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Before You - Whirlpool 220/240-volt Installation Instructions

Whirlpool washer lnstallation instructions 220/240-volt, 60-hz models
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Before you
start...
Untape and open washer lid. Remove
packages, hoses, and literature rack
from washer.
Hot and cold water faucets:
Must be
within 4 feet (122 centimeters)
of the
back of the washer and provide
water pressure 5-100 PSI (345689.6
KPa).
laundry tub drain system: Needs a
20-gallon (76 liter) laundry tub. Top of
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tub must be at least 34 inches (86
centimeters)
high and no higher than
52 inches (132 centimeters)
from
bottom of washer.
Check location where washer
will be installed.
Proper
installation is your responsibility.
Make sure you have everything
necessary for correct
installation.
Earthed electrical
outlet is
required.
See Electrical
requirements.
Standpipe drain system: Needs a
two-inch (5.1 centimeters)
minimum
diameter stand-pipe
with minimum
carry-away
capacity
of 17
gallons (64 liters)
per minute. Top
of standpipe
must be at least ,
34 inches (86
centimeters)
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high and no
higher than
52 inches (132
centimeters)
from bottom of
washer.
Floor drain
system requires
a siphon break,
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If a longer drain hose is
needed, drain hose (Part No.
388423) and hose extension kit
(Part No. 285442) are available
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from K.I.C. Ltd. If drain hose
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Important:
Observe all governing
codes and ordinances.
Product Damage
Do Not store or operate
washer below 32OF (0°C)
(some water may remain in
washer).
See Use & Care Guide for
"Winterizing"
Information.
Failure to follow above may
result in product damage.
2f
level floor: Maximur
under entire washer,
(2.5 centimeters).
Floor must be sturdv enouah to support
n slope
1 inch
w&her weight of 315 pounds (143 k?ogram'sj.
Tools needed fm
Electical
requirements
Recommended
earthing method
For your personal safety, this appliance
must be earthed.
This appliance
is
equipped
with a power supply cord
having an earthed plug.
To minimize possible shock hazard, the
cord must be plugged into a mating
earthing-type
wall receptacle,
earthed
in
accordance
with local codes and
ordinances. See Figure 1. If a mating wall
receptacle
is not available,
it is the
personal responsibility and obligation
of the
customer to have a properly earthed wall
receptacle
installed by a qualified
electrician.
Schuko
earfhlng- type
wall receDtacl8
Electrical Shock Hazard
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Electrical earth is required on this
appliance.
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Do Not earth to a gas pipe.
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Do Not modify the power supply
cord plug. If it does not fit the outlet,
have a proper outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.
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Do Not have a fuse in the neutral or
earthing circuit. A fuse in the neutral
or earthing circuit could result in an
electrical shock.
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Do Not use an extension cord with
this appliance.
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Check with a qualified electrician
if
you are in doubt as to whether the
appliance
is properly earthed.
Failure to follow these instructions
could result in death or serious injury.
adjustable
,
9/l 6" (1.4 cm)
open-&d
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Parts supplied for
hl&dhtiOfl:
If codes permit and a separate earthing
wire is used, it is recommended
that a
qualified electrician
determine that the
earthing path is adequate.
Remove parts from packages.
Check
that all parts were included.
220/240 volts, 5.0 amps.
60 Hz., 8 amp. fuse.
Electrical earth is required on this
appliance.
A fused electrical supply is required.
(rime-delay
fuse or circuit breaker is
recommended.)
It is recommended
that
a separate circuit serving only this
appliance
be provided.
Figure 1
literature
package
(Not supplied
with
all models.)
1 hose clamp
1 small clamp
1 drain hose
2 inlet hoses
4 flat water
hose
washers
2 front-leveling
legs
with nuts
Panel A

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60-hz models