Whirlpool 8315954 User manual

Installation Instructions
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CO ERCIAL
WASHER
120-volt, 60-Hz odels
Part No. 8315954B
COMMERCIA
AUNDRY
PRODUCTS
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in ured if you donʼt immediately
follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously
in ured if you donʼt follow
instructions.
DANGER
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
I PORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons
when using your washer, follow basic precautions, including the following:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
•Read all instructions before using
the washer.
• Do not wash articles that have
been previously cleaned in,
washed in, soaked in, or spotted
with gasoline, dry-cleaning
solvents, other flammable or
explosive substances as they give
off vapors that could ignite or
explode.
• Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning
solvents, or other flammable or
explosive substances to the wash
water. These substances give off
vapors that could ignite or
explode.
• Under certain conditions,
hydrogen gas may be produced in
a hot water system that has not
been used for 2 weeks or more.
HYDROGEN GAS IS EXP OSIVE. If
the hot water system has not been
used for such a period, before
using a washing machine, turn on
all hot water faucets and let the
water flow from each for several
minutes. This will release any
accumulated hydrogen gas. As
the gas is flammable, do not
smoke or use an open flame
during this time.
• Do not allow children to play on or
in the washer. Close supervision of
children is neceassary when the
washer is used near children.
• Before the washer is removed from
service or discarded, remove the
lid.
• Do not reach into the washer if the
tub or agitator is moving.
• Do not install or store this washer
where it will be exposed to the
weather.
• Do not tamper with controls.
• Do not repair or replace any part
of the washer or attempt any
servicing unless specifically
recommended in the Owner's
Manual or in published user-repair
instructions that you understand
and have the skills to carry out.
• See Installation Instructions for
grounding requirements.
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Check location where washer will be
installed. Proper installation is your
responsibility. Make sure you have
everything necessary for correct
installation.
Do Not store or operate washer below
32°F (0°C) (some water may remain in
washer).
Hot and cold water faucets: Must be
within 4 feet (1.2 meters) of the back
of the washer and provide water
pressure 10 - 100 PSI (69-690 kPa). A
pressure reduction valve should be
used in the supply line where inlet
pressure entering the building
exceeds 100 PSI (690 kPa) to avoid
damage to the washer mixing valve.
Grounded
electrical outlet
is required. See
Electrical
requirements.
Single washer
installations require
12-inch (300 mm)
minimum risers to
provide an air
cushion and avoid
noise and damage
to valves.
Untape and
open washer
lid. Remove
packages and
hoses from
washer.
Water heater: Set to
deliver 120°F (49°C)
water to the washer.
Standpipe drain system: Needs a
two-inch (50 mm) minimum carry-
away capacity of 17 gallons (64.4
liters) per minute. Top of standpipe
must be at least 39 inches (990 mm)
high and no higher than 72 inches
(1.83 m) from bottom of washer.
Level floor: Maximum slope
under washer — 1 inch (25 mm).
Front access to the pump area is
available by removing 2 No. T20
Torx®† screws and then removing
the front panel.
I PORTANT: Floor must be sturdy
enough to support loaded washer
weight of 315 pounds (143 Kg).
A floor drain should be
provided under the bulkhead.
Prefabricated bulkheads with
electrical outlets, water supply
lines and drain facilities should
be used only where local
codes permit.
I PORTANT: Observe all governing
codes and ordinances.
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No. T20 TORX®†
screws
†® TORX is a registered trademark of Acument
Intellectual Properties, C.
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Tools needed for
installation:
Level Pliers
Utility
knife
Wrench
Scissors
Flat-blade
screwdriver
Electrical requirements
Grounding
prong
Figure 1
3-prong grounding-
type outlet
3-prong
grounding
plug
Power
supply cord
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.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Parts supplied for
installation:
s
Remove parts from packages. Check
that all parts were included.
1 hose clamp
2 inlet hoses
4 flat water hose washers
2 front-leveling legs with nuts
1 drain hose
Recommended
grounding method
For your personal safety, this appliance
must be grounded. This appliance is
equipped with a power supply cord
having 3-prong grounding plug. To
minimize possible shock hazard, the cord
must be plugged into a mating 3-prong
grounding-type outlet, grounded in
accordance with local codes and
ordinances. See Figure 1. If a mating
outlet is not available, it is the personal
responsibility and obligation of the
customer to have a properly grounded
3-prong outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.
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.
WARNING
*0" *0"
Front view
(door not shown
Side view
Minimum installation spacing
Recessed area
instructions
This washer may be installed in a
recessed area or closet.
The installation dimensions shown are
the minimum spaces allowable.
Additional spacing should be
considered for ease of installation
and servicing. If closet door is
installed, the minimum air openings in
top and bottom of door are required.
ouvered doors with air openings in
top and bottom are acceptable.
Companion appliance spacing
should be considered.
Closet door
Front view Closet door
17"
(430 mm)
14"
(350 mm)
max.
