Before you start...
Your safety and the safety of others are |
| DANGER | Do Not store or operate washer/dryer below | |||
| 32°F (some water may remain in washer). | |||||
very important. |
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| Proper operation of dryer cycles requires | ||||
We have provided many important safety messages You can be killed or seriously injured if you | temperatures above 45°F. See Use & Care | |||||
in this manual and on your appliance. Always read | don’t immediately follow instructions. | Guide for “Winterizing” information. | ||||
and obey all safety messages. |
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| WARNING | Check code requirements: Some codes | ||
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This is the safety alert symbol. |
| limit or do not permit installation of clothes | ||||
| dryers in garages, closets, mobile homes | |||||
This symbol alerts you to potential | You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t | |||||
and sleeping quarters. (Contact your local | ||||||
hazards that can kill or hurt you and | follow instructions. | building inspector.) | ||||
others. |
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| All safety messages will tell you what the potential | Check utilities: Proper gas, water and | ||
All safety messages will follow the safety alert | hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of | electric supply connections must be | ||||
symbol and either the word “DANGER” or | injury, and tell you what can happen if the | available. | ||||
“WARNING”. These words mean: |
| instructions are not followed. | Water heater: Set to deliver 140°F water to the | |||
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Check location where washer/dryer will |
| Hot and cold | washer. | |||
be installed. Proper installation is your | gas shutoff | water faucets: | Laundry tub drain system: Needs a | |||
responsibility. The washer/dryer must not | valve | Must be within | ||||
laundry tub. Top of tub must be at least | ||||||
be installed or stored in an area where it |
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| 34 inches high and no higher than 72 inches | |||||
will be exposed to water and/or |
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rigid | from floor. | |||||
weather. Make sure you have | washer/dryer | |||||
gas | NPT | If a longer drain hose is needed, drain hose | ||||
everything necessary for correct | and provide | |||||
supply | plugged | |||||
installation. |
| line | tapping | water pressure | (Part No. 388423) and hose extension kit (Part | |
Grounded electrical | gas supply line |
| of 5 | No. 285442) are available from Whirlpool- | ||
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outlet is required. See | 38" min. to 41" |
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requirements.” |
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tapping is required. |
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(See Panel B, Step L.) |
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a wall. The cable bracket must be |
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secured to a wall stud within a |
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minimum to 41 inches maximum |
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from floor. (See Panel F.) |
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Standpipe drain system: Needs |
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with minimum |
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capacity of 17 gallons per |
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minute. Top of standpipe must |
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be at least 34 inches high and |
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no higher than |
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72 inches from floor. |
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| under entire washer/dryer. |
Floor drain system requires a | Support: Floor must be sturdy enough | |
siphon break, Part No. 285320, | ||
to support washer/dryer weight, with | ||
available from a Whirlpool- | ||
water and clothes, of 500 pounds. | ||
authorized parts distributor. | ||
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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.
Location: Should be large enough to fully open dryer door to 90°. (See Panel G for “Recessed and closet installation instructions” and “Product dimensions.”)
WARNING: For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or death.
—Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
—WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
•Do not try to light any appliance.
•Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
•Clear the room, building or area of all occupants.
•Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
•If you cannot reach your
gas supplier, call the fire department.
—Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
Tools and materials needed for installation:
utility | Phillips screwdriver |
knife | pliers |
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diagonal | wrench (two |
cutters | may be |
level | required) |
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A 1" x 4" x 24" board and fasteners are also required (but are not included with this product).
Gas supply requirements
OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use a new AGA or CSA approved gas supply line.
Install a
Securely tighten all gas connections.
If connected to LP, have a qualified person make sure gas pressure does not exceed 13" water column. Examples of a qualified person include licensed heating personnel, authorized gas company personnel, and authorized service personnel.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.