User manual WHIRLPOOL 8577199

[. . . ] 27" (69 CM) ELECTRIC WASHER/DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Table of Contents WASHER/DRYER SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Tools and Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Alternate Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Location Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Drain System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Electrical Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Electrical Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Venting Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Remove Shipping Strap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Install Leveling Legs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Connect the Drain Hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Connect the Inlet Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Secure the Drain Hose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Plan Vent System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Install Vent System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Level Washer/Dryer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Connect Vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Complete Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 WASHER/DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. 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: DANGER WARNING You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions. You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions. 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. 8577199 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Tools and Parts Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. [. . . ] Direct wire cable must have 5 ft (1. 52 m) of extra length so washer/dryer can be moved if needed. Strip insulation back 1" (2. 5 cm) If using 3-wire cable with ground wire, cut bare wire even with outer covering. Neutral (white or center wire) G F 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, as shown. 9 1. Place the hooked end of the neutral wire (white or center wire) of direct wire cable under the center screw of terminal block (hook facing right). Tighten screw. 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. Connect neutral ground wire and the neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply cord/cable under center, silver-colored terminal block screw. Place the hooked ends of the other power supply cable wires under the outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). Connect a separate copper ground wire from the external ground conductor screw to an adequate ground. 10 Venting Requirements s WARNING s Remove excess flexible metal vent to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced airflow and poor performance. Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed walls, ceilings or floors. Elbows 45° elbows provide better airflow than 90° elbows. Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire. Good Better WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, this washer/dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. The dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, or a concealed space of a building. If using an existing vent system s s s s s Clamps Use clamps to seal all joints. Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws or other fastening devices that extend into the interior of the duct. Do not use duct tape. Clean lint from the entire length of the system and make sure exhaust hood is not plugged with lint. Replace any plastic or metal foil vent with rigid or flexible heavy metal vent. Modify existing vent system if necessary to achieve the best drying performance. If this is a new vent system Clamp Exhaust Recommended hood styles are shown here. B A 4" (10. 2 cm) 4" (10. 2 cm) Vent material s s Use a heavy metal vent. Box hood style 4" 10. 2 cm The angled hood style (shown here) is acceptable. 4" (10. 2 cm) 4" (10. 2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent DURASAFETM vent products can be purchased from your dealer or by calling Whirlpool Parts and Accessories. For more information, see the "Assistance or Service" section of Washer/Dryer User Instructions. s s 2½" (6. 4 cm) s s An exhaust hood should cap the vent to prevent rodents and insects from entering the home. Exhaust hood must be at least 12" (30. 5 cm) from the ground or any object that may be in the path of the exhaust (such as flowers, rocks or bushes, snow line, etc. ). Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch. Rigid metal vent For best drying performance, rigid metal vents are recommended. [. . . ] If washer/dryer will not level, recheck rear leveling legs for free movement as described in the "Install Leveling Legs" section. NOTE: It may be necessary to level the washer/dryer again after it is moved into its final position. After the washer/dryer is in the final location and is level, use an adjustable or open-end wrench to turn the nuts on the front feet tightly against the washer cabinet. If the nuts are not tight against the washer cabinet, the washer/dryer may vibrate. [. . . ]