Whirlpool 3XLA87W72AN0 User manual

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IMPORTANT:
Installer: Leave Installation Instructions with the homeowner.
Homeowner: Keep Installation Instructions for future reference.
Save Installation Instructions for local electrical inspector’s use.
Tools needed for installation:
level
wrench pliers scissors
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Parts supplied for installation:
Remove parts from packages. Check that all parts were included.

Recessed area instructions...
This washer may be installed in a recessed area or closet.
The installation dimensions shown and bottom of door are required.
are the minimum spaces Louvered doors with air openings
allowable. Additional spacing in top and bottom are
should be considered for ease of acceptable.
installation and servicing. Companion appliance spacing
If closet door is installed, the should be considered.
minimum air openings in top
Minimum installation spacing
* Additional clearances for wall, door and floor moldings may be required.
Hot and cold water
,-*fqucets: Must be
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wlthln 122cm (4 feet)
of the back of the
washer and provide
water pressure
34.5-689.6 KPa
(5-100 PSI).
Water heater: Set to
deliver 60°C (140°F)
-water to washer.
Earthed electrical
outlet is required. See
“Electrical requirements,”
Panel A.
The hot and cold water
inlets on the back of the
washer have 314 - 11-l I2
American hose coupling
standard threads.
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7.6cm
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(3”)
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(3”)
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Support: Floor must be
sturdy enough to support
washer weight of 143kg _
Important: Observe all governing
codes and ordinances.
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closet door
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43.2cm
(17”)
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Level floor: Maximum
slope under entire washer -
2Scm (1 inch).
155 sq.
(24 sq.
Product Damage
Do Not store or operate washer below 0°C (32°F)
(some water may remain in washer).
See Use & Care Guide for “Winterizing” information.
Failure to follow above may result in product damage.
4 I- -I +
Ocm Ocm
(*O”) (‘0”)
Drain system:
Untape and open washer lid. Remove packages, hoses and literature rack from washer.
1. Laundry tub drain system: 2. Floor drain system: 3. Standpipe drain system:
Needs a 76-liter (20-gallon) laundry tub.
- Wall
Top of
standpipe i(ii~inches) min.
’ jrom end of
72 inches) max.
drain hose to
bottom of
washer.
from bottom
~ of wasner.
If a longer drain hose is needed, drain hose extension kit (Part No. 285702) is available from Whirlpool-authorized parts
distributors. If drain hose must be shortened, use kit (Part No. 285442).
Electrical requirements
Recommended earthing method
For your personal safety, this appliance
must be earthed. This appliance is
equipped with a power supply cord
having an earthing plug.
To minimize possible shock hazard, the
cord must be plugged into a mating
earthing-type wall receptacle, earthed in
accordance with local codes and
ordinances. If a mating wall receptacle is
not available, it is the personal
responsibility and obligation of the
customer to have the proper earthed wall
receptacle installed by a qualified
electrician. See Figure 1 to determine the
proper mating wall receptacle for the
power supply cord plug equipped with
this washer.
Electrical Shock Hazard
l Electrical earth is required on
l Do Not have a fuse in the neutral
this appliance.
l Do Not earth to a gas pipe. or earthing circuit. A fuse in
l Do Not modify the power supply the neutral or earthing circuit
could result in an electrical
cord plug. If it does not fit the
outlet, have a proper outlet shock.
installed by a qualified electrician.
l Check with a qualified
l Do Not use an extension cord electrician if you are in doubt as
with this appliance. to whether the appliance is
properly earthed.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or death.
If codes permit and a separate
earthing wire is used, it is
recommended that a qualified
electrician determine that the
earthing path is adequate.
Panel A
230-Volts, 4.5 Amps. 50-Hz.
A fused electrical supply is required.
Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is
recommended. It is recommended that a
separate circuit serving only this
appliance be provided.
Figure 1

4ttach inlet hoses to
water inlet valves.
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Pull shipping power
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Inlet hose
connection:
corrugated clamp
Preparation:
I drain hose
Panel B
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leg - w
level washer
WASHER HAS
BEEN LEVELED.
Remove shipping strap.
Completely remove the shipping strap
l with 2 cotter pins from the inside of the washer.
Pull firmly to remove the other
end of shipping strap from the
back of the washer to release
the shipping strap
l Read, then remove label that
covers power supply cord and drain
out of the washer.
connector. Peel the tape down and off
each side of cabinet.
Use new hoses and washers that came with your washer.
l Insert a flat washer into each end
of the inlet hoses. Check that washers are
firmly seated in couplings.
4
Attach hose to bottom inlet
a valve opening first; then
second hose to top inlet. Tighten
couplings. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN;
this could cause damage to coupler.
Elbow end of hoses attaches to
washer.
Inlets are lastic.
DO NOT 5PRIP OR
CROSSTHRMD.

