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WASHER/DRYER SAFETY ................................... 1
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ......................... 2
Tools and Parts................................................... 2
Alternate Parts .................................................... 3
Location Requirements ...................................... 3
Drain System ...................................................... 4
Electrical Requirements...................................... 5
Gas Supply Requirements.................................. 5
Venting Requirements ........................................ 6
Install Leveling Legs ........................................... 7
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8562591A
24" (61 CM) GAS WASHER/DRYER
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WASHER/DRYER SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
DANGER
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When discarding or storing your old clothes dryer, remove the door.
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Remove Foam Packing ...........................................7
Connect Drain Hose................................................7
Connect Inlet Hoses................................................8
Secure Drain Hose ..................................................9
Plan Vent System ....................................................9
Install Vent System................................................10
Level Washer/Dryer ...............................................11
Make Gas Connection...........................................11
Connect Vent.........................................................11
Complete Installation.............................................11
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
24" (61 CM) GAS WASHER/DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Table of Contents WASHER/DRYER SAFETY ........1 Remove Foam Packing ...........7 Connect Drain Hose..........7 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ......2 Tools and Parts........... 2 Connect Inlet Hoses..........8 Alternate Parts ............ 3 Secure Drain Hose ..........9 Location Requirements ........ -
Page 2: Installation Instructions
WARNING: For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death. – Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. -
Page 3: Alternate Parts
Parts needed: Location Requirements Check local codes and with gas supplier, check existing gas supply, electrical supply and venting, and read “Electrical Requirements,” “Gas Supply Requirements” and “Venting Requirements” before purchasing parts. WARNING Mobile home installations require special parts (listed following) available for purchase from the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer. -
Page 4: Drain System
Washer/Dryer Dimensions Mobile Home - Additional Installation Requirements This washer/dryer is suitable for mobile home installations. 15 " The installation must conform to the Manufactured Home (39.05 cm) Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280). -
Page 5: Electrical Requirements
Electrical Requirements Gas Supply Requirements WARNING WARNING Explosion Hazard Electrical Shock Hazard Use a new AGA or CSA approved gas supply line. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Install a shut-off valve. Do not remove ground prong. Securely tighten all gas connections. Do not use an adapter. -
Page 6: Venting Requirements
20 ft (6.1 m), use larger tubing. DURASAFE™ vent products can be purchased from your dealer NOTE: Pipe joint compounds that resist the action of LP gas or by calling Whirlpool Parts and Accessories. For more ®† must be used. Do not use TEFLON tape. -
Page 7: Install Leveling Legs
Install Leveling Legs Remove Foam Packing 1. Open the washer lid. The latch under the dryer will keep the lid open. WARNING 2. Pull the foam packing ring out of the washer. Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install washer/dryer. -
Page 8: Connect Inlet Hoses
For laundry tub or standpipe drain systems Clear the water lines 1. Open the yellow, single-wire clamp and slide over the hooked 5. Run water through both faucets and inlet hoses, into a bucket end of the drain hose to secure the rubber and corrugated or laundry tub, to get rid of particles in the water lines that sections together. -
Page 9: Secure Drain Hose
Optional exhaust installations Secure Drain Hose This washer/dryer can be converted to exhaust out the right or left side. To convert the washer/dryer, use Side Exhaust Kit 1. Move the washer/dryer to its final location and remove any Part Number 279823. If your washer/dryer was previously cardboard used to move the washer/dryer. -
Page 10: Install Vent System
Special provisions for mobile home installations The angled hood style (shown following) is acceptable. The exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible 4" portion of the mobile home structure and must not terminate (10.2 cm) beneath the mobile home. Terminate the exhaust vent outside. 2½"... -
Page 11: Level Washer/Dryer
6. Open the shutoff valve in the supply. The valve is open when the handle is parallel to the gas pipe. Level Washer/Dryer Properly leveling your washer/dryer prevents excessive noise and vibration. 1. Check the levelness of the washer/dryer by placing a level on the top edge of the washer, first side to side, then front to back. - Page 12 8562591A © 2004. Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022 10/04 All rights reserved. TM DURASAFE is a trademark of Whirlpool, U.S.A. Printed in U.S.A.