Whirlpool Washer Dryer Pedestal User Manual

15.5" (39.4 cm) Washer/Dryer Pedestal

Installation Instructions

Pedestal para lavador/secadora de 15,5" (39,4 cm)

Instrucciones para la instalación

Piédestal de 15,5" (39,4 cm) pour laveuse/sécheuse

Instructions d’installation

W10163294A

¹⁄₂

(33 cm)

27"

(68,6 cm)

22⁵⁄₈

(57,5 cm)

⁵⁄₈

(60 cm)

⁵⁄₈

(6,7 cm)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PEDESTAL SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Tools and Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

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

Before Installing Your Pedestal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Installing the Pedestal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

PEDESTAL USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

PEDESTAL SAFETY

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Tools and Parts

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

Tools needed

Parts supplied

Remove the parts package from the pedestal drawer. This package contains 4, #12 x ⁵⁄₈" hex head sheet metal screws and drawer divider.

■ Utility knife

■ ¹⁄₄" hex-head ratchet or

open-end wrench (leveling legs)

■ ⁵⁄₁₆" hex-head ratchet or

nut driver (for sheet metal screws)

■ ⁹⁄₁₆" open-end wrench

(for leveling leg locknuts)

■ Pliers or slip-joint pliers

(for drain and inlet hoses)

■ Level

■ Bucket

Location Requirements

NOTE: If dryer and pedestal assembly is located in a garage, 3" (7.6 cm) must be added under pedestal so that dryer is 18" (46 cm) above garage floor.

Before Installing Your Pedestal

IMPORTANT: If your washer and dryer are already installed, they

must be uninstalled. If you need to uninstall your washer or dryer, see your Installation

Instructions that came with your model for tools required.

Uninstalling Your Washer

1. Turn off the hot and cold water faucets.

2. Unplug the power supply cord or disconnect power.

3. Slowly loosen the fill hoses at the faucets to relieve the water

pressure. Use a sponge or towel to absorb the released water.

4. Remove the hot and cold fill hoses from the back of the washer. Drain the water from the hoses into a bucket.

5. Squeeze the ears of the drain hose clamp with pliers to open and slide the clamp down the hose. Disconnect the drain hose from the washer and drain any water in the hose into a bucket.

6. Pull the washer away from wall so it can be tipped on its back.

7. Protect the floor with a large piece of cardboard cut from the pedestal carton. Lay the washer on its back (make sure that the power supply cord is not under the washer) so that the cardboard is under the entire lower back edge of the washer. An additional small amount of water will drain out of the washer when it is tipped back.

8. Go to “Installing the Pedestal” section.

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

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

Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor for a garage installation.

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

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and uninstall washer.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

12" (30.5 cm)

15" (38.1 cm)

Washer or Dryer Is In Its Packaging

1. Position the packaged washer or dryer close to its final position. Cut the packaging as follows:

Washer: Cut plastic film along dotted cut line around the base. Do not remove the packaging.

Dryer: Cut carton around top and down corners along dotted cut lines. Lay all four carton sides on floor. Discard carton top and corner posts.

IMPORTANT: Leave carton bottom underneath dryer.

2. Lay washer or dryer on its back. NOTE: When laying the washer on its back, hold the bottom

cap down on the floor. Do not remove the plastic film, corner posts or top cap. These protect the floor and washer back.

When laying the dryer on its back, the floor and dryer back are protected by pieces of the carton.

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move washer or dryer.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

A. Carton sides

3. Pull the dryer away from the wall enough to loosen the vent clamp. Loosen the clamp and gently remove the exhaust vent from the dryer exhaust outlet.

4. Disconnect the flexible gas supply line from the dryer. Put a piece of tape over the open ends of the gas line connection fittings.

5. Pull the dryer away from wall so that it can be tipped onto its back.

6. Protect the floor with a large piece of cardboard cut from the pedestal carton. Lay the dryer on its back (make sure that the power supply cord is not under the dryer) so that the cardboard is under the entire lower back edge of the dryer.

