Whirlpool 3397616 User manual

Part No. 3397616 Rev. B
Large Capacity Thin Twin
Washer•Dryer – 120/240 Volt
Prepared by Whirlpool Corporation,
Benton Harbor, Michi an 49022
Part No. 3397616 Rev. B
© 2000 Whirlpool Corporation
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Installation Instructions
IMPORTANT:
Installer: Leave Installation Instructions
with the homeowner.
Homeowner: Keep Installation Instructions
for future reference.
Save Installation Instructions for local
electrical inspector’s use.
IMPORTANT:
Read and save
these instructions.
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If washer/dryer does
not operate properly...
Check the followin to be sure that:
1. Electrical supply is connected.
2. House fuse or circuit breaker is intact
and ti ht.
3. Washer lid or dryer door is closed.
4. Controls are set in a runnin or “ON”
position.
5. Dryer start button has been firmly
pushed.
6. Make sure shippin strap has been
completely removed and was used to
secure the drain hose to the laundry
tub or standpipe.
When moving the
washer/dryer...
• Disconnect the power supply cord,
then tape securely to the
washer/dryer.
• Tape the drum to the front panel.
Tape the lint screen in place. Tape
the dryer door closed.
• Wed e a blanket between the tub
rin and cabinet top to restrict tub
movement.
• Turn front levelin le s all the way in.
If you need assistance...
The Whirlpool Customer Interaction Center
will answer any questions about operatin
or maintainin your washer/dryer not
covered in the Installation Instructions. The
Whirlpool Customer Interaction Center is
open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Just
dial 1-800-253-1301 — the call is free.
When you call, you will need the
washer/dryer model number and serial
number. Both numbers can be found on the
model/serial ratin plate located in the
door well behind the dryer door on front of
openin .
If you need service...
In the event that your Whirlpool
appliance should need service, call the
dealer from whom you purchased the
appliance or a Whirlpool-authorized
service company. A Whirlpool-
authorized service company is listed in
the Yellow Pa es of your telephone
directory under “Appliances —
Household — Major — Service and
Repair.” You can also obtain the service
company’s name and telephone
number by dialin , free, within the
continental United States, the Whirlpool
Customer Interaction Center telephone
number, 1-800-253-1301. A special
operator will tell you the name and
number of your nearest Whirlpool-
desi nated service company.
Maintain the quality built into your
Whirlpool appliance — call a Whirlpool-
desi nated service company.
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Water heater: Set to deliver 140°F
water to the washer.
Laundr tub drain s stem: Needs a
20- allon laundry tub. Top of tub
must be at least 34 inches hi h and
no hi her than 72 inches from floor.
If a lon er drain hose is needed,
drain hose (Part No. 388423) and
hose extension kit (Part No. 285442)
are available from a Whirlpool-
authorized parts distributor.
Dryer may be exhausted from the
rear or left or ri ht side. Exhaustin
throu h the side requires Part No.
279823. See “Exhaust requirements,”
Panels C and D.
Four-inch metal exhaust vent is
required.
SEE RECESSED AREA INSTRUCTIONS
ON PANEL G.
Important: Observe all
governing codes and
ordinances.
Check location where washer/dryer will
be installed. Proper installation is your
responsibility. The washer/dryer must not
be installed or stored in an area where it
will be exposed to water and/or
weather. Make sure you have
everythin necessary for correct
installation.
Panel A
Location: Should be lar e enou h to
fully open dryer door to 90°. See Panel
G for “Recessed and closet installation
instructions” and “Product dimensions.”
Grounded electrical connection is
required. See “Electrical requirements.”
Standpipe drain s stem: Needs
a two-inch diameter standpipe
with minimum carry-away
capacity of 17 allons per
minute. Top of standpipe must
be at least 34 inches hi h and
no hi her than 72 inches from
floor.
Floor drain s stem requires a
siphon break, Part No.
285320, available from a
Whirlpool-authorized
parts distributor.
Do Not store or operate washer/dr er
below 32°F (some water ma remain in
washer). Proper operation of dr er
c cles requires temperatures above
45°F. See Use & Care Guide for
“Winterizing” information.
Tools and materials
needed for installation:
Check code requirements: Some codes
limit or do not permit installation of
clothes dryers in ara es, closets,
mobile homes and sleepin quarters.
Contact your local buildin inspector.
Hot and cold water
faucets: Must be within
4 feet of the back of
the washer/dryer and
provide water pressure
of 5 -100 PSI.
