Service manual
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Before YOU start-e-
Check code requirements. Some codes
Important: observe all
llmlt or do no1 permit the lnsfallaflon of
Check locofion where
washer/dryer WIII be Installed
Proper Installation 1s your
govermng coaes and
ciornes aryers In garages. closets.
nrdinancns
moblle homes and sleeplna auarlers.
Contact your local bullbln~ltispector
Polentlal product
Damage
Do Not store or
operate washerldryec
below 32°F tsome
responslbllity Moke sure you
hove everyihlng necessary for
correct lnstollotlon
water may remain in
washer).
Grounded eleclrical outlet
IS required See Electrlcol
requIremen&
Propef operation
reauires temaeratures
provide water pressure
Of 5-100 PSI
abbe 45OF. ‘See Use d
Care Guide for
‘Winteridng”
information.
Failure lo lollow above
may resull in freeze
damage.
Waler heater: set to deliver
140°F water to the washer
Laundry tub drain
system: needs at least o
Untape and
open washer lid.
Remove pockages
and hoses from
washer.
Slondpipe drain system
needs a tie-inch diameter
stondpipe with mInImum
carry-bwoy capoclty of
I? gallons per minute. Top
of s.ondpipe must be at
least 34 Inches high
ona no higher than
_ ^ ,
12 lncnes rrom rIoor
Floor drain system
requires o siphon
I
break. Port No
285320. ovollable
from Whirlpool
outhorized ports
dGr!butors
Dryer may be
exhoustedfrom
the rear or left or
right side.
Exhoustlng through
the side requires
Port NO. 3391335
See Exhaust
SEE RECESSED AREA
INSTRUCTIONS ON
BACK COVER.
requirements.
Panel 8.
vel floor: maximum slope
under washer/dryer. I inch
20.gallon laundry tub
Top of tub must be at
least 34 Inches high and
no higher than 72
inches from floor
If o longer drain hose is
needed, droin hose Part No
388423. and hose extension
kit Part No. 285442. are
available from Whirlpool
outhorzed parts distributors
Localion: should be large
enough to open dryer
door at least 90”. See
back cover for Recessed
and closet instollotion
instructions and Product
dimensions.
’ Supporl: floor must be sturdy enough
to suppori washer/dryer weight. with
water and clothes. of 500 pounds
EIectrhI
requirements
2. This washer/
dryer Is equipped
with a three-wire,
Damp rated
flexible-type
power supply
cord (pIgtoil)
with neutrol
wire connected
to the cabinet.
Where local
3
codes permit. It
1~ePtOCle
must be plugged
Figure I
in to a mating Damp receptacle
(NEMA type 103oR). See Figure 1.
Fire Hazard
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Do Not use or slore gosoline,
polni. Ihinners and other
flammable materials near
washer/dryer. Fumes lrom
such materials could result in
fire or explosion.
. Never install washer/dryer
against draperies or curtains or
on carpet. To do so may result
in a fire.
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Keep any and all ilems from
falling or collecting behind the
washer/dryer. Failure to do so
may result in a fire.
. Replace all access panels
before operating washer/
dryer. Failure to do so may
result in 0 fire or electrical
shock.
Electrlcal Shock Hazard
. Electrical ground is required on
this product.
. Improper connection oi the
equipment-grounding conductor
can result in electrical shock.
. Check with a qualified
electrician if you are in doubt OS
to whether the appliance is
properly grounded.
s Do Not modifv the Dower SUDDIV
cord plug. If ii will riot fit the ’ ’
outlet, have a proper outlet
rnstalled by a qualified
electrician. Modifying the power
supply cord plug could result in
electrical shock.
- Use a new JO-ampere power
supply cord kit. Do Not reuse an
old power supply cord. Possible
electrical shock or fire hazard
could occur if old power supply
cord is used.
v Do Nol use an extensron cord
with thus appliance. Such use
may result in a fire, electrical
shock or other personal injury.
B Do Not have a luse in Ihe neutral
or grounding circuit. This could
result in electrical shock.
3. IF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS
REMOVED. THE WASHER/DRYER MUST
BE CONNECTED WITH l&GAUGE
MINIMUM COPPER WIRE ONLY.
See Ponel F and G. Atternate
electrlcal connectlon. for detailed
instructions.
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Tools and
materials needed
for installatfon
4. The power supply cord (pIgtail)
can be removed and the appliance
con be connected directly to an
individuol. X-ampere fuse circuit
breaker box through flexible
ormored or non-m&allic sheathed,
l@oauoe minimum coDDer cable.
It isihe~ersonal respar%bil#y and
obligation of the customer to
contact a quollfled electricion to
assure that the electrical lnstollatlon
is adequate and is in conformance
with National Electrtcal Code ANSI/
NFPA 7Blatest editlon and local
codes and ordinances. Allow slack
in the line between the wall ond the
appliance so that 5 can be moved if
servicing Is ever necessary. A U.L.-
listed stroln relief must be provided
at each end of the power supply
cable (at the oppllonce and at the
iunction box).
1. A three-wire, single phase, 120/240
volt. 60 Hz. AC only electrical supply
(or three-wire, 120/208 volt r
specified on nameplate) is required
on a separate 30ampere circuit.
fused on both sides of the line
(timedelay fuse or circuit breaker Is
recommended).
Panel A