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You will need:

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A location that allows for proper exhaust installation.  

See “Venting Requirements.” 

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A separate 30-amp circuit.

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If you are using a power supply cord, a grounded electrical 

outlet located within 2 ft (610 mm) of either side of the washer/ 

dryer. See “Electrical Requirements.”

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A sturdy floor to support the washer/dryer weight (washer/ 

dryer, water, and load) of 500 lbs (226.8 kg).

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A level floor with a maximum slope of 1" (25 mm) under entire 

washer/dryer. Clothes may not tumble properly and automatic 

sensor cycles may not operate correctly if washer/dryer is not 

level. Installing on carpet is not recommended.

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A water heater set to deliver 120°F (49°C) water to the washer.

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Hot and cold water faucets located within 4 ft (1.2 m) of the 

hot and cold water fill valves, and water pressure of 5–100 psi 

(34.5–689.6 kPa).

The washer/dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where 

it will be exposed to water and/or weather.
Do not operate your washer in temperatures at or below 32ºF 

(0ºC). Some water can remain in the washer and can cause 

damage in low temperatures. See “Washer/Dryer Care” in the 

Washer/Dryer Use and Care Guide for winterizing information.
Do not operate your dryer at temperatures below 45°F (7°C). At 

lower temperatures, the dryer might not shut off at the end of an 

automatic cycle. This can result in longer drying times.
Check code requirements. Some codes limit, or do not permit, 

installation of the washer/dryer in garages, closets, mobile 

homes, or sleeping quarters. Contact your local building 

inspector.

Recessed area or closet installation

The spacing dimensions above are recommended for this

washer/dryer. This washer/dryer has been tested for spacing of 

0" (0 mm) clearance on the sides. Recommended spacing should 

be considered for the following reasons:

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Additional spacing should be considered for ease of 

installation and servicing.

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Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, and 

floor moldings.

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Additional spacing on all sides of the washer/dryer is 

recommended to reduce noise transfer.

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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.

Mobile Home – Additional Installation Requirements

This washer/dryer is suitable for mobile home installations. 

The installation must conform to the Manufactured Home 

Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 

(formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction  

and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280).

Mobile home installations require:

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Metal exhaust system hardware, which is available for  

purchase from your dealer.

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Special provisions must be made in mobile homes to  

introduce outside air into the dryer. The opening (such as a 

nearby window) should be at least twice as large as the dryer 

exhaust opening.

LOCATION REQUIREMENTS

Select proper location for your washer to improve performance 

and minimize noise and possible “washer walk.” Install your 

washer in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area.

24 in.

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(155 cm

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48 in.

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(310 cm

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3"

(76 mm)

3"

(76 mm)

Closet

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Summary of Contents for W10558490A

Page 1: ...ENTING 15 Venting Requirements 15 Plan Vent System 16 Install Vent System 17 CONNECT DRAIN HOSE 18 CONNECT INLET HOSES 19 CONNECT VENT 20 LEVEL WASHER DRYER 21 COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST 22 W10558490A INSTALLATION NOTES Date of purchase __________________________________________ Date of installation ________________________________________ Installer ___________________________________________...

Page 2: ...2 WASHER DRYER SAFETY ...

Page 3: ...Tools needed Flat blade screwdriver 2 Phillips screwdriver Adjustable wrench that opens to 1 25 mm or hex head socket wrench 1 4 nut driver recommended Wire stripper Caulking gun and compound new vent installations Utility knife Tin snips new vent installations Front leveling legs with nuts 2 Silver double wire hose clamp TOOLS AND PARTS Gather required tools and parts before starting installation...

Page 4: ...Drain hose too short Extension Drain Hose Part Number 285664 Connector Kit Part Number 285442 Lint clogged drain Drain Protector Part Number 367031 Connector Kit Part Number 285835 Water faucets 2 longer water fill hoses beyond reach 6 ft 1 8 m Part Number 76314 of fill hoses 10 ft 3 0 m Part Number 350008 n Vent clamps n Vent elbows and ductwork Check local codes electrical supply and venting and...

Page 5: ...ets mobile homes or sleeping quarters Contact your local building inspector Recessed area or closet installation The spacing dimensions above are recommended for this washer dryer This washer dryer has been tested for spacing of 0 0 mm clearance on the sides Recommended spacing should be considered for the following reasons n Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and ser...

Page 6: ...3 4 1822 mm 413 8 1051 mm 26 660 mm 1 25 mm 32 813 mm 713 4 1822 mm 237 8 606 mm 1 25 mm Dimensions Clearances Side Clearances recommended minimum Front Back Top Clearances 1 0 25 mm 0 mm 1 0 25 mm 0 mm 5 127 mm 12 305 mm 1 25 mm Closet DIMENSIONS CLEARANCES Front View Side View Back View ...

Page 7: ...ipe drain system Floor drain system Floor drain system requires a Siphon Break Kit Part Number 285834 2 Connector Kits Part Number 285385 and an Extension Drain Hose Part Number 285863 that may be purchased separately To order please see toll free phone numbers in your Use and Care Guide Minimum siphon break 28 710 mm from bottom of washer dryer Additional hoses may be needed Laundry tub drain sys...

