Whirlpool 6LBR6233BQ0 User manual

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utililv
level
wrench
Q Parts
knife
supplled
pliers
for Installation:
Remove parts from packages. Check that all parts were included.
2 inlet hoses
ve Installation
Instructions with the homeowner.
Keep Installation
ion Instructions
Instructions for future reference.
for local electrical
inspector’s
use.
scissors
Location
Check location
where washer will be installed. Make sure you have everything
for correct installation. Proper installation is your responsibility.
of washer:
Hot and cold water
Efaucets:
Must be
wrthrn 122cm (4 feet)
of the back of the
washer and provide
water pressure
34.51200 kPa
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Earthed electrical
outlet is required. See
“Electrical requirements,”
Panel A.
necessary
This washer may be installed
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
Water heater: Set to
deliver 60°C (140°F)
Minimum
installation
*Additional
The hot and cold water
inlets on the back of the
washer have 314 - 11-l /2
American hose coupling
standard threads.
clearances
in a recessed area or closet.
and bottom of door are required.
Louvered doors with air openings
in top and bottom are
acceptable.
Companion appliance spacing
should be considered.
spacing
for wall, door and floor
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moldings
may be required.
7.&m
(3”)
Important: Observe all governing
codes and ordinances.
Support:
Floor must be
sturdy enough to support
washer weight of 143kg
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155 sq. cm
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(24 sq. in.)
7.6cm
(3”)
35.6 cm
max.
(14”
max.)
Level floor: Maximum
slope under entire washer 25cm (1 inch).
Do Not store or operate washer below
(some water may remain in washer).
See Use & Care Guide for “Winterizing”
cm
min.
0°C (32’F)
information.
Ocm
W”)
Untape and open washer lid. Remove packages, hoses and literature rack from washer.
1. Laundry
tub drain
Needs a 76-liter (20-gallon)
system:
2. Floor drain
system:
laundry tub.
3. Standpipe
drain
Needs a 51 -mm (two-inch)
carry-away capacity of 64
system:
minimum
diameter standpipe
with minimum
Floor standpipe
drain
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Top df tubmust
be at least 86cm
(34 inches) high
and no hiaher
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than 183&n
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(72 inches)
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Top of
stand ipe
must ii e at
least 86cm
(34 inches)
high and no
higher than
183cm
72 inches)
I rom bottom
of washer. A
86cm
(34 inches) min.
183cm
72 inches) max.
! rom end of
drain hose to
bottom of
washer.
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If a longer drain hose is needed, use drain hose extension kit (Part No. 285702).
Both kits are available from Whirlpool-authorized
parts distributors,
Electrical
If drain hose must be shortened,
use kit (Part No. 285442).
requirements
Recommended
earthing
round earthing-
alI
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Electrical
earth is required
on this appliance.
DO Not earth to a gas pipe.
Do Not change the power
supply cord plug. if it does
not fit the outlet, have a
proper outlet installed
by
a qualified
electrician.
Failure to follow
death or serious
if codes permit and a separate
earthing
wire is used, it is
recommended
that a qualified
electrician
determine
that the
earthing
path is adequate.
Panel A
Do Not use an extension
cord
with this appliance.
Do Not have a fuse in the
neutral or earthing
circuit.
Check with a qualified
electrician
if you are in doubt
as to whether
the appliance
is
properly
earthed.
these instructions
injury.
could
result
in
A 240~volt, 50-Hz, 8-amp, 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.
type wall receptacle
method
For your personal safety, this appliance must
be earthed. This appliance is equipped with a
power supply cord having an earthing plug.
If the power supply cord of this washer is
damaged, it must be replaced by a special
cord, (Part No. 3353308), available from the
dealer from whom you purchased the washer,
or an authorized Whirlpool service company.
earthlng
PM
Figure
1
To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord
must be plugged into a mating earthing-type
wall receptacle, 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. See Figure
1 to determine the proper mating wall
receptacle for the power supply cord plug
washers - insert
into inlet hoses
Attach inlet hoses to
water inlet valves.
washers - insert
into inlet hoses
connection.
Read and
then remove
label.
ose clamp (holds
ose extension and
rain hose together)
Preparation:
Remove shipping
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strap.
Completely remove the shipping strap
with 2 cotter pins from the inside of the washer.
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Inlet hose
connection:
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Panel B
l Read, then remove label that
covers power supply cord and drain
connector. Peel the tape down and off
each side of cabinet.
Use new hoses and washers
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l Insert a flat washer into each end
of the inlet hoses. Check that washers are
firmly seated in couplings.
Pull firmly to remove the other
that
4
came with
your
Attach hose to bottom inlet
valve opening first; then
second hose to top inlet, Tighten
couplings. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN;
this could cause damage to couplings.