Electrical requirements
A four-wire or three-wire, sin le-phase,
120/240-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only electrical
supply (or four-wire or three-wire,
120/208-volt, if specified on the
model/serial ratin plate) is required on
a separate, 30-ampere circuit, fused on
both sides of the line. A time-delay fuse
or circuit breaker is recommended. The
model/serial ratin plate is located in
the door well behind the dryer door on
the front of the openin .
It is the personal responsibility and
obli ation of the customer to contact a
qualified electrician to assure that the
electrical installation is adequate and in
conformance with the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 — latest
edition*, and all local codes and
ordinances.
Untape and
open washer
lid. Remove
packa es
and hoses
from washer.
Drain hose
may also be
installed to a
laundry tub or
floor drain
system.
See Panel F.
level
Phillips screwdriver
pliers
utilit
knife
safet glasses
gloves
adjustable
wrench (two
ma be
required)
flat-blade
screwdriver
Check utilities: Proper, water and
electrical supply connections must be
available.
Support: Floor must be sturdy enou h to
support washer/dryer wei ht, with water
and clothes, of 500 pounds.
Level floor:
1-inch maximum
slope under entire
washer/dryer.
Copies of the standards listed above ma be
obtained from:
* National Fire Protection Association
Batter march Park
Quinc , Massachusetts 02269
Power suppl cord
Local codes may permit the use of a
U.L.-listed, 120/240-volt minimum, 30-
ampere, dryer power supply cord kit
(pi tail). Power supply cord should be
Type SRD or SRDT and be at least four
feet lon . The wires that connect to the
dryer must end with rin terminals or
spade terminals with upturned ends.
A 3/4", U.L.-listed strain relief must be
installed where the power supply cord
connects to the dryer (see Fi ures 1
and 2).
Four-wire power suppl cord
NEMA 14-30P
Figure 1
NEUTRAL
NEUTRAL
(white or center)
3/4" U.L.-listed
strain relief
This blade connected
to this conductor.
ring terminals
spade
terminals with
upturned ends
spade
terminals with
upturned ends
Three-wire power suppl cord
NEMA 10-30P
Figure 2
NEUTRAL
NEUTRAL
(white)
3/4" U.L.-listed
strain relief
ground prong
ground wire
(green) ring
terminals
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors,
such as gasoline, away from dryer.
Failure to do so can result in death,
explosion, or fire.
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:
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.
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.
WARNING
Before you start...
DANGER
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 4-prong outlet.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
WARNING

Electrical connection
Panel B
Direct wire
The washer/dryer can be connected
directly to fused disconnect or circuit
breaker box with four-wire or three-wire
flexible armored or non-metallic
sheathed copper cable (with round
wire). Do Not use two-wire with bare
round wire. All current-carryin wires
must be insulated.
A conduit connector must be installed
at junction box. USE ONLY 10-GAUGE
SOLID COPPER WIRE. DO NOT USE
ALUMINUM WIRE. Allow four feet of slack
in the line so dryer can be moved if
servicin is ever necessary.
This dryer is manufactured with the
cabinet- round conductor connected
to the NEUTRAL (center) of the wirin
harness at the terminal block. If local
codes do NOT permit this type of
connection, use “Four-wire connection”
instructions.
GROUND INSTRUCTIONS: This appliance
must be rounded. In the event of
malfunction or breakdown, round will
reduce the risk of electric shock by
providin a path of least resistance for
electric current.
If usin a power supply cord, the plu
must be plu ed into an appropriate
outlet that is properly installed and
rounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.
If usin a direct wire connection, this
appliance must be connected to a
rounded metal, permanent wirin
system; or an equipment- round
conductor must be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the
equipment- round terminal or lead on
the appliance.
WARNING - Improper connection of the
equipment- round 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
rounded. Do not modify the power
supply cord plu . If it will not fit the
outlet, have a proper outlet installed by
a qualified electrician.
If the house has aluminum wirin , follow
the procedure below:
a) Connect a section of 8 au e solid
copper wire to the connector block.
b) Connect the aluminum wirin to the
added section of copper wire usin
special connectors desi ned and
Underwriters Laboratories Listed for
joinin copper to aluminum. Follow
the electrical connector
manufacturer's recommended
procedure.
c) Aluminum/copper connection must
conform with local codes and
industry accepted wirin practices.
three-wire
receptacle(10-30R)
Figure 4
For use where
local codes
permit use of
flexible power
suppl cord.
four-wire
receptacle(14-30R)
Figure 3
Four-wire installation is recommended
(required for mobile homes): The power
supply cord must have four, No.-10
copper wires and match a four-wire
receptacle of NEMA Type 14-30R (see
Fi ure 3). The fourth wire ( round
conductor) must be identified with a
reen cover and the neutral conductor
by a white cover.
