| 120-volt, 60-Hz   120   60   ® Washer   Home   Appliances   Installation   Instructions   Table of Contents   Introduction   2-3   4 Pages 2 - 3   Requirements   Page 4   Installation steps   5-8   Pages 5 - 8   Important:   • Installer: Leave Installation Instructions with the   homeowner.   • Homeowner: Keep Installation Instructions for future   reference.   • • • • Save Installation Instructions for local electrical inspector’s   use.   Important:   Read and save these   instructions.   Part No. 8318507   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Location   of washer   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 be preceded by the safety alert   symbol and the word “DANGER” or “WARNING”. These   words mean:   DANGER   You can be killed or seriously injured if you   don’t immediately follow instructions.   WARNING   You can be killed or seriously injured if you   don’t follow instructions.   B A 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.   Important: Observe all governing codes and   ordinances.   Check location where washer will be installed. Make sure you   have everything necessary for correct installation. Proper   installation is your responsibility.   60   Water heater: Set to deliver 60°C (140°F) water to washer.   (A)   152   Earthed electrical outlet (A) is required within 152 cm   (5 feet) of upper left corner of washer cabinet. See “Electrical   requirements,” Page 4.   4 (B)   122   34.5-689.6   Hot and cold water faucets (B): Must be within 122 cm   (4 feet) of the upper right corner of the washer cabinet and   provide water pressure 34.5-689.6 kPa (5-100 psi).   C D The hot and cold water inlets on the back of the washer have   3/4 — 11-1/2 American hose coupling standard threads.   3/4   11-1/2   Level floor (C): Maximum slope under entire washer — 2.5 cm   (1 inch).   (C)   2.5   Support (D): Floor must be sturdy enough to support washer   weight (with water) of 143 kilograms (315 pounds).   (D)   143   The minimum and maximum motor rotation per minute (R.P.M.)   is 1140-1725 R.P.M. The minimum and maximum basket R.P.M.   is 423-640 R.P.M.   1140-1725   / / 423-640   Do Not store or operate washer below 0°C (32°F) (some   water may remain in washer).   See Use & Care Guide for “Winterizing” information.   0 Tools needed   for installation   A D E A. level   D. pliers   A.   B.   C.   D.   E.   B. wrench   C. utility knife   E. scissors   C B Parts supplied   for installation   D C Remove parts from packages. Check that all parts were included.   A F E G A. 1 drain hose   B. 2 inlet hoses   C. 1 yellow clamp   D. 2 drain hose clamps   E. 2 front leveling legs   with nuts   F. 4 flat water hose   washers   G. 1 hose extension   H. literature package   A. 1   B. 2   C. 1   D. 2   E. 2   F. 4   G. 1   H.   B H 2 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Recessed area   or closet   The installation dimensions shown are the minimum spaces   allowable. Additional spacing should be considered for ease of   installation and servicing.   If closet door is installed, the minimum air openings in top and   bottom of door are required. Louvered doors with air openings in   top and bottom are acceptable.   Companion appliance spacing should be considered.   * Additional clearances for wall, door and floor moldings may be   required.   * Side view   Front view   Front view (door not shown)   closet door   closet door   35.6 cm   max.   (14" max.)   7.6 cm (3")   310 cm2   (48 in2)   310 cm2   (48 in2)   43.2 cm (17")   10.2 cm   (4") min.   155 cm2   (24 in2)   7.6 cm (3")   155 cm2   (24 in2)   *0 cm   (*0")   *0 cm   (*0")   2.5 cm min.   (1" min.)   Drain system   Untape and open washer lid. Remove packages and hoses from   washer. Follow directions for your type of drain system.   If a longer drain hose is needed, use drain hose extension kit   (Part No. 285702). If drain hose must be shortened, use drain   hose kit (Part No. 285442).   285702   285442   All kits are available from Whirlpool-authorized parts distributors.   Laundry tub drain system:   Needs a 76-liter (20-gallon) laundry tub.   76   A Top of tub must be at least 86 cm (34 inches) high and no higher   (A)   than 183 cm (72 inches) from bottom of washer (A).   86 183   Floor drain system:   B Requires a siphon break, Part No. 285320 (B). Siphon break   must be above high-water level in washer, at least 71 cm   (28 inches) from bottom of washer. Additional drain hose will be   needed.   