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Drain System

The washer/dryer can be installed using the standpipe drain 
system (floor or wall), the laundry tub drain system, or the floor 
drain system. Select the drain hose installation method you need. 
See “Alternate Parts.”

Standpipe drain system - wall or floor (views A & B)

The standpipe drain requires a minimum diameter standpipe of 
2" (5 cm). The minimum carry-away capacity can be no less than 
17 gal. (64 L) per minute. A 2" (5 cm) diameter to 1" (2.5 cm) 
diameter standpipe adapter kit is available. See “Alternate Parts.”
The top of the standpipe must be at least 39" (99 cm) high and no 
higher than 96" (2.4 m) from the bottom of the washer.

Laundry tub drain system (view C)

The laundry tub needs a minimum 20 gal. (76 L) capacity. The top 
of the laundry tub must be at least 34" (86.4 cm) above the floor 
and no higher than 96" (2.4 m) from the bottom of the washer.

Floor drain system (view D)

The floor drain system requires a siphon break that may be 
purchased separately. See “Alternate Parts.”

The siphon break must be a minimum of 28" (71 cm) from the 
bottom of the washer. Additional hoses might be needed.

Electrical Requirements

It is your responsibility

To contact a qualified electrical installer.

To be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and in 
conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 
70-latest edition and all local codes and ordinances. 

A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from: 
National Fire Protection Association, One Batterymarch Park, 
Quincy, MA 02269.

To supply the required 3 or 4 wire, single phase, 120/240-volt, 
60-Hz., AC-only electrical supply (or 3 or 4 wire, 120/208-volt 
electrical supply, if specified on the serial/rating plate) on a 
separate 30-amp circuit, fused on both sides of the line. A 
time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. Connect 
to an individual branch circuit. Do not have a fuse in the 
neutral or grounding circuit. 

Do not use an extension cord.

If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is 
recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the 
ground path is adequate.

Electrical Connection

To properly install your washer/dryer, you must determine the type 
of electrical connection you will be using and follow the 
instructions provided for it here.

This dryer is manufactured ready to install with a 3-wire 
electrical supply connection. The green cabinet-grounding 
conductor is permanently connected to the neutral conductor 
(white wire) within the dryer. If the dryer is installed with a 
4-wire electrical supply connection, the green cabinet-
grounding conductor must be removed from the external 
ground connector (green screw), and secured under the 
neutral terminal (center or white wire) of the terminal block. 
When the green cabinet-grounding conductor is secured 
under the neutral terminal (center or white wire) of the terminal 
block, the dryer cabinet is isolated from the neutral conductor.

If local codes do not permit the connection of a cabinet 
ground connector to the neutral wire, see “Optional 3-wire 
connection” section. 

Use a 4-wire conductor cord when the dryer is installed in a 
mobile home or an area where local codes do not permit 
grounding through the neutral.

If using a power supply cord:

Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use with clothes 
dryers. The kit should contain:

A UL listed 30-amp power supply cord, rated 120/240 volt 
minimum. The cord should be type SRD or SRDT and be at 
least 4 ft (1.22 m) long. The wires that connect to the dryer 
must end in ring terminals or spade terminals with upturned 
ends.

A UL listed strain relief.

39"

(99 cm)

A

B

D

C

34"

(86.4 cm)

Summary of Contents for 8542748

Page 1: ...red if you don t immediately You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow 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 Your safety and the safety of others are very important We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your applianc...

Page 2: ...ens to 1 2 5 cm or 14 mm open end wrench for adjusting dryer feet Level nut driver or socket wrench Wood block for leveling Ruler or measuring tape Wire stripper direct wire installations Knife Vent clamps Caulking gun and compound for installing new exhaust vent Pliers Scissors Tin snips for new vent installations A Water inlet hoses 2 B Inlet hose flat washers 4 C Rear leveling legs 2 D Front le...

Page 3: ...arance behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow See Venting Requirements Minimum installation spacing for recessed area or closet installation The following dimensions shown are for the minimum spacings allowed Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing Additional clearances might be required for wall door and floor moldings Additional spacing of 1 2 5 c...