Three-wire installation (if a four-wire
s stem is not available): The power
supply cord must have three, No.-10
copper wires to match a three-wire
receptacle of NEMA Type 10-30R (see
Fi ure 4).
Panel B
Four-wire connection...
A.
DIRECT WIRE
1. Disconnect the power suppl .
2. Remove terminal block cover.
3. Strip 5 inches of outer coverin from
end of cable. Leave bare round
wire at 5 inches. Cut 1-1/2 inches
from 3 remainin insulated wires.
Strip insulation back 1 inch (see
Fi ure 6).
3/4" U.L.-listed
strain relief red
white
black
to disconnect
box NEUTRAL
10-gauge, 3-wire
with ground wire
(Romex)
Direct wire preparation
Figure 6
5"
1"
3-1/2"
Figure 7
Shape the end of each
wire into a “U” shaped
hook (see Fi ure 7). The
bare round wire must
be 4-1/2" lon after
formin the hook.
u-shaped
hook
bare ground
wire
1. Disconnect the power suppl .
2. Remove terminal block cover.
3. Install copper, four-wire power
supply cord throu h strain relief.
4. Remove the round wire ( reen
with yellow stripes) from the external
round connector and fasten
under center, silver-colored
terminal block screw.
5. Connect the round wire ( reen) of
the copper, four-wire power supply
cord to the external round
connector.
6. Connect the neutral wire (white) of
the power supply cord to the
center, silver-colored terminal screw
of the terminal block. Connect the
other wires to the outer terminals.
Ti hten screws firmly.
7. Ti hten strain relief screws.
8. Replace the terminal block cover.
power suppl cord
ground wire (green)
external ground
connector
center silver-
colored terminal
block screw and
neutral white wire
ground wire (green
with ellow stripes)
Figure 5
POWER SUPPLY CORD
4. Install copper, four-wire power
supply cable throu h strain relief.
5. Remove the round wire ( reen with
yellow stripes) from the external
round connector and fasten under
center, silver-colored terminal block
screw.
6. Slide the hook end of the round
wire (bare) of the four-wire power
supply cable under the external
round connector screw. Squeeze
hook end of wire to ether. Ti hten
screw.
7. Connect the neutral wire (white) of
the power supply cable to the
center, silver-colored terminal screw
of the terminal block usin the same
method. Connect the other wires to
the outer terminals. Ti hten screws
firmly.
8. Ti hten strain relief screws.
9. Replace the terminal block cover.
wires stripped
of insulation
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Use a new UL approved 30 ampere
power supply cord.
Use a UL approved strain relief.
Disconnect power before making
electrical connections.
Connect neutral wire (white or center
wire) to center terminal (silver).
Ground wire (green or bare wire) must
be connected to green ground
connector.
Connect remaining 2 supply wires to
remaining 2 terminals (gold).
Securely tighten all electrical
connections.
Failure to do so can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Use 10 gauge solid copper wire.
Use a UL approved strain relief.
Disconnect power before making
electrical connections.
Connect neutral wire (white or center
wire) to center terminal (silver).
Ground wire (green or bare wire) must
be connected to green ground
connector.
Connect remaining 2 supply wires to
remaining 2 terminals (gold).
Securely tighten all electrical
connections.
Failure to do so can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.

Panel C
Exhaust requirements
POWER SUPPLY CORD
OR DIRECT WIRE
Where local codes DO NOT permit
connecting the cabinet-ground
conductor to the neutral (white)
wire:
Where local codes permit
connecting cabinet-ground
conductor to the neutral wire of the
power suppl cable:
Where local codes permit
connecting cabinet-ground
conductor to the neutral wire:
Three-wire connection...
B.
POWER SUPPLY CORD
Figure 8
center silver-colored
terminal block screw and
neutral white wire
ground wire (green
with yellow stripes)
1. Disconnect the power suppl .
2. Remove terminal block cover.
3. Install copper three-wire power supply
cord throu h strain relief.
4. Remove the round wire ( reen with
yellow stripes) from under center, silver-
colored terminal block screw and
connect to external round connector
(see Fi ure 8).
5. Connect the neutral wire (white or
center) of the power supply cord to the
center, silver-colored terminal screw of
the terminal block. Connect the other
wires to the outer terminals. Ti hten
screws firmly.
