Whirlpool 3395326 Before you start, Tools and materials needed for installation, Danger

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Before you start...

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.

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

WARNING

Check code requirements: Some codes

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

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 20-gallon

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

 

4 feet of the

 

34 inches high and no higher than 72 inches

will be exposed to water and/or

 

 

back of the

rigid

1/8-inch

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 -100 PSI.

No. 285442) are available from Whirlpool-

coupling

 

 

 

authorized parts distributors.

outlet is required. See

38" min. to 41"

 

 

Dryer may be exhausted from the rear or

max.

 

 

 

“Electrical

from floor

 

 

 

left or right side. Exhausting through the

requirements.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

side requires Part No. 3391335. (See

1/8-inch NPT plugged

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Exhaust requirements,” Panels B

tapping is required.

 

 

 

 

and C.)

(See Panel B, Step L.)

 

 

 

 

 

This appliance must be attached to

 

 

 

Four-inch metal exhaust

a wall. The cable bracket must be

 

 

 

 

 

 

vent is required.

secured to a wall stud within a

 

 

 

 

 

 

SEE RECESSED AREA

27-inch-wide area that is 28 inches

 

 

 

minimum to 41 inches maximum

 

 

 

INSTRUCTIONS ON PANEL G.

from floor. (See Panel F.)

 

 

 

 

 

Standpipe drain system: Needs

 

 

 

 

a two-inch diameter standpipe

 

 

 

 

with minimum carry-away

 

 

 

Important: Observe all governing

capacity of 17 gallons per

 

 

 

codes and ordinances.

minute. Top of standpipe must

 

 

Level floor:

be at least 34 inches high and

 

 

no higher than

 

 

 

1-inch maximum slope

72 inches from floor.

 

 

 

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.

 

DANGERWARNING

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

 

flat-blade screwdriver

 

adjustable

diagonal

wrench (two

cutters

may be

level

required)

 

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

Tools and materials needed for installation:WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Use a new AGA or CSA approved gas supply line.

Install a shut-off valve.

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.

Panel A

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Whirlpool 3395326 Before you start, Tools and materials needed for installation, Gas supply requirements, Danger