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120-volt, 60-Hz Models
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Before you start...
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important
safety message in this manual and
on your appliance. Always read
and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alertsyou to
potentialhazards that can killor
hurtyou and others.
All safety messages will be preceded
by the safety alert symbol and the
word =DANGER" or WVARNING".
These words mean:
Check location where washer will be
installed, Proper installation isyour
responsibilily, Make sure you have
everything necessary for correct
installation,
Do Not store or operate washer below
320F (0oC) (some water may remain in
washer).
You can be killed or seriously
injured if you don't immediately
follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously
injured if you don't follow
instructions.
All safety messages willtell 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.
Single washer
installations require
12-inch (30 cm)
minimum risers to
provide an air
cushion and
prevent noise and
damage to valves,
Grounded
electrical outlet
is required, See
Electrical
requirements,
Hot and cold water faucets: Must be
within 4 feet (1,2 meters) of the back
of the washer and provide water
pressure 10 - 100 PSI(69-690 kPa), A
pressure reduction valve should be
used in the supply line where inlet
pressure entering the building
exceeds 100 PSI(690 kPa) to prevent
damage to the washer mixing valve,
Untape and
open washer
lid, Remove
packages and
hoses from
washer,
screws
Front access to the pump area is
available by removing 2 No, T20
Torx screws and then removing the
front panel,
Important: Observe all governing
codes and ordinances.
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Level floor: Maximum slope
under washer- 1 inch (2,5 cm),
A floor drain should be
provided under the bulkhead,
Prefabricated bulkheads with
electrical outlets, water supply
lines and drain facilities should
be used only where local
codes permit,
Water heater: Set to
deliver 120°F (49°C)
water to the washer,
Standpipe drain system: Needs a two-
inch (5 cm) minimum carry-away
capacily of 17 gallons (64,4 liters) per
minute, Top of standpipe must be at
least 39 inches (99 cm) high and no
higher than 72 inches (183 cm) from
bottom of washer,
Support: Floor must be sturdy
enough to support loaded washer
weight of 315 pounds (143 Kg),
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Recessed area
instructions
l_is washer may be installed in a
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,
l_inim_ml installation spacing
clo_l door
/ V
(/.6 cm)
48 sq. in.
(310 SCl.cm)
24_:1.in. V
(155 scI. cm)
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3-
(7.6 cm)
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Tools needed for
installation:
level
i i flat-blade
J
utility
knife scissors
Parts supplied for
installation:
screwdrivel
Electrical requirements
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
DO not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death, fire, or electrical
shock.
Ifcodes pemnitand a separategroundwire
isused,itisrecommended that a quailied
eleclnciandeterminethat thegroundpath
isadequate.
DoNatgreund toa gas pipe.
Check witha qualifiedelecldcianifyouare
notsurethe washerispropedygrounded.
DoNot havea fuseinthe neuhalorground
circuit.
A 120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, 15-or
20-ampere fused electrical supply is
required, (Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker
isrecommended,) Itis recommended that
a separate circuit serving only this
appliance be provided,
Recommended
48 sq. in.
(310 sq.cm)
(I 55 sq. cm)
17"
(43cm)
4 e
(I 0 cm)
min.
Remove parts from packages, Check
that all parts were included,
I hose clamp
2 inlet hoses
4 flat water hose washers
2 front-leveling legs with nuts
I drain hose
ground method
Foryour personal setely, this appliance
must be grounded, Thisappliance is
equipped with a power supply cord
having 3-preng ground plug, To minimize
possible shock hazard, the card must be
plugged into a mating 3-prong greund-
Iype outlet, grounded in accordance with
local codes and ordinances, See Figure 1,
Ifa mating outlet isnot available, it isthe
personal responsibilily and obligation of
the customer to have a properly grounded
3-preng outlet installed by a qualified
electrician,
WARNING - Improper connection at the
equipment-greunding conductor con
resuifina riskof eleclnc shock. Check with
a quoifieq electdcion or serviceman if you
ore in doubt as to whether the appliance is
properly grounded, Do not modify the plug
provided with the appiance - if it will not fit
the ouifet, have a proper outlet installed by
a quaifieq electrician.
3-pron
groun_:P
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6cm,
plug _
power
supply cord Figure 1
ground
Now start...
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move
and install washer.
Failure to do so can result in back
or other injury.
shipping
lm Remove tape that covers
shipping strap, Pull to
completely remove the shipping
strap with 2 colfferpins from the inside
of the washer,
Usa now hoses and washers that came
with your Whirlpool washer.
Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use
to reduce the risk of hose failure,
Inspect and replace inlet hoses if
bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are
found, When replacing your inlet hoses,
mark the date of replacement on the
label with a permanent marker,
mPlace ho_e clamp over washer
drain connector, Push drain hose onto
washer connector, Use pliers to open
coupling washer
mInsert a flat washer into each end
of the inlet hoses, Check that washers
are firmly seated in couplings,
Inlets are plastic.
