Whirlpool Thin Twin - Manual (Page 2)

Before yoti start...
Check location where washer/dryer will be
installed. Proper installation is your
responsibility. The washer/dryer must not be
installed or stored in an area where it will be
exposed to water and/or weather. Make
sure you have everything necessary for
correct installation.
Earthed electrical outlet is
required. See "Electrical
requirements," Panel A.
Important: Observe all governing
codes and ordinances.
Check code requirements. Some codes limit
or do not permit the installation of clothes
dryers in garages, closets, mobile homes and
sleeping quarters. Contact your local
building inspector.
Check utilities: Proper electrical supply must
be available. See "Electrical requirements,"
Panel A.
Hot and cold water faucets
must be within 4 feet
(122 cm) of the back of the
washer/dryer and provide
Standpipe drain system needs a
two-inch (5 cm) diameter
standpipe with a minimum carry-
away capacity of
17 gallons (64 liters) per
minute. Top of standpipe
must be at least
~
28 inches (71 cm) high
and no higher than
48 inches (122 cm) from
floor.
Floor drain system
requires a siphon break.
Part No. 285320,
available from your
authorized parts
distributor.
Location should be
large enough to fully
open dryer door 90°.
See "Recessed and
closet installation
instructions" and "Product
dimensions," Panel E.
Level floor: Maximum
slope under washer/dryer,
1 inch (2.5 cm).
^WARNING
Electric Shock Hazard
It Is the customer's responsibility:
• To contact a qualified electrical
Installer.
• To assure that the electrical Installation
Is adequate and In conformance with
all local codes and ordinances.
Failure to follow these Instructions could
result In death or serious Injury.
. Support: Floor must be sturdy enough to
support washer/dryer weight with water
and clothes of 375 pounds (170 kilograms).
Water heater: Set to deliver 140°F (60°C)
water to the washer.
Laundry tub drain system needs a 20-gallon
(76 liters) laundry tub. Top of laundry tub
must be at least 28 inches (71 cm) high and
no higher than 48 inches (122 cm) from floor.
If a longer drain hose is needed, drain hose.
Part No. 388423, and hose connection kit.
Part No. 285442, are available from your
authorized parts distributor.
Dryer may be exhausted from rear or left or
right side. Exhausting through the side
requires side exhaust kit Part No. 279823. See
"Exhaust requirements," Panel B.
Four-Inch (10.2-cm) metal exhaust duct Is
required.
SEE RECESSED AND CLOSET INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS ON PANEL E.
A caution
Product Damage
Do Not store or operate washer/dryer
below 32°F (0°C) (some water may
remain In washer). Proper operation of
dryer cycles requires temperatures
above 45°F (7°C). See Use & Care Guide
for “Winterizing” Information.
Failure to follow these Instructions may
result In damage from freezing.
A warning
Personal Injury Hazard
More than one person Is required to lift,
tilt, or move this washer/dryer because of
Its weight and size.
Failure to follow these Instructions may
result In personal Injury.
Fire Hazard
• Do Not use or store gasoline, paint,
thinners and other flammable materials
near washer/dryer. Fumes from such
materials could result In fire or
explosion.
• Never Install washer/dryer up against
draperies or curtains or on carpet. To
do so may result In a fire.
• Keep any and all Items 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 follow these Instructions may
result In a fire, explosion or electrical
shock.
Electrical requirements
Power supply cord
Tools and materials
needed for installation:
utility
knife
1/4" socket wrench
or nut driver slip-joint pliers
that open to
1-1/2" minimum
A
warning
Electrical Shock Hazard
• Electrical earth Is required on this
appliance.
• Do Not earth to a gas pipe.
• Do Not modify the power supply cord
plug. It It will not fit the outlet, have a
proper outlet Installed by a qualified
electrician.
• Do Not reuse an old power supply cord.
Possible electrical shock or fire hazard
could occur If old power supply cord Is
used.
• Do Not hove a fuse In the neutral or
earthing circuit. A fuse In the neutral or
earthing circuit could result In an
electrical shock.
• Do Not use an extension cord with this
appliance.
• Check with a qualified electrician as to
whether the appliance Is properly
earthed.
Failure to follow these Instructions could
result In death or serious Injury.
If codes permit and a separate earthing wire
Is used. It Is recommended that a qualified
electrician determine that the earthing path
Is adequate.
A two-wire, plus earthing wire, single-phase,
230-volt 50-Flz, AC-only, 15-ampere electrical
supply is required on a separate circuit. A
time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is
recommended.
Recommended earthing
method
For your personal safety, this appliance must
be earthed, This appliance is equipped with
a Schuko-type power supply cord. To
minimize possible shock hazard, the cord
must be plugged into a mating wall
receptacle. See Figures 1 and 2,
This appliance is equipped
with a 15-amp-rated Schuko­
type power supply cord.
earthing ■
wire
nng
terminals
"strain reiief
Two-wire power supply cord
Figure 1
two-wire
receptacie
Figure 2
If your electrical requirements are different,
contact your authorized service center or a
qualified electrician.
Direct wire
The dryer can be connected directly to the
fused, disconnect or circuit breaker box with
two-wire or fhree-wire flexible, armored or
non-metallic sheathed copper cable (with
earthing wire). Do Not use two-wire with
bare earthing wire. All current carrying wires
must be insulated.
A conduit connector must be installed at the
junction box. USE ONLY 10-GAUGE SOLID
COPPER WIRE. DO NOT USE ALUMINUM WIRE.
Allow four feet of slack in the line so the
dryer can be moved if servicing is ever
necessary.
Panel A