6. Ti hten strain relief screws.
7. Replace the terminal block cover.
external ground connector
DIRECT WIRE
1. Disconnect the power suppl .
2. Remove terminal block cover.
3. Strip 3-1/2 inches of outer coverin from
end of cable. If usin three-wire cable
with I wire, cut the bare wire even with
outer coverin . Strip 1 inch of insulation
from the end of each insulated wire (see
Fi ure 9).
Important: Observe all governing codes
and ordinances.
It is recommended that ou exhaust
our dr er to the outside for best
performance. Moisture and lint indoors
may cause:
• Lint to ather around the dryer where
it can be fuel for a fire.
• Moisture dama e to woodwork,
furniture, paint, wallpaper, carpet,
etc.
• Housecleanin problems and health
problems.
If the washer/dr er is installed in a
confined area such as a bedroom,
bathroom or closet, it must be
exhausted to the outside and provision
must be made for enou h air for
ventilation. Check overnin codes and
ordinances. Also refer to the “Recessed
and closet installation instructions” on
Panel G.
Dura SafeTM vent products are
recommended and are available from
our dealer. See Panel G.
Four-inch diameter vent is required.
Use a heav metal vent. Do not use plastic or
metal foil vent.
• Do Not use non-metal flexible vent, or
exhaust hoods with ma netic latches.
• Do Not exhaust dryer into a chimney,
furnace, cold air vent, attic or crawl space,
or any other vent used for ventin .
• Do Not install flexible vent in enclosed walls,
ceilin s or floors.
Rigid metal vent is recommended to prevent
crushin and kinkin .
Flexible metal vent must be fully extended
and supported when the dryer is in its final
position.
Remove excess flexible vent to avoid
sa in and kinkin that may result in
reduced air flow.
An exhaust hood should cap the exhaust
vent to prevent rodents and insects from
enterin the home.
Exhaust outlet hood must be at least 12
inches from the round or
any object that may be in
the path of the exhaust
(such as flowers, rocks or
bushes, etc.).
If using an existing exhaust
s stem, clean lint from entire
length of s stem and make sure exhaust
hood is not plugged with lint.
Replace any plastic or metal foil vent with
ri id metal or flexible metal vent.
Use clamps to seal all joints. Do not use duct
tape, screws or other fastenin devices that
extend into the interior of the vent to secure
vent.
Service check: Back pressure in any exhaust
system used must not exceed 0.6 inches in
water column measured with an incline
manometer at the point that exhaust vent
connects to dryer.
Direct wire preparation
Figure 9
10-gauge, 3-wire or,
10-gauge, 3-wire with
ground wire (Romex)
3/4" U.L.-listed
strain relief
Bare wire cut short. Wire is not
used. Dryer is grounded through
direct wire cable.
to disconnect
box
red
white
black
NEUTRAL
1"
3-1/2"
wires stripped
of insulation
Figure 10
Shape the end of each
wire into a “U” shaped
hook (see Fi ure 10).
u-shaped
hook
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to do so can result in death or
fire.
Three-wire connection...
ground wire (green with
yellow stripes)
center silver-colored
terminal block screw and
neutral white wire
external ground connector
Figure 11
4. Install copper, three-wire power supply
cable throu h strain relief.
5. Remove the round wire ( reen with
yellow stripes) from under center, silver-
colored terminal block screw and
connect to external round connector
(see Fi ure 11).
6. Slide the hook end of the neutral (white
or center) wire from the three-wire
power supply cable under the center,
silver-colored terminal screw of the
terminal block. Squeeze the hook end of
the wire to ether. Ti hten screw.
7. Connect the other wires to the
outer terminals usin the same method.
Ti hten screws firmly (see Fi ure 11).
8. Ti hten strain relief screws.
9. Replace the terminal block cover.
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Use a new UL approved 30 ampere
power supply cord.
Use a UL approved strain relief.
Disconnect power before making
electrical connections.
Connect neutral wire (white or center
wire) to center terminal (silver).
Ground wire (green or bare wire) must
be connected to green ground
connector.
Connect remaining 2 supply wires to
remaining 2 terminals (gold).
Securely tighten all electrical
connections.
Failure to do so can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Use 10 gauge solid copper wire.
Use a UL approved strain relief.
Disconnect power before making
electrical connections.
Connect neutral wire (white or center
wire) to center terminal (silver).
Ground wire (green or bare wire) must
be connected to green ground
connector.
Connect remaining 2 supply wires to
remaining 2 terminals (gold).
Securely tighten all electrical
connections.
Failure to do so can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
12" min.
Connect separate copper ground wire
from external ground connector
to approved ground.
separate copper
ground wire
external
ground
connector
ground wire (green
with yellow stripes)
Figure 12
center silver-colored
terminal block screw and
neutral white wire
1. Disconnect the power suppl .
2. Remove terminal block cover.
3. Install solid copper, power supply cord or
cable throu h strain relief.
