Whirlpool PVWN600 Series User manual

Tip Over Hazard
Do not use clothes vitalizer until
completely installed.
Install lag bolts securely into wall
studs.
Use two or more people to move
and install clothes vitalizer.
Failure to follow these
instructions can result in death or
serious injury.
Paff No, 8527279
IMPORTANT:
Read and save
these instructions.
IMPORTANT:
Installer: Leave Installation Instructions
with the owner.
Owner: Keep Installation instructions for
future reference.
Save: Installation Instructions for local
electrical inspector's use.
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Before you start...
Your safety and the safety of
others are very important.
Ne 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 1oreduce the chance of injury,
and tell you what can happen ifthe
instructions are not followed.
It isyour ..
responsibdRyto:
Observe all governing codes and
ordinances.
Check code requirements: Some
codes limit or do not permit
installation of this product in garages,
closets, mobile homes or sleeping
quarters. Contact your local building
inspector.
Comply with the installation
specifications and dimensions.
Consider spacing requirements for
companion appliances.
Make sure you have everything
necessary for proper installation.
Properly install appliance.
Contact a qualified installer to insure
that the electrical installation meets
all national and local codes and
ordinances.
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Electrical
requirements
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3-prong
outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these
instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
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Important: Observe all governing
codes and ordinances.
A 120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, 15- or
20-ampere fused electrical supply is
required. A Time-delay fuse or circuit
breaker is recommended,
It is recommended that aseparate
circuit serving only this appliance be
provided.
If codes permit and a separate
ground wire is used, it is
recommended that a qualified
electrician determine that the
ground path is adequate.
3-prong ground-type outlet must
be located within 5 feet of lower
right corner of appliance.
Recommended
ground method
The clothes vitalizer, when installed,
must be electrically grounded in
accordance with local codes, or in
the absence of local codes, with
National Electrical Code, ANSI/
NFPA 70".
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS: This
clothes vitalizer must be grounded. In
the event of malfunction or
breakdown, grounding will reduce the
dsk of electdc shock by providing a
path of least resistance for electric
current.
The power supply cord plug must be
plugged into an appropriate outlet
that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.
WARNING - Improper connection
of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in a risk of
electric shock. Check with a
qualified electrician or serviceman
if you are in doubt as to whether
the appliance is properly
grounded. Do not modify the plug
provided with the appliance - if it
will not fit the outlet, have a proper
outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.
3-prong goutlet
ground ^ A
plug __
r/ground
/prong
power
suppty
cord
Tools needed for
installation:
•stud finder (optional)
• drill (electric recommended)
•5/32" drillbit (pilot hole for lag bolt)
• tape measure
•pencil
•carpenter's level
•7/16" wrench (ratchet
recommended) for lag bolts
if installing on a concrete or concrete
block wall
•concrete ddll bit for wall anchors
(refer to wall anchor for drill bit size)
•hammer
Parts supplied for
installabon:
(inside accessory box)
• 2, 1/4" x 2" lag bolts (for wood studs)
• 2, 1/4-20" nuts
• 1 mounting bracket cover (can be
painted or covered with wallpaper)
• separate metal mounting bracket
assembly
• 6, 1/8=thick adhesive backed cabinet
spacers
Copies of the standards listed above may be
obtained from:
•National Fire Protection AasodalJon
One Batterymardn Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269

Parts not supplied
for installation:
2, 1/4"x1-1/4" lag bolts with wall
anchors for concrete or concrete
block wall installations.
Note: Lag bolt length is based on
mounting bracket thickness only. Add
thickness of any wall coverings to
length of tag bolts/wall anchors used.
These can be obtained from local
hardware store.
Now start...
Tip Over Hazard
Do not use clothes vitalizer until
completely installed.
Install lag bolts securely into
wall studs.
Use two or more people to move
and install clothes vitalizer.
Failure to follow these
instructions can result in death
or serious injury.
la With clothes
vitalizer in carton, lay
carton on back. g0_
Open doors and maximum
remove contents.
Important: Before the
clothes vitalizer is
installed on wall, do
not open doors more
than 90° to avoid
damaging the door hinges. Shut
doors and reapply tape or strap•
Leave clothes vitalizer in box.
a Remove the mounting bracket
assembly, nuts and lag bolts (if
installing in wall studs) from the
accessory box.
With washer sides of nuts facing
mounting bracket, start nuts onto the
bracket's threaded studs.
==Mark a horizontal line at least
24 inches long, 70-3/4" minimum
from the floor. Important: The line
MUST be level.
