Whirlpool 326035915 Washer User Manual


 
Selectingtheproperlocationforyourwasherimproves
performanceandminimizesnoiseandpossiblewasher"walk."
Yourwashercanbeinstalledinabasement,laundryroom,
closet,orrecessedarea.See"DrainSystem."
IMPORTANT:Donotinstallorstorethewasherwhereitwillbe
exposedtotheweather.
Properinstallationisyourresponsibility.
Youwillneed:
Awaterheatersettodeliver120°F(49°C)watertothe
washer.
Agroundedelectricaloutletlocatedwithin5ft(1.5m)of
wherethepowercordisattachedtothebackofthewasher.
See"ElectricalRequirements."
Hotandcoldwaterfaucetslocatedwithin31/2ft(1.1m)ofthe
hotandcoldwaterfillvalves,andwaterpressureof5-100psi
(34.5-690kPa).
AlevelfloorwithamaximumslopeofsA"(1.9cm)under
entirewasher.Installingthewasheroncarpetingisnot
recommended.
Asturdyfloortosupportthewasherweight(washer,water
andload)of260Ibs(118kg).
Donotstoreoroperateyourwasherintemperaturesatorbelow
32°F(0°C).Somewatercanremaininthewasherandcancause
damageinlowtemperatures.See"WasherCare"forwinterizing
information.
Recessed area or closet installation
The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing
allowed, except the closet door ventilation openings. The
dimensions shown for the closet door ventilation openings are
the minimum required.
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14" max,
[_ _ 48 in.2
(310cm_)-
(155cm2)
0"_ 22,J,"-_14-0' -_¢t÷ 24_ -_14'_
(Ocm) (57.2cm) (Ocm) (2.5cm) (61 cm) (10.2cm)
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3"
__(7.6 cm)
B
A. Front view
B. Side view
C. Closet door with vents
C
Additional spacing should be considered for ease of
installation and servicing.
Additional clearances may be required for wall, door and floor
moldings.
Additional spacing of 1" (2.5 cm) on all sides of the washer is
recommended to reduce noise transfer.
If a closet door is installed, the minimum air openings in the
top and bottom of the door are required. Louvered doors with
air openings in the top and bottom are acceptable.
Companion appliance spacing should also be considered.
Electdca( Shock Hazard
Pmuginto a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can resumt in death,
fire, or electricam shock.
A 120-volt, 60-Hz., AC-only, 15- or 20-amp, fused electrical
supply is required. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is
recommended. It is recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this appliance be provided.
This washer is equipped with a power supply cord having a
3 prong grounding plug.
To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be
plugged into a mating, 3 prong, grounding-type outlet,
grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances. If a
mating outlet is not available, it is the personal responsibility
and obligation of the customer to have the properly grounded
outlet installed by a qualified electrician.