Whirlpool GCAM2792TQ0, GCAM2792TQ2, GCAM2792TQ3 Installation Guide

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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 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.

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 m) 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,

Front access to the pump area is
available by removing 2 clips under
the console area and removing the
fop and cabinet assembly,

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 (48,9°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,

Suppod: Floor must be sturdy
enough to support loaded
washer weight of 315 pounds
(143 kg),

Recessed area
instructions

lids 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

closet door V

3"

48 sq. in.

(310 cm=)

O

3"

(7.6 cm)

Tools needed for
installation:

level

i i flat-blade

J

utility
knife sctssom

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 separate ground wire
isused, it is recommended that a quailied
eleclncian determine that the ground path
isadequate.

Do Nat greund toa gas pipe.
Check with a qualified elecldcian if you are

notsure the washer isproperly grounded.
Do Not have a fuse inthe neukal or ground

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,

17"

(43.2 cm)

*(0 cm) *(0cm)

48 sq. in.

(155 cm =)

_ I" (2.5 cm) min.

(10.2 cm)

min.

Remove parts from packages, Check

that all parts were included,

1 hose clamp

2 inlet hoses
4 flat water hose washers

2 front-leveling legs with nuts

1drain hose

Grounding instructions

his appliance must be grounded, Inthe
event of a malfunction or breakdown,

grounding will reduce the riskof electric
shock by providing a path of least

resistance for the electric current, Ynis

appliance is equipped with a cord having
an eduipment-greunding conductor and
a grounding plug, 1he plug must be
plugged into an appropriate outlet that is
properly installed and grounded in

accordance with all local codes and
ordinances,

WARNING - Improper connection at the
equipment-greunding conductor con

resultin o dskof elecldc shock. Check with
o quoifieq electrician or serviceman ifyou

ore in doubt as to whether the appliance is
properly grounded. Do not modify the plug
provided with the appiance - ifit will not fit
the ouifet, have a proper outlet installed by
a quaifieq electrician.

3-pronp type ougtlet
grouna

plug

power
supply cord

3-pron ground-

ground

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Now start... IMPORTANT:THISPROCEDUREMUSTBE

Use new hoses and washers that

came with your Whirlpool washer.

Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of

FOLLOWEDTO ASSUREPROPER
INSTALLATION.

use to reduce the risk of hose failure,
Inspect and replace inlet hoses if

bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move

and install washer.

found, When replacing your inlet

hoses, mark the date of replacement

on the label with a permanent

marker,

_droin

_i_ hose

Failure to do so can result in back

or other injury.

==_ stop

coupling washer

m Remove tape that covers

shipping strap, Pull to completely

remove the shipping strap with 2
colterpins from the inside of the washer,

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 the shipping strap for use in
Step 6.

B Insert 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

crossthread.

cold
water
inlet
vaive

hot water
inlet valve

|

)• Altach hose to boltom inlet

valve opening first, Then second hose
to top inlet, Tighten couplings by

hand; then use pliers to make an

additional two-thirds turn,
Slide washer onto cardboard or

hardboard before moving across

floor,

BTO prevent the drain hose from

coming off or leaking, it must be
installed per the following instructions:

1,Wet the inside end of the drain

hose with tap water, DO NOT USE

ANY OTHER LUBRICANT.

2, Squeeze ears of clamp with pliers to

open and place clamp over the
end of the drain hose,

3, While holding clamp open, work

end of drain hose onto drain
connector until drain hose contacts

ribbed stop,

4, Position clamp over the drain hose

area marked "clamp," Release
clamp, Clamp should be 1/4 inch
(6,4 mm) from end of drain hose,

end of drain hose to

mOpen clamp

secure the rigid and

corrugated sections /

and slide over "hook" (/l

together,

Slide washer onto cardboard or
hardboard before moving across

floor to avoid damaging floor
covering.

&

) • Move washer close to final

position, Put "hook" end of drain hose
into laundry tub or standpipe, Check

for proper length of drain hose,

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m Before

aHaching water

inlet hoses, run
water through

both faucets into

a bucket, This will

get rid of particles

in water lines that

might clog hoses,

Mark which isthe hot water faucet,

m AHach boHom hose (inlet

marked "H') to hot water faucet,
Attach top hose (inlet marked "C') to

cold water faucet, Tighten coupling
to faucet by hand; then use pliers to

make final two-thirds turn,

9_11 Stack two corner posts on top of
each other, Tiltwasher backwards and

insertcorner posts 3 inches (7,6 cm) infrom
one side of washer as shown, Repeat with
other corner posts on other side of washer,

1/2"

(1.3 cm)

F

base

t nut

1 U • Use legs and nuts from parts

package, Screw nut down to within

1/2 inch (1,3 cm) of base,

13'

! • Tilt washer forward 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,

\

4. If 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 ore not
tight against washer base, the washer
may vibrate.

5• CHECKELECTRICAL

REQUIREMENTS.BESUREYOU HAVE
CORRECTELECTRICALSUPPLYAND
RECOMMENDEDGROUNDING
METHOD.

7 • Turn on water faucets and

check for leaks, Tighten couplings if
there is leaking, Do Not overtighten;
this could cause damage to faucets,

8 • 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.

9• Plug power supply cord into

grounded outlet,

Note: On some models, during factory
testing, the timer is advanced padially
into the cycle causing the stod button
to be depressed, Allow timer to
advance to the end of the cycle,

When the cycle iscomplete, the timer

will reset and the stod button will
return to the stod position, If the timer

is not allowed to advance to the end
of the first cycle and reset, the wash

load will not be completed,

into correct holes at

• Insert legs

each front corner of washer until nuts
touch washer, Do Not tighten nuts

until Step 14,

2 • Tilt washer backward and

remove corner posts, Gently lower

washer to floor,

Move washer to its permanent
location. Remove cardboard or

hardboard from under washer.

6 • 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,

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