Whirlpool Washer 3RLBR8543 User Manual

Installation  
Instructions  
230-volt, 50-Hz  
Washer  
for models  
3RLBR8543  
3RLSQ8000  
3RGSC9455  
3SLSQ7533  
3RLSQ8533  
IMPORTANT:  
Read and save these instructions.  
Installer: Leave Installation Instructions with the homeowner  
Homeowner: Keep Installation Instructions for future reference.  
Save Installation Instructions for local electrical inspector’s use.  
Part No. 8318424 Rev. A  
 
Before you start  
Parts supplied for installation  
Tools needed for installation  
D
C
Your safety and the safety of others are very  
important.  
D
We have provided many important safety messages  
in this manual and on your appliance. Always read  
and obey all safety messages.  
E
A
This is the safety alert symbol.  
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards  
that can kill or hurt you and others.  
C
F
A
B
E
G
A. level  
All safety messages will follow the safety alert  
symbol and either the word “DANGER” or  
“WARNING”. These words mean:  
B. wrench  
C. utility knife  
D. pliers  
B
I
H
E. scissors  
DANGER  
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t  
immediately follow instructions.  
Remove parts from packages. Check that all parts were included.  
A. 1 drain hose  
F. 6 flat water hose  
washers  
B. 2 inlet hoses  
WARNING  
C. 1 yellow clamp  
D. 2 drain hose clamps  
E. 2 front leveling legs  
with nuts  
G. 1 hose extension  
H. literature package  
I. faucet adapters  
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.  
Location of washer  
Introduction  
Support (D): Floor must be sturdy enough to  
support washer weight (with water) of 143  
kilograms (315 pounds).  
A
The minimum and maximum motor rotation per  
minute (R.P.M.) is 950-1425 R.P.M. The minimum  
and maximum basket R.P.M. is 423-640 R.P.M.  
B
Important: Observe all governing codes and  
ordinances.  
Check location where washer will be installed. Make sure you  
have everything necessary for correct installation. Proper  
installation is your responsibility.  
Allow 2.5 cm (1 inch) of space between washer  
and dryer.  
Do Not store or operate washer below 0°C  
(32°F) (some water may remain in washer).  
See Use & Care Guide for “Winterizing”  
information.  
Water heater: Set to deliver 60°C (140°F) water to washer.  
Earthed electrical outlet (A) is required within 152 cm  
(5 feet) of upper left corner of washer cabinet. See “Electrical  
requirements”, Panel B.  
The installer is to confirm, through the local power supply  
authority, if necessary, that the machine is connected to a power  
supply with a maximum impedance of 0.068 + j0.043 ohms for  
phases (RA + jXA) and 0.0455 + j0.02844 ohms for neutral (RN  
+ jXN).  
Hot and cold water faucets (B): Must be within 122 cm  
(4 feet) of the upper right corner of the washer cabinet and  
provide water pressure 34.5-689.6 kPa (5-100 psi).  
The hot and cold water inlets on the back of the washer have  
3/4 — 11-1/2 American hose coupling standard threads.  
Level floor (C): Maximum slope under entire washer —  
2.5 cm (1 inch).  
D
Installing washer on carpeting is not recommended.  
C
Recessed area/closet installation  
The installation dimensions shown are the minimum spaces  
allowable. Additional spacing should be considered for ease of  
installation and servicing.  
Additional clearances for wall, door and floor moldings may be  
required. Allow 2.5 cm (1 inch) of space between washer and  
dryer.  
Front view  
Front view (door not shown)  
Side view  
closet door  
closet door  
If closet door is installed, the minimum air openings in top and  
bottom of door are required. Louvered doors with air openings in  
top and bottom are acceptable.  
35,6 cm  
máx.  
(14" max.)  
7,6 cm (3")  
2
310 cm  
2
2
310 cm  
(48 inches )  
Companion appliance spacing should be considered.  
2
(48 inches )  
43,2 cm (17")  
10,2 cm  
mín.  
(4" min.)  
2
155 cm  
2
2
155 cm  
(24 inches )  
2
(24 inches )  
7,6 cm (3")  
0 cm  
(0")  
0 cm  
(0")  
2,5 cm mín.  
(1" min.)  
Panel A  
 
