Whirlpool 8318507 User manual

Installation
Instructions
Part No. 8318507
Important:
Read and save these
instructions.
120-volt, 60-Hz
Washer
Important:
• Installer: Leave Installation Instructions with the
homeowner.
• Homeowner: Keep Installation Instructions for future
reference.
• Save Installation Instructions for local electrical inspector’s
use.
•
•
•
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 model/serial rating plate
located under the washer lid and on the top of the washer.
Part No. 8318507
©2000 Whirlpool Corporation
Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022
Printed in U.S.A.
Need assistance?
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8318507
2000
Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022
Home Appliances
CORPORATION
®
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4
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Pages 2 - 3
Requirements
Page 4
Installation steps
Pages 5 - 8

Parts supplied
for installation
Tools needed
for installation
2
Location
of washer
Introduction.
A
A
A. level
B. wrench
C. utility knife
D. pliers
E. scissors
A. 1 drain hose
B. 2 inlet hoses
C. 1 yellow clamp
D. 2 drain hose clamps
E. 2 front leveling legs
with nuts
F. 4 flat water hose
washers
G. 1 hose extension
H. literature package
Important: Observe all governing codes and
ordinances.
Check location where washer will be installed. Make sure you
have everything necessary for correct installation. Proper
installation is your responsibility.
Water heater: Set to deliver 60°C (140°F) water to washer.
Earthed electrical outlet (A) is required within 152 cm
(5 feet) of upper left corner of washer cabinet. See “Electrical
requirements,” Page 4.
Hot and cold water faucets (B): Must be within 122 cm
(4 feet) of the upper right corner of the washer cabinet and
provide water pressure 34.5-689.6 kPa (5-100 psi).
B
Remove parts from packages. Check that all parts were included.
BC
D
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
E
D
C
The hot and cold water inlets on the back of the washer have
3/4 — 11-1/2 American hose coupling standard threads.
Level floor (C): Maximum slope under entire washer — 2.5 cm
(1 inch).
Support (D): Floor must be sturdy enough to support washer
weight (with water) of 143 kilograms (315 pounds).
The minimum and maximum motor rotation per minute (R.P.M.)
is 1140-1725 R.P.M. The minimum and maximum basket R.P.M.
is 423-640 R.P.M.
Do Not store or operate washer below 0°C (32°F) (some
water may remain in washer).
See Use & Care Guide for “Winterizing” information.
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.
WARNING
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 be preceded by the safety alert
symbol and 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.
DANGER
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
A. 1
B. 2
C. 1
D. 2
E. 2
F. 4
G. 1
H.
60
(A)152
4
(B) 122
34.5-689.6
3/4 11-1/2
(C)
2.5
(D)143
1140-1725 /
423-640 /
0

3
Front view (door not shown) Side view
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. Louvered doors with air openings in
top and bottom are acceptable.
Companion appliance spacing should be considered.
* Additional clearances for wall, door and floor moldings may be
required.
Front view
Untape and open washer lid. Remove packages and hoses from
washer. Follow directions for your type of drain system.
If a longer drain hose is needed, use drain hose extension kit
(Part No. 285702). If drain hose must be shortened, use drain
hose kit (Part No. 285442).
All kits are available from Whirlpool-authorized parts distributors.
Laundry tub drain system:
Needs a 76-liter (20-gallon) laundry tub.
Top of tub must be at least 86 cm (34 inches) high and no higher
than 183 cm (72 inches) from bottom of washer (A).
Standpipe drain system:
Needs a 5-cm (2-inch) minimum diameter standpipe with
minimum carry-away capacity of 64 liters (17 gallons) per
minute. A 5-cm (2-inch) diameter to 2.5-cm (1-inch) diameter
standpipe adapter, Part No. 3363920 must be used with 2.5-cm
(1-inch) diameter drain system.
Floor standpipe drain:
Top of standpipe (C) must be at least 99 cm (39 inches) high and
no higher than 183 cm (72 inches) from bottom of washer.
Floor drain system:
Requires a siphon break, Part No. 285320 (B). Siphon break
must be above high-water level in washer, at least 71 cm
(28 inches) from bottom of washer. Additional drain hose will be
needed.
Wall standpipe drain:
Top of standpipe (D) must be at least 99 cm (39 inches)high and
no higher than 183 cm (72 inches) from bottom of washer.
*
285702
285442
76
(A)
86 183
5
64 2.5 5
2.5 3363920
(C)99 183
285320 (B)
71
(D) 99 183
Recessed area
or closet
Drain system
closet door
7.6 cm (3")
7.6 cm (3")
155 cm2
(24 in2)
310 cm2
(48 in2)
*0 cm
(*0") *0 cm
(*0")
43.2 cm (17")
closet door
310 cm2
(48 in2)
35.6 cm
max.
(14" max.)
10.2 cm
(4") min.
155 cm2
(24 in2)
2.5 cm min.
(1" min.)
A
B
C
D

