NOTE: If local codes require permanently connected wiring, see “Alternate electrical connection,” Panel F.

To convert to three-wire electrical system, the four-wire power supply cord must be removed and the appliance cabinet must be grounded according to local codes either by using the neutral terminal or a separate grounding wire.

(See Panel F,‘Alternate electrical connection;’ for detailed instructions.)

Exhaust reqdrements

WARNING: Potential Fire Hazard

l Metal, flexible duct may be used. Do Not use non-metallic flexible duct since it is a potential fire hazard.

l Four-Inch Metal Exhaust Duct is required.

Use Duct Tape

to seal all joints.

Exhausting the dryer outside is recommended. If

dryer cannot be exhausted outside, use Exhaust Deflector Kit LCK4500 available from your Whirlpool dealer.

Exhausting the dryer through the side of the washer/dryer requires use of Side Exhaust Kit LCK4600. Follow installation instructions with the kit for proper exhaust installation.

Mobile Home Exhaust Requirements: see Panel F, Alternate Exhaust Methods.

Metal Flexible Duct must be fully extended and supported when the dryer is in its final position. DO NOT KINK OR CRUSH THE DUCT

Exhaust Duct should end with an exhaust hood to prevent exhausted air from returning into dryer. The outlet of the hood must be at least 12 inches form the ground or any object that may be in the path of exhaust.

2Yzinch outlet Exhaust Hood should be used with short systems only. This outlet creates greater backward pressure than other hood types.

Exhaust Hoods with magnetic latches should not be used.

Maximum length of the exhaust system depends upon the type of duct used, number of elbows and type of exhaust hood. The maximum length for both rigid and flexible duct is shown in chart.

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Use a 7/ 1&inch socket wrench

1 to remove two bolts holding n the wood pallet to the bottom

of the washer/dryer.

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bolts

/

leg,

check

to see if

 

 

 

the

other

leg

goes

 

 

 

down. Check

the

 

 

 

other leg in the same way. (If the

 

 

 

legs don’t adjust, go through step 3

Remove pallet. Remove

n parts from plasticFind the diamond marking in the ridges of the front legs. Start to screw

the front legs into the hole in the triangular brace at the front corner of the machine. A little liquid detergent to lubricate the threads will help. Use pliers to turn the leg all the way to the diamond.

WARNING: Potential Fire Hazard

Exhaust Systems longer than specified will :

l Accumulate lint.

lShorten the life of the dryer.

l Reduce performance - cause longer drying times and increase energy usage.

The back pressure in any exhaust system used must not exceed 0.3 inches of water column. measured with an incline manometer, at the point that the exhaust duct connects the dryer.

rear leas

l4 legs

l

1 hose clamp

front legs

 

1 plastic strap

l

 

l 4 flat, water-hose washers

l1 small clamp

Insert a rear leveling leg into the hole in the rear corner. Push the leg in until it snaps into place. Do the same thing with the other

leveling leg in the other rear corner.

Because of the weight and size of the washer/dryer, two people are required.

corner. To

prevent damaging the product do not remove corner post before cutting. Remove carton.

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3397512 specifications

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