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24" (69 CM) ELECTRIC WASHER/DRYER 

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 

WASHER/DRYER SAFETY

Table of Contents 

WASHER/DRYER SAFETY.............................. 1
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.................... 2

Tools and Parts ............................................. 2
Alternate Parts............................................... 2
Location Requirements ................................ 2
Drain System ................................................. 3
Electrical Requirements ................................ 4
Electrical Connection .................................... 5
Venting Requirements................................. 10
Install Leveling Legs.................................... 11

Remove Foam Packing............................... 11
Connect Drain Hose.................................... 11
Connect Inlet Hoses.................................... 12
Secure Drain Hose ...................................... 13
Plan Vent System ........................................ 13
Install Vent System...................................... 15
Level Washer/Dryer..................................... 15
Connect Vent............................................... 15
Complete Installation .................................. 15

You can be killed or seriously injured 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 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:

follow instructions.

instructions.

DANGER

WARNING

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Page 1: ...iously injured 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 yo...

Page 2: ...stalling new exhaust vent Level Knife Vent clamps Pliers Scissors Wood block for leveling Ruler or measuring tape If You Have You Will Need to Buy Laundry tub or standpipe taller than 96 2 4 m Sump pump system if not already available 1 25 mm diameter standpipe 2 51 mm diameter to 1 25 mm diameter standpipe adapter Part Number 3363920 Overhead sewer Standard 20 gal 76 L 34 864 mm tall drain tub or...

Page 3: ...r dryer is recommended to reduce noise transfer For closet installation with a door minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom of the door are required Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are acceptable Required spacing Rear clearance may be 0 0 mm when house exhaust system is lined up directly with dryer exhaust Mobile Home Additional Installation Requirements This washer ...

Page 4: ...t grounding through the neutral conductors 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 end...

Page 5: ...d 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 to do so can result in death fire or electrical shock WARNING Fire Hazard Use 10 gauge solid copper wire Use a UL listed strain relief Disconnect power before making electrical connections Connect neutral wire white...

Page 6: ...ble Electrical Connection Options If local codes do not permit the connection of a cabinet ground conductor to the neutral wire go to Optional 3 wire connection section 4 wire connection Power supply cord IMPORTANT A 4 wire connection is required for all mobile homes and where local codes do not permit the use of 3 wire connections 1 Remove center silver colored terminal block screw A Removable co...

Page 7: ...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 See example below 1 Remove center silver colored terminal block screw 2 Remove neutral ground wire from internal ground conductor screw Connect neutral ground wire and place the hooked end hook facing right of the neutral wire white or center wire of direct w...

Page 8: ...the center silver colored terminal screw of the terminal block Tighten screw 3 Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws Tighten screws 4 Tighten strain relief screws 5 Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel Secure cover with hold down screw 6 You have completed your electrical connection Now go to Venting Requirements A Neutral wire white or center wire B Ce...

Page 9: ...own screw 6 You have completed your electrical connection Now go to Venting Requirements Optional 3 wire connection Use for direct wire or power supply cord where local codes do not permit connecting cabinet ground conductor to neutral wire 1 Remove center silver colored terminal block screw 2 Remove neutral ground wire from internal ground conductor screw Connect neutral ground wire and the neutr...

Page 10: ...ce section of the Washer Dryer User Instructions Rigid metal vent For best drying performance rigid metal vents are recommended Rigid metal vent is recommended to avoid crushing and kinking Flexible metal vent Flexible metal vents are acceptable only if accessible for cleaning Flexible metal vent must be fully extended and supported when the dryer is in its final location Remove excess flexible me...

Page 11: ...FoamPacking 1 Open the washer lid The latch under the dryer will keep the lid open 2 Pull the foam packing ring out of the washer NOTE Keep the foam ring and use it when transporting your washer dryer This packing material is used to keep the washer tub stable during transport ConnectDrainHose Proper connection of the drain hose protects your floors from damage due to water leakage To keep the dra...

Page 12: ...by hand until it is seated on the washer 3 Using pliers tighten the couplings with an additional two thirds turn NOTE Do not overtighten or use tape or sealants on the valve Damage to the valves can result Clear the water lines Run water through both faucets and inlet hoses into a laundry tub drainpipe or bucket to get rid of particles in the water lines that might clog the inlet valve screens Che...

Page 13: ...rap included in the parts package Plastic strap 3 Wrap the drain hose to the laundry tub leg or standpipe with the plastic strap A or B below and secure If the water faucets and the drain standpipe are recessed put the hooked end of the drain hose in the standpipe Tightly wrap the plastic strap around the water inlet hoses and the drain hose C above PlanVentSystem Choose your exhaust installation ...

Page 14: ...ath outdoors Plan the installation to use the fewest number of elbows and turns When using elbows or making turns allow as much room as possible Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking Use the fewest 90 turns possible Determine vent length and elbows needed for best drying performance Use the Vent system chart below to determine type of vent material and hood combinations acceptable to use NOTE Do no...

Page 15: ...tic foam for use if the washer dryer should be transported 4 Check the washer dryer s final location Be sure the vent is not crushed or kinked 5 Check that the washer dryer is level and front leveling feet are tight See Level Washer Dryer 6 For power supply cord installations plug into an outlet For direct wire installation turn on power 7 Check that the water faucets are on 8 Check for leaks arou...

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