7. Go to “Installing the Pedestal” section.

Uninstalling Your Electric Dryer

1. Unplug the power supply cord.

2. Disconnect wiring if dryer is direct wired.

3. Pull the dryer away from the wall enough to loosen the vent

clamp. Loosen the clamp and gently remove the exhaust vent from the dryer exhaust outlet.

4. Pull the dryer away from wall so that it can be tipped onto its back.

5. Protect the floor with a large piece of cardboard cut from the pedestal carton. Lay the dryer on its back (make sure that the power supply cord is not under the dryer) so that the cardboard is under the entire lower back edge of the dryer.

6. Go to “Installing the Pedestal” section.

Uninstalling Your Gas Dryer

1. Unplug the power supply cord or disconnect power.

2. Turn off the gas supply.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power before servicing.

Replace all parts and panels before operating.

Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and uninstall dryer.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and uninstall dryer.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

12" (30.5 cm)

15" (38.1 cm)

12" (30.5 cm)

15" (38.1 cm)

Installing the Pedestal

Follow these instructions to install the pedestal on a washer or dryer.

1. Open the pedestal drawer as far as possible and remove the contents. This package contains 4, #12 x ⁵⁄₈" hex head sheet metal screws used in step 5, and the divider pack.

2. Verify the 4 spacer pads are installed on the top of the pedestal.

3. Locate the levers on the drawer slides on each side of the drawer.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

4. Pull the lever up on the left side of the drawer and at the same time, push the lever down on the right side. While holding the levers in position, pull the drawer all the way out and set aside. Push the slides back into the pedestal.

5. If your washer or dryer has feet installed, remove them. Do not install the feet that came with a new washer or dryer.

6. Partially install 2 of the #12 x ⁵⁄₈" hex head sheet metal screws in the lower holes. Leave a space of about ³⁄₈" (1 cm) between the screw head and the bottom of the washer or dryer.

7. Tip the pedestal on its back and move it against the washer or dryer bottom. Slide the pedestal’s keyhole slots over the lower 2 partially installed screws.

8. Position the pedestal toward the front of the washer or dryer and install the 2 remaining hex-head sheet metal screws. Do not tighten completely.

9. Align the sides of the pedestal so that they are even with the sides of the washer or dryer. Reach inside the pedestal drawer opening and securely tighten all 4 pedestal screws.

A. Lower screws in keyhole slots

A. Spacer pads

A. Washer bottom B. Dryer bottom

C. Install screws

A. Drawer slide B. Lever

A. Lever (right side shown)

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install pedestal.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

10. Tip the washer or dryer back to its upright position. Remove and discard packaging including washer’s plastic film, corner posts and top cap.

11. Slide the washer or dryer close to its final location.

12. Follow the Installation Instructions that came with your model

to finish installing or reinstalling your washer or dryer (hoses, vents, etc.).

13. Level the washer or dryer from side to side and front to back. NOTE: Make sure all 4 pedestal feet are in solid contact with

the floor. Place a level on the top. Locate the ¹⁄₄" hex-head screws on

the top of each pedestal foot. Reach inside the pedestal and use a ¹⁄₄" hex-head ratchet or open-end wrench to adjust the feet up or down as needed to level the washer or dryer.

14. When the washer or dryer is level, use a ⁹⁄₁₆" open-end wrench to securely tighten all 4 locknuts against the pedestal. The locknuts must be tightened to prevent vibration.

15. To reinstall the drawer, make sure the innermost slotted drawer slide pieces are fully extended and the bearing races are pulled forward on both sides.

16. Line up the slide pieces on the drawer with the slide pieces extended from the pedestal, and push the drawer slides in, until they lock in place.

A. Locknuts

PEDESTAL USE

Your pedestal has several uses. The drawer may be used to store detergent and other laundry

supplies and is equipped with a removable divider.

