Whirlpool 3358969 User Manual

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Installation Instructions

Part No. 3358969

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Washer

240-volt, 50-Hz Models

Whirl

Appliances

Before you
start...

Check location where washer
will be installed. Proper
installation is your responsibility.
Make sure you have everything
necessary for correct
installation.

Earthed electrical outlet is
required. See Electrical
requirements.

Standpipe drain system: Needs a
two-inch (5.1 centimeters) minimum
diameter stand-pipe with minimum
carry-away
capacity of 17
gallons (64 liters)
per minute. Top
of standpipe
must be at least

34 inches (86
centimeters)
high and no
higher than
52 inches (132
centimeters)
from bottom of
washer.

Floor drain
system requires

a siphon break.
Part No. 285320

Untape and open washer lid. Remove
packages, hoses, and literature rack

from washer.

Hot and cold water faucets; Must be
within 4 feet (122 centimeters) of the
back of the washer and provide
water pressure 5-100 PSI (34.5-689.6
KPa).

Laundry tub drain system: Needs a
20-gallon (76 liter) laundry tub. Top of

tub must be at least 34 inches (86
centimeters) high and no higher than
52 inches (132 centimeters) from
bottom of washer.

Water heater: Set to deliver

140°F (60°C) water to washer.

Tools needed for
installation:

flat-blade

knife screwdriver

scissors

Parts supplied for

installation:

Remove parts from packages. Check

that all parts were included.

Level floor: Maximum slope
under entire washer, 1 inch
(2,5 centimeters).

.Support: Floor must be sturdy enough to support

washer weight of 315 pounds (143 kilograms).

Electrical
requirements

Awarning

Electrical Shock Hazard

• Electrical earth is required on this

appliance.

• If cold water pipe is interrupted by
plastic, non-metallic gaskets or other
insulating materials, Do Not use for
earthing.

• Do Not earth to a gas pipe.

• Do Not modify the power supply
cord plug. If it does not fit the outlet,
have a proper outlet installed by a

qualified electrician.

• Do Not have a fuse in the neutral or

earthing circuit. A fuse in the neutral
or earthing circuit could result in an
electrical shock.

• Do Not use an extension cord with

this appliance.

• Check with a qualified electrician if
you are in doubt as to whether the
appliance is properly earthed.

Failure to follow these instructions
could result in serious injury or death.

If codes permit and a separate earthing
wire is used, it is recommended that a
qualified electrician determine that the
earthing path is adequate.

iià CAUTION

Product Damage

Do Not store or operate

washer below 32°F (0°C)

(some water may remain in

washer).

See Use & Care Guide for
“Winterizing” Information.

Failure to follow above may

result in product damage.

Recommended
earthing method

For your personal safety, this appliance
must be earthed. This appliance is
equipped with a power supply cord
having an earthed plug.

To minimize possible shock hazard, the
cord must be plugged into a mating
earthing-type wall receptacle, earthed in
accordance with local codes and
ordinances. See Figure 1. If a mating wall
receptacle is not available, it is the
personal responsibility and obligation of the
customer to have a properly earthed wall
receptacle installed by a qualified
electrician.

ALTERNATE STYLE

3-prong earthlng-

type wall

receptacle

literature package

1 hose clamp

1 small clamp
2 faucet adaptors
1 drain hose

2 Inlet hoses

Panel A

6 flat water hose

washers

1 literature rack

(not supplied with
all models)

2 front-leveling legs

with nuts

220/240 volts, 5.0 amps.
50 Hz., 8 amp. fuse.

Electrical earth is required on this
appliance.

A 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.

cord

Figure 1