Whirlpool thin twin Installation Instructions Manual page 2

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Befom you start...
Mark an X across the letter or
number as You complete each step.
phllllps screwdriver
RECOMMENDED GROUNDING
MErHoD
Electrical ground Is required on
lhls appliance.
DO NOT. UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE THE
POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUND
PRONG
For your personal safety. this
You need these tools to install your
Whirlpool washer/dryer. Get fhem
together in one place to keep
hack of them.
B.
Check
the spot where
you're going
to install the
wosher/dryer...proper
installation is Your responsibility
Make sure you have everyihing
necessary for proper installation.
You'll need:
To meet code reaultemenh:
some codes keep from or limit
installation of clothes drvers in
garages, closets. mobile homes
and sleeping quarters. (Check
with your local building inspector.)
Important: observe all
gavemlng codes and
ofdlnances.
LOCAOII
Size: Must be large enough to fully
open dryer door. Fof recessed of
closet installations see Panel E for
spacing. for product dimensions
see buck page of these
instructions.
Support: The floor must be able
to support the appliance weight
of 375 pounds.
Level Floor: Maximum floor slope
under washer/dryer 1 inch
ProteCtIon from the weather:
Proper operation of dryer cycles
requires temperatures above 45°F
As some water remains in the
washer do not store or operate the
washer below 32°F For storaae
below 32°F see Laundry Guize for
"Winterizing:'
CWTION:
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It is the person01 responsibility of
the customer to ensure that
gasoline. paint, thinners and
other flammable moteriols are
not used or stored near the
washer/dr/er. Fumes from these
materials could result in fire or
explosion.
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Never install the washerldryer
up against droperies or curiains
and be sure to keep ony and all
items from falling or collecting
behind the washer/dwer
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Replace oil access or service
panels before operating
wosher/drYer
Elect&al Requirements
WARNING: Imptaper connection
of the equipment grounding
conductor can result In a risk ot
electdcal shock.
A 120 volt. 60 Hz. AC only 15
ampere fused electrical supply
is required [time-delay fuse or
circuit breaker is recommended],
If Your home has a circuit wired
and fused for 20 amperes, this is
preferred. If your are installing a
new circuit, one wired and fused
for 20 amperes is recommended
It is also recommended that a
separate circuit serving only this
appliance be provided. DO NOT
use on edension cord.
PANEL A
appliance musi be grounded
This awliance is eauioaed with
a power supply cord Ii&g a
J-prong grounding plug. To
minimize possible shock hazard.
the cord must be plugged into a
mating 3-prong QrcundinQ tvpe
wall r&eptacle. grounded in
accordance with the National
Electrical Code. ANSI Cl-1984 and
local codes and ordinances.
See Figure 1. If a mating Wall
receptacle is not available. it is
the penonal responsibility and
obligation of the customer to have
o properly grounded J-prong wall
receptacle installed by a
qualified electrician.
For added personal safety. use
clomp and areen colored
cop&r QrOUndinQ wire. Connect the
Qroundlng Wire (#14 minimum] from
the exlernol grounding connector on
the bock of the appliance to 0
Supply Card
ALTERNAlE GROUNDING METHOD
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUM-
STANCES, REMOVE THE POWER
SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG.
If changing and properly
Qroundina the wall receptacle IS
Imble or-d where local codes
permit fconsult vourelectrical
&zsciorl. a ter&ororv adapter
may be plugged into the existing
2-prong wall receptacle to mate
with the 3.prong power supply cord
THIS. HOWEVER. IS NOT
RECOMMENDED.
If this is done. vou must connect o
separate copper grounding wire
(#I4 minimum] to 0 grounded
cold water pipe' by means of a
clamp and then lo the external
grounding connector screw. Da
nol ground lo a gas supply pipe.
Do not connect to electrical
supply until appliance is
Exhaust requirements
Pour Inch Metal Exhaust Duel is
required [Do not use 3 inch
exhaust duct.) Melal flexible duct
may be used. Non-metallic
flexible duct is not recommended
For Safely:
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Do not exhaust dryer into a
chimney. furnace cold air duct.
attic or crawl space. or any
other duct used for venting.
Accumulated lint could
become a fire hazard or
moisture could cause damage.
. The exhaust system should be
cleaned periodically. ot least
every 2 Years.
. Flexible duct should never be
installed concealed in walls.
ceiling 0T floor
use Duct Tape
to seal all joints.
Bhausllng lhe
dryer oulslde is
recommended.
If
You cannot exhaust the
V
dryer to the outside. use Exhaust
Deflector Kit LCK4500 available
from Your Whirlpool dealer.
Exhausting Me dryer thrcugh
the side is available wlth use
of Side Exhaust Kil LCK46M). Follow
the installation instructions with the
kit for proper exhaust instollotion.
For Moblle Home Exhaust
Requlremenis see Panel E.
Alternate Exhaust Methods. for
detailed instructions.
Metal Flexible Duct must be fully
exiended and supporled when
the dryer is in its final position. Do
NOT KINK OR CRUSH THE DUCT.
The Exhaust Duct should end
with an exhaust hood to prevent
exhausted oir returning into dryer
The outlet of the hood must be
at least 12 inches from the ground
or anYthing else that may be in
the path of the exhaust.
A 2R inch outlet Exhaust Hood
should be used with shoal 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
vpe of duct used. number of
elbows and type of exhaust hood.
The maximum length for both rigid
and flexible duct is shown in chart
Exhaust Systems longer than
specified ~111:
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Shorten the life of the dryer.
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Reduce the performance. such
as cause longer drying times
and increase the use of energy
. Accumulate lint.
Hot and Cold water f
within 4 feet of back of the
washer/dryer and enough
pressure (51W PSI) are required
Waler Healer should be set to
deliver 13o'F or above water to
the washer for best results.
To Dmln the Whirlpool washer.
You need either a Atk
20 gallon laundry
tub or a two inch
diameter standpipe
having a minimum
carry-away capucity of
17 gallons perminute. '
The top of the tub or the top of the
standpipe cannot be lower than
28 inches or higherthan 48 inches
from the bottom of the StandpIpe
washer. Use a floor drain
only if o siphon break
[air valve to equalize
pressure] is installed.
[A siphon break, Part No.
285320 is available from
Whirlpool authorized
parts distributor.]