Whirlpool W10222384A User Manual

24" (61 CM) GAS WASHER/DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Table of Contents

WASHER/DRYER SAFETY ..............................1

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ....................2

Tools and Parts..............................................2

Alternate Parts ...............................................3

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

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

Electrical Requirements.................................5

Gas Supply Requirements.............................5

Venting Requirements....................................6

Install Leveling Legs.......................................7

WASHER/DRYER SAFETY

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:

Remove Foam Packing..................................8

Connect Drain Hose.......................................8

Connect Inlet Hoses ......................................8

Secure Drai

Plan Vent System...........................................9

Install Vent System ......................................11

Level Washer/Dryer......................................11

Make Gas Connection.................................11

Connect Vent ...............................................11

Complete Installation...................................12

n Hose.........................................9

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately

DANGER

WARNING

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.

follow instructions.

You

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

instructions.

W10222384A

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When discarding or storing your old clothes dryer, remove the door.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.

– Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this

or any other appliance.

– WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

Do not try to light any appliance.

•

Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

•

Clear the room, building, or area of all occupants.

•

Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's

•

instructions. If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

•

– Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or

the gas supplier.

In the State of Massachusetts, the following installation instructions apply:

Installations and repairs must be performed by a qualified or licensed contractor, plumber, or gasfitter qualified or licensed by

the State of Massachusetts.

If using a ball valve, it shall be a T-handle type.

A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed 3 feet.

IMPORTANT: The gas installation must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.

The dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Tools and Parts

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:

8" or 10" adjustable wrench (for gas connections)

Flat-blade screwdriver

Adjustable wrench that opens to 1" (25 mm) or

" (14 mm) open-end

⁄16 wrench (for adjusting dryer feet)

Level

¼" nut driver or socket wrench (recommended)

Tin snips (new vent installation)

Caulking gun and compound (for installing new exhaust vent)

Pipe-joint compound resistant to LP gas

Level

Knife

Vent clamps

Pliers

Wood block (for leveling)

Ruler or measuring tape

Parts supplied:

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

Location Requirements

WARNING

A B C D E

A. Rear leveling legs (2) B. Front leveling legs (2) C. Drain hose

D. Plastic strap E. Silver double-wire hose clamp

Parts needed:

Check local codes and with gas supplier, check existing gas supply, electrical supply and venting, and read “Electrical Requirements,” “Gas Supply Requirements,” and “Venting Requirements” before purchasing parts.

Mobile home installations require special parts (listed following) available for purchase from the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer. For further information, please reference the “Assistance or Service” section of the Washer/Dryer User Instructions.

Mobile Home Installation Kit. Ask for Part Number 346764.

Metal exhaust system hardware.

Alternate Parts

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 standpipe taller than 96" (2.4 m)

1" (25 mm) diameter standpipe

Overhead sewer Standard 20 gal. (76 L) 34" (864 mm)

Floor drain Siphon break, Part Number 285320,

Sump pump system (if not already available)

2" (51 mm) diameter to 1" (25 mm) diameter standpipe adapter, Part Number 3363920

tall drain tub or utility sink and sump pump (available from local plumbing suppliers)

additional drain hose, Part Number 285702 and connector kit, Part Number 285442

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

You will need

A location that allows for proper exhaust installation. A gas washer/dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors. See “Venting Requirements.”

A grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft (610 mm) 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 lbs (226.8 kg).

A level floor with a maximum slope of 1" (25 mm) 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 32ºF (0ºC). 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 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.

NOTE: No other fuel-burning appliance can be installed in the same closet as a dryer.

temperatures below 45°F (7°C). At

Installation Clearances

The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to open fully.

hose too short Drain hose, Part Number 285664 and

Drain

Lint clogged drain Drain protector, Part Number 367031

Water faucets beyond reach of fill hoses

connector kit, Part Number 285442

2 longer water fill hoses: 6 ft (1.8 m) Part Number 76314, 10 ft (3.0 m) Part Number 350008

Washer/Dryer Dimensions

71 ¾"

(1822 mm)

15 "

⁄8

(391 mm)

32 "

⁄8

(816 mm)

Mobile home installations require:

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

Mobile Home Installation Kit Part Number 346764. See “Tools and Parts” section for information on ordering.

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.

Drain System

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.”

*27 ¼"

(692 mm)

23 "

⁄8

(606 mm)

*Most installations require a minimum 5" (127 mm) 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 mm) clearance on the sides, rear and top. 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 washer/dryer 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.

(25 mm)

⁄8

23 "

(606 mm)

(25 mm)

1"*

(25 mm)

27¼"

(692 mm)

(25 mm)

48 in.

(310 cm2)

24 in.

(155 cm2)

5"**

(127 mm)

3" (76 mm)

A B C

A. Recessed area B. Side view - closet or confined area C. Closet door with vents

*Required spacing

**Rear clearance may be 0" (0 mm) 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, (formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280).

Part 3280

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

The standpipe drain requires a minimum diameter standpipe of 2" (51 mm). The minimum carry-away capacity can be no less than 17 gal. (64 L) per minute. A 2" (51 mm) diameter to 1" (25 mm) diameter standpipe adapter kit is available. See “Alternate Parts.”

The top of the

standpipe must be at least 39" (991 mm) high and no

higher than 96" (2.4 m) from the bottom of the washer.

39"

(991 mm)

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" (864 mm) 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 bottom of the washer. Additional hoses might be needed.

34"

(864 mm)

of 28" (711 mm) from the

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