Product
Dimensions
5g"
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24....
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130-;/4.
both 3'
doors 90 °
* 12" minimum clearance to side wall
on left side of appliance is required
for air venting.
** 24" minimum clearance to ceiling or
any non-removable object (cabinet,
soffit, shelf, etc.) above vitalizer is
required for serviceability.
Model shown:
PVWN600
1" minimum
clearance
required at
bottom of
vitalizer for
ventilation.
35"
6 ft. power supply cord.
3-prong ground-type out]at
must be located within 5
feet of lower right comer.
overall depth
(incl. handle)
models weight A
white doors 117 Ibs. 15-1/4"
biscuit doors 117 Ibs. 15-1/4"
wood panel doors 129 Ibs. 15-1/8"
mirrored doors 143 Ibs. 15-1/8"
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For woodstud installations, each lag
boltMUST be installed in a wood stud
as shown. Ifthere are not 2 studs in
moun_ng area, DO NOT install vitalizer.
DO NOT use toggle bolts through dry
wall to support the clothes vitalizer.
L_tine Wood stud installation
belevel) 4a •Locate and mark the
, centers of each wall stud. Make
these marks about 72" from the floor,
I 114-20 nuts
with level line
4b.Align the lower edge of the
mounting bracket assembly with the
level line. Select and mark a hole
location on each side of the bracket
that isclosest to the center of each
stud.
C• Set bracket aside and drill
5/32" pilot holes.
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Concreteorconcreteblock
installation
d• Align the lower edge of the
mounting bracket assembly with the
level line. Select and mark a hole
location on each side of the bracket.
e. Set bracket aside and drill
holes. Drive the wall anchors into
the holes with hammer.
e Fasten the mounting bracket to
wall. Check that the bracket is level
then securely tighten the lag bolts.
bracket '
nut
mounting
bracket wood stud
shown
•Space the mounting bracket
nuts 1/2" to 3/8" away from mounting
bracket.
mounting
stud
mLift clothes vitalizer up and
slide keyhole slots over nuts. Lower
vitalizer down onto mounting bracket
studs and tighten nuts.
Model shown:
needed
= Check tops of doors for
uniform vertical alignment. Wall
irregularities may require shimming
the back bottom corners of the
cabinet away from wall to align the
door tops.
If door tops are not aligned:
•Carefully pull a bottom cabinet
corner away from the wall and
observe the alignment shift.
• Separate adhesive backed spacers
(in accessory box) but do not
remove from the adhesive backing.
• Insert spacers at either or both
bottom comers to obtain door
alignment. The spacers may be
stacked for additional thickness if
needed.
• When alignment is obtained,
remove the spacers from the
adhesive backing and attach to
back of cabinet.
aRemove mounting bracket
cover from accessory box.
0== Peel off adhesive
protective strips. Align cover with
bracket and press cover down
against top of appliance.
Note: Mounting bracket cover can be
painted or covered with wallpaper.
1•Plug power supply cord into
grounded outlet.
2. If your clothes vitalizer
came with a storage drawer, follow
the instructions packed with the
drawer and install it now.
If clothes vitalizer
does not operate:
• Check that circuit breaker is not
tripped or house fuse blown.
• Check that power supply cord is
plugged intowall outlet.
•See Owner's Manual for
troubleshooting list.
If you need
assistance:
• Refer to Owner's Manual.
•Call the Consumer Interaction
Center. Check your Owner's
Manual for a toll-free number to call
or call the dealer from whom you
purchased the clothes vitalizer. The
dealer is listed in the Yellow Pages
of your phone directory under
"Appliances -Household - Major --
Service and Repair."
If you need service:
Maintain the quality built into your
clothes vitalizer by calling an
authorized service company.
To obtain the name and number of
an authorized service company:
• Contact the dealer from whom you
purchased your clothes vitalizer, or
• Look in the Yellow Pages of your
phone directory under "Appliances
-Household - Major -- Service and
Repair," or
• Call the Consumer Interaction
Center. The toll-free number is
listed in your Owner's Manual.
When you call, you
will need:
•The clothes vitalizer model number.
•The clothes vitalizer serial number.
Both numbers are listedon the
model/serial number plate located on
the lower cabinet frame next to the
door magnet.
Accessories:
The followingstorage drawer kits are
available from your dealer:
Kit No. 8527309 White
Kit No. 8527310 Biscuit
Kit No, 8527308 Signet Grey
Part No.8527279
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