: ________________________________________
Model number: ___________________________________
Serial number: ___________________________________
Date d’achat : _____________________________________
Date d’installation : ________________________________
Installateur : ______________________________________
Numéro de modèle : ________________________________
Numéro de série : __________________________________
NOTES CONCERNANT L’INSTALLATION
Table des matières
SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE ........................................25
EXIGENCES D’INSTALLATION .......................................27
Outillage et pièces ............................................................. 27
EXIGENCES D’EMPLACEMENT ............................................... 28
Distances de dégagement à respecter pour
l’installation......................................................................... 28
Dimensions de la sécheuse............................................... 28
RACCORDEMENT DE LA SÉCHEUSE
ÉLECTRIQUE – CANADA SEULEMENT ................................... 29
Spécications électriques ................................................. 29
Instructions de liaison à la terre .......................................30
RACCORDEMENT ÉLECTRIQUE DE LA SÉCHEUSE
À GAZ - ÉTATS-UNIS ET CANADA ........................................... 30
Spécications électriques ................................................. 30
Instructions de liaison à la terre .......................................30
Spécications de l’alimentation en gaz ........................... 31
Type de gaz ......................................................................... 31
Canalisation de gaz ............................................................ 31
Spécications du raccordement de
l’alimentation en gaz .......................................................... 32
Spécications de l’alimentation du bruler ....................... 32
INSTALLATION DES PIEDS DE NIVELLEMENT ...................... 32
RACCORDEMENT AU GAZ - ÉTATS-UNIS ET CANADA ........ 33
L’EVACUATION........................................................................... 33
Exigences concernant l’evacuation ................................. 33
Planication des circuits de conduits .............................. 34
Installation du système d’évacuation ............................... 35
RACCORDEMENT DES TUYAUX D’ALIMENTATION .............. 36
RACCORDEMENT DU SYSTÈME D’ÉVACUATION ................. 37
ÉTABLIR L’APLOMB DE LA SÉCHEUSE .................................. 38
ACHEVER L’INSTALLATION LISTE DE VÉRIFICATION ..........38
INVERSION DU SENS D’OUVERTURE DE LA PORTE ............ 40
Gas and Electric Dryer
Installation Instructions
Para obtener acceso al “Instrucciones de instalación” en español, o para obtener información
adicional acerca de su producto, visite: www.whirlpool.com
Tenga listo su número de modelo completo. Puede encontrar el número de modelo
y de serie dentro de la cavidad superior de la puerta.
Instructions d’installation –
Sécheuse à gaz et électrique

Whirlpool MEDB955FW Specifications

General

Brand	Whirlpool
Model	MEDB955FW
Category	Dryer
Language	English

Summary

DRYER SAFETY

Safety Alert Symbol Definitions

Explains DANGER and WARNING symbols and their significance.

Fire Hazard Warning

Warns about fire risks from improper venting materials and installation practices.

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Tools and Parts for Installation

Lists all necessary tools and parts for the dryer installation process.

LOCATION REQUIREMENTS

Installation Clearances and Dryer Dimensions

Specifies required clearances around the dryer and provides its overall dimensions for placement.

Garage Installation Requirements

Outlines specific installation height requirements for dryers placed in a garage environment.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS - U.S.A. ONLY

Electrical Connection Types

Details the different electrical connection types, including 3-wire and 4-wire options.

Mobile Home Electrical Requirements

Provides specific electrical installation guidelines for mobile home setups.

ELECTRIC DRYER POWER HOOKUP - CANADA ONLY

Electrical Requirements and Grounding (Canada)

Covers electrical specifications and grounding instructions for electric dryers in Canada.

GAS DRYER POWER HOOKUP - U.S.A. AND CANADA

Electrical Requirements and Grounding (USA/Canada)

Details electrical hookup and grounding for gas dryers in both USA and Canada.

Gas Supply Requirements

Specifies gas type, conversion, and gas supply line requirements for gas dryers.

GAS CONNECTION DETAILS

Gas Supply Connection Requirements

Outlines requirements for connecting the gas supply line, including fittings and compounds.

Burner Input Requirements and Pressure Testing

Details burner input requirements and procedures for gas supply pressure testing.

INSTALL LEVELING LEGS

Prepare and Screw in Leveling Legs

Guides on preparing the dryer and screwing in leveling legs for proper installation.

MAKE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION - U.S.A. ONLY

Power Supply Cord Connection

Provides instructions for connecting a power supply cord to the dryer.

Electrical Connection Options

Presents the different electrical connection types available for the dryer.

4-WIRE POWER SUPPLY CORD CONNECTION

Connecting Wires to Terminal Block

Details how to connect neutral, ground, and remaining wires to the terminal block for 4-wire connections.

3-WIRE POWER SUPPLY CORD CONNECTION

Connecting Neutral and Remaining Wires

Guides on connecting the neutral wire and remaining wires for 3-wire power supply cords.

DIRECT WIRE CONNECTION

Direct Wire Strain Relief

Instructions for attaching the strain relief for direct wire electrical connections.

4-WIRE DIRECT WIRE CONNECTION

Prepare and Connect 4-Wire Cable

Covers preparation of the 4-wire cable and connecting it to the dryer.

3-WIRE DIRECT WIRE CONNECTION

Prepare and Connect 3-Wire Cable

Covers preparation of the 3-wire cable and connecting it to the dryer.

OPTIONAL 3-WIRE CONNECTION

Connecting Neutral, Ground, and Remaining Wires

Details the process for optional 3-wire connections, including neutral, ground, and remaining wires.

MAKE GAS CONNECTION - U.S.A. AND CANADA

Gas Supply Connection Steps

Guides through connecting the gas supply to the dryer, including fittings and leak testing.

VENTING REQUIREMENTS

Venting Material and Hood Specifications

Specifies requirements for exhaust vent materials, hoods, and installation.

PLAN VENT SYSTEM

Recommended and Optional Exhaust Installations

Illustrates typical and optional exhaust vent system installations for the dryer.

INSTALL VENT SYSTEM

Install Exhaust Hood and Connect Vent

Provides steps for installing the exhaust hood and connecting the dryer vent.

CONNECT INLET HOSES

Water Inlet Hose Preparation

Details preparing the water inlet hoses, including turning off water and replacing washers.

CONNECT INLET HOSES (Continued)

Connecting Inlet Hoses and Checking for Leaks

Guides on connecting the water inlet hoses, tightening couplings, and checking for leaks.

CONNECT VENT

Connect Vent to Outlet and Move Dryer

Instructions for connecting the dryer vent to the exhaust outlet and moving the dryer to its final location.

LEVEL DRYER

Leveling Dryer and Adjusting Legs

Steps for leveling the dryer and adjusting the leveling legs for proper operation.

COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST

Model-Specific Checklist Items

Specific checklist items for electric, gas, and steam dryer installations.

All Models Checklist and Initial Start-up

General checklist items for all models and guidance for the initial dryer start-up.

REVERSE DOOR SWING

Door Removal and Hinge Screw Removal

Steps for removing the dryer door and its associated hinge screws.

REINSTALL HINGES ON DOOR

Reinstalling Hinges on Door

Instructions for reinstalling the hinges on the dryer door in the new configuration.

REVERSE DOOR STRIKE

Adjusting Door Strike and Hinge Covers

Details on reversing the door strike and installing protective hinge covers.