IMPORTANT: THIS PROCEDURE MUST
BE FOLLOWED TO ASSURE PROPER
6
Open small
l clamp and
INSTALLATION. slide over “hook”
end of drain hose
to secure the
rigid and corrugated
sections together.
Floor Damage
Slide washer onto cardboard or
hardboard before moving across
floor.
Failure to do so may cause
damage to floor covering.
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If drain hose does
not fit into standpipe
or is being placed over
the edge of a laundry
tub, open other hose
clamp with pliers and
place clamp over rigid
end of drain hose.
Insert end of hose
extension into rigid
end of drain hose up to stops
on the sides of hose extension.
Secure with clamp.
8
Move washer close to final
l position. Put “hook” end of drain
hose into laundry tub or standpipe.
Check for proper length of drain hose.
DO NOT FORCE EXCESS LENGTH OF
DRAIN HOSE DOWN THE STANDPIPE
THIS COULD CAUSE SIPHONING.
Inlets are plastic.
DO NOT STRIP OR
CROSSTHREAD.
5
To prevent the drain h:sz from
l coming off or leaking, it must be
iinstalled per the following instructions.
l Wet the inside end of the drain hose
with tap water. DO NOT USE ANY
OTHER LUBRICANT.
l Squeeze ears of one hose clamp with
pliers to open and place clamp over the
end of the drain hose.
l Open clamp and push end of drain hose
onto drain connector until hose contacts
ribbed stop.
l Place clamp over area marked “clamp”.
Release clamp.
9
Attach bottom hose (inlet marked
l “H”) to hot water faucet. Attach
top hose (inlet marked “C”) to cold watt
faucet. Adapters may be necessary to
connect the hoses to the faucets.
Tighten couplings to faucets. DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN; this could cause
damage to coupler.
7
Run water through both faucets
l into a bucket to get rid of
particles in the water lines that might
clog hoses. Mark the hot water faucet.
Leveling
washer:
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i 10
Stack two corner posts on top
l of each other. Tilt washer
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14
Tilt washer forward, raising
l back legs 2.54cm (1 inch) off
of floor to adjust rear self-leveling legs.
Gently lower washer to floor. Check
levelness of the washer by placing a
carpenter’s level on top of the washer,
first side to side; then front to back.
g backwards and insert corner posts 7.6 cm
j (3 inches) from one side of washer as
shown. Repeat with other corner posts
on other side of washer.
Insert legs into correct holes at each front
corner of washer until nuts touch washer.
DO NOT tighten nuts until Step 15.
11
Screw nut down on
l legs to within 1.3cm
(l/2 inch) of base.
13
Tilt washer backward and
0 remove corner posts. Gently
lower washer to floor.
Floor Damage
Slide washer onto cardboard or
hardboard before moving across
floor.
Failure to do so may cause
damage to floor covering.
15
If washer is not level, adjust the
front legs up or down. Repeat Step 14.
When washer is level, use wrench
to turn nuts on front legs up
tightly against washer base. If nuts
are not tight against washer base,
the washer may vibrate.
Move washer to its final location.
Remove cardboard or hardboard
from under washer.
bodies (not the handles or stems) as
shown in Figure C. Push plug into the
nearest hole in the shipping strap.
Securing
drain hose:
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Property Damage
Secure the drain hose to
laundry tub or standpipe with
shipping strap removed from
the back of the washer.
Failure to properly secure
drain hose could result in water
damage.
If a longer drain hose is needed, drain
hose extension kit (Part No. 285702) is
available from authorized parts
distributors. If drain hose must be
shortened, use hose kit (Part No.
285442).
Note: If washer is moved to adjust
drain hose, the washer must be
leveled again. Repeat Steps 14-15.
place cardboard under the washer
and carefully move washer to
avoid damaging floor covering.
Put “hook” end of
drain hose in laundry
tub or standpipe.
Tightly wrap the
shipping strap around the drain hose and
laundry tub or standpipe or inlet hose as
shown in Figures A-B. Push plug into the
nearest hole in the shipping strap.
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If the water inlet
After strap has been removed from faucets and drain
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washer (Step l), measure and mark a standing pipe are
point approximately 38.1 cm (15 inches) recessed, put
from the plug end of the shipping strap. “hook” end of
Cut the shipping strap at this point. drain hose in tub
or standpipe.
Check that hose is not twisted or
kinked and is securely in place. Tightly wrap the
shipping strap
around the drain
hose and faucet
Panel C

Completing
Installation
17
l CHECK ELECTRICAL
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l Turn on water faucets and
REQUIREMENTS. BE SURE YOU HAVE check for leaks. Tighten couplings if there
CORRECT ELECTRICAL SUPPLY AND is leaking. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN; this
RECOMMENDED EARTHING METHOD. could cause damage to coupler.
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l Check that all parts are now
installed. If there is an extra part, go back
through steps to see which step was
skipped.
l Check that you have all of
your tools. Check that the shipping strap
was removed from the back of the washer
and used to secure the drain hose.
21
l Untape and plug power
supply cord into earthed outlet.
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l Read the Use and Care
Guide. Start the washer and allow it to
complete the regular cycle.
Congratulations!
You have successfully installed
your new Whirlpool washer. To get
the most efficient use from your new
washer, read your Whirlpool Use
and Care Guide.
Keep Installation Instructions
and Guide.
Need
Assistance?
Call your dealer or local authorized
service company.
When you call, you will need the washer
model-number and serial number. Both
numbers are on the serial/rating plate
located under the washer lid and on the
top of the washer.
Part No. 3363124 Rev. A
0 1994 Whirlpool Corporation Prepared by Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022
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