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Location Of Washer; Recessed Area Instructions; Drain System; Electrical Requirements - Whirlpool Michigan 49022 Installation Instructions

120-volt 60-hz

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Before you start...

Location of washer:

Grounded electrical
outlet is required
within 5 feet of upper
right corner of washer
cabinet. See "Electrical
requirements," Panel A.
The hot and cold water
inlets on the back of the
washer have 3/4 —
11-1/2 American hose
coupling standard
threads.
Support: Floor must be
sturdy enough to
support washer weight
(with water) of 315
pounds.
8"
To use drain hose
shipped with washer,
standpipe, laundry
tub or utility sink
should be within 46
inches of the washer
drain connector.
If your home has:
39" high, 2" dia. standpipe
1" dia. standpipe
floor drain
overhead sewer
standard 20 gal., 34" high laundry
tub or utility sink
water not close by
Parts listed are available from your local dealer or authorized parts distributor.

Drain system:

1. Laundry tub or utility
sink drain system:
Needs a 20-gallon laundry tub.
Top of tub must be at
least 34 inches high
and no higher than
96 inches from
bottom of washer.
If a longer drain hose is needed, use complete drain hose assembly (56 inches long), Part No. 661575, or drain hose (21 inches long), Part No. 3357090, and
Connector Kit, Part No. 285442. These kits are available from your local dealer or an authorized parts distributor.

Electrical requirements

WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3-prong
outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these
instructions can result in
death, fire, or electrical shock.
Panel A
Check location where washer will be installed. Make sure you have everything necessary
for correct installation. Proper installation is your responsibility.
Important: Observe
all governing codes
and ordinances.
5"
washer
drain
connector
Level floor: Maximum slope
under entire
washer — 1 inch.
You will need to buy:
nothing. If your installation is different, see "Drain system" below.
2" dia. to 1" dia. standpipe adapter, Part No. 3363920.
siphon break, Part No. 285320; additional drain hose, Part No.
3357090; and Connector Kit, Part No. 285442.
standard 20 gal., 34" high laundry tub or utility sink, sump pump
and connectors (available from local plumbing suppliers).
nothing.
2 longer water inlet hoses: 6 ft. hoses, Part No. 76313 or
10 ft. hoses, Part No. 350008.
Remove parts package. Untape and open washer lid. Remove literature package from washer.
Look at drain systems below to decide which system to use.
2. Floor drain system:
Requires a
siphon break,
Part No.
285320. Siphon
break must be
above high-
water level in
28"
washer, at least
min.
28 inches from
bottom of
washer.
Additional drain
hose will be
needed. See
chart above.
If codes permit and a separate
ground wire is used, it is
recommended that a qualified
electrician determine that the
ground path is adequate.
Do Not ground to a gas pipe.
Check with a qualified electrician if
you are not sure the washer is
properly grounded.
Do Not have a fuse in the neutral or
ground circuit.
A 120-volt, 60-Hz, Ac-only, 15- or
20-ampere, fused electrical supply is
required. Time-delay fuse or circuit
breaker is recommended. It is
recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this appliance be provided.

Recessed area instructions

Hot and cold
water faucets:
Should be within
This washer may be installed in a recessed area or closet.
3-1/2 feet of upper
The installation dimensions
right hand corner of
shown are the minimum
washer cabinet (if
spaces allowable. Additional
not, see chart below).
spacing should be considered
Provide water
for ease of installation and
pressure 5-100 psi.
servicing. If closet door is
installed, the minimum air
Minimum installation spacing
Water
heater:
Set to deliver
140°F water
to washer.
Do Not store or
operate washer
below 32°F
(some water may
remain in
washer).
See Use & Care
Guide for
"Winterizing"
information.
17"
0"*
* Additional clearances for wall, door and floor moldings may be
required.
3. Standpipe drain system:
Needs a two-inch minimum diameter standpipe with minimum carry-away
capacity of 17 gallons per minute. A 2" dia. to 1" dia. standpipe adapter, Part No.
3363920, must be used with 1" dia. drain systems.
Floor standpipe
drain
Top of
standpipe
must be at
least 39
inches high
and no
34"
higher than
**
96 inches
from
bottom of
washer.
**If the drain height is greater than 96 inches, a sump pump system must be used.
Recommended ground method
3-prong
ground-type outlet
3-prong
ground
plug
ground
prong
WARNING _ Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor
can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or
serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly
grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance - if it will
not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
openings in top and bottom of
door are required. Louvered doors
with air openings in top and
bottom are acceptable. Companion
appliance spacing should be
considered.
Front view
closet door
3"
48 sq. in.
24 sq. in.
3"
Front view
(door not shown)
48 sq. in.
24 sq. in.
0"*
Wall standpipe drain
For your personal safety, this washer must
be grounded. This washer is equipped with
a power supply cord having a 3-prong
ground plug.
To minimize possible shock hazard,
the cord must be plugged into a mating, 3-
prong, ground-type outlet, grounded in
accordance with local codes and
ordinances. If a mating outlet is not
available, it is the personal responsibility and
obligation of the customer to have the
properly grounded outlet installed by a
power supply
cord
qualified electrician.
Side view
closet door
14"
max.
4"
min.
1" min.
Hot and
cold water
faucets
Top of
standpipe
must be
at least 39
inches
high and
no higher
than 96
34"
**
inches
from
bottom of
washer.

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