Electrical Requirements; Exhaust Requirements - Whirlpool THIN TWIN Installation Instructions Manual

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You need these looIs to install your
Whirlpool washer/dryer. Get them
together in one place to keep
washeridryer...pro-&r
installation is your responsibility
Make sure you have everything
necessary for proper installation.
You'll need
To meet code tequlremenb:
some codes keep from or limit
installation of clothes dryers in
garages. closets. mobile homes
and sleeping quarters. (Check
with your local building inspector)
Important: observe all governlng
codes and ordinances.
Location
Size: Must be large enough to fully
open dryer door. For recessed or
closet inrjtallationssee Panel F for
spacing. for product dimensions
see back page of these
instructions.
Support: The floor must be able
to support the appliance weight
of 375 pounds.
Level Floor: Maximum floor slope
under washer/dryer1 inch.
Protectlon from the weather:
Proper operaflcn of dryer cycles
requires temperatures above 45°F.
As some water remains In the
washer do not store or operate the
washer below 32'F. For storage
below 32°F see Laundry Guide for
"Wtnterizing:'
Moblle Homes: Washer/dryer
must be secured to the mobile
home using Mobile Home
Installation Kit 693900.
CAIJIION:
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It is the personal responsibility
Of the customer to ensure that
gasoline. paint.thinners and
other flammable materials are
not used or stored near the
washer/dryer. Fumes from these
materials could result in fire or
explosion
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Never install the washer/dryer
up against draperies or curtains
and be sure to keep any and all
Items from falling or collecting
behind the washer/dryer.
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Replace all access or sewice
panels before operating
washer/dryer.
Electrical
requirements
Electrical ground Is required on
this appliance.
1. A three-wtre single phase
1201240 volt 60 Hz AC only
electrical supply (orthree-wire
1201208 volt if specified on
nameplate) is required on a
separate 30 ampere circuit,
fused on both sides of the line
(time-delay fuse or circuit
breaker is recommended]. Do
not have a fuse in the neutral
or ground circuit.
PANEL A
2. This washer, dryer IS equrpped
with a 30 amp rated flexible
type power supply cord [pigtall).
Where local codes permit. it
See Figure 1. (IO-3OR)
3-wire receptacle
3. IF THE POWER FIgureI
MUST BE CONNECTED WITH
10 GAUGE COPPER WIRE ONLY
Aluminum wire musf not be
used at the washer/dryer
appliance terminal block, to
avord potentially unsatisfactory
connections. See Panel F.
Alternate Electrical
Connection. for detailed
instructions.
4. When removing the power
SUDDlv cord loiataill. the
appliance may be connected
directly to the fused disconnect
[or circuit breaker] box through
flexible armcxed (x ncn-metallic
sheathed 10 gauge copper
cable. It Is the oersonal
responsibility and obligation of
the customer to contact a
qualified installer to assure
that Me electrical installation
is adequate and is in
conformance with the Nationa!
Electrical Code and local
codes and ordinances.
Allow slack in the line between
the wall and the appliance
so that it can be moved if
servicing is ever necessary. A
U.L. recognized strain relief must
be provided at each end of the
power supply cable (af the
appliance and at the junction
box). Wire sizes (10 gauge
COPPER WIRE ONLY] and
connection must conform with
the rafing of the appliance
(30 amperes). DO NOT USE AN
EXTENSION CORD.
5. CAUTION - For mobile home
installation the J-wire power
Supply cord must be removed
and the appliance wiring must
be revised; the appliance
frame must not be connected
to the neutml termrnal. but must
be connected to the ground
cord (see Punel F, Alternate
ElectrIcal Connection, for
detailed instructions].
Figure 2
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If a four-wire receptacle of
NEMA type14-30R [see Figure 2)
is available, a matching power
supply cord (pigtail) must be
used. This cord contains four No. 10
gauge copper conducton with
spade or ring terminals on the
washer/dryer end and terminating
in a NEMA tYpe 14.30P plug
on supply end. The Fourth
(grounding) conductor must be
identified by a green cover and
the neutral conductor by a white
cover Cord should be lope SRD or
SRDT. with a U.L. recognized strain
relief. and be at leost 3 feet and
na more than 6 feet long. The four
wire power supply cord and strain
relief are not provided with the
washer/dryer
Exhaust requirements
Four Inch Metal Exhaust Duct is
required. (Do not use 3 inch
exhaust duct.] Metal flexible duct
may be used Non-metallic
flexible duct is not recommended
For Safely:
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Do not exhaust dryer into a
chimney. furnace cold air duct,
attic or crawl pace. or any
other duct used for ventina.
Accumulated lint could s
become a fire hazard OT
moisture could cause damage
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The exhaust system should be
cleaned periodically. at least
every 2 years.
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Flexible duct should never be
installed concealed in walls,
ceiling or floor. Use Duct Tape
to seal all joints.
Ewhaurtlng the
dryer outslde is
recommended If
you cannot exhaust
Whirlpool dealer.
Exhousllng the dryer lhtiugh
the side is available with use
of Side Exhaust Kit LCK4600. Follow
the installation instructions with Me
kit for proper exhaust installation.
For Moblle Home Exhaust
Requlremenh see Panel F,
Alternate Exhaust Methods. for
The Exhaust Duct should end
with an exhaust hood to prevent
exhausted air returning i%o dryer.
The outlet of the hood must be
at leasi 12 Inches from the grwnd
or anylhing else that may be in
the path of the exhaust.
A 2K Inch outlet Exhaust Hood
should be used with short systems
only. This outlet creates greater
backward pressure than other
hood types.
Exhaust Hoods with magnetic
latches should not be used
The Maxlmum Lenglh of the
exhaust system depends upon the
tYpe of duct used, number of
elbows and type of exhaust hood.
The maximum length for both rigid
and flexible duct is shown in chart.
Exhaust Systems longer than
specified will:
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Shorten the life of the dryer.
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Reduce the performance. such
as cause longer drying times
and increase the use of energy.
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Accumulate lint.
Water -
*uPPIY
and
drain
requtfenl
Hot&d Cold water faucets
within 4 feet of back of the
washer/dryer and enough
pressure [5-100 PSI] are required.
Water Healer should be set to
deliver 13o'F or above water to
the washer foe best results.
To Drain the Whirlpool washer, you
need either a 20 gallon laundry
capacib of
17 gallons per fnInu%
The top of the tub or the tm of the
standpipe cannot be low& than
28 inches or higher than 48 inches
from the bottom of the
washer Use a floor dmin
only II a siphon break
[air valve to equalize
pressure] is installed.
[A siphon break. Part No.
285320 is ovoilable from
WhIrlpool authorized
parts distributor)
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