Whirlpool WHP1000ST0 Installation Guide

For use onlywith front load washer and dryers

Para uso sSlocon lavadoras y seeadoras de earga frontal

Pour utilisation avee les prod@s suivants seulement

laveuses et s@heuses _ chargement par Pavant

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CONTENTS

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

Tools and PaRs ................... 2

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..... 3

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

Installing the Pedestal ............ 4

Complete Installation ............. 4

WARRANTY ...................... 5

SEGURIDAD DEL PEDESTAL ........ 7

Piezas y herramientas ............. 7

INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACION .8

Antes de instalar el pedestal ........ 8

Instalaci6n deI pedestal ........... 9

Complete la instalaci6n ........... 10

GARANTiA ...................... 10

SEDURITE DU PIC:DESTAL ......... 12

Outillage et pieces ............... 12

INSTRUCTIONS D"INSTALLATION . .13

Avant I'installation du piedestal ..... 13

installation du pi6destal .......... 14

Achever I'installation ............ 15

GARANTmE ...................... 15

PEDESTALSAFETY

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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Gather the required tools and pars before staring installation. Tooms needed

utility knife 1/4"hex head ratchet or open-end wrench level

Explosion Hazard

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

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

Failure do to so can resumt in death, expmosion, or fire.

_A6"open-end wrench pliers orslip-joint pliers

bucket

Parts suppmied

four #12 x 5/8"hex head sheet metal screws (in pars bag) Installation Instructions

NOTE: if the dryer and pedestal assembly is located in a garage, 8" (20.3 cm) must be added under the pedestal so that the dryer

is 18" (46 cm) above the garage floor.

INSTALLATIONiNSTRUCTiONS

IMPORTANT: If your washer and dryer are already installed, they must be uninstNbd.

If you need to uninstall your washer or dryer, see the installation instructions that came with your model for tools required.

Uninstalting your washer

NOTE: If the washer is to be transported, call your local service center. To prevent suspension and structural damage, your

machine must be properly set up for relocation by a certified

technician.

1, Turn off the hot and cold water faucets. 2, Unplug the power supply cord. 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.

Figure 1

cardboard

18 _

(38,1cm

UninstaHing your electric dryer

1, Unplug the power supply cord. 2, PulI 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.

3, Pull the dryer away from wall so that it can be tipped on its

back.

4, 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 (see Figure 1). Go to "installing the Pedestal" section.

UninstaHing your gas dryer

1, Unplug the power supply cord. 2, Turn off the gas supply.

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 on 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 (see Figure 1). Go to "installing the Pedestal" section.

An additional small amount of water will drain out of the washer when it is tipped back. Go to "installing the Pedestal"

section.

if your washer or dryer is stitt in its packaging

Position the packaged washer/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.

dryer shown

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

3. Partially install the two #12 x %" hex head sheet metal screws in the lower holes. Leave a space of about sA"(1 cm) between

the screw head and the bottom of the washer/dryer.

washer bottom dryer bottom

install screws install screws

4. Move the pedestal against the washer/dryer bottom. Slide the pedestal's keyhole slots over the lower two partially installed

screws.

5. Position the pedestal toward the front of the washer/dryer and install the two remaining hex head sheet metal screws. Do not

tighten completely.

6. Align the sides of the pedestal so that they are even with the sides of the washer/dryer. Reach inside pedestal opening and

securely tighten all four pedestal screws.

sides

carton /

Lay washer/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 cartoning.

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

The parts bag contains four #12 x %" hex head sheet metal

screws used in step 3, and the Installation Instructions.

1. Make sure that all four spacer pads are in place on the top of the pedestal. These pads reduce vibration between the

pedestal and the washer/dryer.

dryer shown

lower screws in keyhole slots

7. Tip the washer/dryer back to its upright position. Remove and discard packaging including the washer's plastic film, corner

posts and top cap.

Slide the washer/dryer close to its final location.

Follow the installation instructions that came with your model

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

Level the washer/dryer from side to side and front to back. NOTE: Make sure all four 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 adiust the

feet up or down as needed to level the washer/dryer.

When the washer/dryer is level, use a %6" open-end wrench to securely tighten all four Iocknuts against the pedestal. The

Iocknuts must be tightened to prevent vibration.

Iocknut .................. j

Align front panel with pedestal and snap in place. For washer/dryer models that are 38" (96.5 cm) high, the wide

edge should be placed on top. For washer/dryer models that are 36" (91.4 cm) high, the wide

edge should be placed on bottom.

wide narrow

38" (96.5 cm)

models

36" (91_4 cm)

models

WARRANTY

Full One-Year Warranty on Mechanicam parts. For one year from the date of purchase, supplier will repair or

replace any of its mechanical parts if defective in material or workmanship. This Pedestal must be installed with the listed

washer or dryer and operated according to the instructions provided in the washer or dryer Owner's Manual or Use and Care

Guide.

Warranty Restriction

If the Pedestal is subject to other than private family use and or used with any other product than those listed in the Installation

Instructions, the warranty is null and void.

Warranty Service

Warranty service is available by contacting the retailer where the Pedestai was purchased. If retailer is not available, please refer to

the Owner's Manual or Use and Care Guide that came with the

washer or dryer that is installed with the Pedestal and contact

the service department listed there. This warranty applies only while the Pedestal is in use in the

United States or Canada*. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state

to state or province to province.

*Warranty terms may vary in Canada.

In the space below, record your model number information and purchase date. See the serial plate located on the side frame of

the Pedestal, for model number information.

Have this information available to help you quickly obtain assistance or service.

Model number Serial number Item number Purchase date

Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future reference.

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