Whirlpool Washer Dryer 8318507 User Manual

120-volt, 60-Hz  
120  
60  
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Washer  
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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  
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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.  
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(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.  
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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
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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.  
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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
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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
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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
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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.  
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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.  
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Continued from page 7.  
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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.  
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