Whirlpool XHPC155YBD0, XHPW155DW0, XHPC155YU0, XHPC155YC0, XHPC155XW0 Installation Guide

15.5"PEDESTAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

For use only with front load washers and dryers

INSTRUCTIONS D'INSTALLATION DU PIEDESTAL DE 15,5"

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Table of Contents Table des matibres

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

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

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

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

UNPACKING THE PEDESTAL ...................................... 3

BEFORE INSTALLING THE PEDESTAL ....................... 3

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

COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION ................................. 7

iNSTALLATiON NOTES NOTES CONCERNANT L'INSTALLATION

Date of purchase: Date of installation:

Installer: Model number:

Serial number:

SI_CURITE DU PI_:DESTAL .......................................... 9

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

Exigences d'emplacement .................................... 9

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

INSTRUCTIONS D'INSTALLATION ............................ 10

AVANT L'INSTALLATION DU PII_DESTAL ................. 11

INSTALLATION DU PII_DESTAL ................................. 12

ACHEVER L'INSTALLATION ....................................... 15

Date d'achat : Date d'installation :

Installateur : Num6ro de module : Num6ro de s6rie :

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 potentiN 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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INSTALLATION REQUIRB ENT$

LOCATION REQUIREMENTS

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, 3" (76 mm) must be added under the pedestal so that the washer/dryer is 18" (458 mm) above the garage floor.

TOOLS AND PARTS Gatherthe required tools and parts beforestarting installation.

Tools Needed:

1/4" nut driver

Additional items Needed:

Towel

Parts Supplied:

Four #12 x 3/4" hex-head

sheet metal screws

5/16" hex-head ratchet or nut driver

Sponge

Drawer divider

Utility knife

Level

Pliers or slip-joint pliers

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

9/16" open-end wrench

Bucket

b +PACKING THE PEDE$

Preparing the pedestal for installation

Excessive Weight Hazard

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

Remove pedestal drawer

Drawer slide

iMPORTANT: Set the pedestal box aside for use during

installation.

. Empty pedestal drawer

Open the pedestal drawer as far as possible and remove the contents. The package contains four #12 x 3/4" hex-head

sheet metal screws and a drawer divider.

Locate spacer pads

Spacer pads

The four spacer pads are installed on the top of the pedestal. These pads reduce vibration between the pedestal and the

washer/dryer.

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

Hex-head screwllL_-'"

Using a 1/4" nut driver, remove the hex-head screws from both

drawer slides and save screws. Remove the drawer from the slides and set aside. Push the slides back into the pedestal.

BEFORE INS LING PEDE$

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.

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 that you will have

enough space for the installation.

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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.

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,

Excessive Weight Hazard

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

1, Unplug the power supply cord or disconnect wiring if dryer is

direct wired.

2, Pull the dryer away from the wail 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 you will have enough space for the installation.

Uninstaliing your gas dryer

1, Unpack the washer/dryer and move close to the intended

installation location.

INS LIN THE PEDES

installing the pedestal on the washer

nfirrn transport bolts are in place

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.

5, Pull the dryer away from the wall so that you will have enough

space for the installation.

Locate the transport bolts on rear of washer. Transport bolts must remain in washer before pedestal can be installed. 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 install washer/dryer.

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

1. Place washer on its side

To avoid floor damage and ease installation and handling,

unfold the empty pedestal box flat and place it next to the

washer. Position the drawer divider so that it will be near the top of the washer, as shown. Gently tip the washer on its side

so the washer is resting on the drawer divider.

Move the pedestal against the washer bottom. The front of

the pedestal cabinet should align with the washer cabinet

as shown below. Slide the pedestal's keyhole slots over the lower two partially

installed screws.

Pedestal Washer

2, Prepare the washer

Washer

bottom

Partially install two of the #12 x 3/4" hex-head sheet metal screws in the

indicated holes. Leave a space of about 3/8" (10 mm) between the

screw head and the bottom of the washer.

NOTE: If your washer has leveling feet installed, remove them.

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