Whirlpool XHP1000XW0 Installation Guide

PEDESTAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

For use only with front load washers and dryers

INSTRUCTIONS D'INSTALLATION DU PII DESTAL

Pour utilisation avec les laveuses et s6cheuses h chargement frontal

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Table of Contents

PEDESTAL SAFETY ...................................................... 1

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ................................ 2

Location Requirements ......................................... 2

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

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .................................. 3

Before installing Pedestal ..................................... 3

INSTALLING THE PEDESTAL ....................................... 4

COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION ................................. 5

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

iNSTALLATiON NOTES NOTES CONCERNANT L'INSTALLATION

Date of purchase: Date of installation:

Installer: Model number:

Serial number:

SI_CURITE DU PIEDESTAL .......................................... 9

EXIGENCES D'INSTALLATION .................................... 9

iNSTRUCTiONS D'INSTALLATION ............................ 10

iNSTALLATiON DU PII_DESTAL ................................. 11

ACHEVER L'INSTALLATION ....................................... 13

GARANTIE ................................................................... 15

Date d'achat : Date d'installation : Installateur :

Num6ro de module : Num6ro de s6rie :

Table des matibres

E×igences d'emplacement .................................... 9

Outillage et pi_ces ................................................. 9

Avant I'installation du pi6destal .......................... 10

PEDEST $ ETY

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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INST TION REQUIREMENTS

LOCATION REQUIREMENTS

Additional items needed:

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as

gasoline, away from dryer. Place dryer at least 18 inches (460 ram) above the floor

for a garage installation.

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

NOTE: If the washer/dryer and pedestal assembly are located in a garage, 8" (203 mm) must be added under the pedestal so

that the washer/dryer is 18" (458 mm) above the garage floor.

TOOLS AND PARTS Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.

Tools needed:

Towel

Parts supplied:

Four #12 x 5/8" hex-head sheet metal screws (in parts bag)

Sponge

Two retainer clips

(in parts bag)

Utility knife

Level

Pliers or slip-joint pliers

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

9/16" open-end wrench

Bucket

IN$ ION INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE iNSTALLiNG PEDESTAL

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

Uninstallin9 your washer

To avoid possible damage to the washer, the transport bolts on the back of the washer must be in place before installing the pedestal. For more information on transport bolts, see "Remove Transport System" in washer Use and Care Guide.

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and uninstall washer.

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

NOTE: If the washer is to be transported, call your local service center. To avoid suspension and structural damage, your washer 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. Remove the drain hose from the standpipe or laundry tub and drain any water remaining in the hose into a bucket.

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

7. To avoid floor damage and ease installation and handling, unfold the empty pedestal box flat and place it next to the

washer. 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.

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

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Uninstallin9 your electric dryer

Uninstalling your gas dryer

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and uninstall dryer. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

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.

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

To avoid floor damage and ease installation and handling,

unfold the empty pedestal box flat and place it next to the dryer. 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. Go to "installing

the Pedestal".

Installation of new washer/dryer

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install

washer/dryer.

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

If your washer/dryer is still in the packaging:

1, Unpacking Washer/Dryer

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and uninstall dryer.

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

1. Unplug the power supply cord.

2. 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.

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

4. To avoid floor damage and ease installation and handling, unfold the empty pedestal box flat and place it next to the

dryer. 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. Go to "Installing the Pedestal".

Washer

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.

Washer transport bolts

Locate the transport bolts on rear of washer. Transport bolts must remain inwasher while pedestal is installed. When laying the washer on its back, hold the base down on the floor. Do

not remove the plastic film, corner posts, or top cap.

INS LING THE PEDE$

Washer Bottom Bottom

Partially installtwo of the #12 x 5/8" hex-head sheet metal screws in the lower holes. Leave a space of about 3/8" (10 mm)

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

Attach the pedestal

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install pedestal, Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

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

Locate spacer pads

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

pedestal and the washer/dryer. NOTE: If your washer/dryer has feet installed, remove them.

Move the pedestal against the washer/dryer bottom. Slide

the pedestal's keyhole slots over the lower two partially

installed screws.

Secure the pedestal

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

tighten completely.

Align sides of pedestal

Align the sides of the pedestal so that they are even with the

sides of the washer/dryer. Reach inside the pedestal opening and securely tighten all four pedestal screws.

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CO_PLETE THE INS LATION

8, Move close to final location

Follow the installation instructions that came with your model

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

NOTE: Be sure to remove the transport bolts from the back of the washer.

The pedestal arrives with the feet tight against the bottom

of the unit. Using a 1/4" hex-head ratchet or open-end wrench, lower the feet approximately 1" (25 mm) away

from the bottom of the pedestal.

Stand the washer/dryer upright

Check levelness of washer/dryer

Place level here

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Place a level on top edges of washer/dryer, checking each side and front. Rock washer/dryer back and forth to make

sure all four feet make solid contact with floor.

Tip the washer/dryer back to its upright position. Remove

and discard any remaining packaging material.

Not Level LEVEL Not Level

If not level, adjust pedestal feet up or down, repeating as necessary.

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