4"
(100 mm)
min.
1" (25 mm)
min.
3"
(76 mm)
3"
(76 mm)
24 sq. in.
(1.55 sq. m)
24 sq. in.
(1.55 sq. m)
48 sq. in.
(3.10 sq. m)
48 sq. in.
(3.10 sq. m)
If codes permit and a separate ground wire
is used, it is recommended that a qualified
electrician determine that the ground path
is adequate.
Do Not ground to a gas pipe.
Check with a qualified electrician if you are
not sure the washer is properly grounded.
Do Not have a fuse in the neutral or ground
circuit.
A 120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, 15- or
20-ampere 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.
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Use new hoses and washers that came
with your Whirlpool washer.
Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use
to reduce the risk of hose failure.
Inspect and replace inlet hoses if
bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are
found. When replacing your inlet hoses,
mark the date of replacement on the
label with a permanent marker.
2.Insert a flat washer into each end
of the inlet hoses. Check that washers
are firmly seated in couplings.
Coupling
3.Attach hose to bottom inlet
valve opening first. Then second hose
to top inlet. Tighten couplings by
hand; then use pliers to make an
additional two-thirds turn.
7.Before
attaching water
inlet hoses, run
water through
both faucets into
a bucket. This will
get rid of particles
in water lines that
might clog hoses.
Mark which is the hot water faucet.
8.Attach bottom hose (inlet
marked “H”) to hot water faucet.
Attach top hose (inlet marked “C”) to
cold water faucet. Tighten coupling
to faucet by hand; then use pliers to
make final two-thirds turn.
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Inlets are plastic.
Do Not strip or
crossthread.
Hot water
inlet valve
Cold
water
inlet
valve
Washer
4.Move washer close to final
position. Put “hook” end of drain hose
into standpipe. Estimate length of
drain hose needed when washer is in
final position. Hose must be cut
exactly to length so “hook” end is
held tightly over edge of standpipe. If
drain hose is too long, cut straight end
of hose. (Do Not cut “hook” shaped
end of drain hose.)
DO NOT FORCE EXCESS LENGTH OF
DRAIN HOSE DOWN THE STANDPIPE.
THIS COULD CAUSE SIPHONING. See
Step 6.
5.Place hose clamp over washer
drain connector. Push drain hose onto
washer connector. Use pliers to open
clamp and slide clamp over drain
hose. Check for good fit.
6.Measure and mark a point
approximately 16 inches (406 mm)
from the plug end of the shipping
strap. Cut this shipping strap at this
point.
Check that hose is not
twisted or kinked and is
securely in place.
Put “hook” end of drain
hose into standpipe.
Tightly wrap the shipping
strap around the
standpipe. Push plug into
the nearest hole in the
shipping strap.
Now start...
With washer in laundry area.
Pull firmly to remove the end of
shipping strap from the back of the
washer. The shipping strap plug must
be completely removed from the
washer for the self-leveling legs to
be released.
Save the shipping strap for use in
Step 6.
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move
and install washer.
Failure to do so can result in back
or other in ury.
WARNING
9.Stack two corner posts on top of
each other. Tilt washer backwards and
insert corner posts 3 inches (76 mm)
in from one side of washer as shown.
Repeat with other corner posts on other
side of washer.
Shipping
tape
Pull the strap completely
out of the washer.
1. Remove tape that covers
shipping strap. Pull to completely
remove the shipping strap with 2
cotterpins from the inside of the
washer.
16"
(406 mm)
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1/2"
(13 mm)
Base
Nut
10.Use legs and nuts from parts
package. Screw nut down to within
1/2 inch (13 mm) of
base.
11.
Insert legs into correct
holes at each front corner
of washer until nuts touch washer.
Do Not tighten nuts until Step 14.
13.Tilt washer forward raising
back legs 1 inch (25 mm) 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.
14.If washer is not level, adjust
the front legs up or down. Make final
check with level.
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.
20.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.
If entire strap is not removed, washer
may vibrate and be noisy.
21.Plug power supply cord into
grounded outlet.
18.Check that all parts are now
installed. See parts list, Page 3. If there
is an extra part, go back through
steps to see which step was skipped.
19.Turn on water faucets and
check for leaks. Tighten couplings if
there is leaking. Do Not overtighten;
this could cause damage to faucets.
12.Tilt washer backward and
remove corner posts. Gently lower
washer to floor.
ove washer to its permanent
location. Remove cardboard or
hardboard from under washer.
17.CHECK ELECTRICAL
REQUIRE ENTS. BE SURE YOU HAVE
CORRECT ELECTRICAL SUPPLY AND
RECO ENDED GROUNDING
ETHOD.
15.Remove the service door of
the meter case. ift the service door
up at the back and remove. Install
money accepting device (refer to
manufacturers instructions for proper
installation). For washers using coin
slides, use adapter kit (provided with
washer). Replace meter case service
door.
16.Install added security device.
