Whirlpool W10038100 Installation Instructions Manual Download Page 5

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2. Firmly grasp the power cord and pull to completely remove 

the power cord, cord restraint, and pin from the rear panel. 

3. Confirm that the power cord restraint (A), and pin (B) are 

removed.   

4. To remove the power cord from the cord restraint, push the 

power cord in, press TAB, and then pull the power cord out. 

Looped power cord

1. Firmly grasp the yellow shipping strap and pull until both ends 

are completely removed from washer. 

2. Check that two (2) cotter pins were removed with the shipping 

strap. 

Connect Drain Hose

Proper connection of the drain hose protects your floors from 
damage due to water leakage. Read and follow these instructions.
The drain hose is connected to your washer and is stored inside 
the washer cabinet.

Remove drain hose from washer cabinet

Gently pull the corrugated drain hose out of the washer from the 
top of the hose. Continue to pull the hose until the end emerges. 
Do not force excess drain hose back into the rear of the washer.

Laundry tub drain or standpipe drain 

Connecting the drain hose form to the corrugated 
drain hose

1. Feed end of drain hose into one end of form. Place end of 

drain hose form into the drain hose relief. 

2. Bend the hose over the top of the form and feed into the 

other end of the form. 

If drain hose does not fit into standpipe or if placing over 
the edge of a laundry tub:

Place coupling on end of drain hose. Use a screwdriver to 
install hose clamp. 

A. Power cord restraint

B. Pin

Looped power cord

A

B

A. Drain hose reliefs

A

Summary of Contents for W10038100

Page 1: ...d 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 Th...

Page 2: ...performance A level floor with a maximum slope of 2 5 cm 1 under entire washer Installing the washer on carpeting is not recommended Ventilation openings in the base must not be obstructed by carpet A sturdy floor to support the washer weight washer water and load of 143 kg 315 lbs Do not store or operate your washer in temperatures at or below 0 C 32 F Some water can remain in the washer and can ...

Page 3: ...m 1 diameter standpipe adapter kit is provided The top of the standpipe must be at least 99 cm 39 high and no higher than 244 cm 96 from the bottom of the washer Laundry tub drain system view C The laundry tub needs a minimum 76 L 20 gal capacity The top of the laundry tub must be at least 99 cm 39 above the floor and no higher than 244 cm 96 from the bottom of the washer Floor drain system view D...

Page 4: ...ing materials on the rear of the machine near the bottom Follow the steps for your particular model either the one with the straight power cord and cord restraint or the looped power cord version Straight power cord 1 Remove power plug and yellow strap from machine base to release the rear leveling system EARTHING INSTRUCTIONS For an earthed cord connected washer This washer must be earthed In the...

Page 5: ... The drain hose is connected to your washer and is stored inside the washer cabinet Remove drain hose from washer cabinet Gently pull the corrugated drain hose out of the washer from the top of the hose Continue to pull the hose until the end emerges Do not force excess drain hose back into the rear of the washer Laundry tub drain or standpipe drain Connecting the drain hose form to the corrugated...

Page 6: ... on the washer 2 Attach the end of the hose with the adapter labeled cold to the cold water faucet Screw on coupling 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 1 Run water through both faucets and inlet hoses into a...

Page 7: ...ve any cardboard used to move washer 3 Wrap the drain hose to the laundry tub leg or drain standpipe with the beaded tie strap Push fastener into the nearest hole in the beaded tie strap See view A or B If the washer faucets and the drain standpipe are recessed put the formed end of the drain hose into the standpipe Tightly wrap the tie strap around the water inlet hoses and the drain hose See vie...

Page 8: ...ectrical Requirements 2 Check that all parts are now installed If there is an extra part go back through the steps to see which step was skipped 3 Check that you have all of your tools 4 Check that the yellow shipping strap was completely removed from the lower back of the washer 5 Dispose of recycle all packaging materials 6 Check that the water faucets are on 7 Check for leaks around faucets and...

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