Whirlpool Thin Twin User Manual

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Installation Instructions

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Part No. 3397516

Whirlpool Thin Twin User Manual

Before yoti start...

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.

Earthed electrical outlet is required. See "Electrical requirements," Panel A.

Standpipe drain system needs a two-inch (5 cm) diameter standpipe with a minimum carryaway capacity of

17 gallons (64 liters) per minute. Top of standpipe must be at least ~ 28 inches (71 cm) high and no higher than

48 inches (122 cm) from floor.

Floor drain system requires a siphon break. Part No. 285320, available from your authorized parts distributor.

Location should be large enough to fully open dryer door 90°. See "Recessed and closet installation instructions" and "Product dimensions," Panel E.

Important: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

Check code requirements. Some codes limit or do not permit the installation of clothes dryers in garages, closets, mobile homes and sleeping quarters. Contact your local

building inspector.

Check utilities: Proper electrical supply must be available. See "Electrical requirements," Panel A.

Hot and cold water faucets must be within 4 feet

(122 cm) of the back of the washer/dryer and provide

Level floor: Maximum slope under washer/dryer, 1 inch (2.5 cm).

. Support: Floor must be sturdy enough to support washer/dryer weight with water and clothes of 375 pounds (170 kilograms).

^WARNING

Electric Shock Hazard

It Is the customer's responsibility:

To contact a qualified electrical Installer.

To assure that the electrical Installation Is adequate and In conformance with all local codes and ordinances.

Failure to follow these Instructions could result In death or serious Injury.

Water heater: Set to deliver 140°F (60°C) water to the washer.

Laundry tub drain system needs a 20-gallon (76 liters) laundry tub. Top of laundry tub must be at least 28 inches (71 cm) high and no higher than 48 inches (122 cm) from floor.

If a longer drain hose is needed, drain hose. Part No. 388423, and hose connection kit. Part No. 285442, are available from your authorized parts distributor.

Dryer may be exhausted from rear or left or right side. Exhausting through the side requires side exhaust kit Part No. 279823. See "Exhaust requirements," Panel B.

Four-Inch (10.2-cm) metal exhaust duct Is required.

SEE RECESSED AND CLOSET INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ON PANEL E.

ACAUTION

Product Damage

Do Not store or operate washer/dryer below 32°F (0°C) (some water may remain In washer). Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above 45°F (7°C). See Use & Care Guide for “Winterizing” Information.

Failure to follow these Instructions may result In damage from freezing.

AWARNING

Personal Injury Hazard

More than one person Is required to lift, tilt, or move this washer/dryer because of Its weight and size.

Failure to follow these Instructions may result In personal Injury.

Fire Hazard

Do Not use or store gasoline, paint, thinners and other flammable materials near washer/dryer. Fumes from such materials could result In fire or explosion.

Never Install washer/dryer up against draperies or curtains or on carpet. To do so may result In a fire.

Keep any and all Items from falling or collecting behind the washer/dryer. Failure to do so may result In a fire.

Replace all access panels before operating washer/dryer.

Failure to follow these Instructions may result In a fire, explosion or electrical shock.

Tools and materials needed for installation:

utility knife

1/4" socket wrench

or nut driver slip-joint pliers that open to 1-1/2" minimum

Electrical requirements Power supply cord

AWARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Electrical earth Is required on this appliance.

Do Not earth to a gas pipe.

Do Not modify the power supply cord plug. It It will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet Installed by a qualified electrician.

Do Not reuse an old power supply cord. Possible electrical shock or fire hazard could occur If old power supply cord Is used.

This appliance is equipped with a 15-amp-rated Schuko­ type power supply cord.

earthing ■ wire

Do Not hove a fuse In the neutral or earthing circuit. A fuse In the neutral or earthing circuit could result In an electrical shock.

Do Not use an extension cord with this appliance.

Check with a qualified electrician as to whether the appliance Is properly earthed.

Failure to follow these Instructions could result In death or serious Injury.

If codes permit and a separate earthing wire Is used. It Is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the earthing path Is adequate.

A two-wire, plus earthing wire, single-phase, 230-volt 50-Flz, AC-only, 15-ampere electrical supply is required on a separate circuit. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended.

Recommended earthing method

For your personal safety, this appliance must be earthed, This appliance is equipped with a Schuko-type power supply cord. To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating wall receptacle. See Figures 1 and 2,

nng terminals

"strain reiief Two-wire power supply cord

Figure 1

two-wire receptacie

Figure 2

If your electrical requirements are different, contact your authorized service center or a qualified electrician.

Direct wire

The dryer can be connected directly to the fused, disconnect or circuit breaker box with two-wire or fhree-wire flexible, armored or non-metallic sheathed copper cable (with earthing wire). Do Not use two-wire with bare earthing wire. All current carrying wires must be insulated.

A conduit connector must be installed at the junction box. USE ONLY 10-GAUGE SOLID COPPER WIRE. DO NOT USE ALUMINUM WIRE. Allow four feet of slack in the line so the

dryer can be moved if servicing is ever necessary.

Panel A

(30.5 cm) minimum

Exhaust requirements

^WARNING

Fire Hazard

Do Not use non-metal, flexible duct.

Do Not use metal duct smaller than 4 Inches (10.2 cm) In diameter.

Do Not use exhaust hoods with magnetic latches.

Check that exhaust system Is not longer than specified. Exhaust systems longer than specified will:

Accumulate lint.

Shorten the life of the product.

Reduce performance and result In longer drying times and Increased energy usage.

Failure to follow specifications may result In a fire.

Do Not exhaust the dryer Into a chimney, furnace cold air duct, attic or crawl space, or any other duct used for venting.

