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Check location where washer will be
installed. Proper installation is your
responsibility. Make sure you have
everything necessary for correct
installation.
Grounded electrical outlet is
required See Electrical
requirements.
Standpipe drain system: Needs a
two-inch (51 mm) minimum
diameter standpipe with minimum
_
Untape and open washer lid,
Hot and cold water faucets: Must be
Remove packages, hoses and within 4 feet (122 cm) of the back of the
literature pack from washer,
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washer and provide water pressure 5-l 00
PSI (34.5-689.6 KPa).
Laundrv tub drain svstem: Needs a 20-
gallon ?76 liter) laundry tub.
11 11 from bottom of washer.
Top of tub
must be at least 34 inches (86 cm) high
and no hrgher than 52 Inches (132 cm)
carry-away capacrty ot
17 gallons (64 liters)
per minute.
Top of standpipe
must be at least
higher than
72 inches (132 cm)
from bottom of
washer.
Maximum height must
not exceed 52 inches
(132 cm) with 50 Hz
power and 72
from bottom
Floor drain
siphon break,
Part No.
285320
Maximum height must not
exceed 52 inches (132 cm)
Water heater: Set
to deliver 140°F
(60°C) water to
Ad
washer
Important: Observe all governing
codes and ordinances.
c a longer &in ho<& is needed, drain
hose (Part No. 388423) and hose
extension kit (Part No. 285442) are
available from Whirlpool-authorized
parts distributors. If drain hose must be
shortened, use kit (Part No. 285442).
Support: Floor must be sturdy
enough to support washer
Tools needed for
Electrical
ifkstallation:
requirements
screwdriver
Parts supplied for
installation:
Remove parts from packages, Check
that all parts were included,
weight of 315 pounds (143kg).
Level floor:-Maximum
slope under entire
washer - 1 inch (25 cm).
Electrical Shock Hazard
l
Electrical ground is required on
this appliance.
*If cold water pipe is interrupted by
plastic, non-metallic gaskets or other
insulating materials, Do Not use for
grounding.
.Do Not ground to a gas pipe.
.Do Not modify the power supply cord
plug. If it does not fit the outlet, have a
proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.
*Do Not have a fuse in the neutral or
grounding circuit. A fuse in the neutral
or grounding circuit could result in an
electrical shock.
*Do Not use an extension cord with this
appliance.
aCheck with a qualified electrician if
you are in doubt as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded.
Failure to follow these instructions could
result in serious injury or death.
If codes permit and a separate grounding
wire is used, it is recommended that a
qualified electrician determine that the
grounding path is adequate.
A 120-volt, 50/60-Hz, AC-only, 15- or 20-
ampere fused electrical supply is required.
(Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is
recommended.) It is recommended that
a separate circuit serving only this
appliance be provided.
Product Damage
Do Not store or operate washer
below 32°F (OC) (some water
may remain in washer).
See Use & Care Guide for
“Winterizing” information.
Failure to follow above may
result in product damage.
Recommended
grounding method
For your personal safety, this appliance
must be grounded. This appliance 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
S-prong grounding-type wall receptacle,
grounded in accordance with National
Electrical Codes, and all local codes and
ordinances. See Figure 1, If a mating wall
receptacle is not available, it is the
personal responsibility and obligation of
the customer to have a properly
grounded 3-prong wall receptacle
installed by a qualified electrician.
j-prong
grounding-type
wall receptacle
3-prong
grounding plug
power
supply cord
Figure 1
literature package
4 flat water hose washers
1 drain hose
2 front leveling legs
1 hose clamp
with nuts
2 inlet hoses
1 small clamp
Panel A