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WSM2420

24" (61 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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Страница 1: ...r 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 ...

Страница 2: ...ling on carpet is not recommended 2 Phillips and flat blade screwdrivers Adjustable wrench that opens to 1 2 5 cm or 14 mm open end wrench for adjusting dryer feet nut driver or socket wrench recommended Wire stripper direct wire installations Caulking gun and compound for installing new exhaust vent Level Wood block for leveling Ruler or measuring tape Knife Vent clamps Pliers Scissors Tin snips ...

Страница 3: ...ors with equivalent ventilation openings are acceptable Rear clearance may be 0 when house exhaust system is lined up directly with dryer exhaust 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 ...

Страница 4: ... 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 ends...

Страница 5: ...ound 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 wh...

Страница 6: ... 3 wire if 4 wire is not available Electrical Connection Options If local codes do not permit the connection of a frame grounding 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 A Removable conduit connector B Ho...

Страница 7: ...hape 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 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 ...

Страница 8: ...ve completed your electrical connection Now go to Venting Requirements 3 wire connection Direct Wire Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet ground conductor to neutral wire Direct wire cable must have 5 ft 1 52 m of extra length so washer dryer can be moved if needed Strip 3 8 9 cm of outer covering from end of cable Strip insulation back 1 2 5 cm If using 3 wire cable with ground wire cu...

Страница 9: ...inal block screw 2 Remove neutral ground wire from internal ground conductor screw Connect neutral ground wire and the neutral wire white or center wire of power supply cord cable under center silver colored terminal block screw Tighten screw 3 Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws Tighten screws 4 Tighten strain relief screws 5 Move the green painted screw from the internal to th...

Страница 10: ...ommended 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 position Remove excess flexible metal vent to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced airflow and poor performance Do not install flexible m...

Страница 11: ...oamPacking 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 drai...

Страница 12: ...ttach the hose labeled cold to the cold water faucet Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on the washer 4 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 p...

Страница 13: ...ap included in the parts package Beaded tie 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 installatio...

Страница 14: ... 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 not use vent runs longer than those specified in the Vent system chart Exha...

Страница 15: ...f 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 around faucets and inl...

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