Whirlpool LTE6234DT6, LTE6234DQ6 Installation Guide

27"(69CM)ELECTRICWASHER/DRYER

INSTAILATIONINSTRUCTIONS

Tableof Contents

WASHER/DRYER SAFETY.............................. 2

NSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS.....................2

Toolsand Parts..............................................2

Alternate Parts...............................................2

Location Requirements.................................3

Drain System .................................................4

ElectricalRequirements.................................4

ElectricalConnection.....................................6

Venting Requirements.................................11

RemoveShipping Strap ..............................12

Install Leveling Legs....................................12

Connect the Drain Hose..............................12

Connect the Inlet Hoses..............................13

Securethe Drain Hose................................13

PlanVent System ........................................14

InstallVent System ......................................15

LevelWasher/Dryer.....................................15

Connect Vent...............................................15

Complete Installation...................................16

WASHER/DRYERSAFETY

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:

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.

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INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed

here.

Parts needed for washer (not provided:):

• Inlet hoses • Flat washers

To order:

• Call the dealer from whom you purchased your washer/dryer.

• Call the toll-free number listed on the cover of the Washer/
Dryer User Instructions.

• Visit the website listed on the cover of the Washer/Dryer User
Instructions.

NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk
of hose failure. Record hose installation or replacement dates for

future reference.

Tools needed:

#2 Phillips and flat-blade
screwdriver

Adjustable wrench that
opens to 1" (2.5 cm) or

9/16"open-end wrench (for
adjusting washer/dryer
feet)

1/4"nut driver or socket
wrench (recommended)

Wire stripper (direct wire
installations)

Caulking gun and
compound (for installing

new exhaust vent)

• Level

• Wood block (for leveling)

• Ruler or measuring tape

• Knife

• Vent clamps

• Pliers

• Scissors

• Tin snips (for new vent
installations)

Your installation may require additional parts. For information on
ordering, please refer to the toll free phone numbers on the front
page of the Washer/Dryer User Instructions.

If You Have You Will Need to Buy

Laundry tub or Sump pump system (if not already
standpipe taller than available)

96" (2.4 m)

1" (2.5 cm) diameter 2" (5 cm) diameter to 1" (2.5 cm)
standpipe diameter standpipe adapter, Part

Number 3363920

Overhead sewer Standard 20 gal. (76 L) 34" (86.4 cm)

tall drain tub or utility sink and sump

pump (available from local plumbing
suppliers)

Floor drain Siphon break, Part Number 285320,

additional drain hose, Part Number
285702 and connector kit,

Part Number 285442

Drain hose too short Drain hose, Part Number 285664 and

connector kit, Part Number 285442

Lint clogged drain Drain protector, Part Number 367031

Water faucets 2 longer water fill hoses:
beyond reach of fill 6 ft (1.8 m) Part Number 76314,

hoses 10 ft (3.0 m) Part Number 350008

Parts supplied:

Remove parts package from the washer basket. Check that all
parts were included.

A. Front leveling feet with nuts (2)
B. Shipping strap (not in bag containing

parts. See "Remove Shipping Strap. ")

C. Drain hose)
D. Silver, double-wire hose clamp

Parts needed for dryer:

Check local codes, electrical supply and venting, and read
"Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before
purchasing parts.

Mobile home installations require metal exhaust system hardware
available for purchase from the dealer from whom you purchased

your washer/dryer. For further information, please reference the
"Assistance or Service" section of the Washer/Dryer User

Instructions.

ExplosionHazard

Keepflammablematerialsandvapors,suchas
gasoline,awayfromdryer,

Failuretodosocanresultin death, explosion, or fire.

You will need

• A location that allows for proper exhaust installation. See

"Venting Requirements."

• Aseparate 30-amp circuit.

• A grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft (61 cm) of
either side of the washer/dryer. See "Electrical Requirements."

• A sturdy floor to support the washer/dryer weight (washer/
dryer, water and load) of 500 Ibs (226.8 kg).

• A level floor with a maximum slope of 1" (2.5 cm) under entire
washer/dryer. Clothes may not tumble properly and automatic
sensor cycles may not operate correctly if washer/dryer is not
level. Installing on carpet is not recommended.

• A water heater set to deliver 120°F (49°C) water to the washer.

• Hot and cold water faucets located within 4 ft (1.2 m) of the
hot and cold water fill valves, and water pressure of 5-100 psi

(34.5-689.6 kPa).

The washer/dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where
it will be exposed to water and/or weather.

Do not operate your washer in temperatures at or below 32°F
(0°C). Some water can remain in the washer and can cause

damage in low temperatures. See "Washer/Dryer Care" in the
Washer/Dryer User Instructions for winterizing information.

Do not operate your dryer at temperatures below 45°F (7°C). At
lower temperatures, the dryer might not shut off at the end of an

automatic cycle. This can result in longer drying times.
Check code requirements. Some codes limit, or do not permit,

installation of the washer/dryer in garages, closets, mobile homes,
or sleeping quarters. Contact your local building inspector.

Installation Clearances
The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to open

fully.

Washer/Dryer Dimensions

71%"

(181.9 cm)

*Most installations require a minimum 5" (12.7 cm) clearance

behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow. See "Venting
Requirements."

Installation spacing for recessed area or closet installation

The following spacing dimensions are recommended for this
washer/dryer. This washer/dryer has been tested for spacing of 0"

(0 cm) clearance on the sides. Recommended spacing should be
considered for the following reasons:

• Additional spacing should be considered for ease of
installation and servicing.

