Whirlpool Thin Twin Installation Instructions Manual page 6

Do Not
Remove
the two rear corner
posts located at the
back of the
washer/dryer.
Remove the two
corner pieces
attached to the lower
front of the
Numbers
correspond
to steps.
\
rear
corner
posts
washer/dryer. Do Not
remove the foam
shipping pieces
between the washer
and dryer until the
washer/dryer is in place.
10
n Move
foam shipping
pieces outward
just enough to
clear the washer
lid. Untape and
open the washer
lid. The latch
under the dryer will hold lid open.
9.
Slide washer/dryer onto cardboard or
hardboard before moving across floor to
avoid damaging floor covering.
19
w If you have room to work from
ShiDDina
Inlet valves are
plastic.
Do
not strip
or crossthread.
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11
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n
Grasp round shipping piece at
the front and the back. Lift to remove
from inside washer.
either side of the washer/dryer, move
washer/dryer close to final position so
you can easily complete the following
steps. (Go to Step 20.)
If you are working in a closet or
recessed area, move the washer/dryer
into final position and remove
cardboard/hardboard from under
washer/dryer. Remove the two foam
shipping pieces between the washer
and dryer and place with the other
shipping pieces. Remove the two
Phillips-head screws located at the top
of the access panel. (See illustration for
Step 25.) Remove access panel and set
access panel and screws aside.
Complete the following steps through
the access area.
16
n
Attach hose to bottom (hot
water) inlet valve opening first; then
second hose to top (cold water) inlet
valve. Tighten couplings by hand. Use
pliers to make an additional two-thirds
turn,
12
n Take hoses and package out
of basket. Place hoses with other parts,
IMPORTANT: THIS PROCEDURE
MUST BE FOLLOWED TO ASSURE
PROPER INSTALLATION.
connector
17
n To prevent the drain hose
from coming off or leaking, it must be
installed per the following instructions:
1. Wet the inside end of the drain hose
with tap water. DO NOT USE ANY
OTHER LUBRICANT.
2. Squeeze ears of drain hose clamp
with pliers to open and place clamp
over the end of the drain hose.
3. While holding clamp open, work end
of drain hose onto drain connector.
4. Position clamp over the drain hose
area marked "clamp." Release
clamp. Clamp should be l/4 inch
from end of drain hose.
20
n
Put "hook" end of drain hose
into laundry tub or standpipe. Check for
proper length of drain hose.
13
n
Release washer lid by pushing
up on latch. Close lid.
14
w Connect power SUPPIV cord or
cable to dryer. See "Electrical '
connection, fl Panels B and C. Do Not
plug power supply cord into outlet or
reconnect power at this time.
21
w Before attaching water inlet
hoses, run water through both faucets
into a bucket. This will get rid of particles
in water lines that might clog hoses,
Mark which is the hot water faucet.
Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use
to reduce the risk of hose failure. Inspect
and replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks,
cuts, wear, or leaks are found. When
replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date
of replacement on the label with a
permanent marker.
Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use
to reduce the risk of hose failure. Inspect
and replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks,
cuts, wear, or leaks are found. When
replacing your inlet hoses, mark the
date of replacement on the label with a
permanent marker.
15
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n
Insert a flat washer into each
end of the inlet hoses. Check that
washers are firmly seated in couplings.
18
w Standpipe or
laundry tub drain system:
Open yellow clamp and
slide over "hook" end of
drain hose to secure the
rigid and corrugated
sections together.
Floor drain system: Do
Not install "hook" end of drain hose to
corrugated section. Consult your
plumber for proper installation.
(inlet marked 'H") to hot water faucet.
Attach top inlet hose (inlet marked 'C")
to cold water faucet. Tighten couplings
to the faucets by hand. Use pliers to
make final two-thirds turn.
Panel E