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start...
Mark
an X across
the letter or
number
as you complete
each
Step.
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You need
these tools to install
your
Whirlpool
washer/dryer.
Get them
toaether
in one olace
to keeo
.
washer/dryer..proper
installation
is your responsibility
Make
sure you have
everything
necessaryforproper
installation.
You'll need:
To meet
code
requirements:
some
codes
keep
from or limit
installation
of clothes
dryers
In
garages.
closets,
mobile
homes
and
sleeolna
auarten.
fCheck
with you~loc~l
bulldlng'inspector.)
Important:
observe
all governlng
codes
and
ordinances.
Location
Size: Must be large
enough
to fully
open
dryer
door. For recessed
or
closet
installations
see Panel
F for
spacing.
for product
dimensions
see back
page
of these
instructions.
SUPpOWlhe
fibor inusi be able
t0 SUppOrt
the appliance
weight
of 375 pounds.
Level
Floor:
Maximum
floor slope
under
washerjdryert
inch.
Protectlon
from
the weather:
Proper
operation
of dryer
cycles
reaulres
temoeratures
above
45°F
As home
woier
remoins
In the
washer
do not store or operale
the
wosher
below
32°F For storaoe
below
32'F see Laundry
Guise
for
"Winterizing:'
Moblle
Homes:
Washer/dryer
must be secured
to the mobile
home
using
Mobile
Home
lnstallotion
Klt 693900.
CAUTION:
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It Is the personal
responsibility
of the customer
to ensure
that
gasoline.
paint.
thinners
and
other
flammoble
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
oil
Items from falling
or collecting
behlnd
the washer/dwer
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Replace
all access
or sen.ice
panels
before
operaiing
washer/dryer.
Electrical Requirements
WARNING:
Improper
connectlon
of the equlpmenl
grounding
conductor
can
result
In a risk of
electrlcal
shock.
1. A three-wire
single phase
120R40
volt 60 Hz AC only with a fourth wire
as a grounding
wire electriml
supply
Is requi&f
A seporaie
30
amDere
circutt
fused on both sides
of the line must be used
[A three
wire 120/208
volt with 0 fourth wire
os c~ ~rwndlng
wire is required
if
specified
Cn nameplate.)
Time-
delay
fuse or circuit
breaker
is
reccmmei-dedDorwthavea
PANEL A
fuse on the neutralor
ground
ctrculi.
2. This washer/dryer
is
manufactured
with
wire. flexible
type
power
supply
cord
mm)
and
0
u L. nc
n12ed ,lraln
U.L. recognized
~~$,&~,~;poI
strain
relief (see
one~Khno~s.
Figure
I). It mUSt be plugged
into
a matlna
30 amo
receotacle
3. IF THE POWER SUPPLY CORE
REMOVED,
THE WASHER/DRYER
MUST BE CONNECTED
WITH 10
GAUGE
COPPER
WIRE ONLY
Aluminum
wfre must not be used
01 the washer/dryer
appliance
terminal
block.
to ovold
potentially
unsatisfactory
connectlons.
See Panel
F.
Alternate
Electrcal
Connection.
for detalled
instructions
4. When
removing
the power
supply
cord
(pigtail],
the appliance
moy be connected
directly
to the
fused disconnect
[or circuit
breaker]
box through
flexible
armored
or non-metallic
sheathed
10 gauge
copper
cable
It is the
personal
responsibility
and
obli-
gation
of the customer
to contact
a qualified
instoller
to assure
that
the electrical
installation
IS ade-
quate
and
is in conformonce
with the National
Electrical
Code
and
local
codes
and
ordinances.
Allow
slack
in the line between
the wall
and
the appliance
so
that
It can
be moved
II servicing
is ever necessary.
A U.L. recognized
strain
relief must be provided
at
each
end of the power
supply
cable
(at the appliance
and
at
the junction
box]
Wire sizes [lo
aauae
COPPER
WIRE ONLY1 and
conr?ection
must conform
with the
rotino
of the aooliance
130
AN EXTENSION
CORD.