4. Remove the round wire ( reen with
yellow stripes) from the external round
connector.
5. Connect the round wire ( reen with
yellow stripes) and the neutral (white)
wire of the power supply cord or direct
wire cable to the center, silver-colored
terminal screw of the terminal block.
Connect the other wires to the outer
terminals. Ti hten screws (see Fi ure 12).
6. Connect a separate copper round wire
(No.-10 minimum) from the external
round screw to an adequate round.
7. Ti hten strain relief screws.
8. Replace the terminal block cover.

Mobile home exhaust
requirements: The
washer/dryer must
have an outside
exhaust. If the dryer is
exhausted throu h
the floor and the
area under the
mobile home is
enclosed, the
exhaust system
must terminate
outside the
enclosed area.
Extension beyond the enclosure will
prevent lint and moisture buildup under
the mobile home.
7.Insert a flat washer into each end
of the inlet hoses. Check that washers
are firmly seated in couplin s.
Now start...
with washer/dr er in laundr area.
Truck onl from rear to prevent product
damage.
2.Open washer lid. Take hoses and
parts packa es out of basket. Close lid.
1.Put on safety lasses and loves.
4 washers
3.Remove parts from packa e.
Check that all parts were included.
4.Pull to completely remove the
shippin strap with 2 cotterpins from the
inside of the washer/dryer.
6.Disconnect the power supply.
Connect power supply cord or cable to
dryer. See “Electrical connection,”
Panels B and C. Do Not plu power
supply cord into outlet or reconnect
power at this time.
5.Tilt washer/dryer forward. Check
that rear levelin le s move up and
down freely so that washer/dryer can
be properly leveled in Step 15.
Use new hoses and washers that came
with our washer/dr er.
Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use
to reduce the risk of hose failure. Inspect
and replace inlet hoses if bul es, kinks,
cuts, wear, or leaks are found. When
replacin your inlet hoses, mark the
date of replacement on the label with a
permanent marker.
washer
coupling
Inlet valves are
plastic. Do not strip
or crossthread.
8.Attach hose to bottom (hot
water) inlet valve openin first; then
second hose to top (cold water) inlet
valve. Ti hten couplin s by hand. Use
pliers to make an additional two-thirds
turn.
IMPORTANT: THIS PROCEDURE
MUST BE FOLLOWED TO ASSURE
PROPER INSTALLATION.
9.To prevent the drain hose from
comin off or leakin , it must be
installed per the followin instructions:
1. Wet the inside end of the drain hose
with tap water. DO NOT USE ANY
OTHER LUBRICANT.
2. Squeeze ears of drain hose clamp
with pliers to open and place clamp
over the end of the drain hose.
3. While holdin clamp open, work end
of drain hose onto drain connector.
4. Position clamp over the drain hose
area marked “clamp.” Release
clamp. Clamp should be 1/4 inch
from end of drain hose.
Save the shipping strap for use in Step 18.
Pull the shipping
strap completel
out of the washer.
drain hose
connector
clamp
drain hose 1/4"
1/4"
max.
cotter
pins
drain hose
clamp ellow clamp
Panel D
The exhaust vent can be
routed up, down, left,
ri ht or strai ht out the
back of the
washer/dryer. Space
requirements are
provided on Panel G
and on the rear panel
of the washer/dryer.
Use the strai htest path
you can, to avoid 90°
turns.
For exhaust s stems not covered by the
exhaust len th chart, see Service
Manual, Part No. 603197, available from
a Whirlpool-authorized parts distributor.
Four-inch exhaust hood is preferred.
However, a 2-1/2-inch exhaust hood
may be used. A 2-1/2-inch exhaust
hood creates reater back pressure
than other hood types. For permanent
installation, a stationar exhaust s stem
is required.
Exhausting the dr er
through the side of the
washer/dryer requires
the use of Side Exhaust
Kit, Part No. 279823,
available from a
Whirlpool-authorized
parts distributor. Follow
kit Installation
Instructions for proper
exhaust installation.
4" 4"
Rear, Side or Bottom Exhaust
2-1/2"
rigid metal
vent
flexible metal
vent
42 ft
34 ft
26 ft
26 ft
21 ft
16 ft
0
1
2
0
1
2
Number
of 90°
turns
Mobile home installation
This washer/dr er is suitable for mobile
home installations. The installation of the
washer/dr er must conform to the
Manufactured Home Construction and
Safet , Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerl
the Federal Standard for Mobile Homes
Construction and Safet , Title 24, HUD
Part 280, latest edition).
floor
skirting
outside
wall
enclosed area
The maximum length using a 2" x 6" rectangular
vent with 2 elbows and a 2-1/2" (TYPE C) exhaust
hood is 8 ft.