Elbow end of hoses attaches
to
washer.
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washer.
CROSSTHREAD.
Drain hose
connection:
IMPORTANT: THIS PROCEDURE MUST
BE FOLLOWED TO ASSURE PROPER
INSTALLATION
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Open small clamp
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and slide over
“hook” end of drain ho
to secure the rigid and
corrugated sections
together.
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If drain hose does not
fit into standpipe
or is
being placed over the
edge of a laundry
tub,
open other hose clamp
with pliers and place
clamp over rigid end of
drain hose.
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Move washer close to final
position. Put “hook” end of drair
hose into laundry tub or standpipe.
Check for proper length of drain hose.
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DO NOT FORCE EXCESS LENGTH OF
DRAIN HOSE DOWN THE STANDPIPI
THIS COULD CAUSE SIPHONING.
Mets ere lastic.
DO NOT SfRlP OR
hot
cold
Insert end of hose
extension into rigid end of drain hose up
to stops on the sides of hose extension.
Secure with clamp.
9
Attach bottom hose (inlet marked
“H”) to hot water faucet. Attach
top hose (inlet marked “C”) to cold wate
faucet. Adapters may be necessary to
connect the hoses to the faucets.
Tighten couplings to faucets. DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN; this could cause
damage to couplings.
Wet the inside end of the drain hose
with tap water. DO NOT USE ANY
OTHER LUBRICANT.
Squeeze ears of one hose clamp 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 until hose contacts
ribbed stop.
Place clamp over area marked “clamp”.
Release clamp.
SLIDE WASHER ONTO CARDBOARD
OR HARDBOARD
BEFORE MOVING
ACROSS FLOOR.
7
Run
into
particles in
clog hoses.
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water through both faucets
a bucket to get rid of
the water lines that might
Mark the hot water faucet.
Leveling
washer:
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Stack two corner posts on top
of each other. Tilt washer
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(3 inches) from one side of washer as
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on other side of washer.
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Insert legs into correct holes at each front
corner of washer until nuts touch washer.
DO NOT tighten nuts until Step 15.
14
Tilt washer forward, raising
back legs 2.5 cm (1 inch) off
of floor to adjust 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,
first side to side; then front to back.
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13
Tilt washer backward and
0 remove corner posts. Gently
lower washer to floor.
Move washer to its final location.
Remove cardboard
or hardboard
from under washer.
15
If washer is not level, adjust the
front legs up or down. Repeat Step 14.
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Securing
drain hose:
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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.
Screw nut down on legs to
within 1 .3 cm (l/2 inch) of base.
Check that hose is not twisted
or
kinked and is securely in place.
Injury Hazard
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.
Failure to secure drain hose could
result in injuries from slipping
and falling
in water on floor.
strap
Put “hook” end of drain hosgin laundry
tub or standpipe. Tightly wrap the
shipping strap around the drain hose and
laundry tub or standpipe or inlet hose as
shown in Figures A-B. Push plug into the
nearest hole in the shipping strap.
After strap has been removed from
washer (Step l), measure and mark a
point approximately
38.lcm (15 inches)
from the plug end of the shipping strap.
Cut the shipping strap at this point.
Panel C
Push plug into
the nearest hole
in the shipping
strap.
If the water inlet faucets and drain
standing pipe are recessed, put “hook”
end of drain hose in tub or standpipe.
Tightly wrap the shipping strap around
the drain hose and faucet body (not the
handles or stems) as shown in Figure C.
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 Steps 14-15.
place cardboard
under the washer
and carefully
move washer to
avoid damaging
floor covering.
Completing
Installation
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CHECK ELECTRICAL
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REQUIREMENTS. BE SURE YOU HAVE
CORRECT ELECTRiCAL SUPPLY AND
RECOMMENDED EARlHING METHOD.
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Turn on water faucets and
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check for leaks. Tighten couplings if there
is leaking. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN; this
could cause damage to couplings.
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Untape and plug power
supply cord into earthed outlet.
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Read the Use and Care
Guide. Start the washer and allow it to
complete the regular cycle.
Congratulations!
You have successfully installed
your new Whirlpool washer. To get
the most efficient use from your new
washer, read your Whirlpool Use
and Care Guide.
Keep installation
and Guide.
installed. If there is an extra part, go back
through steps to see which step was
skipped.
Need
Assistance?
Part No. 3948875
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your tools. Check that the shipping strap
was removed from the back of the washer
and used to secure the drain hose.
Instructions
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Call your dealer or local authorized
service company.
When YOU call, YOU will need the washer
model*numbe; &d serial number. Both
numbers are on the model/serial rating
plate located under the washer lid and
on the top of the washer.
Prepared by Whirlpool
Corporation,
Benton Harbor, Michigan
49022
Printed in U.S.A.