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WASHER/DRYER SAFETY ............................. 1
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ................... 2
Tools and Parts ............................................. 2
Alternate Parts............................................... 2
Location Requirements ................................ 2
Drain System................................................. 4
Electrical Requirements ................................ 4
Venting Requirements................................. 10
Install Leveling Legs.................................... 11
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8542748A
24" (61 CM) ELECTRIC WASHER/DRYER
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WASHER/DRYER SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
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Remove Foam Packing .......................................11
Connect Drain Hose ............................................11
Connect Inlet Hoses ............................................12
Secure Drain Hose...............................................13
Plan Vent System ................................................13
Install Vent System ..............................................14
Level Washer/Dryer .............................................15
Connect Vent.......................................................15
Complete Installation...........................................15
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
24" (61 CM) ELECTRIC WASHER/DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Table of Contents WASHER/DRYER SAFETY ......1 Remove Foam Packing ........11 Connect Drain Hose ..........11 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ....2 Tools and Parts ..........2 Connect Inlet Hoses ..........12 Alternate Parts..........2 Secure Drain Hose..........13 Location Requirements ........ -
Page 2: Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Tools and Parts Alternate Parts Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Your installation may require additional parts. For ordering Read and follow the safety instructions provided with any tools information, please refer to the toll free phone numbers on the listed here. - Page 3 A sturdy floor to support the washer/dryer weight (washer/ Minimum installation spacing for recessed area or closet dryer, water and load) of 500 lbs (226.8 kg). installation The following dimensions shown are for the minimum spacings A level floor with a maximum slope of 1" (2.5 cm) under entire allowed.
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Page 4: Drain System
Drain System Electrical Requirements The washer/dryer can be installed using the standpipe drain It is your responsibility system (floor or wall), the laundry tub drain system, or the floor drain system. Select the drain hose installation method you need. To contact a qualified electrical installer. See “Alternate Parts.”... - Page 5 If your outlet looks like this: At least 5 ft (1.52 m) long. For a grounded, cord-connected washer/dryer: This washer/dryer must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of 4-wire receptacle (14-30R) electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current.
- Page 6 Electrical Connection Power Supply Cord Direct Wire WARNING WARNING Fire Hazard Fire Hazard Use a new UL listed 30 amp power supply cord. Use 10 gauge solid copper wire. Use a UL listed strain relief. Use a UL listed strain relief. Disconnect power before making electrical connections.
- Page 7 Electrical Connection Options 2. Remove neutral grounding wire (green with yellow stripes) from internal ground conductor screw. Fasten it under center, If your home has: And you will be Go to Section silver-colored terminal block screw. connecting to: 4-wire receptacle A UL listed, 4-wire connection: (NEMA Type 14-30R)
- Page 8 3. Move the green painted screw from the internal to the external 4-wire connection: Direct Wire ground location. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cable to external ground conductor screw. Tighten IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes screw.
- Page 9 3-wire connection: Power supply cord 3-wire connection: Direct Wire Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire. conductor to neutral wire. Direct wire cable must have 5 ft (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed.
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Page 10: Venting Requirements
(white or center wire) of DURASAFE™ vent products can be purchased from your dealer power supply cord/cable under center, silver-colored terminal or by calling Whirlpool Parts and Accessories. For more block screw. Tighten screw. information, see the “Assistance or Service” section of your 3. -
Page 11: Install Leveling Legs
Install Leveling Legs Connect Drain Hose Proper connection of the drain hose protects your floors from damage due to water leakage. To prevent the drain hose from WARNING coming off or leaking, it must be installed according to the following instructions: Excessive Weight Hazard IMPORTANT: To ensure proper installation, this procedure must be followed exactly. -
Page 12: Connect Inlet Hoses
2. Put the hooked end of drain hose into laundry tub or NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the valves can result. standpipe. Rotate hook to eliminate kinks. To prevent drain water from going back into the washer: Do not straighten hooked end of the drain hose and force excess drain hose into standpipe. -
Page 13: Secure Drain Hose
Optional exhaust installations Secure Drain Hose This washer/dryer can be converted to exhaust out the right or left side. To convert the washer/dryer, use Side Exhaust Kit 1. Move the washer/dryer to its final location and remove any Part Number 279823. If your washer/dryer was previously cardboard used to move the washer/dryer. -
Page 14: Install Vent System
Special provisions for mobile home installations The angled hood style (shown following) is acceptable. The exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible 4" portion of the mobile home structure and must not terminate (10.2 cm) beneath the mobile home. Terminate the exhaust vent outside. 2½"... -
Page 15: Level Washer/Dryer
Level Washer/Dryer Complete Installation Properly leveling your washer/dryer prevents excessive noise and 1. Check to be sure all parts are now installed. If there is an extra vibration. part, go back through the steps to see which step was skipped. 1. - Page 16 8542748A © 2004. Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022 10/04 All rights reserved. TM DURASAFE is a trademark of Whirlpool, U.S.A. Printed in U.S.A.