Maximum
length of
vent
Four-inch
diameter vent
Maximum length of the exhaust system
depends upon the type of vent used,
number of elbows and the type of
exhaust hood. The maximum len th for
both ri id and flexible vent is shown in
the chart.
cold
hot
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.
WARNING

Panel E
10.Standpipe or
laundr tub drain s stem:
Open yellow clamp and
slide over “hook” end of
drain hose to secure the
ri id and corru ated
sections to ether.
Floor drain s stem: Do
Not install “hook” end of drain hose to
corru ated section. Consult your
plumber for proper installation.
11.If ou have room to work from
either side of the washer/dr er, move
washer/dryer close to final position so
you can easily complete the followin
steps. (Go to Step 12.)
If ou are working in a closet or
recessed area, move the washer/dryer
into final position and remove
cardboard or hardboard from under
washer/dryer. Remove the access
panel by removin three Phillips-head
screws and one bumper, located at the
top of the access panel. Set panel,
screws and bumper aside. Complete
the followin steps throu h the access
area.
12.Put “hook” end of drain hose
into laundry tub or standpipe. Check for
proper len th of drain hose.
Slide washer/dr er onto cardboard or
hardboard before moving across floor to
avoid damaging floor covering.
Numbers
correspond
to steps.
Pull shipping strap
with 2 cotterpins
completel out of
washer.
11. 20. 28.
15.
6. 23. 30.
21. 22.
7.
9.
14.
8.
4. 18. 19.
7.
10.
12. 19.
13.Before attachin water inlet
hoses, run water throu h both faucets
into a bucket. This will et rid of particles
in water lines that mi ht clo hoses.
Mark which is the hot water faucet.
Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use
to reduce the risk of hose failure. Inspect
and replace inlet hoses if bul es, kinks,
cuts, wear, or leaks are found. When
replacin your inlet hoses, mark the
date of replacement on the label with a
permanent marker.
14.Attach bottom inlet hose (inlet
marked “H”) to hot water faucet.
Attach top inlet hose (inlet marked “C”)
to cold water faucet. Ti hten couplin s
to the faucets by hand. Use pliers to
make final two-thirds turn.
Move washer/dr er to its permanent
location. Remove
cardboard/hardboard from under
washer/dr er.
15.Carefull move the
washer/dr er into final position.Tilt
washer/dryer forward raisin back le s
1 inch off of floor to adjust rear, self-
levelin le s. Gentl lower washer/dr er
to floor. Check levelness of the
washer/dryer by placin a carpenter’s
level on top of the washer, first side to
side; then front to back. If washer/dryer
is not level, check that rear levelin le s
move up and down freely. If washer/
dryer is level, o to Step 17.
Insert corner posts 6 inches
from left leg. Do Not insert
corner posts in the center of
the washer/dr er.
16.If washer/dryer is not level,
carefully tilt washer/dryer backward
until front of washer/dryer is 3-4 inches
off of floor. Insert 4 corner posts under
washer/dryer about 6 inches from the
left le . Loosen nuts on each front le .
Adjust the front le s up or down. Tilt
washer/dryer backward and remove
corner posts. Gently lower the
washer/dryer to the floor. Repeat Step
15 and 16 until washer/dryer is level.
17.When washer/dryer is level,
use adjustable wrench to turn nuts on
front le s up ti htly a ainst
washer/dryer base. If nuts are not tight
against washer/dr er base, the
washer/dr er ma vibrate.
Secure the drain hose to the laundr
tub or standpipe with the shipping strap
removed from the back of the washer.
18.After shippin strap has been
removed (Step 4), look for the words
“cut here” marked on the shippin
strap, about 16 inches from plu end.
Cut the shippin strap at this mark. Pull
shippin strap out of the power supply
cord.
16"

21.Determine the len th of
exhaust vent that is needed to connect
the dryer to the exhaust hood. (See
“Exhaust requirements,” Panels C and D.)
22.Connect exhaust vent to
washer/dryer and then to the exhaust
hood.
• Use the strai htest path possible to
avoid 90° turns.
• Use clamp to seal all joints in the
exhaust system.
• Use caulkin compound to seal
exterior wall openin around exhaust
hood.
23.CHECK ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS. BE SURE YOU HAVE
CORRECT ELECTRICAL SUPPLY AND
RECOMMENDED GROUND METHOD.
