Whirlpool Roper RAK2751KQ0 User manual

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Part No, 8524720 Rev, A
IMPORTANT:
Installer: Leave Installation Instructions
with the owner,
Owner: Keep Installation Instructions for
future reference,
Save Installation Instructions for local
electrical inspector's use,
120-vo#, 50-Hz ModeHs
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Before startooo
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important
safety message 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 be preceded
by the safety alert symbol and 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 to reduce the chance of injury,
and tell you what can happen if the
instructions are not followed.
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).
Single washer
installations require
12-inch (30 cm)
minimum risersto
provide an air
cushion and
prevent noise and
damage to valves.
Grounded
electrical outmet
is required, See
Electrical
requirements,
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 prevent
damage to the washer mixing valve,
Untape and
open washer
lid, Remove
packages and
hoses from
washer,
Front access to the pump area is
available by removing 2 clips under
the console area and removing the
top and cabinet assembly.
Important: Observe all governing
codes and ordinances.
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Level floor: Maximum slope
under washer -- 1 inch (2,5 cm),
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,
Water heater: Set to
deliver 120°F (49°C)
water to the washer,
\
Standpipe drain system: Needs a two-
inch (5 cm) minimum carry-away
capacity of ] 7 gallons (64,4 liters) per
minute, Top of standpipe must be at
least 39 inches (99 cm) high and no
higher than 72 inches (183 cm) from
bottom of washer,
Suppoff: Floor must be sturdy
enough to support loaded washer
weight of 315 pounds (143 Kg),
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Recessed area Electrical req rements
This washer may be installed in a
f'eeessed af'e_ af' cmose_o
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
fop and bottom of door are required,
Louvered doors with air openings in
fop and bottom are acceptable,
Companion appliance spacing
should be considered,
Minimum installation spacJng
48 sq= in=
(310 sq= crn)
2,4sq=in=!
(I55sq.ore)
T
closet door ,
3 _
(7.6 cm)
0
3 _
(7.6 ore)
|7"
(43 ore) _ d, @
closet door
48 sq= in=
(310sq=ore)
24 sq.
(|55 sq. ore)
4 _
(10crn)
rain=
Tools needed £er
insla ation:
levet
4
utility
knife SCI$$OES
Parts s pplied for
Remove parts from packages, Check
that all parts were included,
I hose clamp
2 inlet hoses
4 fiat water hose washers
2 front=leveling legs with nuts
1 Gain hose
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.
If codes permit and a separate ground wire
isused, itisrecommended that a qualified
electncian determine that the ground path
isadequc_te.
Do Not ground to a gas pipe.
Check with a qualified electrician ifyou are
not sure the washer isprope_y grounded.
Do Not have a fuse in the neural or ground
circuit.
A 120-volt,60-HzAC-only, 15-or
20-ampere fused electrical supply is
required, (Time-delay fuseor circuit breaker
isrecommended,) It isrecommended that
a separate circuit servingonly this
appliance be provided,
Gro,anding insir,actions
Thisappliance must be grounded, In the
event of a malfunction or breakdown,
grounding will reduce the riskof electric
shock by providing a path of least
resistance for the electric current, This
appliance isequipped with a cord having
an equipment-grounding conductor and
a grounding plug, The 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 - ifit will not fit
the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by
a qualified electrician.
3prong
3=prong ground-type ---- --qUlltlll[lil,_I !
groun_ outlet _ U[l_ll[ i
/prong
power
supply
cord PAGE 3

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Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move
and install washer.
Failure to do so can result [n back
or other injury,
shipping
tm Remove tape that covers
shipping strap, Pull to
completely remove the shipping
strap with 2 cotterpins from the inside
of the washer,
Pullfirmly 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.
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Use new hoses and washers that came
with your washer.
Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use
to reduce the riskof 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,
coupling washer
mInsert a flat washer into each end
of the inlet hoses, Check that washers
are firmly seated in couplings,
Inlets are plastic.
Do Not strip or
crossthread.
cold
water
inlet
valve
hot water
inlet valve
I mAttach 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,
i
mMove washer close to final
position, Put "hook" end of drain hose
into standpipe, Estimate length of
drain hose needed when washer isin
final position, Hose must be cut
exactly to length so "hook" end is
held tightly over edge of standpipe, If
drain hose istoo long, cut straight end
of hose, (Do Not cut "hook" shaped
end of drain hose.)
DO NOT FORCEEXCESSLENGTHOF
D£AIN HOSEDOWNTHESTANDPIPE.
THS COULDCAUSESmPHONING.See
Step 6.
mPlace hose clamp over washer
drain connector, Pushdrain hose onto
washer connector, Use pliersto open
clamp and slide clamp over drain
hose, Check for good fit,
mark a point
approximately 16inches (40,6 cm)
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
secureJy in pJace.
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,
,. Before
attaching water
inlet hoses, run
water through
both faucets into
abucket, Thiswill
get rid of particles
in water linesthat
might clog hoses,
Mark which isthe hot wafer faucet,
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,
pos% on top of
each other, Tiltwasher backwards and
insert corner posts 3 inches (7,6 cm) in
from one side of washer as shown,
Repeat with other corner posts on other
side of washer,

