Whirlpool 3358968 - 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,
Grounded electrical outlet is
required. See Electrical
requirennents.
Standpipe drain system: Needs a
two-inch (51 mm) minimum
diameter standpipe with minimum
carry-away capacity of
17 gallons (64 liters)
per minute.
Top of standpipe
must be at least
34 inches (86 cm)
high and no
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
inches (183 cm)
with 60 Hz power
from bottom
of washer.
Floor drain
system
requires a
siphon break,
Part No,
285320,
Untape and open washer lid.
Remove packages, hoses and
literature pack from washer. Hot and cold water faucets: Must be
within 4 feet (122 cm) 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 cm) high
and no higher than 52 inches (132 cm)
from bottom of washer.
Maximum height must not
exceed 52 inches (132 cm)
with 50 Hz power and 72
inches (183 cm) with 60 Hz
power from bottom of
washer.
Water heater: Set
to deliver 140°F
(60°C) water to
washer.
If a longer drain hose is needed, drain
hose (Part No. 388423) and hose
extension kit (Part No. 285442) are
avaiiabie from Whiripooi-authorized
parts distributors. If drain hose must be
shortened, use kit (Part No. 285442).
Level floor:-Maximum
slope under entire
washer— 1 inch (25 cm).
Support: Floor must be sturdy
enough to support washer
weight of 315 pounds (143kg).
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:
flat-blade
MM/ screwdriver
Parts supplied for
installation:
Remove parts from packages. Check
that ail parts were included.
literature package
1 drain hose
1 hose clamp
2 inlet hoses
4 flat water hose washers
2 front leveling legs
with nuts
1 small clamp
Electrical
requirements
A
warning
Electrical Shock Hazard
• 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.
•Check 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.
Hecommended
grounding method
For your personai safety, this appliance
must be grounded. This appliance is
equipped with a power suppiy cord
having a 3-prong grounding plug. To
minimize possible shock hazard, the cord
must be plugged into a mating
3-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.
3-prong
Panel A