Whirlpool LTE5243DQ User Manual
min Twin
Washer*Dryer - 240 Volt
Installation Instructions
IMPORTANT:
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these instructions.
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Installer: Leave Installation Instructions
with the homeowner.
Homeowner: Keep Installation Instructions
for tuture reference,
Save Installation Instructions for locai
electrical inspector's use.
Before you start...
Your safety and the safety of others is 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
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messages will be preceded by the safety alert
symbol and the word “DANGER" or "WARNING”.
These words mean:
symbol alerts you to hazards that can k
or hurt you and others. All safety
^WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors,
such as gasoline, away from
washer/dryer.
Failure to do so can result in death,
explosion, or fire.
Location: Should be large enough to
fully open dryer door to 90°. See
Panel G for "Recessed and closet
installation instructions" and "Product
dimensions."
Grounded electrical outlet within
5 feet of the center rear of cabinet
is required, See "Electrical
requirements."
Standpipe drain system:
Needs a two-inch diameter
standpipe with minimum carryaway capacity of 17 gallons per
minute. Top of standpipe must be at
least 28 inches high and no higher than
48 inches from floor.
Floor drain system requires a siphon break.
Part No. 285320, available from your
authorized parts distributor.
ADANGER
You will be killed or seriously injured if you
don’t follow instructions.
^WARNING
You ^ be killed or seriously injured if you don't
follow instructions.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you
how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you
what can happen if the instructions are
not followed.
Hot and cold
water faucets:
Must be within
4 feet of the
back of the
washer/dryer
and provide
water pressure
of5-100PSI.
Level floor:
1-inch maximum
slope under entire
washer/dryer.
Support: Floor must be
sturdy enough to
support washer/dryer
weight, with water and
clothes, of 375 pounds.
Do Not store or operate washer/dryer
below 32°F (some water may remain in
washer). Proper operation of dryer
cycles requires temperatures above
45°F. See Use & Care Guide for
“Winterizing” information.
Check code requirements: Some codes
limit or Do Not permit installation of
washer/dryer in garages, closets, mobile
homes and sleeping quarters. Contaot
your local building inspector.
Check utilities: Proper water and
electrical supply connections must be
available,
Check location where washer/dryer will
be installed. Proper installation is your
responsibility. The washer/dryer must not
be installed or stored in an area where it
will be exposed to water and/or
weather. Make sure you have
everything necessary for correct
installation.
Water heater: Set to deliver 140°F water
to the washer.
Laundry tub drain system: Needs a
20-gallon laundry tub. Top of tub must
be at least 28 inches high
and no higher than 48 inches
from floor.
If a longer drain hose is
needed, drain hose (Part No,
388423) and hose extension kit
(Part No. 285442) are
available from your
authorized parts
distributor.
Dryer may be exhausted
from the rear or left or right side.
Exhausting through the side requires
Part No. 279823. See "Exhaust
requirements," Panels C and D,
Four-inch metal exhaust vent is required.
SEE RECESSED AREA INSTRUCTIONS ON
PANEL G.
Important: Observe all governing
codes and ordinances.
Tools and materials needed for installation:
utility
knife
gloves
1/4" socket wrench
or nut driver
slip-joint pliers
that open to
1-1/2" minimum
Electrical requirements
If codes permit and a separate ground
wire is used, it is recommended that a
qualified electrician determine that the
ground path is adequate.
A four-wire or three-wire, single-phase,
120/240-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only electrical
supply (or four-wire or three-wire,
120/208-volt, if specified on the
model/serial rating plate) is required on
a separate, 30-ampere circuit, fused on
both sides of the line. A time-delay fuse
or circuit breaker is recommended, The
model/serial rating plate is located in
the door well behind the dryer door on
the front of the opening.
It is the personal responsibility and
obligation of the customer to contact a
qualified electrician to assure that the
electrical installation is adequate and in
conformance with the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 - latest
edition*, and all local codes and
ordinances,
Copies of the standards listed above may be
obtained from:
* National Fire Protection Association
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
Power supply cord
Local codes may permit the use of a
U.L.-listed, 120/240-volt minimum, 30ampere, dryer power supply cord kit
(pigtail). Power supply cord should be
Type SRD or SRDT and be at least four
feet long. The wires that connect to the
dryer must end with ring terminals or
spade terminals with upturned ends,
A 3/4", U.L.-listed strain relief must be
installed where the power supply cord
connects to the washer/dryer (see
Figures 1 and 2).
Four-wire power supply cord
NEMA 14-30P
Figure 1
Panel A
spade
terminals with
upturned ends
This blade connected
to this conductor.
ring terminals
I I
3/4" U.L.-listei
strain relief
Three-wire power supply cord
NEMA 10-30P
Figure 2
NEUTRAL
(white or center)
For use where
local codes
permit use of
flexible power
supply cord.
A.
Four-wire connection...
four-wire
receptacle
(14-30R)
Figure 3
Four-wire installation is recommended
(required for mobile homes); The power
supply cord must have four. No.-10
copper wires and match a four-wire
receptacle of NEMA Type 14-30R (see
Figure 3). The fourth wire (ground
conductor) must be identified with a
green cover and the neutrai conductor
by a white cover.