Figure
3
[IO-JOR)
3.wire
receptacle
5. If you mUSt Change
t0
120/240
volt 60 I& AC electrical
supply
system,
and
local
codes
permit,
a power
supply
cord
(plgtoll)
with
o recepfocle
of
NEMA
type
10.30R may
be used
(See Figure 3). (Thn power
supply
cofd must have three No. 10 Qauge
copper
ccnductws
with spade
0T ring terminals
on the washer/
dryer end and terminating
In b
NEMA tvpe lo-30P plug on supply
eno
Cord should
be type SRD or
SRDT. and be at least 3 feet and no
n-me than 6 feet long. The three-
wire power
supply
cord is not
provided
with the washer/dryer
A
kti. Part No. 687104 is avoiloble]
NOTE. If local
codes
require
per-
manentlv
connected
wlnno.
see Alter-
nate
Electrical
Connectio&
Panel
F
To convert
to three-wire
electrlcal
syslem
the four-wire
power
supply
cord
must be removed
and
the
appliance
frame
must be
grounded
according
to local
codes
either
by using the neutral
terminal
or a Seporote
QrOundlng
wire
(See
Panel
F, Alternote
ElectrIcal
Con-
nection.
for detailed
instrucllons
]
Exhaust requirements
Four Inch
Metal
Exhaust
Duck IS
required.
(Do not use 3 Inch
exhaust
duct.)
Metal
flexible
duct
may
be used. Non-metallic
flexible
duct
is not recommended
For Safety:
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Do not exhaust
dryer
Into a
chimney,
furnace
cold
air duct,
at%c or crawl
space,
or any
other
duct
used for venting
Accumulated
llnl could
become
a fire hazard
or
moisture
could
cause
damage
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The exhaust
system
should
be
cleaned
periodically,
ot leost
everv
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.
Exhausting
the
dryer
outslde
is
recommended
If
you cannot
exhaust
the dryer
to the outsid
use Exhaust
Deflect0
LCK45OO
ovoilable
fr
Whirlpool
dealer
Exhausting
the dryer
through
the side
is available
with use
of Side Exhaust
Kit LCK4600.
Follow
the installation
instructions
with the
kit for orooerexhoust
lnstalloiion
For Mbbiie
Home
Exhoust
Reauirements
see Panel
F.
Alternate
Exhaust
Methods,
for
detailed
instructions.
The Exhaust
Duct
should
end
with an exhaust
hood
to prevent
exhausted
air returning
Into dryer
The outlet
of the hood
must be
at least 12 inches
from the ground
or anyihlng
else that may
be In
the oath
of the exhaust.
A 2iz 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
length
of the
exhaust
system
depends
upon
the
type
of duct
used. number
of
elbows
and
type of exhaust
hood
The maximum
length
for both
rlgid
and
flexible
duct
is shown
In chart
Exhaust
Svstems
lonaerthan
specified
'~111:
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Shorten
the life of the dryer
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Reduce
the performance,
such
as cause
longer
dying
times
and
increase
the use of energy
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Accumulate
lint
Hot ind
Cold
water
faucets
within
4 feet of back
of the
washer/dryer
and
enough
pressure
(5-100 PSI) are required
Water
Heater
should
be set to
deliver
130°F or above
water
to
the washer
for best results
To Droln
the Whirlpool
washer,
you
need
either
o 20 Qallon
laundry
corv-away
copaclty
of
A1
17 gallons
per rnlnute
'
The top of the tub or the top of the
slandpipe
cannot
be lower
than
26 Inches
or higher
than
48 inches
from the bottom
of the
washer
Use a floor drain
only If o siphon
break
(air valve
to equalize
pressure)
IS installed
[A siphon
breok.
Port No
285320
is available
from
WhIrlpool
authorrzed
parts
distributor)
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