Whirlpool RAK2751KQ0 Installation Instructions Manual

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Part No, 8524720 Rev, A

IMPORTANT:
Installer: Leave Installation Instructions

with the owner,

Owner: Keep Installation Instructions for

future reference,

Save Installation Instructions for local

electrical inspector's use,

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120-vo#, 50-Hz ModeHs

BY WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Before startooo

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 alerts you to

potential hazards that can kill or

hurt you and others.

All safety messages will be preceded

by the safety alert symbol and the

word "DANGER" or "WARNING".
These words mean:

Check location where washer will be
installed, Proper installation is your

responsibility, Make sure you have
everything necessary for correct

installation,
Do Not store or operate washer below

32°F (0°C) (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 risersto
provide an air

cushion and
prevent noise and

damage to valves.

Grounded
electrical outmet

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,

Front access to the pump area is
available by removing 2 clips under
the console area and removing the
top 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 (49°C)
water to the washer,

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Standpipe drain system: Needs a two-
inch (5 cm) minimum carry-away
capacity of ] 7 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,

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

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Recessed area Electrical req rements

Tools needed £er

insla ation:

This washer may be installed in a

f'eeessed af'e_ af' cmose_o

The installation dimensions shown are
the minimum spaces allowable,

AddiTional spacing should be
considered for ease of installation

and servicing, Ifcloset door is
installed, the minimum air openings in

fop and bottom of door are required,
Louvered doors with air openings in

fop and bottom are acceptable,
Companion appliance spacing
should be considered,

Minimum installation spacJng

closet door ,

3 _

48 sq= in=

(310 sq= crn)

2,4sq=in=!

(I55sq. ore)

0

T

(7.6 cm)

3 _

(7.6 ore)

levet

4

utility
knife

Parts s pplied for

SCI$$OES

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.

If codes permit and a separate ground wire
isused, itis recommended that a qualified
electncian determine that the ground path

isadequc_te.
Do Not ground to a gas pipe.

Check with a qualified electrician ifyou are
not sure the washer isprope_y grounded.

Do Not have a fuse in the neural or ground
circuit.

A 120-volt,60-HzAC-only, 15-or
20-ampere fused electrical supply is
required, (Time-delay fuseor circuit breaker
isrecommended,) It isrecommended that
a separate circuit servingonly this
appliance be provided,

48 sq= in=

(310sq=ore)

24 sq.

(|55 sq. ore)

|7"

(43 ore) _ d, @

closet door

4 _

(10crn)

rain=

Remove parts from packages, Check
that all parts were included,

I hose clamp

2 inlet hoses
4 fiat water hose washers

2 front=leveling legs with nuts

1 Gain hose

Gro,anding insir,actions

Thisappliance must be grounded, In the
event of a malfunction or breakdown,
grounding will reduce the riskof electric
shock by providing a path of least

resistance for the electric current, This
appliance is equipped with 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,

WARNING - Improper connection of the

equipment-grounding conductor can
result in a risk of electric shock. Check with

a qualified electrician or serviceman ifyou
are in doubt as to whether the appliance is

properly grounded. Do not modify the plug
provided with the appliance - ifit will not fit

the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by
a qualified electrician.

3=prong ground-type ---- --qUlltlll[lil,_I !
groun_ outlet _ U[l_ll[ i

3 prong

power

/ prong

supply

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