Check the Installation Instructions to see
that you have completed each step.
Complete any missed steps before you
continue.
24.Check that all parts are now
installed. See parts list, Panel D. If there is
an extra part, o back throu h steps to
see which step was skipped.
25.Check that you removed all
the shippin pieces includin the
shippin strap with its 2 cotterpins and
plu . Dispose of all materials in proper
manner.
If ou do not remove the shipping strap,
our washer/dr er ma “walk” awa
from its location.
26.Check that you have all of
your tools.
27.Turn on water faucets and
check for leaks. Ti hten couplin s if
there is leakin . Do Not overtighten; this
could cause dama e to faucet.
28.Replace access panel. Be
sure to ti hten the three Phillips-head
screws at the top of the access panel.
Replace the bumper under the center
screw.
29.Read the Use and Care
Guide to fully understand your new
washer/dryer. Open dryer door. Check
to be sure lint screen is in its proper
position. Wipe out drum.
30.Plu power supply cord into
rounded outlet. Reconnect the power
supply. Now start the washer and allow
it to complete the re ular cycle.
31.Start dryer and allow it to
complete a full heat cycle to make sure
it is workin properly.
Panel F
ABC
strap strap
19 . Put “hook” end of drain hose
in laundry tub or standpipe. Ti htly wrap
the shippin strap around the drain
hose and laundry tub or standpipe as
shown in Fi ures A and B. Push plu into
the nearest hole in the shippin strap.
If the water inlet faucets and drain
standpipe are recessed, put “hook” end
of drain hose in standpipe. Ti htly wrap
the shippin strap around the drain
hose and faucet body (not the handles
or stems) as shown in Fi ure C. Push plu
into the nearest hole in the shippin
strap.
Hose must be cut exactl to length so
“hook” end is held tightl over edge of
standpipe.
If drain hose cannot be strapped in
place, it must be cut exactly to
len th so the “hook” end is held
ti htly over the ed e of the
tub or standpipe. See
Fi ure D.
If a lon er drain hose is
needed, drain hose (Part
No. 388423) and hose
extension kit (Part No.
285442) are available
from a Whirlpool-
authorized
parts
distributor. If
drain hose
must be
shortened,
use hose kit
(Part No.
285442).
Note: If washer/dr er is moved to adjust
drain hose, the washer/dr er must be
leveled again. Repeat Steps 15-17.
Place cardboard under the
washer/dr er and carefull move
washer/dr er to avoid damaging floor
covering.
strap
20.If you did not remove the
access panel in Step 11, remove three
Phillips-head screws and one bumper,
located at the top of the access panel.
Set the panel, screws and bumper
aside.
Check that hose is not twisted or kinked
and is securel in place.
level
Phillips screwdriver
pliers
utilit
knife
safet glasses
gloves
adjustable
wrench (two
ma be
required)
flat-blade
screwdriver
D
You have successfull installed our
new Whirlpool washer/dr er. To get the
most efficient use from our new
Whirlpool washer/dr er, read our
Use and Care Guide.
Congratulations!
Keep Installation Instructions nearb
where ou can refer to them. The ’ll
make reinstalling our Whirlpool
washer/dr er in another home as
eas as the first installation.
clamp

Panel G
Recessed and closet
installation instructions
This washer/dr er ma be installed in a
recessed area or closet.
The installation spacin is in inches and
is minimum allowable. Additional
spacin should be considered for ease
of installation, servicin and compliance
with local codes and ordinances.
If closet door is installed, the minimum
unobstructed air openin s in top and
bottom are required. Louvered doors
with equivalent air openin s are
acceptable. Closet installation must be
exhausted.
Other installations must use the minimum
dimensions indicated.
Recessed, non-exhausted installation must use onl the
rear exhaust position and Exhaust Deflector Part No. 694609.
Note: If recessed installation is exhausted to the side or rear,
6" must be available above the washer/dr er but all other
spacing can be 0".
Product dimensions
*Additional clearances for wall, door and floor moldings ma be required or if external exhaust
elbow is used.
**Opening is minimum for closet door. Louvered door with equivalent air openings is acceptable.
***Additional space ma be needed for exhaust elbow.
6"
0" ***
dr er
washer
Closet installation must be exhausted outdoors.
closet door
side view
48 sq. in. **
24 sq. in. **
6"
1" min.
