Whirlpool LTG5243DQ - Manual (Page 2)

Laundry tub drain system: Needs a
20-gallon laundry tub. Top of tub
must be at least 28 inches high and
no higher than 48 inches 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 the
rear, left or right side.
Exhausting through the
side requires Exhaust Kit
Part No. 279823.
See “Exhaust
requirements,” Panel C.
Four-inch metal
exhaust vent is
required.
SEE RECESSED AREA
INSTRUCTIONS ON
PANEL D.
Grounded electrical
outlet within 5 ft. of the
center rear of cabinet is
required. See “Electrical
requirements,” Panel B.
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.
Panel A
Tools and materials
needed for installation:
Phillips
screwdriver
diagonal
cutters
utility
knife
adjustable wrench
(two may be required)
flat-blade
screwdriver
level
pliers
safety glasses
slip-joint pliers
(that open to 1-1/2" min.)
Important: Observe all
governing codes and
ordinances.
Check code requirements: Some codes limit
or do not permit installation of washer/dryer
in garages, closets, mobile homes and
sleeping quarters. Contact your local
building inspector.
Support: Floor must be sturdy
enough to support washer/dryer
weight, with water and clothes, of
375 pounds.
Level floor: 1-inch
maximum slope
under entire
washer/dryer.
gas shutoff
valve
Hot and cold water
faucets: Must be
within 4 feet of the
back of the
washer/dryer and
provide water
pressure of 5 -100 PSI.
1/8-inch
NPT
plugged
tapping rigid
gas
supply
line
Standpipe drain system:
Needs a two-inch diameter
standpipe with minimum carry-
away capacity of 17 gallons
per minute. Top of standpipe
must be at least 28 inches high
and no higher than 48 inches
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 to 90°. See Panel D for
“Recessed and closet installation
instructions” and “Product dimensions.”
1/8-inch NPT plugged
tapping is required. See
Panel B, Step K.
Check utilities: Proper gas, water and
electrical supply connections must be
available.
Do Not store or operate washer/dryer below
32°F (some water may remain in washer).
Proper operation of dryer cycles requires
temperatures above 45°F. See Use & Care
Guide for “Winterizing” information.
Drain hose
may also be
installed to a
laundry tub or
floor drain
system. See
Panel F.
Water heater: Set to deliver 140°F
water to the washer.
gloves
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors,
such as gasoline, away from
washer/dryer.
Failure to do so can result in death,
explosion, or fire.
Before you start...
Your safety and the safety of others
are very important.
We have provided many important safety
messages in this manual and on your appliance.
Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential
hazards that can kill or hurt you and
others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert
symbol and either the word “DANGER” or
“WARNING”. These words mean:
All safety messages will tell you what the potential
hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury,
and tell you what can happen if the instructions are
not followed.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t
immediately follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t
follow instructions.
WARNING
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.
WARNING: For your safety the
information in this manual
must be followed to minimize
the risk of fire or explosion or
to prevent property damage,
personal injury or death.
— Do not store or use gasoline
or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL
GAS
• Do not try to light any
appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical
switch; do not use any
phone in your building.
• Clear the room, building or
area of all occupants.
• Immediately call your gas
supplier from a neighbor’s
phone. Follow the gas
supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your
gas supplier, call the fire
department.
— Installation and service must
be performed by a qualified
installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.
DANGER
gas supply line
coupling
38" min. to 41"
max.
from floor