4
Requirements
If codes permit and a separate earthing wire is used, it is
recommended that a qualified electrician determine that
the earthing path is adequate.
120-volts, 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.
Recommended earthing method
For your personal safety, this washer must be earthed. This
washer is equipped with a power supply cord (A) having a 3-
prong earthing plug (B).
To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged
into a mating 3-prong earthing-type wall receptacle (C), 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.
Electrical
earthing
prong
C
B
A
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into an earthed outlet.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result
in death, fire or electrical shock.
!
!
WARNING
120 60-15 20
(A)3- (B)
3- (C)
!
!
W

5
Preparation
Installation Steps
Pull firmly to remove the other end of the shipping strap (C) from
the back of the washer to release self-leveling legs (D).
Save the shipping strap to secure drain hose.
Inlet hose
connection
(to washer)
A
B
B
G
D
SLIDE WASHER ONTO CARDBOARD OR HARDBOARD
BEFORE MOVING ACROSS FLOOR.
Move washer close to its final location.
Read, then remove the label (E) that covers the power supply
cord.
Remove shipping strap (A).
Completely remove the shipping strap with 2 cotter pins (B) from
the inside of the washer.
Pull the strap completely out of the washer.
Insert a flat washer (A) into each end of the inlet hoses (B).
Check that washers are firmly seated in couplings (C).
Use new hoses and washers that came with your washer.
C
H
A
CE
E
E
F
F
D
C
Attach hose to hot water (bottom) inlet valve (D) first; then
second hose to cold water (top) inlet valve (E). Tighten couplings
by hand. Then use pliers to make additional two thirds turn.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN; this could cause damage to couplings.
Inlets are plastic. DO NOT STRIP OR CROSSTHREAD.
(C)
(D)
(E)
(A)
2(B)
(B) (A)
(C)
(D)
(E)
A
C
B
E
D
E
A
B

6
D
C
H
hot cold
B
A
Drain hose
connection
C
IMPORTANT: THIS PROCEDURE MUST BE FOLLOWED TO
ASSURE PROPER INSTALLATION.
CLAMP
1/4"
(0.64 cm)
A
B
C
D
H
G
E
F
To prevent the drain hose from coming off or leaking, it must be
installed per the following instructions.
• Wet the inside end of the drain hose (A) with tap water. DO
NOT USE ANY OTHER LUBRICANT.
• Squeeze ears of one drain hose clamp (B) with pliers to open
and place clamp over the end of the drain hose.
• Open clamp and push end of drain hose onto drain connector
(C) until hose contacts ribbed stop (D).
• Place clamp over area marked “clamp”. Release clamp.
Standpipe or laundry tub drain system:
Open yellow clamp (E) and slide over “hook” end of drain hose
(F) to secure the rubber and corrugated sections together.
Floor drain system:
Do Not install “hook” end of drain hose to corrugated section.
Consult your plumber for proper installation.
Run water through both faucets into a bucket to get rid of
particles in the water lines that might clog hoses. Mark the hot
water faucet.
Put “hook” end of drain hose into laundry tub or standpipe.
Check for proper length of drain hose.
To prevent drain water from going back into washer:
• Do Not straighten “hook” end of drain and force excess drain
hose into standpipe.
• Do Not lay excess drain hose in bottom of laundry tub.
If drain hose does not fit into standpipe or is being
placed over the edge of a laundry tub, open other drain hose
clamp with pliers and place clamp over rubber end of drain hose
(G).
Insert end of hose extension (H) into rubber end of drain hose up
to stops on the sides of hose extension. Secure with clamp.
Inlet hose connection
(to faucets)
Attach bottom hose from the inlet marked "H" to hot water faucet
(A). Attach top hose from the inlet marked "C" to cold water
faucet (B). Tighten couplings to faucets by hand; then use pliers
to make additional two-thirds turn. Do Not overtighten; this
could cause damage to couplings.
Inlets are plastic. Do Not strip or crossthread.
• (A)
• (B)
• (C)
(D)
• clamp
(E) (F)
•
•
(G)
(H)
(H)(A)
(C)(B)