Optional Pedestal Shelf

The shelf will support a laundry basket to assist with loading and unloading of the washer and dryer.

The shelf can be slid front to back or removed. The shelf is equipped with a removable compartment to store

dryer sheets in.

18. Place the divider in the drawer at the desired location and

close the drawer.

NOTE: Use of the divider is optional. See “Pedestal Use” section.

17. Remove the divider from the bag.

bearing race

(Available with some models)

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION PEDESTAL WARRANTY

Dealer name____________________________________________ Address______________________________________________ Phone number_________________________________________ Model number___________________________________________ Serial number ___________________________________________ Purchase date___________________________________________

Keep this book and your sales slip together for future reference. You must provide proof of purchase or installation date for in-warranty service.

Write down the following information about your major appliance to better help you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it. You will need to know your complete model number and serial number.You can find this information on the model and serial number label located on the product.

Before you call for Service

This pedestal must be installed only with the appropriate Kenmore®or Kenmore Elite®, Whirlpool®, KitchenAid®or Maytag®.front-load washer or dryer.This pedestal must be operated according to the instructions provided with your Kenmore or Kenmore Elite, Whirlpool, KitchenAid, or Maytag front-load washer or dryer’s Owner’s manual or Use and Care Guide. Before you call for service, please locate your model and serial number for both the pedestal and the corresponding Kenmore or Kenmore Elite, Whirlpool, KitchenAid or Maytag front-load washer or dryer.

For a pedestal purchased at Sears for use with a Kenmore or Kenmore Elite front-load washer or dryer, the Kenmore Pedestal Warranty applies. For any other pedestal purchased for use with a Whirlpool, KitchenAid or Maytag front-load washer or dryer, the Whirlpool Corporation Pedestal Warranty applies.

ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

For one year from the date of purchase, when this appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product and is used with the appropriate Whirlpool Corporation front-load washer or dryer, Whirlpool or Whirlpool Canada (hereafter “Whirlpool”) will pay for factory specified replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company.

ITEMS WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR

1. Service calls to correct the installation of your appliance, to instruct you how to use your appliance, to replace or repair house fuses

or to correct house wiring or plumbing.

2. Repairs when your appliance is used for other than normal, single-family household use.

3. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, acts of God, improper installation, installation not in

accordance with electrical or plumbing codes, or use of products not approved by Whirlpool.

4. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States or Canada.

5. Pickup and delivery. This appliance is designed to be repaired in the home.

6. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.

7. Expenses for travel and transportation for product service in remote locations.

8. The removal and reinstallation of your appliance if it is installed in an inaccessible location or is not installed in accordance with

published installation instructions.

DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF REMEDIES

DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN. IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW. WHIRLPOOL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS, SO THESE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.

Outside the 50 United States and Canada, this warranty does not apply. Contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer to determine if another warranty applies. If you need service, in the U.S.A., call 1-800-422-1230. In Canada, call 1-800-807-6777. 4/06

ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product and used with the appropriate Kenmore® front-load washer or dryer, if this product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME to arrange for free repair. If this appliance is used for other than private family purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.

THIS WARRANTY COVERS ONLY DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP.

SEARS WILL NOT PAY FOR:

1. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, light bulbs, and bags.

2. A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation, operation or maintenance.

3. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.

4. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed, operated or maintained according to all instructions supplied

with the product.

5. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended purpose.

6. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those

recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.

7. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product.

DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF REMEDIES

Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair as provided herein. Implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law. Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.

This warranty applies only while this product is used in the United States and Canada. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

PRODUCT RECORD

In the space below, record your complete model number, serial number, and purchase date.You can find this information on the model and serial number label located on the product. Have this information available to help you obtain assistance or service more quickly whenever you contact Sears concerning your appliance.

Model number __________________________________________________ Serial number __________________________________________________ Purchase date__________________________________________________ Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future reference.

KENMORE®PEDESTAL WARRANTY

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