Whirlpool 3389589 User Manual

Part No. 3389589 Rev. B

Large Capacity Thin Twin

IMPORTANT Installer: Leave Installation Instructions

Homeowner: Keep lnstollatlon Instructions Save lnstallatlon Instructions for local

with the homeowner

for future reference.

electrical inspector’s use.

Washer l Dryer

Four-Wire 240 Volt

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Check location where washer/ dryer will be installed Proper lnstollat~on IS vour resDonslbllitv Make sure You hove’everythl~g necessary for correct instollatlon

Grounded electrical outlet IS required (See “Electrlcol requirements” )

Standpipe drain system needs o two-inch diameter standplpe with o m~n~rnum carry-away copaclty of 17 gallons per minute The top of the stondplpe must be at least 34 Inches high and no higher than 72 Inches from the floor

Floor drain system requires cz siphon break, Part No 285320 ova~lable from WhIrlpool outhorlzed parts dlstrlbutor

Dryer may be exhausted from the rear or left or right side Exhausting throuqh the side requlr&s Part No 3391335 (See “Exhaust requirements’ Panel B )

Four-inch metal exhaust duct is required.

ordinances.

SEE RECESSED AREA INSTRUCTIONS ON BACK COVER.

rt Floor must be sturdy enough

o support washer/dryer weight wlIh

water and clothes of 500 pounos

Check code requirements. Some codes do not permit or limit the installation of clothes dryers I” garages. closels. moblIe homes and quarters

Level floor: MaxImum slope under washer:‘dryer - 1 Inch

Protection from weather: Do Not store or operate washer/ drver below 32 F (some waler may remal” I” washer) Proper operation of dryer cycles requires

temperatures above 45 F See Use & Care Guide for Wlnterizlng’ information

Water heater Set to d&vcr 140 F the washer

Laundry tub drown

~. system: needs 01 leasi

least 34 nches hlo” on j :no h,gher lhon 7i mnches f’orr f,cor

If u longer droln hose I! needed drain hose Port No 388423 onc hose extenslo” kit Port No 285442 ore avolloble f!om

large enougn so aryer door co” open fully - c:t least 90 (See bock cover for Recessed and closet ~nstollatlo” lnstruct’ons and

Product Dimensions’

SEE RECESSED AREA INSTRUCTIONS ON BACK COVER.

water

. DO Not use or store gasoline,

paint, thinners and other flammable materials near washer/dryer Fumes from such materials could result in fire or explosion.

. Never install washer/dryer up

against draperies or curtains or on carpet. To do so may result in a fire.

. Keep any and all items from

falling or collechng behind the washer/dryer. Failure to do so may result in a fire.

Replace all access panels before operaiing washer/dryer. Failure to do so may result in a fire or electrical shock.

Fire Hazard

Tools and materials needed for installation:

Panel A

Electrical requirements

Electrical Shock Hazard

.Electrical ground IS requrred on

this product

-Improper connectjon of the equipment-groundrng conduclor can resull rn electrical shock

*Check with a qualrfred electrician

if you are in doubl OS to whether the appliance is properly grounded

Do Not modify the power supply cord oluo. If it will not fit the outlet. have.0 Goper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Modifying the power supply cord plug could result in electrical shock

-Use a new JO-ampere power supply cord kit. Do Not reuse an old power supply cord. Possible electrical shock or fire hazard could occur if old power supply cord is used.

-Do Not use an extension cord with this appliance. Such use may result In 0 fire, electric01 shock or other personal injury

*Do Nol hove a fuse in the neutral

or grounding circuit Thus could result In electrical shock.

1 A three-wire. single phase, 1201

240.volt. &Hz, AC only, electrical supply, with a fourth wire OS o grounding wire, (or three-wre, 1201 20%volt electrical supply with o fourth wire as o grounding wire if specified on nameplate) is required on 0 separate 30.ampere clrcult. fused on both sides of the line. The fourth (groundIngI conductor must be ldentlfied by a green or green1 yellow cover and the neutral conductor bv o white cover (Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended )

It is the personal responslblllty of the customer to contact o quaIllied

Installer to assure that the electrlcol lnstallotlon IS adequate and I”

conformance with the National

ElectrIcal Code ANSl/NFPA 70 -latest edition. and local codes and ordinances

2 This washer/dryer is equipped wltk o 30.amp-rated. four-wire, flexible-

type. power supply cord (pigtail)

and o 314”. U L.-listed strain relief. (See Figure 1 1 Where local codes permit,.it must be plugged Into o mating. 30-amp receptacle (NEMA

Type 14.30R) (See figure 2.)

3 IF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS REMOVED. THE WASHER/DRYER MUST BE CONNECTED WITH lo-GAUGE MINIMUM, COPPER WIRE ONLY (See Panels F and G ‘“Alternate electrlcal connection”, for detailed

Instructions ) 4 The power supply cord (pigtall) co” be removed and the appliance con be connected directly to a” Indlvldual. 30.ampere. fuse or circuit breaker box through flexible. armored or non-metallic sheathed.

lo-gouge minimum, copper cable It IS the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to

contact a quaIlfled electrIcIan to OSSUE that the electrical 15 adequate and IS in conformance v/lth National ElectrIcal Code ANSl/NFPA 70.latest edItron. and local codes and ordinances

Allow slack I” the line between the wall and the appliance so that it con be moved if servicing is ever necessarv A 3/4”. U L -lIsted stratn relref must be provided at each end of the power supply cable (at the appliance and at the IunctIon box)

lnstollat~on

Use duel lape to seal all joints.

