Whirlpool 8543738B User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PEDESTAL

For use only with front load washer and dryers

INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACIÓN PEDESTAL

Para uso sólo con lavadoras y secadoras de carga frontal

INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION PIÉDESTAL

Pour utilisation avec les produits suivants seulement

laveuses et sécheuses à chargement par l'avant

8543738B

10"

(25,4 cm)

27"

(68,6 cm)

⁵⁄₈

(60 cm)

Table of Contents/Índice/Table des matières.............................................................................2

NOTE: If the dryer and pedestal assembly is located in a garage,

8" (20.3 cm) must be added under the pedestal so that the dryer is 18" (46 cm) above the garage floor.

PEDESTAL SAFETY

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately

You

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

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.

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 follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”

These words mean:

follow instructions.

instructions.

DANGER

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer.

Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor for a garage installation.

Failure do to so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

Tools and Parts

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.

Tools needed

■ utility knife

■ ¹⁄₄" hex head ratchet or open-end wrench

■ level

■ ⁹⁄₁₆" open-end wrench

■ pliers or slip-joint pliers

■ bucket

Parts supplied

■ four #12 x ⁵⁄₈" hex head sheet metal screws (in parts bag)

■ Installation Instructions

TABLE OF

CONTENTS

PEDESTAL SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

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

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS . . . . .3

Before Installing Pedestal . . . . . . . . .3

Installing the Pedestal . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Complete Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

TABLE DES

MATIÈRES

SÉCURITÉ DU PIÉDESTAL . . . . . . . . .12

Outillage et pièces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

INSTRUCTIONS D'INSTALLATION . .13

Avant l’installation du piédestal . . . . .13

Installation du piédestal . . . . . . . . . .14

Achever l'installation . . . . . . . . . . . .15

GARANTIE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

ÍNDICE

SEGURIDAD DEL PEDESTAL . . . . . . . .7

Piezas y herramientas . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACIÓN .8

Antes de instalar el pedestal . . . . . . . .8

Instalación del pedestal . . . . . . . . . . .9

Complete la instalación . . . . . . . . . . .10

GARANTÍA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Uninstalling your electric dryer

1. Unplug the power supply cord.

2. Pull the dryer away from the wall enough to loosen the vent

clamp. Loosen the clamp and gently remove the exhaust vent from the dryer exhaust outlet.

3. Pull the dryer away from wall so that it can be tipped on its

back.

4. Protect the floor with a large piece of cardboard cut from the

pedestal carton. Lay the dryer on its back (make sure that the power supply cord is not under the dryer) so that the cardboard is under the entire lower back edge of the dryer (see Figure 1). Go to “Installing the Pedestal” section.

Uninstalling your gas dryer

1. Unplug the power supply cord.

2. Turn off the gas supply.

3. Pull the dryer away from the wall enough to loosen the vent

clamp. Loosen the clamp and gently remove the exhaust vent from the dryer exhaust outlet.

4. Disconnect the flexible gas supply line from the dryer. Put a

piece of tape over the open ends of the gas line connection fittings.

5. Pull the dryer away from wall so that it can be tipped on its

back.

6. Protect the floor with a large piece of cardboard cut from the

Before Installing Pedestal

IMPORTANT: If your washer and dryer are already installed, they must be uninstalled.

If you need to uninstall your washer or dryer, see the installation instructions that came with your model for tools required.

Uninstalling your washer

NOTE: If the washer is to be transported, call your local service center. To prevent suspension and structural damage, your machine must be properly set up for relocation by a certified technician.

1. Turn off the hot and cold water faucets.

2. Unplug the power supply cord.

3. Slowly loosen the fill hoses at the faucets to relieve the water

pressure. Use a sponge or towel to absorb the released water.

4. Remove the “HOT” and “COLD” fill hoses from the back of

the washer. Drain the water from the hoses into a bucket.

5. Squeeze the ears of the drain hose clamp with pliers to open

and slide the clamp down the hose. Disconnect the drain hose from the washer and drain any water in the hose into a bucket.

6. Pull the washer away from wall so it can be tipped on its

back.

7. Protect the floor with a large piece of cardboard cut from the

pedestal carton. Lay the washer on its back (make sure that the power supply cord is not under the washer) so that the cardboard is under the entire lower back edge of the washer.

