Whirlpool 4PLSQ8000JQ Installation Instructions

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220-volt, 60-Hz

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Washer

Home Appliances

Installation

Instructions

Table of Contents

Introduction

Pages 2 - 3

Requirements

Page 4

Installation steps

Pages 5 - 8

Important:

• Installer: Leave Installation Instructions with the homeowner.

• Homeowner: Keep Installation Instructions for future reference.

• Save Installation Instructions for local electrical inspector’s use.

 

Important:

 

Read and save these

Part No. 8318506

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Whirlpool 4PLSQ8000JQ Installation Instructions
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Location

 

 

of washer

 

 

Your safety and the safety of

 

 

others are very important.

 

 

We have provided many important safety messages in

 

 

this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey

 

 

all safety messages.

 

 

This is the safety alert symbol.

 

 

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that

 

 

can kill or hurt you and others.

 

 

All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert

 

 

symbol and the word “DANGER” or “WARNING”. These

 

 

words mean:

 

 

DANGER

 

 

You can be killed or seriously injured if you

 

 

don’t immediately follow instructions.

 

 

WARNING

 

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You can be killed or seriously injured if you

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don’t follow instructions.

 

 

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard

 

 

is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell

 

 

you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

Important: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

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

Water heater: Set to deliver 60°C (140°F) water to washer.

Earthed electrical outlet (A) is required within 152 cm (5 feet) of upper left corner of washer cabinet. See “Electrical requirements,” Page 4.

Hot and cold water faucets (B): Must be within 122 cm

C (4 feet) of the upper right corner of the washer cabinet and provide water pressure 34.5-689.6 kPa (5-100 psi).

D

The hot and cold water inlets on the back of the washer have 3/4 — 11-1/2 American hose coupling standard threads.

Level floor (C): Maximum slope under entire washer — 2.5 cm (1 inch).

Support (D): Floor must be sturdy enough to support washer weight (with water) of 143 kilograms (315 pounds).

The minimum and maximum motor rotation per minute (R.P.M.) is 1140-1725 R.P.M. The minimum and maximum basket R.P.M. is 423-640 R.P.M.

Do Not store or operate washer below 0°C (32°F) (some water may remain in washer).

See Use & Care Guide for “Winterizing” information.

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152cm

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(B):

122cm 34.5-689.6 kPa.

3/4 — 11-1/2

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(C): — 2.5cm.

(D): 143

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(R.P.M.) 1140-1725 R.P.M. R.P.M. 423-640 R.P.M.

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Tools needed

for installation

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A. level

D. pliers

B. wrench

E. scissors

C. utility knife

 

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D.

B.

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D

C

Parts supplied

for installation

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Remove parts from packages. Check that all parts were included.

 

 

 

 

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A. 1 drain hose

F. 4 flat water hose

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F.

B. 2 inlet hoses

washers

B.

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C. 1 yellow clamp

G. 1 hose extension

C.

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G.

D. 2 drain hose clamps

H. literature package

D.

 

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E. 2 front leveling legs

 

E.

 

 

 

with nuts

 

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Recessed area

or closet

The installation dimensions shown are the minimum spaces allowable. Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing.

If closet door is installed, the minimum air openings in top and bottom of door are required. Louvered doors with air openings in top and bottom are acceptable.

Companion appliance spacing should be considered.

* Additional clearances for wall, door and floor moldings may be required.

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Front view

Front view (door not shown)

Side view

 

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closet door

 

 

closet door

 

7.6 cm (3")

 

35.6 cm

 

310 cm2

max.

 

 

310 cm2

 

(48 in2)

(14" max.)

(48 in2)

 

 

 

 

43.2 cm (17")

 

 

 

 

 

10.2 cm

 

 

155 cm2

(4") min.

 

 

 

 

 

(24 in2)

 

155 cm2

7.6 cm (3")

 

 

*0 cm

*0 cm

2.5 cm min.

(24 in2)

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(1" min.)

Drain system

Untape and open washer lid. Remove packages and hoses from washer. Follow directions for your type of drain system.

If a longer drain hose is needed, use drain hose extension kit (Part No. 285702). If drain hose must be shortened, use drain hose kit (Part No. 285442).

All kits are available from Whirlpool-authorized parts distributors.

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(Part No. 285442).

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86 cm

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183 cm

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Floor drain system:

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Requires a siphon break, Part No. 285320 (B). Siphon break

(siphon break)

. Part No. 285320 (B).

 

 

must be above high-water level in washer, at least 71 cm

 

 

 

(28 inches) from bottom of washer. Additional drain hose will be

 

71 cm

 

needed.

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Standpipe drain system:

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Needs a 5-cm (2-inch) minimum diameter standpipe with

64

 

5cm

 

minimum carry-away capacity of 64 liters (17 gallons) per

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5 cm

2.5 cm

C

minute. A 5-cm (2-inch) diameter to 2.5-cm (1-inch) diameter

(Part No. 3363920)

2.5 cm

standpipe adapter, Part No. 3363920 must be used with 2.5-cm

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(1-inch) diameter drain system.

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Floor standpipe drain:

(C)

 

99 cm

 

Top of standpipe (C) must be at least 99 cm (39 inches) high and

183 cm

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no higher than 183 cm (72 inches) from bottom of washer.

 

 

 

Wall standpipe drain:

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Top of standpipe (D) must be at least 99 cm (39 inches)high and

(D)

99 cm

no higher than 183 cm (72 inches) from bottom of washer.

183 cm

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D

 

 

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