Secure Drain Hose; Plan Vent System - Whirlpool 8542748 Manual

Secure Drain Hose

1. Move the washer/dryer to its final location and remove any
cardboard used to move the washer/dryer.
2. Locate the plastic strap included in the parts package.
Beaded tie strap
3. Wrap the drain hose to the laundry tub leg or standpipe with
the plastic strap (A or B below) and secure.
A
If the water faucets and the drain standpipe are recessed, put
the hooked end of the drain hose in the standpipe. Tightly
wrap the plastic strap around the water inlet hoses and the
drain hose (C above).

Plan Vent System

Typical exhaust installations
Typical installations vent the dryer from rear of the washer/dryer.
Other installations are possible.
A
B
C
A. Dryer
B. Rigid metal or
flexible metal vent
C. Clamps
D. Wall
B C
D
E
F
G
H
E. Elbow
F. Clamps
G. Elbow
H. Exhaust hood
Optional exhaust installations
This washer/dryer can be converted to exhaust out the right or left
side. To convert the washer/dryer, use Side Exhaust Kit
Part Number 279823. If your washer/dryer was previously
exhausted from the right or left side, it can be converted to rear
exhaust by using standard offset connections. To cover the hole in
the side, one of the following plugs can be added:
692790 (white)
3977784 (biscuit)
Follow the instructions in the kit to install. Kits are available from
the dealer from whom you purchased your washer/dryer.
A
A. Standard rear offset exhaust installation
B. Rear exhaust for offset close clearance connection
C. Left or right side exhaust installation
Alternate installations for close clearances
Venting systems come in many varieties. Select the type best for
your installation. Three close-clearance installations are shown.
Refer to the manufacturer's instructions provided with the vent
system.
A
A. Loop system with standard elbows
B. Loop system with one offset & one standard elbow
C. Vent system with one periscope (2" [5 cm] clearance)
NOTE: The following kits for close clearance alternate installations
are available for purchase. Please reference the "Assistance or
Service" section of your "Washer/Dryer User Instructions."
Over the top Installation:
Part Number 4396028
Periscope Installation (For use with dryer vent to wall vent
mismatch):
Part Number 4396037 - 0" (0 cm) to 18" (45.72 cm) mismatch
Part Number 4396011 - 18" (45.72 cm) to 29" (73.66 cm)
mismatch
Part Number 4396014 - 29" (73.66 cm) to 50" (127 cm)
mismatch
B C
B C
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