Whirlpool 60-Hz Models - Manual (Page 2)

Before yott
start...
Check location where washer
will be installed. Proper
installation is your responsibility.
Make sure you have everything
necessary for correct
installation.
Earthed electrical outlet is
required. See Electrical
requirements.
Standpipe drain system: Needs a
two-inch (5.1 centimeters) minimum
diameter stand-pipe with minimum
carry-away
capacity of 17
gallons (64 liters)
per minute. Top
of standpipe
must be at least
34 inches (86
centimeters)
high and no
higher than
52 inches (132
centimeters)
from bottom of
washer.
Floor drain
system requires
a siphon break.
Part No.
285320.
Untape and open washer lid. Remove
packages, hoses, and literature rack
from washer.
Hot and cold water faucets: Must be
within 4 feet (122 centimeters) of the
back of the washer and provide
water pressure 5-100 PSI (34.5-689.6
KPa).
Laundry tub drain system: Needs a
20-gallon (76 liter) laundry tub. Top of
tub must be at least 34 inches (86
centimeters) high and no higher than
52 inches (132 centimeters) from
bottom of washer.
Level floor: Maximum slope
under entire washer, 1 inch
(2.5 centimeters).
■ Support: Floor must be sturdy enough to support
washer weight of 315 pounds (143 kilograms).
Water heater: Set to deliver
140°F (60°C) water to washer.
A caution
Product Damage
Do Not store or operate
washer below 32°F (0°C)
(some water may remain in
washer).
See Use & Care Guide for
“Winterizing” Information.
Failure to follow above may
result in product damage.
Tools needed for
installation:
adjustable
wrench or
9/16" (1.4 cm)
open-end
wrench
scissors
Parts siq)pfied for
installation:
Remove parts from packages. Check
that all parts were included.
literature package
(Not supplied with
all models.)
1 hose clamp
1 small clamp
1 drain hose
2 inlet hoses
4 flat water hose
washers
2 front-leveling legs
with nuts
requirements
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. 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
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 if
you are in doubt as to whether the
appliance is properly earthed.
Failure to follow these instructions
could result in de(3th 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.
220/240 volts, 5.0 amps.
60 Hz., 8 amp. fuse.
Electrical earth is required on this
appliance.
A 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.
Recommended
earthing method
For your personal safety, this appliance
must be earthed. This appliance is
equipped with a power supply cord
having an earthed plug.
To minimize possible shock hazard, the
cord must be plugged into a mating
earthing-type wall receptacle, earthed in
accordance with 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 earthed wall
receptacle installed by a qualified
electrician.
Schuko
earthing- type
wall receptacle
Panel A