Mobile home exhaust
requirements: The
washer/dryer must
have an outside
exhaust. If the dryer is
exhausted through
the floor and the
area under the
mobile home is
enclosed, the
exhaust system
must terminate
outside the
enclosed area.
Extension beyond the enclosure will
prevent lint and moisture buildup under
the mobile home.
7.Insert a flat washer into each end
of the inlet hoses. Check that washers
are firmly seated in couplings.
Now start...
with washer/dryer in laundry area.
Truck only from rear to prevent product
damage.
2.Open washer lid. Take hoses and
parts packages out of basket. Close lid.
1.Put on safety glasses and gloves.
4 washers
3.Remove parts from package.
Check that all parts were included.
4.Pull to completely remove the
shipping strap with 2 cotterpins from the
inside of the washer/dryer.
6.Disconnect the power supply.
Connect power supply cord or cable to
dryer. See “Electrical connection,”
Panels B and C. Do Not plug power
supply cord into outlet or reconnect
power at this time.
5.Tilt washer/dryer forward. Check
that rear leveling legs move up and
down freely so that washer/dryer can
be properly leveled in Step 15.
Use new hoses and washers that came
with your washer/dryer.
Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use
to reduce the risk of hose failure. Inspect
and replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks,
cuts, wear, or leaks are found. When
replacing your inlet hoses, mark the
date of replacement on the label with a
permanent marker.
washer
coupling
Inlet valves are
plastic. Do not strip
or crossthread.
8.Attach hose to bottom (hot
water) inlet valve opening first; then
second hose to top (cold water) inlet
valve. Tighten couplings by hand. Use
pliers to make an additional two-thirds
turn.
IMPORTANT: THIS PROCEDURE
MUST BE FOLLOWED TO ASSURE
PROPER INSTALLATION.
9.To prevent the drain hose from
coming off or leaking, it must be
installed per the following instructions:
1. Wet the inside end of the drain hose
with tap water. DO NOT USE ANY
OTHER LUBRICANT.
2. Squeeze ears of drain hose clamp
with pliers to open and place clamp
over the end of the drain hose.
3. While holding clamp open, work end
of drain hose onto drain connector.
4. Position clamp over the drain hose
area marked “clamp.” Release
clamp. Clamp should be 1/4 inch
from end of drain hose.
Save the shipping strap for use in Step 18.
Pull the shipping
strap completely
out of the washer.
drain hose
connector
clamp
drain hose 1/4"
1/4"
max.
cotter
pins
drain hose
clamp yellow clamp
Panel D
The exhaust vent can be
routed up, down, left,
right or straight out the
back of the
washer/dryer. Space
requirements are
provided on Panel G
and on the rear panel
of the washer/dryer.
Use the straightest path
you can, to avoid 90°
turns.
For exhaust systems not covered by the
exhaust length chart, see Service
Manual, Part No. 603197, available from
a Whirlpool-authorized parts distributor.
Four-inch exhaust hood is preferred.
However, a 2-1/2-inch exhaust hood
may be used. A 2-1/2-inch exhaust
hood creates greater back pressure
than other hood types. For permanent
installation, a stationary exhaust system
is required.
Exhausting the dryer
through the side of the
washer/dryer requires
the use of Side Exhaust
Kit, Part No. 279823,
available from a
Whirlpool-authorized
parts distributor. Follow
kit Installation
Instructions for proper
exhaust installation.
4" 4"
Rear, Side or Bottom Exhaust
2-1/2"
rigid metal
vent
flexible metal
vent
42 ft
34 ft
26 ft
26 ft
21 ft
16 ft
0
1
2
0
1
2
Number
of 90°
turns
Mobile home installation
This washer/dryer is suitable for mobile
home installations. The installation of the
washer/dryer must conform to the
Manufactured Home Construction and
Safety, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly
the Federal Standard for Mobile Homes
Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD
Part 280, latest edition).
floor
skirting
outside
wall
enclosed area
The maximum length using a 2" x 6" rectangular
vent with 2 elbows and a 2-1/2" (TYPE C) exhaust
hood is 8 ft.
Maximum
length of
vent
Four-inch
diameter vent
Maximum length of the exhaust system
depends upon the type of vent used,
number of elbows and the type of
exhaust hood. The maximum length for
both rigid and flexible vent is shown in
the chart.
cold
hot
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and
install washer/dryer.
Failure to do so can result in back or
other injury.
WARNING