285320 (B)   71   Standpipe drain system:   Needs a 5-cm (2-inch) minimum diameter standpipe with   minimum carry-away capacity of 64 liters (17 gallons) per   minute. A 5-cm (2-inch) diameter to 2.5-cm (1-inch) diameter   standpipe adapter, Part No. 3363920 must be used with 2.5-cm   (1-inch) diameter drain system.   5 64   2.5   5 C 2.5   3363920   Floor standpipe drain:   Top of standpipe (C) must be at least 99 cm (39 inches) high and   no higher than 183 cm (72 inches) from bottom of washer.   (C)   (D)   99 183   Wall standpipe drain:   Top of standpipe (D) must be at least 99 cm (39 inches)high and   no higher than 183 cm (72 inches) from bottom of washer.   99 183   D 3 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Electrical   WARNING   ! W Electrical Shock Hazard   Plug into an earthed outlet.   Do not use an adapter.   Do not use an extension cord.   Failure to follow these instructions can result   in death, fire or electrical shock.   If codes permit and a separate earthing wire is used, it is   recommended that a qualified electrician determine that   the earthing path is adequate.   120   60-   15 20   120-volts, 60-Hz, AC-only, 15- or 20-ampere, fused electrical   supply is required. Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is   recommended. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving   only this appliance be provided.   Recommended earthing method   For your personal safety, this washer must be earthed. This   washer is equipped with a power supply cord (A) having a 3-   prong earthing plug (B).   C B (A)   3-   (B)   To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged   into a mating 3-prong earthing-type wall receptacle (C), earthed   in accordance with local codes and ordinances. If a mating wall   receptacle is not available, it is the personal responsibility and   obligation of the customer to have the proper earthed wall   receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.   3-   (C)   earthing   prong   A 4 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   E B C H G D F A F C E E A B Preparation   SLIDE WASHER ONTO CARDBOARD OR HARDBOARD   BEFORE MOVING ACROSS FLOOR.   E Move washer close to its final location.   Read, then remove the label (E) that covers the power supply   A (E)   cord.   (A)   Remove shipping strap (A).   Completely remove the shipping strap with 2 cotter pins (B) from   the inside of the washer.   2 (B)   Pull the strap completely out of the washer.   B Pull firmly to remove the other end of the shipping strap (C) from   the back of the washer to release self-leveling legs (D).   (C)   (D)   Save the shipping strap to secure drain hose.   C D Inlet hose   connection   (to washer)   Use new hoses and washers that came with your washer.   B Insert a flat washer (A) into each end of the inlet hoses (B).   Check that washers are firmly seated in couplings (C).   (B)   (A)   (C)   (D)   A C Attach hose to hot water (bottom) inlet valve (D) first; then   second hose to cold water (top) inlet valve (E). Tighten couplings   by hand. Then use pliers to make additional two thirds turn.   E (E)   DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN; this could cause damage to couplings.   Inlets are plastic. DO NOT STRIP OR CROSSTHREAD.   D 5 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   C Drain hose   connection   IMPORTANT: THIS PROCEDURE MUST BE FOLLOWED TO   ASSURE PROPER INSTALLATION.   To prevent the drain hose from coming off or leaking, it must be   installed per the following instructions.   • Wet the inside end of the drain hose (A) with tap water. DO   NOT USE ANY OTHER LUBRICANT.   • Squeeze ears of one drain hose clamp (B) with pliers to open   and place clamp over the end of the drain hose.   • Open clamp and push end of drain hose onto drain connector   (C) until hose contacts ribbed stop (D).   • • • • (A)   C A (B)   B (C)   D (D)   clamp   • Place clamp over area marked “clamp”. Release clamp.   1/4"   (0.64 cm)   F Standpipe or laundry tub drain system:   Open yellow clamp (E) and slide over “hook” end of drain hose   (F) to secure the rubber and corrugated sections together.   (E)   (F)   Floor drain system:   Do Not install “hook” end of drain hose to corrugated section.   Consult your plumber for proper installation.   E If drain hose does not fit into standpipe or is being   placed over the edge of a laundry tub, open other drain hose   clamp with pliers and place clamp over rubber end of drain hose   (G).   (G)   G H (H)   Insert end of hose extension (H) into rubber end of drain hose up   to stops on the sides of hose extension. Secure with clamp.   Run water through both faucets into a bucket to get rid of   particles in the water lines that might clog hoses. Mark the hot   water faucet.   