Four-inch, rigid, metal pipe is preferred Plan

lnstallatron to use lhe fewest number of elbows and turns.

InstructIons” on the back co”or for adequate unobstructed afr opening req”lrements.1

II the washer/dryer is installed in a confined area such as a bedroom, bathroom, or closel. it must be exhausted to the outsrde and provrsron must be made for enough air for combustion and ventilation. Check governrng codes and ordinances. Also refer to the Recessed and closet rnstollation Instructions on the back cover.

5. If you must change to a Three-wire. single phase, 120/240volt, 60-i+. AC only, electrical supply system, and local codes permit, a U.L.-listed. 120/240voll minimum, JO-ampere, dryer power supply cord kil wilh a receplocle of NEMA Type IO-30R may be used. (See Figure 3.) This cord must contain three. No.-10 copper conductors with ring terminals or spade terminals with

upturned ends on the washer/dryer end. Where local codes permit. it must be plugged Into a mating 30. amp receptacle (NEMA type

lo-30R). Cord should be Type SRD or SRDT and be at leost four feet long The three-wire power supply cord IS not provided with the washer/dryer. A kit, Part No. 687104. IS available from your WhIrlpool dealer.

NOTE: If local codes requrre permanently connected wiring, see “Alternate electrlcol connection”. Panels F and G.

To convert to three-wire electrlcal system, the four-wve power supply

cord must be removed and the appliance cabinet must be

grounded according to local codes

either by “sing the neutral terminal or a separate grounding wire. (See

Panel F, “Alternate electrical connectton”, for detolled

irstructions 1

Frgure 3

Exhaust requirements

. Do Nol use non-metal, flexible

duel.

. Do Not use metal duct smaller

than four inches I” diameter.

- Do Not use exhaust hoods with mognetrc latches.

Improper crir supply for exhausting moy result In a fire.

- Check Ihat exhaust system is not longer lhon spectfied. Exhaust systems longer than specrlied will: Accumulate lint. Shorten the life of the product. Reduce performance. Result in longer drying times and increase energy usage.

Failure to follow specificolrons may result In 0 fire.

. Do Not exhaust dryer into 0

chimney, furnace cold oil duct. attic or crawl space, or ony other duct used for venting.

. Clean the exhaust system every

other yeor.

- Do Not Install flexible duel

wall,

Accumulaled lent could result in o fire or cause moisture domage.

Fire Hazard

celling or floor materlols

under

Exhaust aMlow Exhaurl Oi”,OW

Metal. flexible duct must be fully extended and supported when the dryer is in its frnal position. DO NOT KINK OR CRUSH THE DUCT. The metal flexible duct must be completely open to allow adequate exhaust air to flow

Allow as much room as possible when

usmg

Bend duct gradually to avoid kinking. Remove excess, flexible duct to avoid sagging and klnklno thai may resultln reduced alrflow.

The exhaust duct

Space requirements are provided on the back cover of Installation

Instructions and on the rear panel of

the washer/dryer.

Maximum length of the exhaust

system depends upon the type of

duct used. number of elbows and the type of exhaust hood. The maximum length for both rigrd and flexible duct is shown I” chart

For exhausl ryslems not covered by the exhaust length char-t. see &hlrlo00l Service

‘Exhausting Whirlpool Dry&s.’ Part

No. 603197, available from your Whirlpool parts distributor.

Service check: The back pressure in

any exhaust system used must not

exceed 0 6 inches of water column

measured with an rncllne

manometer at the point that the

exhaust duct connects to the dryer.

Exhausting the dryer outside is

recommended. A closet instollotlon

m!&l be exhausted outside.

Recessed installatron that is not

exhausted outside must use Exhaust

Deflector Part No. 694609 available

from your Whrrlpool dealer. (See “Recessed and closet installation

elbows or making turns.

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An exhaust hood should cap the exhaust duct to prevent exhausted air from returning into the dryer. The outlet of the hood must be ut least

12’ from the ground or any object that may be in the path of the exhaust.

a-inch outlet hood is preferred. However, a 2-l/2 inch outlet exhaust hood may be used A 2-l /2 Inch outlet creates greater back pressure than other hood types.

Exhausting the dryer through the side of the washer/dryer requires the use of Side Exhaust. Part No. 3391335. Follow kit installation Instructions for proper exhaust installation.

Exhausting your dryer indoors iS nol recommended. The moisture and lint indoors moy cause:

. FIRE HAZARD from lint collected

in dryer;

. Morsture damage to woodwork,

lurniture, point, wallpaper, carpet. etc.;

. House-cleaning problems and

possible health problems.

Follure lo follow the above precaution could result in fire. personal rnjury or property domoge.

Fire Hozard

Mobile Home Installation

This appliance is suitable for mobile home installations. The installation of the washer/dryer must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard. Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the Federal Standard for Mobrle Homes Construction and Safety. Title 24, HUD Part 280.

1975) or latest d

edition.

Mobile home exhaust requirements:

The washer/dryer must have an

outside exhaust. If the dryer is

exhausted through the floor and the area under the mobile home is enclosed, the exhaust system must terminate outside the enclosed

area Extension beyond the

enclosure will prevent lint and

moisture buildup under the mobile

home.

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