Fisher & Paykel WH2424F Installation Instructions

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Front Loading Clothes Washer and Condenser Clothes Dryer Stacking Kit
WH2424F, WH2424P and DE4024P models
US CA
IMPORTANT!
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.
IMPORTANT!
Save these instructions for local electrical inspector's use.
IMPORTANT!
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer.
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Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions for future reference.
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Installation must be performed by a properly trained installer.
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Do not allow children on or in the appliance. Close supervision of children is necessary when the appliance is used near children.
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Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.
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2 REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTALLATION
WARNING!
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Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer.
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Place dryer at least 18" (46cm) above the floor for a garage installation.
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Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
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Minimum clearance for alcove or closet installation:
Minimum clearance between dryer cabinet and adjacent walls or other surfaces is:
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3/4" (20mm) sides, front, and top
1" (25.4mm) rear
Consideration must be given to provide adequate clearance for installation and service.
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Closet doors must be louvered or otherwise ventilated and have at least 60 square inches (387cm
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contains both a washer and a dryer, doors must contain a minimum of 120 square inches (774cm
Minimum clearance other than alcove or closet installation:
Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces and for air opening are:
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3/4" (20mm) sides and top
1" (25.4mm) rear
Consideration must be given to provide adequate clearance for installation and service.
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3 STACKING KIT CONTENTS
Bracketstack (R) Bracketstack (L)
(1) (1)
4 TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
Level Phillips screwdriver
2 ) of open area. If the closet
2 ) of open area.
Screws (long) Screws (short)
For dryer attachment For washer attachment
(2) (6)
Gloves
5 INSTALL BRACKET TO WASHER
Remove washer top cap screw from the rear left. Align left
A
bracket holes with top cap screw hole on rear left of the unit
and replace screw.
Note: leave screws loose so dryer hole alignment will be easier.
Drive short screw through the bracket into the rear of the washer.
B
Repeat the above steps with the right side.
C
6 INSTALL DRYER AND THE BRACKETS ONTO THE DRYER
WARNING!
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Electric Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before installing.
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Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death.
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WARNING!
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Excess Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to install dryer.
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Avoid tipping and rupture of utility services.
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Dryer must be securely attached to the washer.
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DO NOT place the washer on top of the dryer.
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Failure to do so may result in back or other injury, or property damage.
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A Lift the dryer on top of the washer. Protect the washer control
panel with cardboard or other protection. Be sure to lift the
dryer high enough to clear the washer control panel.
Align the holes in the bracket with the holes in the back of the
B
dryer. Using a Phillips screwdriver, attach the 2 long screws.
Tighten the dryer bracket screws; then tighten all Stacking Kit
C
screws.
7 FINALIZE THE INSTALLATION
CAUTION!
Do not push on the dryer once installed to top of the washer.
Pushing on the dryer may result in pinched fingers.
Refer to the washer 'Installation instructions' to complete the
A
washer installation.
Refer to the dryer 'Installation instructions' to complete the
B
dryer installation.
Carefully slide or walk the stacked washer and dryer into place.
C
Use felt pads or other sliding device to assist moving and to
protect flooring.
Refer to 'Completing the installation' section in your washer
D
and dryer User guides for final checking.
Short screws into
brackets and washer
Washer top
Long screws into
brackets and dryer
Dryer
Place Place
hands hands
here here
Washer
428087 A 04.17