7
Tilt washer forward, raising back legs 2.5 cm (1 inch) off of floor
to adjust rear self-leveling legs. Drop 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.
Insert legs into correct holes at each front corner of washer until
nuts touch washer (D). DO NOT tighten nuts until washer is level.
Tilt washer backward and remove corner posts. Gently lower
washer to floor.
Move washer to its final location. Remove cardboard or
hardboard from under washer.
If washer is not level, adjust the front legs (E) up or down. Repeat
above step.
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.
Leveling
washer
E
Stack two corner posts (A) on top of each other. Tilt washer
backwards and slide corner posts under washer 7.6 cm (3
inches) from each side of washer as shown.
1.3 cm
(1/2") Screw nut (B) down on legs to within 1.3 cm (1/2 inch) of
base (C).
Securing
drain hose
F
Continued on page 8.
approx. 41 cm
(16")
41
A
B
C
D
E
A
After shipping strap has been removed from washer, look for the
words “cut here” marked on the shipping strap, about 41 cm
(16 inches) from the plug end. Cut the shipping strap at this mark
(A).
2.5
(D)
(E)
(A)
7.6
( B
)(
C
)
1.3
8
cut here 41
(A)
NOTE: Use shipping strap to secure drain hose. Water
pressure could cause drain hose to come out of standpipe
or laundry tub if drain hose is not secured.

8
Completing
installation
G
CHECK ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS. BE SURE YOU HAVE
CORRECT ELECTRICAL SUPPLY AND RECOMMENDED
EARTHING METHOD.
Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part, go
back through steps to see which step was skipped.
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.
Untape and plug power supply cord into earthed outlet.
Read the Use and Care Guide. Start the washer and allow it to
complete the regular cycle.
Turn on water faucets and check for leaks. Tighten couplings if
there is leaking. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN; this could cause
damage to couplings.
WP washe
Congratulations!
You have successfully installed your new Whirlpool washer.
To get the most efficient use from your new washer, read
your Use and Care Guide.
Keep Installation Instructions and Use and Care Guide.
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 leveling steps in section E.
Place cardboard under the washer and carefully move
washer to avoid damaging floor covering.
Continued from page 7.
Check that hose is not twisted or kinked and is securely
in place.
Put “hook” end of drain hose in laundry tub (B) or standpipe
(C). Tightly wrap the shipping strap (D) around the drain hose
and laundry tub or standpipe. Push plug into the nearest hole in
the shipping strap.
C
H
B
C
DD
E
F
If the water inlet faucets and drain standpipe are recessed, put
“hook” end of drain hose (E) in standpipe. Tightly wrap the
shipping strap (F) around the drain hose and faucet body (not the
handle or stem). Push plug into the nearest hole in the shipping
strap.
285702
285442
E
7
(B) (C)
(D)
(E) (F)

Installation
Instructions
Part No. 8318507
Important:
Read and save these
instructions.
120-volt, 60-Hz
Washer
Important:
• Installer: Leave Installation Instructions with the
homeowner.
• Homeowner: Keep Installation Instructions for future
reference.
• Save Installation Instructions for local electrical inspector’s
use.
•
•
•
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 model/serial rating plate
located under the washer lid and on the top of the washer.
Part No. 8318507
©2000 Whirlpool Corporation
Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022
Printed in U.S.A.
Need assistance?
/
8318507
2000
Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022
Home Appliances
CORPORATION
®
2-3
4
5-8
120 60
Table of Contents
Introduction
Pages 2 - 3
Requirements
Page 4
Installation steps
Pages 5 - 8