Amana W10101296B Owner's Manual

LAUNDRY WORKSURFACE

Use and Care Guide

SUPERFICIE DE TRABAJO PARA LAVANDERÍA

Manual de uso y cuidado

SURFACE DE TRAVAIL POUR BUANDERIE

Guide d'utilisation et d'entr etien

WORKSURFACE 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. 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:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately

DANGER

WARNING

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.

follow instructions.

You

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

instructions.

10101296B

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Tools and Parts

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here.

Tools Required

■ Measuring tape

■ Level

Worksurface Dimensions

(76 mm)

25"

(635 mm)

56 ½"

(1435 mm)

Location Requirements

The worksurface can be installed on top of a front-loading washer and dryer pair situated next to each other. The washer and dryer must be level side to side and front to back and at the same height. Proper installation is your responsibility.

Installation Spacing

■ The worksurface will fit on top of a washer and dryer that are

each 27" (686 mm) wide and have a spacing of approximately 1" (25 mm) between them for the alignment pads.

(25 mm)

Top view

NOTE: The worksurface will add 3" (76 mm) to the overall height of your washer and dryer.

27"

(686 mm)

Front edge

(25 mm)

Bottom view

A. Alignment pads B. Side pads

(686 mm)

27"

Back edge

4. Plac

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Remove the rubber mat(s) from the top of the worksurface

and set aside.

Use two or more people to move and uninstall washer.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

Use two or more people to move and uninstall dryer.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

2. Check the spacing between your washer and dryer. If

necessary, move your washer or dryer so that there is a space of approximately 1" (25 mm) between them.

3. Che

ck that the washer and dryer are level front to back and side to side and the difference in height is no more than 3/8" (9.5 mm). Place a level on both the washer and dryer to determine any difference in height. If necessary, adjust the washer or dryer feet.

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

(25 mm)

5. Ch

6. Di

The worksurface can be used for sorting, treating, and folding laundry and for storing various laundry products.

IMPORTANT: The worksurface is not intended for ironing. Using an iron on the worksurface could cause it to become discolored.

Cleaning the Worksurface

■ Use a soft damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills.

■ Use mild soap and water or a household cleaner and a soft

e the worksurface on top of the washer and dryer. Holding the front edge up, hook the back edge over the back of the washer and dryer. Center it left to right so that the alignment pads fit in the space between the washer and dryer.

eck that the top of the washer and the bottom of the rubber mat(s) are clean and set in place on top of the worksurface.

spose of/recycle all packaging materials.

WORKSURFACE CARE

Occasionally wipe the worksurface to keep it looking new.

brush on the worksurface; do not use abrasive products.

NOTE: Refer to your model’s Use and Care Guide for tools required and leveling instructions.

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION LAUNDRY PRODUCT WARRANTY

ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

For one year from the date of purchase, when this product is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool or Whirlpool Canada (hereafter “Whirlpool”) will pay for factory specified replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company.

1. Service calls to correct the installation of your product, to instruct you how to use your product, to replace or repair house fuses or to correct house

wiring or plumbing.

2. Repairs when your product is used for other than normal, single-family household use.

3. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, acts of God, improper installation, installation not in accordance with

electrical or plumbing codes, or use of products not approved by Whirlpool.

4. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States or Canada.

5. Pickup and delivery. This product is designed to be repaired in the home.

6. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the product.

7. Expenses for travel and transportation for product service in remote locations.

8. The removal and reinstallation of your product if it is installed in an inaccessible location or is not installed in accordance with published installation

instructions.

DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF REMEDIES

CUSTOMER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN. IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW. WHIRLPOOL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS, SO THESE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.

Outside the 50 United States and Canada, this warranty does not apply. Contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer to determine if another warranty applies. If you need service, call 1-888-664-5303. 1/09

Keep this book and your sales slip together for future reference. You must provide proof of purchase or installation date for in-warranty service.

Write down the following information about your major product to better help you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it. You will need to know your complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial

ITEMS WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR

Dealer name____________________________________________________

Address ________________________________________________________

Phone number__________________________________________________

Model number __________________________________________________

number label located on the product.

Serial number __________________________________________________

Purchase date __________________________________________________

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