Drain system  
Untape and open washer lid. Remove packages and hoses from washer. Follow  
directions for your type of drain system.  
Laundry tub drain system:  
Needs a 76-liter (20-gallon) laundry tub.  
If a longer drain hose is needed, use drain hose extension kit (Part No. 285702).  
If drain hose must be shortened, use drain hose kit (Part No. 285442).  
A
Top of tub must be at least 86 cm (34 inches) high and no higher  
than 183 cm (72 inches) from bottom of washer (A).  
All kits are available from authorized parts distributors.  
Select the drain hose installation method you need.  
Floor drain system:  
B
Requires a siphon break, Part No. 285320 (B). Siphon break  
must be above high-water level in washer, at least 71 cm  
(28 inches) from bottom of washer. Additional drain hose  
will be needed.  
If your home has:  
You will need to buy:  
99 cm (39") to 183 cm (72’’) high, nothing  
5,1 cm (2") dia. standpipe  
2,5 cm (1")  
standpipe  
5,1 cm (2") dia. to 2,5 cm (1") dia.  
standpipe adapter, Part No. 3363920  
Standpipe drain system:  
floor drain  
siphon break, Part No. 285320; additional  
drain hose, Part No. 3357090;  
and Connector Kit, Part No. 285442  
Needs a 5-cm (2-inch) minimum diameter standpipe with minimum  
carry-away capacity of 64 liters (17 gallons) per minute. A 5-cm  
(2-inch) diameter to 2.5-cm (1-inch) diameter standpipe adapter, Part  
No. 3363920 must be used with 2.5-cm (1-inch) diameter drain system.  
Floor standpipe drain:  
Top of standpipe (C) must be at least 99 cm (39 inches) high and no  
higher than 183 cm (72 inches) from bottom of washer.  
C
overhead sewer  
standard 76 liters (20 gal.), 86 cm (34")  
high drain tub or utility sink and sump  
pump (available from local  
plumbing suppliers)  
standard 76 liters (20 gal.),  
86 cm (34") high drain tub or  
utility sink  
nothing  
Wall standpipe drain:  
Top of standpipe (D) must be at least 99 cm (39 inches)  
high and no higher than 183 cm (72 inches) from bottom of  
washer.  
water not close by  
2 longer water inlet hoses: 1,8 m (6 ft.)  
hoses, Part No. 76313 or 3 m (10 ft.)  
hoses, Part No. 350008  
D
Electrical  
Requirements  
Do Not earth to a gas pipe.  
Recommended earthing method  
For your personal safety, this washer must be earthed. This  
washer is equipped with a power supply cord having an earthing  
plug.  
Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure that  
washer is properly earthed.  
WARNING  
Do Not have a fuse in the neutral or earthing circuit.  
To minimize possible shock hazard, the power supply 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.  
In the U.S. only: If codes permit and a separate earthing  
wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician  
determine that the earthing path is adequate.  
If the supply cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be  
replaced only by a repair shop appointed by the  
manufacturer, because special tools are required.  
Electrical Shock Hazard  
Plug into an earthed outlet.  
Do not remove ground prong.  
Do not use an adapter.  
A 230-volt, 50-Hz, 10-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.  
Do not use an extension cord.  
Failure to do so can result in death, fire, or  
electrical shock.  
Preparation  
Installation  
Steps  
B
A
D
E
C
SLIDE WASHER ONTO CARDBOARD OR HARDBOARD  
BEFORE MOVING ACROSS FLOOR.  
Pull firmly to remove the other end of the shipping strap (D) from  
the back of the washer to release self-leveling legs (E).  
Move washer close to its final location.  
Save the shipping strap to secure drain hose.  
Read, then remove the label (A) that covers the power supply cord  
and drain connector. Peel the tape down and off each side of the  
cabinet.  
WARNING  
Excessive Weight Hazard  
Remove shipping strap (B).  
Use two or more people to move and install  
washer.  
Completely remove the shipping strap with 2 cotter pins (C) from  
the inside of the washer.  
Failure to do so can result in back or other  
injury.  
Pull the strap completely out of the washer.  
Inlet hose connection (to washer)  
Attach hose (without  
adapter) to hot water  
(bottom) inlet valve  
(D) first; then second  
hose (without adapter)  
to cold water (top)  
inlet valve (E). Tighten  
couplings by hand.  
Then use pliers to  
make additional two-  
thirds turn.  
Use new hoses,  
washers, and  
adapters that  
came with your  
washer.  
C
E
B
A
D
Insert one large flat washer (A) into each end of the inlet hoses  
(B). Check that washers are firmly seated in couplings (C).  
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN; this could cause damage to couplings.  
Inlets are plastic. DO NOT STRIP OR CROSSTHREAD.  
Check inlet hoses periodically. Replace inlet hoses if you  
find bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaking. Replace inlet  
hoses after five years of use.  
Panel B  
 
