User manual WHIRLPOOL 8562591

[. . . ] 24" (61 CM) GAS WASHER/DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Table of Contents WASHER/DRYER SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Alternate Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Remove Foam Packing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Connect Drain Hose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Connect Inlet Hoses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Secure Drain Hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Plan Vent System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Install Vent System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Level Washer/Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Make Gas Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Connect Vent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Complete Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 WASHER/DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. [. . . ] Do not use duct tape. IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Flexible gas connector Burner Input Requirements: Elevations up to 10, 000 ft (3, 048 m): s The design of this washer/dryer is certified by CSA International for use at altitudes up to 10, 000 ft (3, 048 m) above sea level at the B. T. U. Burner input adjustments are not required when the dryer is operated up to this elevation. Elevations above 10, 000 ft (3, 048 m): s When installed above 10, 000 ft (3, 048 m) a 4% reduction of the burner B. T. U. rating shown on the model/serial number plate is required for each 1, 000 ft (305 m) increase in elevation. Improper venting can cause moisture and lint to collect indoors, which may result in: Moisture damage to woodwork, furniture, paint, wallpaper, carpets, etc. Flexible metal vent must be fully extended and supported when the washer/dryer is in its final position. Remove excess flexible metal vent to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced airflow and poor performance. An exhaust hood should cap the vent to prevent rodents and insects from entering the home. Exhaust hood must be at least 12" (30. 5 cm) from the ground or any object that may be in the path of the exhaust (such as flowers, rocks or bushes, etc. ). If using an existing vent system, clean lint from the entire length of the system and make sure exhaust hood is not plugged with lint. Replace any plastic or metal foil vent with rigid metal or flexible metal vent. Gas Supply Pressure Testing s The washer/dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during pressure testing at pressures greater than ½ psi. ®TEFLON is a registered trademark of E. I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company. 6 Install Leveling Legs Remove Foam Packing 1. Pull the foam packing ring out of the washer. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install washer/dryer. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. To protect the floor, use a large flat piece of cardboard from the shipping carton. Gently place the washer/dryer on its side, on the cardboard. Install the rear leveling legs 1. Push legs into holes in rear corners until they snap into place. NOTE: Keep the foam ring and use it when transporting your washer/dryer. This packing material is used to keep the washer tub stable during transport. Connect Drain Hose Proper connection of the drain hose protects your floors from damage due to water leakage. To prevent the drain hose from coming off or leaking, it must be installed according to the following instructions: IMPORTANT: To ensure proper installation, this procedure must be followed exactly. Place clamp over the straight end of the drain hose ¼" (6. 4 mm) from the end. 2. If they do not move freely, repeat Step 1. Install the front leveling legs 1. 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. ¼" (6. 4 mm) 3. Twist hose back and forth while pushing onto drain connector on the side of the washer/dryer. [. . . ] Check the levelness of the washer/dryer by placing a level on the top edge of the washer, first side to side, then front to back. 6. The valve is open when the handle is parallel to the gas pipe. A B A. Test all connections by brushing on an approved noncorrosive leak-detection solution. If the washer/dryer is not level, prop up the front with a wood block and adjust the feet up or down as necessary. [. . . ]