Whirlpool 3358968 installation instructions Before you start, Tools needed for ifkstallation

Before you start...

Check location where washer will be installed. Proper installation is your responsibility. Make sure you have everything necessary for correct installation.

Grounded electrical outlet is required See Electrical requirements.

Standpipe drain system: Needs a two-inch (51 mm) minimum diameter standpipe with_ minimum carry-away capacrty ot

17 gallons (64 liters) per minute.

Top of standpipe must be at least

Untape and open washer lid, Remove packages, hoses and literature pack from washer,

	Hot and cold water faucets: Must be
	within 4 feet (122 cm) of the back of the
	washer and provide water pressure 5-l 00
-1	PSI (34.5-689.6	KPa).
	Laundrv tub drain svstem: Needs a 20-
	gallon ?76 liter) laundry tub. Top of tub
	must be at least 34 inches (86 cm) high
	and no hrgher than 52 Inches (132 cm)
11 11	from bottom	of washer.

Maximum height must not exceed 52 inches (132 cm)

higher than

72 inches (132 cm) from bottom of washer.

Maximum height must not exceed 52 inches (132 cm) with 50 Hz

Important: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

Water heater: Set to deliver 140°F (60°C) water to

Ad washer

power and 72

from bottom

Floor drain

siphon break, Part No. 285320

Support: Floor must be sturdy enough to support washer weight of 315 pounds (143kg).

Level floor:-Maximum slope under entire washer - 1 inch (25 cm).

c a longer &in ho<& is needed, drain hose (Part No. 388423) and hose extension kit (Part No. 285442) are available from Whirlpool-authorized parts distributors. If drain hose must be shortened, use kit (Part No. 285442).

Product Damage

Do Not store or operate washer below 32°F (OC) (some water may remain in washer).

See Use & Care Guide for “Winterizing” information.

Failure to follow above may result in product damage.

Tools needed for ifkstallation:

screwdriver

Parts supplied for installation:

Remove parts from packages, Check that all parts were included,

literature	package	4 flat	water hose washers
1 drain	hose	2 front	leveling legs
1 hose	clamp	with	nuts
2 inlet hoses		1 small clamp

Electrical requirements

Electrical Shock Hazard l Electrical ground is required on

this appliance.

*If cold water pipe is interrupted by plastic, non-metallic gaskets or other insulating materials, Do Not use for grounding.

.Do Not ground to a gas pipe.

.Do Not modify the power supply cord plug. If it does not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

*Do Not have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit. A fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit could result in an electrical shock.

*Do Not use an extension cord with this appliance.

aCheck with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or death.

If codes permit and a separate grounding

wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the grounding path is adequate.

A 120-volt, 50/60-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.

Recommended grounding method

For your personal safety, this appliance must be grounded. This appliance is equipped with a power supply cord having a 3-prong grounding plug. To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating

S-prong grounding-type wall receptacle,

grounded in accordance with National Electrical Codes, and all local codes and ordinances. See Figure 1, If a mating wall receptacle is not available, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have a properly grounded 3-prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.

j-prong grounding-type wall receptacle

3-prong grounding plug

power supply cord

Figure 1

Panel A