Page 8: ...green screw and secured under the neutral terminal center or white wire of the terminal block When the neutral ground wire is secured under the neutral terminal center or white wire of the terminal block the dryer cabinet is isolated from the neutral conductor n If local codes do not permit the connection of a neutral ground wire to the neutral wire see Optional 3 wire connection in the Electrical...

Page 9: ...hould come out Check both legs If they do not move freely remove legs and repeat this step To avoid floor damage set washer dryer onto cardboard before moving across floor Move washer dryer close to its final location Gently place the washer dryer on its side on the cardboard INSTALL LEVELING LEGS 1 Install rear leveling legs Examine the front leveling legs Find the diamond marking Screw front leg...

Page 10: ...go to Venting Requirements Power supply cord 3 wire receptacle NEMA Type 10 30R Go to 3 wire Power Supply Cord Connection section Then go to Venting Requirements NOTE If local codes do not permit connection of a cabinet ground conductor to neutral wire go to Optional 3 wire Connection section This connection may be used with either a power supply cord or a direct wire connection B C A D 2 Remove t...

Page 11: ...ower Supply Cord Connection Remove center terminal block screw A Remove neutral ground wire B from external ground conductor screw C Connect neutral ground wire B and the neutral wire D white or center wire of power supply cord E under center terminal block screw A Tighten screw A B C D E Connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire 1 IMPORTANT A 4 wire connection is required for mobile homes and ...

Page 12: ...the direct wire cable 2 Attach direct wire cable to strain relief Direct Wire Strain Relief Direct Wire Connection 3 wire direct connection Go to 3 Wire Direct Connection on page 14 4 wire direct connection Go to 4 Wire Direct Connection on page 13 If your wiring looks like this Remove center terminal block screw A Connect neutral wire D white or center wire of power supply cord E to the center te...

Page 13: ...re ground wire at 5 127 mm Cut 11 2 38 mm from remaining 3 wires Strip insulation back 1 25 mm Shape ends of wires into hooks 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 25 mm 5 127 mm 1 Prepare your 4 wire cable for direct connection 4 Connect other wires Place the ho...

Page 14: ... neutral wire D B C Remove center terminal block screw Remove neutral ground wire B from external ground conductor screw C Connect neutral ground wire B and the neutral wire D white or center wire of power supply cord cable under center terminal block screw Tighten screw Connect other wires 2 Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws Tighten screws 3 Tighten strain relief screws 4 Con...

Page 15: ...e Do not install in enclosed walls ceilings or floors The total length should not exceed 73 4 ft 2 4 m NOTE If using an existing vent system clean lint from entire length of the system and make sure exhaust hood is not plugged with lint Replace plastic or metal foil vents with rigid metal or flexible metal vents Review Vent System Chart and if necessary modify existing vent system to achieve best ...

Page 16: ...1 2042 or visit us at www applianceaccessories com In Canada call 1 800 807 6777 or visit us at www whirlpoolparts ca Part Number Descriptions 4396028 Over the Top Installation 4396037 0 0 mm to 18 457 mm Metal vent periscope For use with dryer vent to wall vent mismatch 4396011 18 457 mm to 29 737 mm Metal vent periscope For use with dryer vent to wall vent mismatch 4396014 29 737 mm to 50 1 27 m...

Page 17: ...bows or making turns allow as much room as possible Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking Use as few 90 turns as possible Determine vent length and elbows needed for best drying performance Use following Vent System Chart to determine type of vent material and hood combinations acceptable to use NOTE Do not use vent runs longer than those specified in Vent System Chart Exhaust systems longer than t...

Page 18: ...rain hose in standpipe 4 5 114 mm Drain hose form Open clamp Twist hose back and forth while pushing onto drain connector on the side of the washer dryer Continue until hose contacts the ribbed stops on the cabinet Place clamp over the area marked CLAMP Release clamp 2 Attach drain hose to drain connector Proper connection of the drain hose protects your floors from damage due to water leakage To ...

Page 19: ...d on washer Use pliers to tighten couplings an additional two thirds turn Repeat this step with second hose for cold water faucet IMPORTANT Do not overtighten or use tape or sealants on valve when attaching to faucets or washer Damage can result HELPFUL TIP Make note of which hose is connected to hot water to help in attaching hoses to washer correctly In most standard configurations hoses will cr...

Page 20: ...ll CONNECT VENT Connect vent to exhaust outlet 1 Move washer dryer to final location 2 Using a 4 102 mm clamp connect vent to exhaust outlet in dryer If connecting to existing vent make sure vent is clean Dryer vent must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside exhaust hood Check that vent is secured to exhaust hood with a 4 102 mm clamp Move washer dryer to final location taking care not to crush...

Page 21: ...ant to prop up front of washer dryer about 4 102 mm with a wood block or similar object that will support weight of washer dryer With washer dryer in its final location place a level on top edges of washer dryer Use side seam as a guide to check levelness of sides Check levelness of front using lid as shown Rock washer dryer back and forth to make sure all four legs make solid contact with floor 1...

Page 22: ... the washer measure 1 2 the normal recommended amount of detergent and pour it into the washer Close the lid Select REGULAR and pull out the Cycle Control knob Allow the washer to complete one whole cycle q To test the dryer set the dryer on a full heat cycle not an air cycle for 20 minutes and start the dryer If the dryer will not start check the following Controls are set in a running or On posi...

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