Installation Instructions; Tools And Parts; Alternate Parts; Location Requirements - Whirlpool 8542748 Manual

24" (61 cm) electric washer/dryer
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Tools and Parts

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Read and follow the safety instructions provided with any tools
listed here.
Tools needed:.
#2 Phillips and flat-blade
screwdriver
Adjustable wrench that
opens to 1" (2.5 cm) or
" (14 mm) open-end
wrench (for adjusting
dryer feet)
Level
¼" nut driver or socket
wrench
Wood block (for leveling)
Ruler or measuring tape
Parts supplied:
Remove parts package from the washer basket. Check that all
parts were included.
A
E
F
A. Water inlet hoses (2)
B. Inlet hose flat washers (4)
C. Rear leveling legs (2)
D. Front leveling legs (2)
Parts needed:
Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply and venting,
and see "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements"
before purchasing parts.
Mobile home installations require metal exhaust system hardware
available for purchase from the dealer from whom you purchased
your washer/dryer. For further information, please reference the
"Assistance or Service" section of your "Washer/Dryer User
Instructions."
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Wire stripper (direct wire
installations)
Knife
Vent clamps
Caulking gun and
compound (for installing
new exhaust vent)
Pliers
Scissors
Tin snips (for new vent
installations)
B
C
D
G
H
E. Plastic strap
F. Drain hose
G. Yellow, single wire hose clamp
H. Silver, double wire hose clamp

Alternate Parts

Your installation may require additional parts. For ordering
information, please refer to the toll free phone numbers on the
front page of your "Washer/Dryer User Instructions."
If You Have
You Will Need to Buy
Laundry tub or
Sump pump system (if not already
standpipe taller than
available)
96" (2.4 m)
1" (2.5 cm) diameter
2" (5 cm) diameter to 1" (2.5 cm)
standpipe
diameter standpipe adapter, Part
Number 3363920
Overhead sewer
Standard 20 gal. (76 L) 34" (86.4 cm)
tall drain tub or utility sink and sump
pump (available from local plumbing
suppliers)
Floor drain
Siphon break, Part Number 285320,
additional drain hose, Part Number
285702 and connector kit,
Part Number 285442
Drain hose too short
Drain hose, Part Number 285664 and
connector kit, Part Number 285442
Lint clogged drain
Drain protector, Part Number 367031
Water faucets
2 longer water fill hoses:
beyond reach of fill
6 ft (1.8 m) Part Number 76314,
hoses
10 ft (3.0 m) Part Number 350008

Location Requirements

WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from dryer.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
You will need
A location that allows for proper exhaust installation. See
"Venting Requirements."
A separate 30-amp circuit.
A grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft (61 cm) of
either side of the washer/dryer. See "Electrical Requirements."

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