An additional small amount of water will drain out of the washer when it is tipped back. Go to “Installing the Pedestal” section.

cardboard

12"

(30.5 cm)

15"

(38.1 cm)

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and uninstall washer.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and uninstall dryer.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and uninstall dryer.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

Figure 1

2. If your washer/dryer has feet installed, remove them. Do not

install the feet that came with a new washer/dryer.

3. Partially install the two #12 x ⁵⁄₈" hex head sheet metal screws

in the lower holes. Leave a space of about ³⁄₈" (1 cm) between the screw head and the bottom of the washer/dryer.

4. Move the pedestal against the washer/dryer bottom. Slide the

pedestal’s keyhole slots over the lower two partially installed screws.

5. Position the pedestal toward the front of the washer/dryer and

install the two remaining hex head sheet metal screws. Do not tighten completely.

6. Align the sides of the pedestal so that they are even with the

sides of the washer/dryer. Reach inside pedestal opening and securely tighten all four pedestal screws.

7. Tip the washer/dryer back to its upright position. Remove and

discard packaging including the washer’s plastic film, corner posts and top cap.

Complete installation

1. Slide the washer/dryer close to its final location.

2. Follow the installation instructions that came with your model

to finish installing or reinstalling your washer/dryer (i.e., hoses, vents, etc.).

3. Level the washer/dryer from side to side and front to back. NOTE: Make sure all four pedestal feet are in solid contact

with the floor. Place a level on the top. Locate the ¹⁄₄" hex head screws on

the top of each pedestal foot. Reach inside the pedestal and use a ¹⁄₄" hex head ratchet or open-end wrench to adjust the feet up or down as needed to level the washer/dryer.

lower screws in keyhole slots

dryer shown

If your washer or dryer is still in its packaging

1. Position the packaged washer/dryer close to its final position.

Cut the packaging as follows: Washer: Cut plastic film along dotted cut line around the

base. Do not remove the packaging. Dryer: Cut carton around top and down corners along dotted

cut lines. Lay all four carton sides on floor. Discard carton top and corner posts.

IMPORTANT: Leave carton bottom underneath dryer.

2. Lay washer/dryer on its back. NOTE: When laying the washer on its back, hold the bottom

cap down on the floor. Do not remove the plastic film, corner posts or top cap. These protect the floor and washer back.

When laying the dryer on its back, the floor and dryer back are protected by cartoning.

Installing the Pedestal

Follow these instructions to install the pedestal on a washer or dryer.

The parts bag contains four #12 x ⁵⁄₈" hex head sheet metal screws used in step 3, and the Installation Instructions.

1. Make sure that all four spacer pads are in place on the top of the pedestal. These pads reduce vibration between the pedestal and the washer/dryer.

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move washer or dryer.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install pedestal.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

carton sides

dryer shown

spacer pads

dryer bottom

install screws

washer bottom

install screws

Full One-Year Warranty on Mechanical parts.

For one year from the date of purchase, supplier will repair or replace any of its mechanical parts if defective in material or workmanship. This Pedestal must be installed with the listed washer or dryer and operated according to the instructions provided in the washer or dryer Owner's Manual or Use and Care Guide.

Warranty Restriction

If the Pedestal is subject to other than private family use and or used with any other product than those listed in the Installation Instructions, the warranty is null and void.

Warranty Service

Warranty service is available by contacting the retailer where the Pedestal was purchased. If retailer is not available, please refer to the Owner’s Manual or Use and Care Guide that came with the washer or dryer that is installed with the Pedestal and contact the service department listed there.

This warranty applies only while the Pedestal is in use in the United States or Canada*. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province.

*Warranty terms may vary in Canada.

In the space below, record your model number information and purchase date. See the serial plate located on the side frame of the Pedestal, for model number information.

Have this information available to help you quickly obtain assistance or service.

Model number Serial number Item number Purchase date

Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future reference.

4. When the washer/dryer is level, use a ⁹⁄₁₆" open-end wrench to securely tighten all four locknuts against the pedestal. The locknuts must be tightened to prevent vibration.

5. Align front panel with pedestal and snap in place. For washer/dryer models that are 38" (96.5 cm) high, the wide

edge should be placed on top. For washer/dryer models that are 36" (91.4 cm) high, the wide

edge should be placed on bottom.

locknut

WARRANTY

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