• Additional clearances might be required for wall, door and
floor moldings.

• Additional spacing on all sides of the laundry center is
recommended to reduce noise transfer.

For closet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation
openings in the top and bottom of the door are required.

Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are
acceptable.

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C. Closet door with vents

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*Required spacing

**Rear clearance may be 1" (2.5 cm) when house exhaust system

is lined up directly with dryer exhaust.

Mobile Home - Additional Installation Requirements
This washer/dryer is suitable for mobile home installations.

The installation must conform to the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280

(formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and
Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280).

Mobile home installations require:

• Metal exhaust system hardware which is available for
purchase from your dealer.

• Special provisions must be made in mobile homes to
introduce outside air into the dryer. The opening (such as a

nearby window) should be at least twice as large as the dryer
exhaust opening.

The washer/dryer can be installed using the standpipe drain
system (floor or wall), the laundry tub drain system, or the floor

drain system. Select the drain hose installation method you need.
See "Alternate Parts."

Standpipe drain system - wall or floor (views A & B)

The standpipe drain requires a minimum diameter standpipe of
2" (5 cm). The minimum carry-away capacity can be no less than

17 gal. (64 L) per minute. A 2" (5 cm) diameter to 1" (2.5 cm)
diameter standpipe adapter kit is available. See "Alternate Parts."

The top of the standpipe must be at least 39" (99 cm) high and no
higher than 96" (2.4 m) from the bottom of the washer.

A

Laundry tub drain system (view C)
The laundry tub needs a minimum 20 gal. (76 L) capacity. The top

of the laundry tub must be at least 34" (86.4 cm) above the floor
and no higher than 96" (2.4 m) from the bottom of the washer.

Floor drain system (view D)

The floor drain system requires a siphon break that may be
purchased separately. See "Alternate Parts."

The siphon break must be a minimum of 28" (71 cm) from the
bottom of the washer. Additional hoses might be needed.

It is your responsibility

• To contact a qualified electrical installer.

• To be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and in
conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSl/NFPA
70-latest edition and all local codes and ordinances.

A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from:
National Fire Protection Association, One Batterymarch Park,

Quincy, MA 02269.

• To supply the required 3 or 4 wire, single phase, 120/240 volt,
60 Hz., AC only electrical supply (or 3 or 4 wire, 120/208 volt
electrical supply, if specified on the serial/rating plate) on a
separate 30-amp circuit, fused on both sides of the line. A

time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. Connect
to an individual branch circuit. Do not have a fuse in the

neutral or grounding circuit.

• Do not use an extension cord.

• If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is
recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the
ground path is adequate.

Electrical Connection

Toproperly install your washer/dryer, you must determine the type
of electrical connection you will be using and follow the

instructions provided for it here.

• This dryer is manufactured ready to install with a 3-wire
electrical supply connection. The neutral ground wire is

permanently connected to the neutral conductor (white wire)
within the dryer. Ifthe dryer is installed with a 4-wire electrical
supply connection, the neutral ground wire must be removed
from the internal ground connector (green screw), and secured

under the neutral terminal (center or white wire) of the terminal
block. When the neutral ground wire is secured under the
neutral terminal (center or white wire) of the terminal block, the
dryer cabinet is isolated from the neutral conductor.

• If local codes do not permit the connection of aneutral ground
wire to the neutral wire, see "Optional 3-wire connection"

section.
A 4-wire power supply connection must be used when the

appliance is installed in a location where grounding through
the neutral conductor is prohibited. Grounding through the
neutral is prohibited for (1) new branch-circuit installations,

(2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas
where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral

conductors.

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If using a power supply cord:
Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use with clothes

dryers. The kit should contain:

• A UL listed 30-amp power supply cord, rated 120/240 volt
minimum. The cord should be type SRD or SRDT and be at
least 4 ft (1.22 m) long. The wires that connect to the dryer

must end in ring terminals or spade terminals with upturned
ends.

• A UL listed strain relief.

If connecting by direct wire:

Power supply cable must match power supply (4-wire or 3-wire)
and be:

• Flexible armored cable or nonmetallic sheathed copper cable
(with ground wire), protected with flexible metallic conduit. All
current-carrying wires must be insulated.

• 10-gauge solid copper wire (do not use aluminum).

• At least 5 ft (1.52 m) long.

If your outlet looks like this:

4-wire receptacle (14-30R)

Then choose a 4-wire power supply cord with ring or spade
terminals and UL listed strain relief. The 4-wire power supply cord,
at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long, must have four 10-gauge copper wires
and match a 4-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 14-30R. The ground
wire (ground conductor) may be either green or bare. The neutral

conductor must be identified by a white cover.

If your outlet looks like this:

3-wire receptacle (10-30R)

Then choose a 3-wire power supply cord with ring or spade
terminals and UL listed strain relief. The 3-wire power supply cord,
at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long, must have three 10-gauge copper wires

and match a 3-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 10-30R.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

[] For a grounded, cord-connected washer/dryer:

This washer/dryer 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. This washer/dryer uses a cord having an
equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The

plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is

properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.

[] For a permanently connected washer/dryer:

This washer/dryer must be connected to a grounded metal,

permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding
conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and

connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on
the washer/dryer.

WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment-

grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or service representative or

personnel ifyou are in doubt as to whether the washer/dryer

is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug on the power
supply cord: if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet

installed by a qualified electrician.

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