Drain hose connection  
If drain hose does not fit into  
standpipe or is being placed  
over the edge of a laundry  
tub, open other drain  
hose clamp with pliers and place  
clamp over rubber end of  
drain hose (G).  
F
IMPORTANT: THIS  
G
H
PROCEDURE MUST BE  
FOLLOWED TO ASSURE  
PROPER INSTALLATION.  
Insert end of hose extension (H)  
into rubber end of drain hose up  
to stops on the sides of hose  
extension. Secure with clamp.  
E
Standpipe or laundry tub drain system:  
Open yellow clamp (E) and slide over “hook” end of drain hose (F)  
to secure the rubber and corrugated sections together.  
Put “hook” end of drain hose into laundry tub or standpipe. Check  
for proper length of drain hose.  
C
A
To prevent drain water from going back into washer:  
• Do Not straighten “hook” end of drain and force excess drain  
hose into standpipe.  
Floor drain system:  
Do Not install “hook” end of drain hose to corrugated section.  
Consult your plumber for proper installation.  
B
1/4"  
(.64 cm)  
• Do Not lay excess drain hose in bottom of laundry tub.  
D
Run water through both faucets into  
a bucket to get rid of particles in the  
water lines that might clog hoses.  
Mark the hot water faucet.  
To prevent the drain hose from coming off or leaking, it must be  
installed per the following instructions.  
• Wet the inside end of the drain hose (A) with tap water. DO  
NOT USE ANY OTHER LUBRICANT.  
• Squeeze ears of one drain hose clamp (B) 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 (C) until hose contacts ribbed stop (D).  
• Place clamp over area marked “clamp”. Release clamp.  
Inlet hose connection (to faucets)  
B
A
C
D
F
E
Attach bottom hose with adapter from the inlet marked “H” to hot  
water faucet (E). Attach top hose with adapter from the inlet  
marked “C” to cold water faucet (F).  
• For both inlet hoses: Insert one large flat washer (A) into end  
of coupling (B); then attach faucet adapter (C). Insert one  
small washer (D) into end of faucet adapter.  
Tighten couplings to faucets by hand; then use pliers to make final  
two-thirds turn.  
• Make sure washers are firmly seated into couplings.  
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN; this could cause damage to couplings.  
Leveling washer  
B
1.3 cm  
(1/2")  
C
Screw nut (B) down on legs to within 1.3 cm (1/2 inch) of base (C).  
Tilt washer forward, raising back legs 2.5 cm (1 inch) off of floor  
to adjust rear self-leveling legs. Drop 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.  
Insert legs into correct holes  
at each front corner of  
D
washer until nuts touch  
washer (D). DO NOT  
tighten nuts until washer is  
level.  
If washer is not level, adjust  
the front legs (E) up or  
down. Repeat above step.  
When washer is level,  
use wrench to turn nuts  
on front legs up tightly  
Tilt washer backward and  
remove corner posts. Gently  
lower washer to floor.  
A
against washer base. If  
E
Stack two corner posts (A) on top of each other. Tilt washer  
backwards and slide corner posts under washer 7.6 cm  
(3 inches) from each side of washer as shown.  
nuts are not tight against  
washer base, the washer  
may vibrate.  
Move washer to its final location. Remove cardboard or  
hardboard from under washer.  
Securing drain hose  
If the water inlet faucets and drain  
E
standpipe are recessed, put “hook”  
end of drain hose (E) in standpipe.  
Tightly wrap the shipping strap (F)  
around the drain hose and faucet  
body (not the handle or stem).  
Push plug into the nearest hole in  
the shipping strap.  
A
B
C
about 41 cm  
(16")  
B
D
D
Note: 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.  
F
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  
Check that hose is not twisted or kinked and is securely in  
place.  
C
H
After shipping strap has been removed from washer, look for  
the words “cut here” marked on the shipping strap, about  
41 cm (16 inches) from the plug end. Cut the shipping strap  
at this mark (A).  
Put “hook” end of drain hose in laundry tub (B) or standpipe (C).  
Tightly wrap the shipping strap (D) around the drain hose and  
laundry tub or standpipe. Push plug into the nearest hole in the  
shipping strap.  
shortened, use hose  
kit (Part No. 285442).  
Note: If washer is moved to adjust drain hose, the washer  
must be leveled again. Repeat leveling steps, see "Leveling  
washer", Panel C. Place cardboard under the washer and  
carefully move washer to avoid damaging floor covering.  
Panel C  
 

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