Do Not stdp or
crossthroad.
cold Chock that hoso is not
water twisted or kinked and is
inlet socuroly in placo.
vaive
hotwater
inletvalve
clamp and slide clamp over drain
hose, Check for good fit,
dmL
_[_D• Measure and mark a point
approximately 16 inches (40,6 cm)
from the plug end of the shipping
strap, Cut this shipping strap at this
point,
Put "hook" end of drain
hose into standpipe,
Tightly wrap the shipping
strap around the
standpipe, Push plug into
the nearest hole in the
shipping strap,
\
Pull firmly to remove the end of
shipping strap from the back of the
washer, The shipping strap plug must
be completely removed from the
washer for the self-leveling legs to
be released,
Save tho shipping strap for uso in
Step 6.
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| aAltach hose to boltom inlet alffaching water
valve opening first, Then second hose inlet hoses, run
3 7•g ore
to top inlet, Tighten couplings by water through =
additional two-thirds turn, a bucket, This will
hand; then use pliers to make an both faucets into _'iit
B Move washer close to final make final two-thirds turn,
position, Put "hook" end of drain hose
into standpipe, Estimate length of
drain hose needed when washer is in
final position, Hose must be cut
exactly to length so "hook" end is
held tightly over edge of standpipe, If
drain hose istoo long, cut straight end
of hose, (Do Not cut "hook" shaped
and of drain hose.)
DO NOTFORCEEXCESSLENGTHOF
DRAINHOSEDOWN THESTANDPIPE.
THISCOULDCAUSESIPHONING.See
Step 6.
get rid of particles
in water lines that
Mark which isthe hot water faucet,
_;mAltach bolffom hose (inlet
might clog hoses,
Altach top hose (inlet marked "C') to
marked "H') to hot water faucet,
cold water faucet, Tighten coupling
to faucet by hand; then use pliers to
dllk
_ mStack two corner posts on top of
each other, Tiltwasher backwards and
insert corner posts 3 inches (7,6 cm) in
from one side of washer as shown,
Repeat with other corner posts on other
side of washer,
112"
(1.3 cm)
F
bose
L nut
JB
1 U • Use legs and nuts from parts
package, Screw nut down to within
1/2 inch (1,3 cm) of
base,
11.
Insert legs into correct
holes at each front corner
of washer until nuts touch washer,
Da Not tighten nuts until Step 14,
2 mTiltwasher backward and
remove corner posts, Gently lower
washer to floor,
Move washer to its permanent
location. Remove cardboard or
hardboard from under washer.
1_ raising
back legs 1 inch (2,5 cm) off of floor,
To adjust rear self-leveling legs, gently
lower washer to floor, Check levelness
of the washer by placing a
carpenter's level on top of the
washer, first side to side; then front to
back,
5 • Remove the service door of
the meter case, Lift the service door
up at the back and remove, Install
money accepting device (refer to
manufacturers instructions for proper
installation), For machines using coin
slides, use adapter kit (provided with
unit), Replace meter case service
door,
J
l_)a CHECKELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS.BESUREYOU HAVE
CORRECTELECTRICALSUPPLYAND
RECOMMENDEDGROUNDING
METHOD.
17.
Check that all parts are now installed,
See parts list, Page 3, If there isan
extra part, go back through steps to
see which step was skipped,
1 _% mTurn on water faucets and
check for leaks, Tighten couplings if
there is leaking, Do Not overtighten;
this could cause damage to faucets,
1•For electrolmechnical
models only. Check the wash cycle
time, The washer has a 9-minute wash
in the Normal Cycle, Remove the
timer from the meter case of the
washer to manually start the timer,
Start the washer and allow it to
complete the Normal cycle,
Rotate
counterclockwise
Timer-frontview
Timers can be started by turning the
clutch assembly counterclockwise
until the washer starts to fill with water,
2 • If the washer fails to start or
does not give the proper washer
cycle time, the clutch assembly of the
timer can be adjusted, Remove the
timer from the meter case, Adjust the
clutch assembly screw clockwise if
the washer does not start after the
coin slide mechanism has been fully
actuated in or out, Adjust the clutch
assembly counterclockwise if the
washer segment of the Normal cycle
was less than 9 minutes,
timer "off" position
4mlf washer isnot level, adjust
the front legs up or down, Make final
check with level,
When washer is level, use wrench
to turn nuts on front legs up tightly
against washer base. If nuts are not
fight against washer base, the washer
may vibrate.
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m _j! •Check that you have all of
your tools, Check that the shipping
strap was removed from the back of
the washer and used to secure the
drain hose,
If entire strop is not removed, washer
may vibrate and be noisy.
0 • Plug power supply cord into
grounded outlet,
timer clutch
adjuslment screw