Whirlpool 3DWTW4740YQ, 3DWTW4840YW, 3SWTW4800YQ Installation Instructions

WASHER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACIÓN DE LA LAVADORA

Table of Contents Índice

WASHER SAFETY ........................................................................ 1

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ............................................... 2

Tools and Parts ..................................................................... 2

Location Requirements .......................................................2

Drain System ........................................................................ 3

Electrical Requirements ......................................................4

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ................................................. 4

Before you start: remove shipping materials ....................4

Connect Drain Hose ............................................................. 5

Connect Inlet Hoses ............................................................. 6

Level Washer ........................................................................7

Power Cord Installation ....................................................... 8

Complete Installation Checklist .......................................... 9

INSTALLATION NOTES

Date of purchase: _________________________________ Date of installation: _______________________________ Installer: ________________________________________ Model number: ___________________________________ Serial number: ___________________________________

SEGURIDAD DE LA LAVADORA ......................................... 10

REQUISITOS DE INSTALACIÓN ......................................... 10

Herramientas y piezas .................................................10

Requisitos de ubicación ...............................................11

Sistema de desagüe ......................................................11

Requisitos eléctricos ....................................................12

INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACIÓN ..................................13

Antes de comenzar: quite los materiales

de transporte .................................................................13

Conexión de la manguera de desagüe ........................ 14

Conexión de las mangueras de entrada .....................15

Nivelación de la lavadora .............................................17

Instalación del cable eléctrico ..................................... 18

Complete la instalación ................................................ 18

NOTAS SOBRE LA INSTALACIÓN

Fecha de compra: ________________________________________ Fecha de instalación: _____________________________________ Instalador: _______________________________________________ Número de modelo: _______________________________________ Número de serie: _________________________________

WASHER SAFETY

W10462989B

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Tools and Parts

Gather required tools and parts before starting installation.

Tools needed:

Adjustable or open end wrench 9/16" (14 mm)

4" min

(102 mm)

Wood block

Pliers that open to 13⁄4" (44.5 mm)

Level

Ruler or measuring tape

Optional tools:

Flashlight Bucket

Parts supplied:

NOTE: All parts supplied for installation are in

cardboard insert in the top of the washer.

Plugs and cord lock cover

Alternate parts: (Not supplied with washer)

Your installation may require additional parts. To order, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased your washer or an authorized service company.

If you have: You will need:

Overhead sewer Standard 20 gal. (76 L) 39" (990 mm) tall drain tub or utility sink, sump pump and connectors (available from local plumbing suppliers)

1" (25 mm) standpipe 2" (51 mm) diameter to 1" (25 mm) diameter Standpipe Adapter Part Number 3363920 Connector Kit Part Number 285835

Drain hose too short Extension Drain Hose Part Number 285863 Connector Kit Part Number 285835

Lint clogged drain Drain Protector Part Number 367031 Connector Kit Part Number 285835

Location Requirements

Select proper location for your washer to improve performance and minimize noise and possible “washer walk”. Install your washer in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area.

/2"

(699 mm)

27"

(686 mm)

Drain hose with clamp, U-form, and cable tie

Inlet hoses

“Y” connector

A. Large flat washer (4) B. Inlet hose adapter (2) C. Small flat washer (2)

42"

(1067 mm)

You will need:

4.5"

(114 mm)

A water heater set to 120° F (49° C).

A grounded electrical outlet located within 4 ft (1.2 m) of

power cord on back of washer.

Hot and cold water faucets located within 3 ft (0.9 m) of hot

and cold water ll valves on washer, and water pressure of 5-116 psi (35-800 kPa).

A level oor with maximum slope of 1" (25 mm) under entire

washer. Installing on carpet is not recommended.

Floor must support washer’s total weight (with water and load)

of 315 lbs (143 kgs).

IMPORTANT: Do not install, store, or operate washer where it will be exposed to weather or in temperatures below 32° F (0° C). Water remaining in washer after use may cause damage in low temperatures. See “Washer Care” in your Use and Care Guide for winterizing information.

Proper installation is your responsibility.

Recessed area or closet installation

(76 mm)

14" max.

(356 mm)

17"

(432 mm)

48 in.

(310 cm2)

Drain System

Drain system can be installed using a oor drain, wall standpipe, oor standpipe, or laundry tub. Select method you need.

Floor standpipe drain system

39"

4.5"

(114 mm)

Minimum diameter for a standpipe drain: 2" (51 mm). Minimum carry-away capacity: 17 gal. (64 L) per minute. Top of standpipe must be at least 39" (990 mm) high; install no higher than 48" (1.22 m) from bottom of washer. If you must install higher than 48" (1.22 m), you will need a sump pump system.

Wall standpipe drain system

4.5"

(114 mm)

See requirements for oor standpipe drain system.

Floor drain system

(990 mm)

24 in.

(126 mm)

(25 mm)

(155 cm2)

(76 mm)

Dimensions show recommended spacing allowed, except for closet door ventilation openings which are minimum required. This washer has been tested for installation with spacing of 0" (0 mm) clearance on the sides. Consider allowing more space for ease of installation and servicing, and spacing for companion appliances and clearances for walls, doors, and oor moldings. Add spacing of 1" (25 mm) on all sides of washer to reduce noise transfer. If a closet door or louvered door is installed, top and bottom air openings in door are required.

