Whirlpool 3389591 User Manual
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Pat-t No. 3389591
Large Capacity Thin Twin
Washer l Dryer
Four-wire 240 Volt
Before you start...
Check location where washer/dryer
will be installed. Proper installation is
your responsibility. The dryer must not
be installed or stored in an area
where it will be exposed to water
and/or weather. Make sure you
have everything necessary for
correct installation.
Grounded electrical outlet is
required. See “Electrical
requirements.”
Standpipe drain system:
Needs a two-inch diameter
standpipe with minimum
carry-away capacity of 17
gallons per minute. Top of
standpipe must be at le
inches high and no
higher than 72 inches
from floor.
Floor drain system:
Requires a siphon
break, Part No. 285320,
available from a
Whirlpool-authorized
parts distributor,
Important:
Observe all
governing codes
and ordinances.
SEE RECESSED
AREA
INSTRUCTIONS
ON PANEL G.
Check code requirements: Some codes
limit or do not permit installation of
clothes dryers in garages, closets, mobile
homes and sleeping quarters. (Contact
your local building inspector.)
Hot and cold water faucets:
Must be within 4 feet of the back
of the washer/dryer and provide
water pressure of 5-100 PSI.
Untape and
open washer
lid. Remove
packages and
hoses from
washer.
Water heater: Set to
deliver 140°F water to
the washer.
laundry tub drain
system: Needs a 20gallon laundry tub. Top
of tub must be at least
34 inches high and no
higher than 72 inches
from floor.
If a longer drain hose is
needed, drain hose
(Part No. 388423) and
hose extension kit (Part
No. 285442) are
available from
Whirlpool-authorized
parts distributors.
Location: Should be
large enough to fully
open dryer door to 90”.
(See “Recessed and
closet installation
instructions” and
“Product dimensions,”
Panel G.)
Check utilities: Proper
water and electric
supply connections
must be available,
Dryer may be
exhausted
from the rear
or left or right
side. Exhausting
through the side
requires Part. No.
3391335. (See
“Exhaust requir
Panel B.)
Four-inch metal exhaust
duct is required.
Fire Hazard
For your safety, the information in this
manual must be followed to minimize
the risk of fire or explosion or to
prevent property damage, personal
injury or loss of life.
- Do Not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
- Never install washer/dryer up
against draperies or curtains or on
carpet.
- Keep any and all items from falling
or collecting behind the
washer/dryer.
- Replace all access panels before
operating washer/dryer.
Failure to follow these instructions
could result in a fire, explosion or
electrical shock.
Tools and materials
needed for
installation:
Phillips screwdriver
adjustable
wrench (two
level floor: 1 -inch
maximum slope
under entire
washer/dryer.
Support: Floor must be sturdy enough to
supper? washer/dryer weight, with water
and clothes, of 500 pounds.
Electrical requhements
Electrical Shock Hazard
l Electrical ground is required on this
appliance.
l If cold water pipe is interrupted by
plastic, non-metallic gaskets, or
other insulating materials, Do Not
use for grounding.
l Do Not ground to a gas pipe.
l Do Not modify the power supply
cord plug. If it will not fit the outlet,
have a proper outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.
. Use a new 30-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.
l Do Not have a fuse in the neutral or
grounding circuit. A fuse in the
neutral or grounding circuit could
result in an electrical shock.
l Do Not use an extension cord with
this appliance.
l Check with a qualified electrician
as to whether the appliance is
properly grounded.
Failure to follow these instructions
could result in serious injury or death.
If codes permit and a separate grounding
wire is used, it is recommended that a
qualified electrician determine that the
grounding path is adequate.
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1 n A three-wire, single-phase,
120/240-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only electrical
supply with a fourth wire as a grounding
wire (or three-wire, 120/208-volt electrical
supply with a fourth wire as a grounding
wire if specified on serial/rating plate) is
required on a separate 30-ampere
circuit, fused on both sides of the line. The
fourth (grounding) conductor must be
identified by a green or green/yellow
cover and the neutral conductor by a
white cover. Time-delay fuse or circuit
breaker is recommended). The
serial/rating plate is located in the door
well behind the dryer door on the front of
the opening.
Product Damage
Do Not store or operate washer/dryer
below 32°F (some water may remain
in washer). Proper operation of dryer
cycles requires temperatures above
45°F. See Use & Care Guide for
“Winterizing” information. Failure to do
so may result in damage from
freezing.
3/4”, U.L.-listed
2
n
This
washer/dryer is
equipped with a
30-amp-rated, fourwire, flexible-type,
power supply cord
(pigtail) and a 3/4”,
U-L.-listed strain
relief. (See Figure
1,) Where local
codes permit, it
must be plugged into a mating, 30-amp
receptacle (NEMA Type 14-3OR). (See
Figure 2,)
Figure 2
n
3
REMOVED, THE WASHER/DRYER MUST BE
CONNECTED WITH lo-GAUGE MINIMUM
COPPER WIRE ONLY. See “Alternate
electrical connection,” Panels E and F,
for detailed instructions.
