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24" (69 CM) ELECTRIC WASHER/DRYER
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Table of Contents
WASHER/DRYER SAFETY.............................. 1 Remove Foam Packing............................... 11
Connect Drain Hose.................................... 11
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.................... 2
Tools and Parts ............................................. 2 Connect Inlet Hoses.................................... 12
Alternate Parts............................................... 2 Secure Drain Hose .
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Tools and Parts Alternate Parts Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read Your installation may require additional parts. For information on and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. ordering, please refer to the toll free phone numbers on the front page of the Washer/Dryer User Instructions. Parts needed for washer (not provided): If You Have You Will Need to Buy Inlet hoses Flat washers To order: Laundry tub or Su
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A level floor with a maximum slope of 1" (25 mm) under entire For closet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation washer/dryer. Clothes may not tumble properly and automatic openings in the top and bottom of the door are required. sensor cycles may not operate correctly if washer/dryer is not Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are level. Installing on carpet is not recommended. acceptable. A water heater set to deliver 120°F (49°C) water to the washer. 1" (25 mm) 3
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Floor drain system (view D) A UL listed 30-amp power supply cord, rated 120/240 volt minimum. The cord should be type SRD or SRDT and be at The floor drain system requires a siphon break that may be least 4 ft (1.22 m) long. The wires that connect to the dryer purchased separately. See “Alternate Parts.” must end in ring terminals or spade terminals with upturned The siphon break must be a minimum of 28" (711 mm) from the ends. bottom of the washer. Additional hoses might be needed. A UL l
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Electrical Connection Power Supply Cord Direct Wire WARNING WARNING Fire Hazard Fire Hazard Use 10 gauge solid copper wire. Use a new UL listed 30 amp power supply cord. Use a UL listed strain relief. Use a UL listed strain relief. Disconnect power before making electrical connections. Disconnect power before making electrical connections. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) to center Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) to center terminal (silver). terminal (silver). Groun
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Put power supply cord through the strain relief. Be sure that Electrical Connection Options the wire insulation on the power supply cord is inside the strain relief. The strain relief should have a tight fit with the If your home has: And you will be Go to Section dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Do not further connecting to: tighten strain relief screws at this point. 4-wire receptacle A UL listed, 4-wire connection: (NEMA Type 14-30R) 120/240-volt Power supply cord minimum, 3
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5" (127 mm) 2. Remove neutral ground wire from internal ground conductor screw. Connect neutral ground wire and the neutral wire (white 4-wire connection: Direct Wire or center wire) of power supply cord under center silver- colored terminal block screw. Tighten screw. IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit the use of 3-wire A connections. Direct wire cable must have 5 ft (1.52 m) of extra length so washer/dryer can be moved if
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3. Move the green painted screw from the internal to the external ground location. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of power 3-wire connection: Power supply cord supply cable to external ground conductor screw. Tighten screw. Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire. B E B D A C G F C A A. 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) B. 3-wire plug C. Neutral prong D. Spade terminals with upturned ends 3 E. ⁄4" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief F. Ring termin
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3. Place the hooked ends of the other power supply cable wires 3-wire connection: Direct Wire under the outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). Squeeze hooked ends together. Tighten screws. Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire. Direct wire cable must have 5 ft (1.52 m) of extra length so washer/dryer can be moved if needed. 1 Strip 3 ⁄2" (89 mm) of outer covering from end of cable. Strip insulation back 1" (25 mm). If using 3-wire cable
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Venting Requirements Rigid metal vent For best drying performance, rigid metal vents are WARNING recommended. Rigid metal vent is recommended to avoid crushing and kinking. Flexible metal vent Flexible metal vents are acceptable only if accessible for cleaning. Fire Hazard Flexible metal vent must be fully extended and supported when the dryer is in its final location. Use a heavy metal vent. Remove excess flexible metal vent to avoid sagging and Do not use a plastic vent. kinking that may
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The angled hood style (shown here) is acceptable. Install the front leveling legs 1. Examine the front leveling legs. Find the diamond marking. 4" (102 mm) 2. Screw front legs by hand, into the holes in the triangular braces in the front corners. Use wrench to finish turning the legs until the diamond marking is no longer visible. 2½" (64 mm) An exhaust hood should cap the vent to keep rodents and insects from entering the home. Exhaust hood must be at least 12" (305 mm) from the ground o
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4. Open clamp. Twist hose back and forth while pushing onto 3. Using pliers, tighten the couplings with an additional two- drain connector on the side of the washer/dryer. Continue until thirds turn. hose contacts the ribbed stops on the cabinet. NOTE: Do not overtighten or use tape or sealants on the valve. Damage to the valves can result. Clear the water lines Run water through both faucets and inlet hoses, into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to get rid of particles in the water 5. P
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If you are working in a closet or recessed area Move the washer/dryer into its final location and remove Plan Vent System cardboard from under washer/dryer. Remove the access panel by removing three Phillips-head screws and one bumper, located at Choose your exhaust installation type the top of the access panel. Set panel, screws, and bumper aside. Complete hookup of water hoses and (on gas models) the flexible Recommended exhaust installations gas connector through the access area. Replace
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Alternate installations for close clearances Determine vent path Venting systems come in many varieties. Select the type best for your installation. Three close-clearance installations are shown. Select the route that will provide the straightest and most Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions provided with the vent direct path outdoors. system. Plan the installation to use the fewest number of elbows and turns. When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room as possible. Bend v
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Install Vent System Complete Installation 1. Install exhaust hood. Use caulking compound to seal exterior 1. Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part, wall opening around exhaust hood. go back through the steps to see which step was skipped. 2. Connect vent to exhaust hood. Vent must fit inside exhaust 2. Check that you have all of your tools. hood. Secure vent to exhaust hood with 4" (102 mm) clamp. 3. Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials. Keep the plastic 3. Ru
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