KitchenAid Washer User manual

Brand: KitchenAid

Model: Washer

Type: User manual

Installation Instructions

Washer

IMPORTANT:

Read and save

these instructions.

IMPORTANT

Installer: Leave lnstallafion Instructions

with the homeowner.

Homeowner: Keep Installation InstrucGons

for future reference.

Save Installation Instruclions lor local

electrical inspector’s use.

Before you start...

Check location where washer will

be installed. ProDer installation is

your responsiblll$. Make sure

you have everyihlng necessary

for correct Installation.

Unlape and open washer lid. Remove

HOI and cold waler faucets: Must be

packages and hoses from washer. within 4 feet of the back of the washer

and provide water Pressure 5-100 PSI.

Laundry tub dreln system: Needs a

9n.n*llnn 1=1ln,+ tub. Top 01 tub must

hes high and no

I I I I II II

IIIUII -, ,,,_,, , L .,,ches from bottom of

Grounded electrlcal outlet is ’

/’

required. See Eleclrical

requirements.

Standplpe dralnaystem: Needs

a two-inch minimum diameler

standpipe with mlnimum-

carry-away

capacitv of

// // II II

w&her.

1 i gall&s per

minute. Topof , ,

StandDiDe mUSt , I

285442) are avallable from

authorlzed parts distributors

If a longer drain hose Is n!?eded,

drain hose (Pat-l No. 388423) and

hose extenslon kit (Part No.

72 inches lrom

bonom of

washer.

Floor drain /

Important:

codes and

Observe all governlng

ordinances.

Product Damage

Level floor: Maximum slope

under m washer 1 inch.

Do Not store or operale

washer below 32°F (some

water may remain In

washer).

SEE

RECESSED A&!

INSTRUCTIONS ON

BACK COVER.

Support: Entire floor must be sturdy enough to

support washer weight 315 pounds.

Tools needed for

installation:

Parts supplied for

installation:

Remove parts lrom packages. Check that

111 parts were included.

3ectrical

Oequirements

Eleclrlcel Shock Hazard

- Electrlcal ground Is required on

this appliance.

* If cold water plpe Is Interrupted by

plastic, non-melalllc gaskets or

other lnsulatlng malerlals, Do Not

use for groundlng.

* Do Not ground to a gas plpe.

- Do No1 modify Ihe power supply

cord plug. If It does not Ilt the

outlet, have a proper outlel

lnslelled bye quaillIed electrlclan.

- Do Not have a fuse In the neulral

or grounding clrcult. A fuse In Ihe

neulral or grounding clrcult could

result In an electrlcal shock.

- Do Not use an extenslon cord wlth

lhls appliance.

- Check wlth a qualllled eleclrlclan

If you are In doubt as to whether

the eppllance IS properly

grounded.

Failure to follow these lnstructlons

could result In serious InJury or

death.

codes permit and a separate

,oundlng wire is used, II Is

commended that a quallfled

eclrlclan determlne lhat the

oundlng path Is adequate.

!O-Volt. 60-H& AC-only. 15. or 20-

npere fused electrical supply is

quired. (Time-delay fuse or circuit

eaker is recommended.) It is

commended that a separate circuif

Wing Only lhis appliance be provided.

Recommended

grounding method

For your personal salety, thls appliance

must be grounded. Thls appliance is

equlpped with a power supply cord

havlng a 3-prong grounding plug. To

mlnlmize possible shock hazard. the cord

must be plugged Into a matlng 3.prong

grounding-type wall receptacle, grounded

in accordance with Natlonal Electrical

Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.latest editlon and

all local codes and ordinances. See

Figure 1. II a mating wall receptacle is

not avallable, it is the personal

responsibility and obligation of Ihe

customer to have a properly grounded 3-

prong wall receplacle Installed by a

qualified electrician.

Figure 1

Panel A

Now start...

With washer In laundry area.

completely out of the

Remove tape that covers shipping strap.

Pull to complelely remove the shipping

slrap horn the inside of the washer.

Pull rinnly lo remove Ihe other end of

shipping strap from the back ol the

washer. The shlpping strap plug must be

completely removed from the washer for

the sel&leveling legs lo be released.

Save the shlpplng strap for use In

Step 17.

Read, then remove label that

I covers power cord and drain

connector. Peel the tape down and off

each side of cabinet.

Use new hoses and washers that came

with your washer.

washer

nserl a flat washer Into each end of the

ilel hoses. Check thal washers are firmly

#eated in couplings.

Attach hose lo bollom inlet valve

n opening first; then second hose lo

,p inlet. Tighten couplings by hand.

‘hen use pliers lo make an addilional

No-thirds turn.

Place hose

n clamp over

vasher drain

:onneclor. Push

:oupling end of drain

lose onto washer

:onnector. Use

)liers to open clamp

md slide clamp over

lrain hose. Check

of good fit.

Numbers

correspond to

steps.

Slide nozzle

n end ot drain

hose through the

small “loop” In the

wire form. Wrap the

hook end of the wire

form around the drain

hose lo form a “hook

shape.”

Floor Damage

~ Slide washer onto cardboard or

hardboard before

movlna across

floor.

Failure to do so may cause damage

to floor coverlng.

Move washer close lo Ilnal

n position. Put ‘hook” end ol drain

hose into laundry tub or slandpipe. Check

for proper length or drain hose.

If drain hose

s loo long -

jisconnect.

Remove clamp

and couplings.

Estimate

englh of drain

Tose needed.

:ti (lewible

snd of hose.

(Do not cut hook-shaped end of drain

hose.) Push and lwisl coupling securely

onto drain hose. (You should leeI lop of

hose through coupling.) Slide clamp over

coupling and hose. Reinstall drain hose.