base
nut
t U mUse legs and nuts from parts
package, Screw nut down to within
]/2 inch (1,3 cm) of
base, N
tl.
Insert legsinto correct _/
holes at each front corner
of washer until nuts touch washer,
Do Not tighten nuts until Step 14,
t2 mTilt washer backward and
remove corner posts, Gently lower
washer to floor,
Move washer to #s permanent
location. Remove cardboard or
hardboard from under washer.
g
back legs 1 inch (2,5 cm) off of floor,
Toadjust 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, firstside to side; then front to
back,
NOTE:If the coin slide mechanism has
already been installed, skip this step
and proceed to Step ]6,
t5 mRemove the service door of
the meter case, Lift the service door
up at the back and remove, Install
money accepting device (refer to
manufacturers instructions for proper
installation), For machines using coin
slides, use adapter kit (provided with
unit), Replace meter case service
door,
IGm CHECK ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS. BESUREYOU HAVE
CORRECT ELECTRICAL SUPPLYAND
RECOMMENDED GROUNDING
METHOD.
Check that all parts are now installed,
See parts list, Page 3, If there isan
extra part, go back through steps to
see which step was skipped,
I reTurnon wafer faucets and
check for leaks, Tighten couplings if
there isleaking, Do Not overtighten;
this could cause damage to faucets,
1 mCheck the wash cycle time,
The washer has a 9-minute wash in
the Normal Cycle, Remove the meter
case of the washer to manually start
the timer, Start the washer and allow
it to complete the Normal cycle,
Timer-front view
Timerscan be started by turning the
clutch assembly counterclockwise
until the washer starts to fill with wafer,
2m If the washer falls 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,
m _ mIf 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.
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.
g power supply cord into
grounded outlet,
timer clutch
adjustment screw
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Addition £eat res
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before making
electrical connections,
Failure to do so can result in death
or electrical shock.
ForWARM RINSE:
o Remove screws from each end of
the console bottom,
Pull the console bottom forward;
lift and tilt back,
Connect J] to J2
ToSAVEWATER:
o Locate water level switch on
back of washer, (See Back Page,)
Turnshaft 45° counterclockwise,
Check I{st {bt washer
opeta[{on
CBeck 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,
5. Washer lid is closed,
7. Inlet valve isfrozen if not protected
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,
If need
a$$1$tance...
The Whirlpool Consumer Interaction
Center will answer any questions
about operating or maintaining your
washer not covered in the Installation
Instructions, The Whirlpool Consumer
Interaction Center isopen 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week, Just dial
1-800 NO BELTS(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,
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the riskof fire, electric shock, or injury to persons
when using your washer, follow basic precautions, including the following:
oRead all instructions before using
the washer,
o 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,
o Under certain conditions,
hydrogen gas may be produced in
ahot water system that has not
been used for 2 weeks or more,
HYDROGEN GAS ISEXPLOSIVE, If
the hot water system has not been
used for such aperiod, before
using awashing 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 isflammable, do not
smoke or use an open flame
during this time, SAVE THESE
o Do not allow children to play on or
in the washer, Close supervision of
children is necessary when the
washer is used near children,
• Before the washer isremoved 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 Page 3 of this booklet for
recommended grounding
instructions,
INSTRUCTIONS
Fora grounded, cord-connected
appliance:
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded, In
the event of malfunction or
breakdown, grounding will reduce
the riskof electric shock by providing
a path of least resistance for electric
current, This appliance isequipped
with acord having an equipment-
grounding conductor and a
grounding plug, The 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 arisk of electric shock,
Check with aqualified 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 if will not fit the
outlet, have aproper outlet installed
by aqualified electrician,
For a permanently connected
appliance:
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
Thisappliance must be connected
to a grounded metal, permanent
wiring system, or an
equipment-grounding conductor
must be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the
equipment-grounding terminal or
lead on the appliance,

Sypical load sizes,
Lead
Type
Mixed
Lead
Permanent
Press
Suggestion
3 double sheets
4 pillowcases
6 pair shorts
8 T-shirts
2 shirts
2 blouses
8 handkerchiefs
2 double or
] king size sheet
tablecloth
] dress
] blouse
2 slacks
3 shirts
2 pillowcases
Load
Type
Heavy
work
clothes
Knits
Suggestion
3 pair pants
3 shirts
I coverall
4 pair jeans
I overall
3 blouses
4 slacks
6 shirts
4 fops
4 dresses
Operating Tips Meving the washer te
a new Iecatienooo
Wedge blanket
between tub ring
and cabinet top.
Fire Hazard
Never place items in the washer
that are dampened with gasoJine or
other fmammabme fluids.
No washer can completely remove
oil.
Do not dry anything that has ever
had any type of oit on it (including
cooking oils).
Doing so can result in death,
explosion, or fire.
It isrecommended 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,
Remove front legs.
Tape rear Tape 2
legsin "up" sides.
position.
Note: Do Not
placeblanke
inthisarea
(switch).
o Remove the front legs from the
base of the washer,
o 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 carefully, Do Not
drop washer while using hand truck.
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38°I18"
(97cm)
35 _
(89cm)
1o112"
(4 era)
27o3/4"
(70.5 cm)
water
inlets
(2.5 cm)
7 _
(18 cm)
cored
hot
power supply cord
5oI/4" 27"/
(68.5 cm)
Water level
switch and
shaft
drain hose
connector
7 _
(18 cm)
BY WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
Prepared by Whirlpool Corporation
Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022
Part No. 8524720 Rev. A
@2001 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U.S.A.