KitchenAid Washer Dryer User Manual

Installation Instructions

Laundry

Center

Washer l Dryer

240 Volt

Before you

Check locatlon where washer/dryer WIII be mstalled Proper mstallatlon Is your responsibility. Make sure you have everything necessary lor correct installallon Grounded electrical outlet: IS required. See Electncat Requirements.

Standpipe drain system: needs a two-inch diameter standplpe with minimum

Check code requirements, some codes do not permit or llmlt mstallatlon of clothes dryers ln garages, Closets. mobile homes and sleeping quarters. Contact your local bulldIng Inspector. Hot and cold water faucets: must be wlthin 4 feet of the back of the washer/dryer and

provide water pressure 5-100 PSI.

Protection from weather: do not store or operate washer/dryer below 32°F (some water may remam In washer). Proper operatlon of dryer cycles require temoeratures above 45°F. see’ Use and Care Guide for “Wmterlzmg” Information.

Water heater: set to deliver

140°F water to the washer.

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needs a 20-gallon laundry lub. Top of lub must be at least 26 inches high and no higher

46 inches from floor.

Exhaust Requirements,

Part No. C-ZAT\W 265320,

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from KitchenAId \ m aulhorlzed pads distributors

SEE

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RECESSED AREA

INSTRUCTIONS ON

BACK COVER.

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Support: floor must be sturdy enough to support washer/ dryer-weight of 375 pounds.

7bol.s needed for I

Electrical 6 vequhments

Electrical ground is required on

this appliance. Warning: Improper connection 01

the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electrical shock.

1. A three-wire smgle phase 120/240 volt 60Hz AC only electrica supply (or three-wire 120/206 volt if specified on nameplate) is required on a separate 30 ampere circuit, fused on both sides of the line (time delay fuse or clrcult breaker is recommended). Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit.

2. This washer/dryer IS equipped with a 30 amp rated flexible type power supply cord (plglail). Where local codes permit, It must be plugged into a mating 30 amp receptacle (l&mR) (NEMA type lo-30R). 3-wire See Figure 1.

3. IF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD Figure’ IS REMOVED, THE WASHER/ DRYER MUST BE CONNECTED WITH 10 GAUGE COPPER WIRE ONLY. Aluminum wire must not be used at the washer/dryer appliance terminal block, to avotd potentially unsatisfactory connections.

4NEL A

receptacle I

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under wasp

See Panel F. Alternate Electrical Connection, for detailed instructions.

4. When removing Ihe power supply cord (piglail), the appliance may be connected directly to the fused disconnecl (or circuit breaker) box through flexible armored or nonmetallic sheathed 10 gauge copper cable. It IS the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to contact a qualified installer lo assure that the electrical installation is adequate and is in conformance with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70-1967 and local codes and ordinances. Allow slack in Ihe line between the wall and the appliance so that it can be moved if servicing is ever necessary. A U.L. recognized strain relief must be provided at each end of the power supply cable (at the appliance and at Ihe junction box). Wire sizes (10 gauge COPPER WIRE ONLY) and connection must conform with the ratino of the appliance (30 amperes): DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD.

5. CAUTION - For moblle home lnstallatlon the 3-wire power supply cord must be removed and the appliance wiring must be revised. The appliance frame must not be connected to the neutral terminal, but must be connected to Ihe grounding wire(green) of power supply cord. See Panel G, Alternate Electrical Connection - Mobile Home Installation, for detailed instructions.

If a four-wire receptacle of NEMA type 14.30R (see Figure 2) IS available, a matching power

location

enough to fully open dryer

door. See Backcover for

recessed area requirements and product dimensions.

ler/drver 1 inch

must be lame

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Figure 2

\ //&ded’,,drain hose, Part No.

: If a lonoer drain hose is

366423 and hose exlenslon kit Part No. 265442 are available from KitchenAid

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authorized parts dlslributors.

IMPORTANT: OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES.

CAUTION:

. It is the customer’s personal responsibility to ensure that gasoline, paint, thinners and other flammable material are not used or stored near the washer/dryer. Fumes from these materials could result in fire or explosion.

Never Install washer/dryer up against draperies or curtains. Keep any and ail

items from falling or collecting

behind the washer/dryer. 9 Replace all access panels

before operating

washer/dryer.

FOR YOUR SAFEPY:

Do not exhaust dryer into a chimney, furnace cold alr duct, attic or crawl space, or any other duct used for venting. Accumulated lint

could become a fire hazard or moisture could cause damage.

The exhaust system should

be cleaned at least every 2

years.

Flexible duct should never

be installed concealed in walls. ceiiina or floor.

supply cord (pigtail) must be used. This cord contains four No. 10 gauge copper conductors with spade or ring terminals on the washer/dryer end and terminating in a NEMA type

14.30P plug on supply end. The Fourth (grounding) conductor must be identified by a green cover and the neutral conductor by a white cover. Cord should be type SRD or SRDT. with a U.L. recognized strain relief, and be at least 3 feet and no more than 6 feet long. The four wire power supply cord and strain relief are not provided with the washer/drvec

Exhaust requirements 1

Four Inch Metal Exhaust Duct IS .equlred. (Do nol use 3 exhaust duct.) Metal nay be used. Non-meta duct IS not recommende

Use Duct Tape to peal all joints.

Exhausting the dryer outside is recommende II dryer cannot be exhaus sutside, use Exhaust Defl

Kit

LCK4500 available from your

KitchenAId dealer. Exhausting the dryer through the

side of the washer/dryer requires use of Side Exhaust Kit LCK4600. Follow installation mstructions with the kit for proper exhaust mslallation.

Mobile Home Exhaust Reouirements: see Panel F Al&ate Exhaust Method.

Metal Flexible Duct must be fully extended and supported when the dryer IS III its final posItIon. DO NOT KINK OR CRUSH THE DUCT

Exhaust Duct should end with an exhaust hood to prevent exhausted air returning Into dryer. The outlet 01 the hood musl be at least 12 Inches from Ihe ground or any object lhat may be in path of exhausl.

2%” inch outlet Exhaust Hood should be used with short systems only. This outlet creates greater backward pressure than other hood

types. Exhaust Hoods with magnetic

latches should not be used

Maximum Length of the exhaust system depends upon the type of duct used, number of elbows and type of exhaust hood. The

maximum lenglh for both ngid and

flexible duct is shown in charf

flex~

Remove pallet. Remove

parts from plastic package.

Check thal all parts were included.

Caution: Exhaust Systems longer than speclfled WIII -

Shorten the life of the dryer.

Reduce performance-cause longer drying times and Increase energy usage.

Accumulate Ilnt.

Now start...

Use a ‘/IS Inch socket wrench to remove two bolts holdina Ihe wood pallet to the bottom of th> washer/dryer.

PANEL B

1 h&e clamp

l 4 flat water hose washers

1 elastic straw

1 ire term ’

Insert rear levelmg leg into the hole in’the rear corner.

Push the leg in until it snap inlo place. Do the same thmg with the other leveling leg in the other rear corner.

Check Ihe other leg in the same way. (If the legs don’t adjust, go through step 3 again.)

Pushuponone 1

~ lea.checkto I

:ind the diamond marking in the

idges of the front legs. Start to

icrew the front legs into the hole in

he triangular brace at the front :orner of the machine. A little liquid detergent to lubricale the screw VIII help. Use pliers to turn lhe leg all he way to the diamond marking.

he washer/dryer, ~uired.

damaging the producl do not remove corner post before cutting.

Remove carton.

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