Put “hook” end of drain hose into laundry tub or standpipe.   Check for proper length of drain hose.   To prevent drain water from going back into washer:   • Do Not straighten “hook” end of drain and force excess drain   hose into standpipe.   • Do Not lay excess drain hose in bottom of laundry tub.   • • D Inlet hose connection   (to faucets)   Attach bottom hose from the inlet marked "H" to hot water faucet   (A). Attach top hose from the inlet marked "C" to cold water   faucet (B). Tighten couplings to faucets by hand; then use pliers   to make additional two-thirds turn. Do Not overtighten; this   could cause damage to couplings.   (H)   (C)   (A)   (B)   B A C H cold   hot   Inlets are plastic. Do Not strip or crossthread.   6 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   E Leveling   washer   Stack two corner posts (A) on top of each other. Tilt washer   backwards and slide corner posts under washer 7.6 cm (3   inches) from each side of washer as shown.   (A)   7.6   A B 1.3 cm   (1/2")   Screw nut (B) down on legs to within 1.3 cm (1/2 inch) of   base (C).   ( B)   (C)   1.3   C D Insert legs into correct holes at each front corner of washer until   nuts touch washer (D). DO NOT tighten nuts until washer is level.   (D)   Tilt washer backward and remove corner posts. Gently lower   washer to floor.   Move washer to its final location. Remove cardboard or   hardboard from under washer.   Tilt washer forward, raising back legs 2.5 cm (1 inch) off of floor   to adjust rear self-leveling legs. Drop washer to floor. Check   levelness of the washer by placing a carpenter's level on top of the   washer, first side to side; then front to back.   2.5   If washer is not level, adjust the front legs (E) up or down. Repeat   above step.   (E)   When washer is level, use wrench to turn nuts on front   legs up tightly against washer base. If nuts are not tight   against washer base, the washer may vibrate.   E F Securing   drain hose   NOTE: Use shipping strap to secure drain hose. Water   pressure could cause drain hose to come out of standpipe   or laundry tub if drain hose is not secured.   A After shipping strap has been removed from washer, look for the   words “cut here” marked on the shipping strap, about 41 cm   (16 inches) from the plug end. Cut the shipping strap at this mark   (A).   cut here   41   (A)   approx. 41 cm   (16")   41   Continued on page 8.   8 7 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Continued from page 7.   7 Check that hose is not twisted or kinked and is securely   in place.   C (B)   (C)   B Put “hook” end of drain hose in laundry tub (B) or standpipe   (C). Tightly wrap the shipping strap (D) around the drain hose   and laundry tub or standpipe. Push plug into the nearest hole in   the shipping strap.   (D)   D D E If the water inlet faucets and drain standpipe are recessed, put   “hook” end of drain hose (E) in standpipe. Tightly wrap the   shipping strap (F) around the drain hose and faucet body (not the   handle or stem). Push plug into the nearest hole in the shipping   strap.   (E)   (F)   F If a longer drain hose is needed, drain hose extension kit (Part   No. 285702) is available from authorized parts distributors. If   drain hose must be shortened, use hose kit (Part No. 285442).   Note: If washer is moved to adjust drain hose, the washer   must be leveled again. Repeat leveling steps in section E.   Place cardboard under the washer and carefully move   washer to avoid damaging floor covering.   C H 285702   285442   E G Completing   installation   CHECK ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS. BE SURE YOU HAVE   CORRECT ELECTRICAL SUPPLY AND RECOMMENDED   EARTHING METHOD.   Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part, go   back through steps to see which step was skipped.   Turn on water faucets and check for leaks. Tighten couplings if   there is leaking. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN; this could cause   damage to couplings.   Check that you have all of your tools. Check that the shipping strap   was removed from the back of the washer and used to secure the   drain hose.   Untape and plug power supply cord into earthed outlet.   Read the Use and Care Guide. Start the washer and allow it to   complete the regular cycle.   Congratulations!   You have successfully installed your new Whirlpool washer.   To get the most efficient use from your new washer, read   your Use and Care Guide.   Keep Installation Instructions and Use and Care Guide.   8 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   |