Whirlpool 60-Hz User Manual

Installalion Instructions

Part No. 3358975 Rev. B

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Washer

220/240-volt,
60-Hz Models

Before yott 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.

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.

Floor drain
system requires

a siphon break.
Part No.

285320.

Tools needed for installation:

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).

requirements

Water heater: Set to deliver

140°F (60°C) water to washer.

Acaution

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

adjustable
wrench or
9/16" (1.4 cm)
open-end
wrench

scissors

Parts siq)pfied for

installation:

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

Awarning

Electrical Shock Hazard

• Electrical earth is required on this

appliance.

• 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 de(3th or serious injury.

If codes permit and a separate earthing
wire is used, it is recommended that a

qualified electrician determine that the
earthing path is adequate.

220/240 volts, 5.0 amps.
60 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.

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.

Schuko

earthing- type

wall receptacle

literature package

(Not supplied with
all models.)

1 hose clamp
1 small clamp

Panel A

1 drain hose

2 inlet hoses
4 flat water hose

washers

2 front-leveling legs

with nuts