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Before
attaching water
inlet hoses, run
water through both
faucets into a
bucket. This will get
rid of particles in
water lines that might
clog hoses. Mark
which is the hot water faucet.
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Put “hook” end of drain hose in tub or
standpipe. Tightly wrap the shipping
strap around the drain hose and tub or
standpipe or inlet hose as shown in
Figures A-C. Push plug into the nearest
hole in the shipping strap.
If drain hose cannot be
strapped in place, it must be
cut exactly to length so the
“hook” end is held tightly
over the edge of the tub or
standpipe.
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WAttach bottom hose (inlet
marked “H”) to hot water faucet.
Attach top hose (inlet marked ‘C”) to
cold water faucet. Tighten the coupling
to the faucet by hand. Use pliers to
make final two-thirds turn.
Move washer/dryer to its permanent
location. Remove cardboard from under
washer/dryer.
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Check that you removed all
the shipping pieces including the
shipping strap with its 2 cotterpins and
plug. Dispose of all materials in proper
manner.
If you do not remove the shipping strap,
your washer/dryer may “walk” away
from its location.
If a longer drain
hose is needed,
drain hose (Part
No. 388423) and
hose extension
kit (Part No.
285442) are
ML available from a
Whirlpool-authorized parts distributors. If
drain hose must be shortened, use hose
kit (Part No. 285442).
Note: If washer/dryer is moved to adjust
drain hose, the washer/dryer must be
leveled again. Repeat Steps 12- 14.
Place cardboard under the
washer/dryer and carefully move
washer/dryer to avoid damaging floor
covering.
Phillips screwdriver adjustable
wrench (tw
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Tilt washer/drver forward
raising back legs 1 inch ‘off of floor to
adjust rear, self-leveling legs. Gently
lower washer/dryer to floor. Check
levelness of the washer/dryer by placing
a carpenter’s level on top of the washer,
first side to side; then front to back. If
washer/dryer is level, go to Step 14. -
’ Insert corner posts 6 inches
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from lefi leg. Do Not insert
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the washer/dryer.
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If it is not level, carefullv tilt
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WTurn on water faucets and
check for leaks. Tighten couplings if
there is leaking. Do Not overtighten; this
could cause damage to faucet.
access panel in Step 8, remove three
Phillips-head screws and one bumper,
located at the top of the access panel.
Set the panel, screws and bumper
aside.
washer/dryer backward.until front of
washer/dryer is 3-4 inches off of floor.
Insert 4 corner posts under washer/dryer
about 6 inches from the left leg. Loosen
nuts on each front leg. Adjust the front
legs up or down. Tilt washer/dryer
backward and remove corner posts.
Gently lower the washer/dryer to the
floor. Repeat Step 12. If it is still not level,
repeat Step 13 and then Step 12 until
washer/dryer is level.
duct that is needed to con&t the dryer
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to the exhaust hood. (See “Exhaust
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Determine the lenath of exhaust
requirements,” Panel B.) Connect exhaust
duct to the washer/dryer and then to the
exhaust hood.
sure to tighten the three Phillips-head
screws at the top of the access panel.
Replace the bumper under the center
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Replace access panel. Be
Guide to fully understand your new
washer/dryer. Open dryer door. Check
to be sure lint screen is in its proper
position. Wipe out drum.
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When washer/drver is level,
use wrench to turn nuts on front legs up”
tightly against washer/dryer base. If nuts
are not tight against washer/dryer base,
the washer/dryer may vibrate.
grounded outlet. Now start the washer
and allow it to complete the regular
cycle.
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Use duct tape to seal all ioints
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complete a full heat cycle to make sure
it is working properly.
in exhaust duct. Use caulking ’
compound to seal exterior wall opening
around exhaust duct hood.
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Secure the drain hose to the tub or
standpipe with the shipping strap
removed from the back of the
washer.
Failure to properly secure drain hose
could result in water damage.
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CHECK ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS. BE SURE YOU HAVE
CORRECT ELECTRICAL SUPPLY AND
RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD.
Check the Installation Instructions to see
that you have completed each step.
Complete any missed steps before you
continue.
successfully installed your
new, Whirlpool washer/dryer.
your new washer/dryer, read your
Whirlpool Use and Care Guide.
Congratulations!
Keep Installation Instructions nearby
where you can refer to them.
They’ll make reinstalling your
Whirlpool washer/dryer in
another home as easy as
the first installation.
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Measure and mark a point
approximately 15 inches from the plug
end of the shipping strap. Cut the
shipping strap at this point.
Check that hose is not twisted or
kinked and is securely in place.
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Check that all parts are now
installed. (See parts list, Panel C.) If there
is an extra part, go back through steps
to see which step was skipped.