(See Slep 5.)

DO NOT FORCE EXCESS LENGTH OF

DRAIN HOSE DOWN THE STANDPIPE.

THIS COULD CAUSE SIPHONING.

Before attaching waler inlet

I hose, run waler through both

faucets into a bucket. This will gel rid ol

particles in the waler lines that might clog

hoses.

Attach bottom hose (inlel

n marked “H”) lo hot waler

faucet. Attach lop hose (inlet marked ‘C)

!o cold waler faucet. Tighten coupling lo

leueel by hand: then use pliers to make

‘inal two-thirds turn.

Panel 0

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n Carefully till washer backward

Jnlil front of washer is 3-J inches off of

lwr. Insert piece of wood as brace.

Use legs and ntis from pads

n package. Screw nut down to

vithln l/2” of base.

nseri legs into

:orrecl holes al

lath front comer

d washer until

buts touch washer.

)o not tiahlen nuis

icrew Ihe front legs up or down lo adjust.

Make final check with level.

Nhen washer is level, use

Nrench to turn nuts on front leg!

tightly against washer base.

f nuts are not tight against

w&y?; base, tha washer may

Property Damage

Secure the drain hose to the tub or

standplpe with the shlpplng strap

removed from the back of the washer.

Failure to properly secure drain hose

could result In waler damage.

leasure and mark a poinf approximalely

5 inches from Ihe plug end of the

lipping strap. Cul the shipping slrap al

lis point.

heck that hose Is not twlsted or

Inked and Is securely In place.

‘ul “hook” end of drain hose in tub or

landpipe. Tightly wrap the shipping sfrap

round the drain hose and tub or

tandpipe or inlet hose as shown in

‘igures A-C. Push plug into the nearest

018 in the shipping strap.

Tilt washer backward and

H remove wood brace.

Genlly lower washer to floor.

Move washer to Its flnal locatlon.

Remove cardboard or hardboard

from under washer.

Slide washer onto cardboard or

hardboard before moving across

floor.

Failure lo do so may cause damage

to floor covering.

adjust rear self-leveling legs. Gently

lower washer lo floor. Check levelness o

!he washer by placing a carpenlets level

,n top of the washer, firs1 side lo side;

hen front lo back.

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Check that hose is not twisted or

kinked and Is securely In place.

f drain hose cannot be strapped in place,

I musl be cuf exaclly lo len$h so the

‘hook” end is held lightly over Ihe edge of

he tub or standpipe.

Me: I, warher Is moved Lo adjurt drain horn, lha

vashsr mu.,

ba lavalad agaln. Rapea

Slap*

IS-

IS. Place cardboard under Lha washer and

:arefully move washor lo avoid damaging floor

:overing.

CHECK ELECTRICAL

W REQUIREMENTS. BE

SURE YOU HAVE CORRECT

:LECTRICAL SUPPLY AND

3ECOMMENDED GROUNDING

q Check lhat all oarts are no’

nstalled. See parls list, Panel A. If the1

s an extra part, go back lhrough sleps I

,ee which slep was skipped.

Turn on waler faucets and

q check for leaks. Tighlen

ouplings if lhere is leaking.

Check that you have all of

q your tools. Check that the

lipping strapwith 3 colterpins and plug

as removed from Ihe back of Ihe washc

Id used lo secure Ihe drain hose.

Untape electrical cord and

W plug into grounded oullet.

Take a few minules and

q read Ihe Use and Care

Jide to fully understand your new

isher. Now start the washer and allow

complele the regular cycle.

To get the most efflclent use

from your washer, read your

KitchenAid Use and Care

Guide. Keep Installation

lnstrucllons and Guide close

lo washer for easy reference.

Panel C

Recessed area

iristructions.

This washer may be Installed In a

recessed area or closet.

The installation spacing is in inches and is

minimum allowable.

Additional spacing should be considered for

ease of installation and servicing.

If closet door is inslalled, the minimum air

openings in top and bottom are required.

Louvered doors with air openings in lop and

bottom are acceplable.

Companion appliance spacing should be

considered.

If you need

assistance...

The KitchenAid Consumer Assislance Center

will answer any questions about operating or

mainlaining your washer not covered in the

Installation Instructions. The KitchenAid

Consumer Assistance Center is open 24

hours a day, 7 days a week. Jusl dial (800)

422-1230 -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 under the washer lid and on top

of the washer.

17”

7--

0”jW

A-

0 0

I- +I-

Front view

--it--

a- 0”

MIN.

Side view

(door not shown)

Closet door

48 sa.

IN.

24$fT

Minimum installation spacing

Front view

4 .._

3”

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If you need service...

In the event that your KitchenAId appliance

should need service, call the dealer from

whom you purchased the appliance or a

KitchenAid-authorized service company. A

KitchenAid-authorized service company is

listed In the Ye!low Pages of your telephone

directory under ‘Appliances - Household -

Major - Service or Repair”. You can also

obtain the service company’s name and

telephone number by dialing, free, within the

conlinental United States, the KitchenAid

Consumer Assistance Center telephone

number, (800) 422-1230. A special operator

will lell you the name and number of your

nearest KitchenAid-aulhorized service

company.

Maintain the quality built into your KitchenAid

appliance - call a KilchenAid-authorized

service company.

Par-l No. 3356581

Q 1991 KilchenAid

Prepared by KitchenAid@. St. Joseph. Michigan 49085

Prinled in U.S.A

KitchenAid Washer User manual

KitchenAid Washer User manual

KitchenAid Washer User manual

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