• Ensure power is not supplied to the
washer.
• Open and remove the service
door.
• ay the security cone small side
down over the oblong hole in the
bottom rear of the meter case
assembly.
• Pass the security bolt through this
cone and thread it by hand into
the cage nut below the oblong
opening.
• Tighten the security bolt by hand a
few turns before using a wrench to
tighten until snug.
NOTE: Installing the security bolt
provides added security, but will add
to the service time when the top needs
to be removed for servicing the
washer.
Security
Cone
Security
Bolt
Cage
Nut
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Check list for washer
operation
Check the following if the washer is
not operating properly:
1. Power supply cord is plugged in.
2. Circuit breaker is not tripped or fuse
blown.
3. Timer has been advanced to start
of a cycle.
4. Water faucets are turned on.
5. Inlet and drain hoses are not
kinked.
6. Washer lid is closed.
7. Inlet valve is frozen if not sheltered
from the weather.
8. Suds level. Excess suds will slow the
spin and cause poor rinsing.
Operate the washer through a
complete cycle with no detergent.
Use less detergent or a controlled
suds type detergent in future loads.
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Additional features
Disconnect power before making
electrical connections.
Failure to do so can result in death
or electrical shock.
Electrical Shock Hazard
WARNING
For WAR RINSE where applicable:
• Remove screws from each end of
the console bottom.
• Pull the console bottom forward;
lift and tilt back.
• Connect J1 to J2
To SAVE WATER where applicable:
• ocate water level switch on
back of washer. (See Back Page.)
• Turn shaft 45° counterclockwise.
If you need
assistance…
The Whirlpool®Commercial aundry
Trade Partner Support Center will
answer any questions about
operating or maintaining your washer
not covered in the Installation
Instructions. The Whirlpool®
Commercial aundry Trade Partner
Support Center is available by dialing
1-800 NO BE TS (1-800-662-3587) —
the call is free.
When you call, you will need the
washer model number and serial
number. Both numbers can be found
on the serial-rating plate located on
your appliance.
22.For electro/mechnical
models only. Check the wash cycle
time. The washer has a 9-minute wash
in the Normal Cycle. Remove the
timer from the meter case of the
washer to manually start the timer.
Start the washer and allow it to
complete the Normal cycle.
Timers can be started by turning the
clutch assembly counterclockwise
until the washer starts to fill with water.
23.If the washer fails to start or
does not give the proper washer
cycle time, the clutch assembly of the
timer can be adjusted. Remove the
timer from the meter case. Adjust the
clutch assembly screw clockwise if
the washer does not start after the
coin slide mechanism has been fully
actuated in or out. Adjust the clutch
assembly counterclockwise if the
washer segment of the Normal cycle
was less than 9 minutes.
Timer-front view
Rotate
counterclockwise
only. Timer "off" position
Timer clutch
adjustment screw
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Typical full load sizes
Load Loading Load Loading
Type Suggestion Type Suggestion
Mixed 3 double sheets Heavy 3 pair pants
oad 4 pillowcases work 3 shirts
6 pair shorts clothes 1 coverall
8 T-shirts 4 pair jeans
2 shirts 1 overall
2 blouses
8 handkerchiefs
Permanent 2 double or Knits 3 blouses
Press 1 king size sheet 4 slacks
1 tablecloth 6 shirts
1 dress 4 tops
1 blouse 4 dresses
2 slacks
3 shirts
2 pillowcases
It is recommended that fiberglass
items not be washed in coin-
operated washers. If these items are
washed in the washer, run the washer
through a complete cycle to rinse
any residue away that might be left in
the washer.
Moving the washer to
a new location...
Wedge blanket
between tub ring
and cabinet top.
Remove front legs.
Tape 2
sides.
Tape rear
legs in “up”
position.
Note: Do Not
place blanket
in this area
(switch).
• Remove the front legs from the
base of the washer.
• Place both rear leveling legs in the
upper position and tape securely.
• Apply tape to the side and bottom
of the cabinet near the rear.
• Open washer lid, wedge a blanket
between the tub ring and the
cabinet top restricting the tub
movement.
• Handle washer gently. Do Not drop
washer while using hand truck.
Operating Tips
Fire Hazard
Never place items in the washer
that are dampened with gasoline or
other flammable fluids.
No washer can completely remove
oil.
Do not dry anything that has ever
had any type of oil on it (including
cooking oils).
Doing so can result in death,
explosion, or fire.
WARNING
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Power supply cord
11⁄2"
(40 mm)
Cold
Hot
251⁄2"
(650 mm)
Drain hose
connector
7"
(180 mm)
43"
(1.09 m)
1"
(25 mm)
381⁄8"
(970 mm)
51⁄4"
(133 mm)
35"
(890 mm)
27"
(685 mm)
273⁄4"
(705 mm)
Water
inlets
5"
(127 mm)
7"
(180 mm)
Label
Water level
switch and
shaft
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