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24" (69 CM) ELECTRIC WASHER/DRYER
WASHER/DRYER SAFETY.............................. 1
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.................... 2
Tools and Parts ............................................. 2
Alternate Parts............................................... 2
Location Requirements ................................ 2
Drain System ................................................. 3
Electrical Requirements ................................ 4
Electrical Connection .................................... 5
Venting Requirements................................. 10
Install Leveling Legs .................................... 11
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W10222387A
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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WASHER/DRYER SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
Remove Foam Packing ............................... 11
Connect Drain Hose.................................... 11
Connect Inlet Hoses.................................... 12
Secure Drain Hose ...................................... 13
Plan Vent System ........................................ 13
Install Vent System...................................... 15
Level Washer/Dryer..................................... 15
Connect Vent............................................... 15
Complete Installation .................................. 15
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
24" (69 CM) ELECTRIC WASHER/DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Table of Contents WASHER/DRYER SAFETY......1 Remove Foam Packing ....... 11 Connect Drain Hose........11 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS....2 Tools and Parts ..........2 Connect Inlet Hoses........12 Alternate Parts..........2 Secure Drain Hose ........13 Location Requirements ........ -
Page 2: Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Tools and Parts Alternate Parts Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read Your installation may require additional parts. For information on and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. ordering, please refer to the toll free phone numbers on the front page of the Washer/Dryer User Instructions. -
Page 3: Drain System
A level floor with a maximum slope of 1" (25 mm) under entire For closet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation washer/dryer. Clothes may not tumble properly and automatic openings in the top and bottom of the door are required. sensor cycles may not operate correctly if washer/dryer is not Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are level. -
Page 4: Electrical Requirements
Floor drain system (view D) A UL listed 30-amp power supply cord, rated 120/240 volt minimum. The cord should be type SRD or SRDT and be at The floor drain system requires a siphon break that may be least 4 ft (1.22 m) long. The wires that connect to the dryer purchased separately. -
Page 5: Electrical Connection
Electrical Connection Power Supply Cord Direct Wire WARNING WARNING Fire Hazard Fire Hazard Use 10 gauge solid copper wire. Use a new UL listed 30 amp power supply cord. Use a UL listed strain relief. Use a UL listed strain relief. Disconnect power before making electrical connections. - Page 6 Electrical Connection Options Put power supply cord through the strain relief. Be sure that the wire insulation on the power supply cord is inside the If your home has: And you will be Go to Section strain relief. The strain relief should have a tight fit with the connecting to: dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position.
- Page 7 2. Remove neutral ground wire from internal ground conductor 4-wire connection: Direct Wire screw. Connect neutral ground wire and the neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply cord under center silver- colored terminal block screw. Tighten screw. IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit the use of 3-wire connections.
- Page 8 3. Move the green painted screw from the internal to the external 3-wire connection: Power supply cord ground location. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cable to external ground conductor screw. Tighten screw. Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire.
- Page 9 3. Place the hooked ends of the other power supply cable wires 3-wire connection: Direct Wire under the outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). Squeeze hooked ends together. Tighten screws. Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire. Direct wire cable must have 5 ft (1.52 m) of extra length so washer/dryer can be moved if needed.
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Page 10: Venting Requirements
4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent 4" DURASAFE™ vent products can be purchased from your (102 mm) dealer or by calling Whirlpool Parts and Accessories. For more 4" information, see the “Assistance or Service” section of the (102 mm) Washer/Dryer User Instructions. -
Page 11: Install Leveling Legs
Install the front leveling legs The angled hood style (shown here) is acceptable. 1. Examine the front leveling legs. Find the diamond marking. 4" 2. Screw front legs by hand, into the holes in the triangular (102 mm) braces in the front corners. Use wrench to finish turning the legs until the diamond marking is no longer visible. -
Page 12: Connect Inlet Hoses
4. Open clamp. Twist hose back and forth while pushing onto 3. Using pliers, tighten the couplings with an additional two- drain connector on the side of the washer/dryer. Continue until thirds turn. hose contacts the ribbed stops on the cabinet. NOTE: Do not overtighten or use tape or sealants on the valve. -
Page 13: Secure Drain Hose
If you are working in a closet or recessed area Plan Vent System Move the washer/dryer into its final location and remove cardboard from under washer/dryer. Remove the access panel by removing three Phillips-head screws and one bumper, located at Choose your exhaust installation type the top of the access panel. - Page 14 Alternate installations for close clearances Determine vent path Venting systems come in many varieties. Select the type best for your installation. Three close-clearance installations are shown. Select the route that will provide the straightest and most Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions provided with the vent direct path outdoors.
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Page 15: Install Vent System
Install Vent System Complete Installation 1. Install exhaust hood. Use caulking compound to seal exterior 1. Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part, wall opening around exhaust hood. go back through the steps to see which step was skipped. 2. - Page 16 W10222387A © 2008. Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022 10/08 All rights reserved. TM DURASAFE is a trademark of Whirlpool, U.S.A. Printed in U.S.A.