Floor drain system requires a Siphon Break Kit (Part Number

285834), 2 Connector Kits (Part Number 285835), and an Extension Drain Hose (Part Number 285863) that may be purchased separately. To order, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased your washer or an authorized service company. Minimum siphon break: 28" (710 mm) from bottom of washer. (Additional hoses may be needed.)

Laundry tub drain system

39"

(990 mm)

Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). Top of laundry tub must be at least 39" (990 mm) above oor; install no higher than 48" (1.22 m) from bottom of washer.

IMPORTANT: To avoid siphoning, no more than 4.5" (114 mm) of drain hose should be inside standpipe or below the top of wash tub. Secure drain hose with cable tie.

Electrical Requirements

A 230 volt, 50 Hz., AC only, 10-amp, fused electrical supply is required. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. It is recommended that a separate circuit breaker serving only this appliance be provided.

This washer is equipped with a power supply cord having

a 3 prong grounding plug.

To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged

into a mating, 3 prong, grounding-type outlet, grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances. If a mating outlet is not available, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have the properly grounded outlet installed by a qualied electrician.

If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is

recommended that a qualied electrician determine that the ground path is adequate.

Do not ground to a gas pipe.

Check with a qualied electrician if you are not sure the

washer is properly grounded.

Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Before you start: remove shipping materials It is necessary to remove all shipping materials for proper

operation and to avoid excessive noise from washer.

1. Move washer

48"

(1.2 m)

Move washer to within 4 ft (1.2 m) of its nal location; it must be in a fully upright position.

NOTE: To avoid oor damage, set washer onto cardboard before moving it and make sure lid is taped shut.

2. Remove shipping base

To avoid damaging oor, place cardboard supports from shipping carton on oor behind washer. Tip washer back and place on cardboard supports. Remove shipping base. Set washer upright.

IMPORTANT: Removing shipping base is necessary for proper operation. If your washer includes a sound shield, please refer to the instructions included with the sound shield to install it at this time.

3. Remove packing tray from tub

Remove tape from washer lid, open lid and remove cardboard packing tray from tub. Be sure to remove all parts from tray.

NOTE: Keep tray in case you need to move washer later.

4. Free power cord

Connect Drain Hose

5. Attach drain hose to drain port

Remove the red plastic plug from the black drain port on the back of the washer.

If clamp is not already in place on elbow end of drain hose, slide it over end as shown. Squeeze clamp with pliers and slide black elbow end of drain hose onto black drain port and secure with clamp.

For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to step 6. For a oor drain, remove the preinstalled drain hose form as

shown in Step 7. You may need additional parts with separate directions. See “Tools and Parts”.

Firmly grasp power cord plug and pull to free from rear panel. Gently place power cord over console to allow free access to back of washer.

6. Place drain hose in standpipe

Drain hose form

4.5"

(114 mm)

Place hose into standpipe (shown in picture) or over side of laundry tub.

IMPORTANT: 4.5" (114 mm) of drain hose should be inside standpipe; do not force excess hose into standpipe or lay on bottom of laundry tub. Drain hose form must be used.

7. Remove drain hose form

(oor drain installations only)

8b. Connect hose adapter

Adapter

Small flat washer

For oor drain installations, you will need to remove the drain hose form from the end of the drain hose. You may need additional parts with separate directions. See “Tools and Parts”.

Connect Inlet Hoses

Washer must be connected to water faucets with new inlet hoses with at washers (provided). Do not use old hoses.

NOTE: Both hoses must be attached and have water owing to inlet valves. If you are only connecting to a cold water faucet, you must use a Y-adapter (provided).

If you have a hot water faucet, go to step 8a.

If you have only a cold water faucet, go to step 8c.

8a. Connect inlet hoses to water faucets

Coupling

NOTE: If the tap does not match the inlet hose connect hose adapter.

Insert one new large at washer into one end of each inlet hose. Firmly seat the washers in the couplings. Screw on the hose adapter by hand until it is seated on the washer. Using pliers, tighten the hose adapter with an additional two-thirds turn.

IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten. Insert one new small at washer into the end of the hose

adapter. Firmly seat the washers in the couplings.

8c.

Attach the brass female end of the “Y” connector to the cold water faucet. Use pliers to tighten couplings an additional two-thirds turn. One end of the long hose has a wire mesh strainer inside the coupling. Attach this end to the “Y” connector. Attach washer cold inlet hose to other side of “Y” connector. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on connector. Using pliers, tighten the couplings an additional two-thirds turn.

IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten or use tape or sealants on valve when attaching to faucets or washer. Damage can result.

Connect inlet hoses to “Y” connector

Large flat washer

Attach hose to hot water faucet. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on washer. Use pliers to tighten couplings an additional two-thirds turn. Repeat this step with second hose for cold water faucet.

IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten or use tape or sealants on valve when attaching to faucets or washer. Damage can result.

9. Clear water lines

Run water for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to avoid clogs. Water should run until clear.

Make note of which hose is connected to hot water to help in attaching hoses to washer correctly.

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