Recessed and closet installation instructions, Warning, Fire hazard – Whirlpool Thin Twin User Manual

Page 6: Product dimensions, Minimum installation spacing

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I Determine the length of

exhaust duct that is needed to connect the
dryer to the exhaust hood. See "Exhaust
requirements," Panei B.

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Connect exhaust
duct to washer/dryer
and then to the
exhaust hood.

• Use the straightest path possibie to avoid

90° turns.

• Use duct tape to seai all joints in the

exhaust system.

• Use caulking compound to seai exterior

waii opening around exhaust hood.

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I CHECK ELECTRICAL

REQUIREMENTS. BE SURE YOU HAVE CORRECT
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY AND RECOMMENDED
EARTHING METHOD.
Check the Installation Instructions to see that
you have compieted each step. Compiete
any missed steps before you continue.

extra part, go back through the steps to see
which step was skipped.

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4

Check that you removed aii the

shipping pieces, inciuding the three shipping
straps with keys. Dispose of all materials in
proper manner.

If you do not remove all three shipping

straps, your washer/dryer may “walk” away
from Its location.

Closet installation

I Remove tape from dryer

door and open dryer door. Remove tape
across the dryer lint screen. Check to be sure
lint screen is in its proper position. Wipe out
drum with a damp cloth to remove any dust.
Start dryer and allow it to complete a heat
cycle to make sure the dryer is working
properly.

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TO PREVENT LARGE AMOUNTS OF LINT AND

MOISTURE FROM ACCUMULATING IN THE
RECESSED AREA, TO MAINTAIN DRYING
EFFICIENCY, AND TO PREVENT EXPOSURE TO
POSSIBLE HEALTH HAZARDS, THIS APPLIANCE
SHOULD BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.

TTris washer/dryer may be installed in

a

recessed area or closet.

The installation spacing is in inches and
centimeters and is the minimum allowable.
Additional spacing should be considered for
ease of installation, servicing and
compliance with local codes and
ordinances.

If closet door is installed, the minimum
unobstructed air openings in top and
bottom are required. Louvered doors with

equivalent air openings are acceptable.
Closet installation must be exhausted.
Other installations must use the minimum
dimensions indicated.

I 0 " ( 0 c

cm)

Check that you have all your

■ Turn on water faucets and

check for leaks. Tighten couplings if there is
leaking. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. This could
cause damage to faucets.

f

12"

(30.5 cm)

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I Replace the access panel. Be

sure to tighten screws at each end of the
access panel.

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earthed oi

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Recessed installation

0" (0 cm)

I Finally, save all literature and

keep with washer/dryer.

You have just

fl(3lshed Installing your

new Whirlpool washer/dryer.

To get the most efficient use from
your new Whirlpool washer/dryer,

read your Use & Care Guide.

Congratulations!

Keep Installation Instructions nearby

where you can refer to them.

They'll make reinstalling your

Whirlpool washer/dryer In

another home as easy as

the first Installation.

Recessed and closet

installation instructions

^WARNING

Fire Hazard

• It Is recommended that the

washer/dryer be exhausted to the
outside.

• If washer/dryer Is Installed In a closet,

the dryer MUST be exhausted outside.

Failure to do so may result In a fire.

Unobstructed air openings are minimum for cioset
door. Louvered door with equivaient air openings
is acceptabie.

Closet installation must be exhausted outdoors.

Recessed, non-exhausted installation must use
only the rear exhaust position and Exhaust
Deflector Kit No. 4500 is required.

Product dimensions

(Shown with legs extended 1 Inch (2.5 cm)

from bottom of washer/dryer.)

(36.2 cm)
recess width

rear view

washer

I Plug power supply cord into

earthed outlet.

I Read the Use and Care Guide

to fully understand your new washer/dryer.
Now start the washer and allow it to
complete the regular cycle.

front view

Minimum Installation spacing

Note: If recessed insfallation is exhausted, all

spacing can be 0 inches (0 cm).

Additional clearance for wall, door and floor
molding may be required.

Panel E

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