Page 4: ...circuit fused on both sides of the line A time delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended Connect to an individual branch circuit Do not have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit Do not use an extension cord If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the ground path is adequate Electrical Connection To properly install y...

Page 5: ...opper wire do not use aluminum At least 5 ft 1 52 m long For a grounded cord connected washer dryer This washer dryer must be grounded In the event of malfunction or breakdown grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current This washer dryer uses a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug The plug must be plugge...

Page 6: ...G Fire Hazard Use a new UL listed 30 amp power supply cord Use a UL listed strain relief Disconnect power before making electrical connections Connect neutral wire white or center wire to center terminal silver Ground wire green or bare wire must be connected to green ground connector Connect remaining 2 supply wires to remaining 2 terminals gold Securely tighten all electrical connections Failure...

Page 7: ... slot of dryer rear panel Secure cover with hold down screw If your home has And you will be connecting to Go to Section 4 wire receptacle NEMA Type 14 30R A UL listed 120 240 volt minimum 30 amp dryer power supply cord 4 wire connection Power supply cord 4 wire direct A fused disconnect or circuit breaker box 4 wire connection Direct Wire 3 wire receptacle NEMA type 10 30R A UL listed 120 240 vol...

Page 8: ...he internal to the external ground location Connect ground wire green or bare of power supply cable to external ground conductor screw Tighten screw 4 Place the hooked end of the neutral wire white or center wire of power supply cable under the center screw of terminal block hook facing right Squeeze hooked end together Tighten screw 5 Place the hooked ends of the other power supply cable wires un...

Page 9: ...ering Shape ends of wires into a hook shape When connecting to the terminal block place the hooked end of the wire under the screw of the terminal block hook facing right squeeze hooked end together and tighten screw 1 Loosen or remove center terminal block screw 2 Place the hooked end of the neutral wire white or center wire of power supply cable under the center screw of terminal block hook faci...

Page 10: ...gas vent chimney wall ceiling or a concealed space of a building Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed walls ceilings or floors Use clamps to seal all joints Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws or other fastening devices which extend into the interior of the duct Do not use duct tape IMPORTANT Observe all governing cod...

Page 11: ...ectDrainHose Proper connection of the drain hose protects your floors from damage due to water leakage To prevent the drain hose from coming off or leaking it must be installed according to the following instructions IMPORTANT To ensure proper installation this procedure must be followed exactly 1 Check the drain hose to see whether it is the proper length 2 Wet the inside of the straight end of t...

Page 12: ...sher 6 Attach the hose with the blue coupling to the cold water top inlet valve Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on the washer Using pliers tighten the couplings with an additional two thirds turn NOTE Do not overtighten Damage to the valves can result 7 Attach the hose with the red coupling to the hot water bottom inlet valve Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on the washer ...

Page 13: ...77784 biscuit Follow the instructions in the kit to install Kits are available from the dealer from whom you purchased your washer dryer Alternate installations for close clearances Venting systems come in many varieties Select the type best for your installation Three close clearance installations are shown Refer to the manufacturer s instructions provided with the vent system NOTE The following ...

Page 14: ...ORTANT Do not use vent runs longer than those specified in the Vent Length Chart The following chart helps you determine your maximum vent length based on the number of 90 turns or elbows you will need and the type of vent rigid metal or flexible metal and hood that you will use Vent Length Chart NOTE Side exhaust adds a 90 turn inside the washer dryer To determine maximum exhaust length add one 9...

Page 15: ...and front leveling feet are tight See Level Washer Dryer 6 Plug into a grounded outlet Turn on power 7 Check to be sure the water faucets are on 8 Check for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses 9 Remove the blue protective film on the console and any tape remaining on the washer dryer 10 Read your Washer Dryer User Instructions 11 Wipe the dryer drum interior thoroughly with a damp cloth to remove...

Page 16: ...8542748A 2004 All rights reserved Benton Harbor Michigan 49022 TM DURASAFE is a trademark of Whirlpool U S A 10 04 Printed in U S A ...

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