Three-wire installation (if a four-wire
system is not available): The power
supply cord must have three. No.-10
copper wires to match a three-wire
receptacle of NEMA Type 10-30R (see
Figure 4).
three-wire
receptacle
(10-30R)
Figure 4
Direct wire
The washer/dryer can be connected
directly to fused disconnect or circuit
breaker box with four-wire or three-wire
flexible armored or non-metallic
sheathed copper cable (with ground
wire). Do Not use two-wire with bare
ground wire. All current-carrying wires
must be insulated.
A conduit connector must be installed
at junction box, USE ONLY 10-GAUGE
SOLID COPPER WIRE. DO NOT USE
ALUMINUM WIRE. Allow four feet of slack
in the line so dryer can be moved if
servicing is ever necessary.
Electrical connection
C
-------
LT
terminal block cover
Figure 5
This dryer is manufactured with the
cabinet-ground conductor connected
to the NEUTRAL (center) of of the wiring
harness at the terminal block, If local
codes do NOT permit this type of
connection, use "Four-wire connection"
instructions.
GROUND INSTRUCTIONS: This appliance
must be grounded. In the event of
malfunction or breakdown, grounding
will reduce the risk of electric shock by
providing a path of least resistance for
electric current,
If using power supply cord, the plug
must be plugged into an appropriate
outlet that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.
If using a direct wire connection, this
appliance must be connected to a
grounded metal, permanent wiring
system; or an equipment-ground
conductor must be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the
equipment-ground terminal or lead on
the appliance,
WARNING - Improper connection of fhe
equipment-ground conductor can
result in a risk of electric shock. Check
with a qualified electrician or
serviceman if you are in doubt as to
whether the appliance is properly
grounded. Do not modify the power
supply cord plug. If it will not fit the
outlet, have a proper outlet installed by
a qualified electrician.
^WARNING
. Fire Hazard
Use a new UL approved 30 ampere
power supply cord.
Use a UL approved strain relief.
Disconnect power before making
electrical connections.
Connect neutral wire (white or center
wire) to center terminal (silver).
Ground wire (green or bare wire) must
be connected to green ground
connector.
Connect remaining 2 supply wires to
remaining 2 terminals (gold).
Securely tighten all electrical
connections.
Failure to do so can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
POWER SUPPLY CORD
neutral (white or
center)
power
supply cord
ground
wire (green)
Internal cabiriet
ground
connector
1. Disconnect the power supply.
2. Remove terminal block cover (see
Figure 5).
3. Install copper, four-wire power
supply cord through strain relief.
4. Remove the appliance harness
ground wire (green with yellow
stripes) from the internal ground
connector and fasten under
center, silver-colored terminal
block screw.
5. Connect the ground wire (green)
of the copper, four-wire power
supply cord to the internal ground
connector.
6. Connect the neutral wire (white) of
the power supply cord to the
center, silver-colored terminal
screw of the terminal block.
Connect the other wires to the
outer terminals. Tighten screws
firmly,
7. Tighten strain relief screws.
8. Replace the terminal block cover.
center silver-colored
terminal block screw
Figure 6
appliance
harness ground
wire (green
with yellow
stripes)
.external
cabinetground
connector
^WARNING
A
Fire Hazard
Use 10 gauge solid copper wire.
Use a UL approved strain relief.
Disconnect power before making
electrical connections.
Connect neutral wire (white or center
wire) to center terminal (silver).
Ground wire (green or bare wire) must
be connected to green ground
connector.
Connect remaining 2 supply wires to
remaining 2 terminals (gold).
Securely tighten all electrical
connections.
Failure to do so can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
DIRECT WIRE
1. Disconnect the power supply.
2. Remove terminal block cover (see
Figure 5).
3. Strip 5 inches of outer covering from
end of cable. Leave bare ground
wire at 5 inches. Cut 1-1/2 inches
from 3 remaining insulated wires.
Strip insulation back 1 inch (see
Figure 7).
10-gauge, 3-wire
with ground wire
(Romex)
Direct wire preparation
Figure 7
u-shaped
hook
r
Figure 8
4. Install copper, four-wire power
supply cable through strain relief.
5. Remove fhe appliance harness
ground wire (green with yellow
stripes) from the internal ground
connector and fasten under
center, silver-colored terminal block
screw.
6. Slide the hook end of the ground
wire (bare) of fhe four-wire power
supply cable under the internal
ground connector screw. Squeeze
hook end of wire together. Tighten
screw.
7. Connect the neutral wire (white) of
the power supply cable to the
center, silver-colored terminal
screw of the terminal block using
the same method. Connect the
other wires to the outer terminals.
Tighten screws firmly.
8. Tighten strain relief screws.
9. Replace the terminal block cover.
Shape the end of
each wire info a "U"
shaped hook (see
Figure 8). The bare
ground wire must be
4-1 /2 inches long after
forming the hook.
led of
Panel B
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