Clean the exhaust system every year.

Accumulated lint could be fuel for a fire or cause moisture damage.

Exhausting your dryer Indoors Is Not recommended. The moisture and lint Indoors may cause:

Lint to gather Inside and around the dryer and be a fuel for fire.

Moisture damage to woodwork, furniture, paint, wallpaper, carpet, etc.

Housecleaning problems and possible health problems.

Failure to follow these Instructions could result In fire damage, personal Injury or health problems.

If using an existing exhaust system, clean lint from entire length of exhaust system. Make sure exhaust hood Is not plug^d with lint.

The exhaust system should be Inspected and cleaned yearly.

Replace any vinyl or metallized plastic foil exhaust duct with rigid metal or flexible metal duct.

Use duct tape to seal all joints. Do Not use screws to secure duct.

 

exhaust air flow

better

good

Four-Inch (10.2 cm) rigid

 

metal pipe is preferred.

 

Plan installation to use

 

the fewest number of

n

eibows and turns.

Metal flexible duct must be fully extended and supported when the dryer is in its final

position. DO NOT KINK OR CRUSH THE DUCT.

The metal flexible duct must be fully extended to allow adequate exhaust air to flow.

Allow as much room as possible when using elbows or making turns. Bend duct gradually to avoid kinking. Remove excess flexible duct to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced air flow.

The exhaust duct can

 

be routed up, down,

 

left, right or straight out

 

the back of the

 

washer/dryer. Space

 

requirements are

 

provided on Panel E

 

and on the rear panel

 

of the washer/dryer. Use

 

the straightest path

 

possible to avoid 90°

'

turns.

 

Maximum length of the exhaust system depends upon the type of duct used, number of elbows and the type of exhaust hood. The maximum length for both rigid and flexible duct is shown in the chart.

Number

 

 

Maximum

ot90°

 

 

length

turns

 

 

of 4"

 

 

 

 

 

 

(10.2 cm)

 

 

2-V2"

diameter

 

 

 

 

(10.2 cm)

(6.4 cm)

 

43 ft (13.1 m)

41ft(12.5m)

36 ft (11.0m)

rigid

 

 

 

metal

33tt(10m)

31 ft (9.4 m)

26 ft (7.9 m)

duct

 

23 ft (7.0 m)

21 ft (6.4 m)

16 ft (4.9 m)

 

18 ft (5.5 m)

18 ft (5.5 m)

Not

 

 

 

recommended

 

30 ft (9.1 m)

29 ft (8.8 m)

24 ft (7.3 m)

flexible

 

 

 

metal

24 ft (7.3 m)

23 ft (7.0 m)

18 ft (5.5 m)

duct

16 ft (4.9 m)

15ft(4.6m)

10 ft (3.0 m)

 

10 It (3.0 m)

9 ft (2.1 m)

Not

 

 

 

recommended

 

The maximum length using a 2" x 6" rectangular duct with 2 elbows and a 2-1/2" (TYPE C) exhaust hood is 8 ft (2.4 m).

For exhaust configurations other than those listed in chart the back pressure MUST not exceed 0.2 inches water column at the back of the washer/dryer. The back pressure should be checked by a qualified technician.

For exhaust systems not covered by the exhaust length chart, check with your dealer or distributor for information.

Service check: The back pressure in any exhaust system used must not exceed

0.2 inches of water column measured with an inclined manometer at the point that the exhaust duct connects to the dryer.

Exhausting the dryer outside is recommended. Recessed installation that is not exhausted outside must use Exhaust Deflector Kit Part

No. 694609, available from your authorized parts distributor. See "Recessed and closet installation instructions," Panel E, for unobstructed air opening requirements.

If the washer/dryer Is Installed In a confined area such as a bedroom, bathroom or closet. It must be exhausted to the outside and provision must be made for enough air for ventilation. Check governing codes and ordinances. Also refer to the "Recessed and closet installation instructions" on Panel E.

An exhaust hood should cap the exhaust duct to prevent exhausted air ___

from returning into dryer. —

The outlet of the hood

must be at least

12 inches (30.5 cm) from — the ground or any object that may be in the path "

of the exhaust.

Four-Inch (10.2-cm) outlet hood Is preferred.

However, a 2-1 /2 inch (6.4 cm) outlet hood may be used with short systems only.

A 2-1/2 inch (6.4 cm) outlet hood can result in ionger drying times than other hood types. For permanent Installation, a stationary exhaust system Is required.

Exhausting the dryer through the side of the washer/dryer requires the use of Side Exhaust Kit, Part No. 279823,

available from your authorized parts distributor. Follow kit Installation Instructions for proper exhaust installation.

Mobile home installation

This appliance Is suitable for mobile home Installations.

Mobile home exhaust requirements: The washer/dryer must have an outside exhaust. If the dryer is exhausted through the floor and the area under the mobile home is enclosed, the exhaust system must terminate outside the enclosed area. Extension

beyond the enclosure will prevent lint and moisture buildup under the mobile home.

Now start...

With washer/dryer In laundry area.

^WARNING

Personal Injury Hazard

More than one person Is required to lift, tilt or move the washer/dryer because of Its weight and size.

Failure to follow this Instruction may result In personal Injury.

Truck only from the rear to prevent produce damage.

I Put on safety glasses and gloves.

Remove cardboard shipping base.

rear legs

4 legs

• 2 small water-hose

1 drain hose clamp

washers

1 plastic beaded

• 1 small clamp

strap

• 2 faucet adapters

4 large, water-

• drain hose adapter

hose washers

and clamp

 

(not shown)

Remove parts from plastic package. Check that all parts were included.

Panel B

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