Installation Requirements; Tools And Parts; Options - Whirlpool 8578566 Use And Care Manual

Tools and Parts

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
The parts supplied are in the washer basket.
Tools needed:
Pliers that open to 1 " (3.95 cm)
Flashlight (optional)
Adjustable or open end wrench
Level
Wood block
Utility knife
Measuring tape
T-20 TORX ®† screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
Parts supplied:
A
A. U-shaped hose form
B. Water inlet hoses (2)
C. Inlet hose washers (2)
†®TORX is a registered trademark of Textron Innovations Inc.
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

" (14 mm)
B C
D
E
D. Inlet hose washers/screens (2)
E. Spoke with 4 clear plastic plugs
F. Black plastic plugs (2)
Alternate Parts
Your installation may require additional parts. For ordering
information, please refer to the "Assistance or Service" section of
this manual.
If You Have:
Laundry tub or
standpipe taller
than 72" (183 cm)
1" (2.5 cm)
diameter
standpipe
Overhead sewer
Lint clogged drain
Water faucets
beyond reach of
fill hoses
Must also order:
Installing new
water inlet hoses
Pedestal
You may order a pedestal separately for this washer. This
pedestal will add about 12" (30.48 cm) to the height of your unit
F
for a total height of approximately 45" (114.3 cm).
To order, call the dealer from whom you purchased your washer
or refer to the "Assistance or Service" section of this manual. Ask
for Model Number LAB0050PQ.
Stack Kit
Are you planning to stack your washer and dryer? To do so you
will need to purchase a Stack Kit.
To order, call the dealer from whom you purchased your washer
or refer to the "Assistance or Service" section of this manual. Ask
for Part Number 8182452.
You Will Need to Buy:
Sump pump system (if not already
available)
2" (5 cm) diameter to 1" (2.5 cm)
diameter standpipe adapter,
Part Number 3363920
Standard 20 gal. (76 L) 39" (99 cm) tall
drain tub or utility sink, sump pump and
connectors (available from local
plumbing suppliers)
Drain protector, Part Number 367031
2 longer water fill hoses:
6 ft (1.8 m) Part Number 76314,
10 ft (3.0 m) Part Number 350008
British to universal hose adapter,
Part Number 3357451
British to universal hose adapter,
Part Number 3357451

Options

Optional pedestal