3"
3"
48 sq. in. **
front view side view
closet door
Recessed area minimum
installation spacing
72-3/4"
5"
33-1/4"
32-1/4"
side view
24 sq. in. **
34-3/4"
28"
26-1/4"
0" *0" *
front view
48"
rear view
27-3/8"
13-11/16"
13-11/16"
1-1/2"
hot
water
inlet
13-1/2"
recess width
5"
recess
depth
27"
cold
water
inlet
exhaust
outlet
36-3/4"
28-1/2"
drain
outlet
22-3/4"
0" *
WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, this appliance MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
Most installation will require at least 5 inch
clearance behind the dr er for the dr er vent.
Location must be large enough to full open dr er
door.
SURE CONNECTTM Vent Kit
CRUSH
RESISTANT
Dura SafeTM
Kits Make Installation Easy
◆Provides 4 1/2”
clearance between
dryer and wall
◆Snap-Lock fittings
◆Total kit length
8 feet
◆Additional vent can
be snapped between
sections for
longer runs
Kit Contains:
2- 4' vent sections with attached close elbows
1- Wall plate for close clearance installations
2- 4" clamps
Part #4396028
Sections separate,
fittings can face
same or opposite
Extra long
band-clamp
for dryer
connection
Swivel collar
Beveled edges
allow corner
installations
Telescoping
sections
Swivel collar
wall connection
◆Provides 2 1/2” clearance
between dryer and wall
◆Great for closet
installations
◆0"-18", 18”-29” or
29”- 50” periscopes
include one male
snap-lock fitting,
one extra long
draw-band collar
and one clamp
2
1/ 2 "
2
1
/
2
"
Periscopes For Offset
Outlets, Tight Installations
◆Use when vent outlets
overlap or are offset
◆Excess length can
be trimmed to fit
18"-29" and 29"-50" Periscope
0"-18" Periscope
0"-18" : Part #4396037
18"-29" : Part #4396011
29"-50" : Part #4396014
Part #4396037
18"-29" : Part #4396011 29"-50" : Part #4396014
Dura Safe and Sure Connect are Trademarks of Whirlpool, U.S.A.
For more information,
or to easily place your
order, call
1-800-442-9991
To have your venting
professionally installed,
call
1-800-253-1301
for the nearest
authorized service
provider.
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Part No. 3397616 Rev. B
Large Capacity Thin Twin
Washer•Dryer – 120/240 Volt
Prepared by Whirlpool Corporation,
Benton Harbor, Michi an 49022
Part No. 3397616 Rev. B
© 2000 Whirlpool Corporation
® Re istered Trademark of Whirlpool, U.S.A.
CORPORATION
Installation Instructions
IMPORTANT:
Installer: Leave Installation Instructions
with the homeowner.
Homeowner: Keep Installation Instructions
for future reference.
Save Installation Instructions for local
electrical inspector’s use.
IMPORTANT:
Read and save
these instructions.
Home Appliances
Printed in U.S.A.
®
If washer/dryer does
not operate properly...
Check the followin to be sure that:
1. Electrical supply is connected.
2. House fuse or circuit breaker is intact
and ti ht.
3. Washer lid or dryer door is closed.
4. Controls are set in a runnin or “ON”
position.
5. Dryer start button has been firmly
pushed.
6. Make sure shippin strap has been
completely removed and was used to
secure the drain hose to the laundry
tub or standpipe.
When moving the
washer/dryer...
• Disconnect the power supply cord,
then tape securely to the
washer/dryer.
• Tape the drum to the front panel.
Tape the lint screen in place. Tape
the dryer door closed.
• Wed e a blanket between the tub
rin and cabinet top to restrict tub
movement.
• Turn front levelin le s all the way in.
If you need assistance...
The Whirlpool Customer Interaction Center
will answer any questions about operatin
or maintainin your washer/dryer not
covered in the Installation Instructions. The
Whirlpool Customer Interaction Center is
open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Just
dial 1-800-253-1301 — the call is free.
When you call, you will need the
washer/dryer model number and serial
number. Both numbers can be found on the
model/serial ratin plate located in the
door well behind the dryer door on front of
openin .
If you need service...
In the event that your Whirlpool
appliance should need service, call the
dealer from whom you purchased the
appliance or a Whirlpool-authorized
service company. A Whirlpool-
authorized service company is listed in
the Yellow Pa es of your telephone
directory under “Appliances —
Household — Major — Service and
Repair.” You can also obtain the service
company’s name and telephone
number by dialin , free, within the
continental United States, the Whirlpool
Customer Interaction Center telephone
number, 1-800-253-1301. A special
operator will tell you the name and
number of your nearest Whirlpool-
desi nated service company.
Maintain the quality built into your
Whirlpool appliance — call a Whirlpool-
desi nated service company.
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