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can be removed and the appliance
can be connected directly to an
individual, 30-ampere fuse or circuit
breaker box through flexible armored or
non-metallic sheathed 1 O-gaugeminimum copper cable. It is the
personal responsibility and obligation of
the customer to contact a qualified
electrician to assure that the electrical
installation is adequate and is in
conformance with National Electrical
Code ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition and
all local codes and ordinances. Allow
slack in the line between the wall and
the appliance so that it can be moved
if servicing is ever necessary. A 3/4” U.L.listed strain relief must be provided at
each end of the power supply cable (at
the appliance and at the junction box).
IF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS
n
The power supply cord (pigtail)
Figure 1
(14-30R) 4-wire
receptacle
Typical JO-amp
receptacle; use where
local codes permit
flexible-type power
supply cord (pigtail).
Panel A
W If you must
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change to a threewire, single-phase,
120/240-volt, 60-Hz,
AC-only, electrical
supply system, and
local codes permit,
a U.L.-listed,
120/240-v0lt
minimum, 30ampere, dryer
power supply cord
kit with a receptacle of NEMA Type lo30R may be used. (See Figure 3.) This
cord must contain three, No.-1 0 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-ampere receptacle (NEMA Type 1 O30R). Cord should be Type SRD or SRDT
and be at least 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 require
permanently connected wiring, see
“Alternate electrical connection,”
Panels E and F.
To convert to three-wire electrical
system, the four-wire power supply cord
must be removed and the appliance
cabinet must be grounded according
to local codes either by using the
neutral terminal or a separate
grounding wire. (See “Alternate
electrical connection,” Panels E and F
for detailed instructions).
Exhaust reaufrements
Fire/Health Hazard
l Do Not use non-metal, flexible duct.
l Do Not use metal duct smaller than
four inches in diameter.
l Do Not use exhaust hoods with
magnetic latches.
. Check that exhaust system is not
longer than specified. Exhaust
systems longer than specified will:
- Accumulate lint.
- Shorten the life of the dryer.
- Reduce performance, resulting in
longer drying times and
increased energy usage.
Failure to follow specifications may
result in a fire.
l Do Not exhaust dryer into a
chimney, furnace cold air duct,
attic or crawl space, or any other
duct used for venting.
. Clean the exhaust system every
other year.
l Do Not install flexible duct in
enclosed walls, ceilings or floors.
Accumulated lint could result in a fire
or cause moisture damage.
. Exhausting your dryer indoors is not
recommended. The moisture and
lint indoors may cause:
- FIRE HAZARD from lint collected in
dryer.
- Moisture damage to woodwork,
furniture, paint, wallpaper, carpet,
etc.
- Housecleaning problems and
possible health problems.
Failure to follow these instructions
could result in fire damage or
personal injury.
Figure 3
*
Four-inch rigid
metal pipe is
preferred. Plan
installation to
use the fewest
number of
exhaust air flow
Metal flexible duct should be fully
extended and supported when the
dryer is in its final 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
using elbows or making turns. Bend duct
gradually to avoid kinking. Remove
excess flexible duct to avoid sagging
and kinking that may
result in reduced air flow.
The exhaust duct can be
routed up, down, left,
right or straight out the
back of the
washer/dryer. Space
requirements are
provided on Panel G of
the 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 rigid and flexible duct is shown in
the chart
Rear, Side or Bottom Exhaust
Number
of 90”
Turns
0 42 FT. MAXIMUM
1 34 FT. LENGTH OF
2 26 FT. 4” DIA. RIGID
0 26 FT. MAXIMUM
: 21 FT. LENGTH OF
16 FT.
exhaust air flow
I
METAL DUCT
4” DIA. FLEXIBLE
METAL DUCT
i-l/i,,
For exhaust systems not covered by the
exhaust length chart, see Whirlpool
Service Manual, Exhaustina Whirlpool
Drvers, 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 incline manometer at the point
that the exhaust duct connects to the
dryer.
Exhausting the dryer outside is
recommended. A closet installation
must be exhausted outside. Recessed
installation that is not exhausted outside
must use Exhaust Deflector Pat-t No.
694609 available from your Whirlpool
dealer. See “Recessed and closet
installation instructions,” Panel G, for
adequate, unobstructed air opening
requirements.
If the washer/dryer is installed in a
confined area such as a bedroom,
bathroom or closet, it must be
exhausted to the outside and provision
must be made for enough air for
combustion and ventilation. Check
governing codes and ordinances. Also
refer to “Recessed and closet installation
instructions,” Panel G.
An exhaust hood
should cap the
exhaust duct to
prevent exhausted air
from returning into
dryer. The outlet of the
hood must be at least
12 inches from the ground or any object
that may be in the path of the exhaust.
Four-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
Kit, Part No. 3391335.
Follow kit installation
instructions for proper
exhaust installation.
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Mobile home installation
This appliance is suitable for mobile
home installation. The installation of the
washer/dryer must conform to the
Manufactured Home Construction and
Safety, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly
the Federal Standard for Mobile Homes
Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD
Part 280, latest 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 build-up under the mobile
home.
Panel B
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