Whirlpool WPL-2727 Operating manual

Questions about installation?

Call 1-800-253-1301 to speak to a Duet® fabric care expert and/or

see your Use and Care Guide for complete installation instructions.

Form # EWPL_MIC_604_021. Printed in the U.S.A. 08/04. www.whirlpool.com.

Very Important Purchase Information

Whether you’re considering a new Duet® washer and dryer or have already purchased

one, please take a moment to review the following valuable tips for best results.

The Duet® fabric care system is an exciting and rewarding investment and we want

to ensure your complete satisfaction.

Shown with optional storage pedestals.

27"

31.5"

51.5"

50.5"

31.5"

38"

27"

31.5"

51.5"

50.5"

31.5"

38"

The Duet® fabric care system may

be installed in three different

configurations.

Determine the area where yours

will be installed and select the

appropriate set-up.

1. Determine Your Installation Area

IMPORTANT: If you plan to install the Duet® pair stacked, purchase a stack kit (#8541503) by calling 1-888-222-8608 or

ordering online at www.whirlpool.com. If you plan to install your Duet® pair side-by-side, the best way is to place the washer on the

left and the dryer on the right. If your water hook-up and vent are in the opposite location, longer fill hoses, drain hose extensions,

and venting extensions are available at stores where appliances are sold.

1 Stacked with dryer on top of washer 2 Side-by-side under an existing cabinet 3 Side-by-side with optional pedestals

Before you Buy

Ensure that your laundry area

is large enough:

• The washer and dryer are each

27" wide (54" wide when placed

side-by-side) and 31.5" deep

• The depth of the washer with the

door open is 50.5" and the depth

of the dryer with the door open

is 51.5"

• You’ll also need a minimum of 5.5"

behind the dryer for venting

• Allow for a 1" clearance between

the washer and dryer and a 1"

clearance from the wall around

the pair

• Total installation area required:

57"W x 37"D

2. Determine Your Installation Configuration

Form # EWPL_MIC_604_021. Printed in the U.S.A. 08/04. www.whirlpool.com.

Questions about installation?

Call 1-800-253-1301 to speak to a Duet® fabric care expert and/or

see your Use and Care Guide for complete installation instructions.

NOTE: In order to avoid potential leaks and to ensure proper operation, the Duet® washer door is not reversible. However, the

dryer door can be reversed. Door reversal kits (#3979303/Tidal Blue, #3979304/Dove Grey, #3979770/Biscuit and #3980097/Pewter)

can be purchased separately by calling 1-888-222-8608.

Prior to shipping, we secure the

washer drum with four shipping bolts

in the rear of the washer. This helps

keep the drum from shifting and

moving while the washer is en route

to your home.

IMPORTANT: It is critical that your

delivery/installation team only remove

these bolts when the washer is within

3 feet of its final installed location

in order to prevent damage to the

product. If you remove the shipping

bolts yourself, discard after use.

Because Whirlpool Corporation

does not control installation, we

recommend you inspect the product

before it’s removed from the delivery

truck to ensure the bolts are still in

place. If the bolts are not in place,

you may refuse delivery of the

product and request a new one. If

using the optional pedestals, the

transport bolts should remain in place

until the pedestal is installed.

The optional pedestals are a great place

to store detergent boxes along with

fabric softener and bleach bottles. If

you’ve selected pedestals, the delivery

team must remove and discard the

installation feet from the bottom of the

washer and dryer prior to attaching

them. The pedestals come with their

own adjustable feet for proper leveling

of the laundry pair.

Even if you are not completing installation yourself, it’s good to familiarize

yourself with these important steps to ensure proper set-up.

After you Buy

Questions about installation?

Call 1-800-253-1301 to speak to a Duet® fabric care expert and/or

see your Use and Care Guide for complete installation instructions.

1. Shipping Bolts

2. Remove Washer and Dryer

Feet if Using Pedestals

Form # EWPL_MIC_604_021. Printed in the U.S.A. 08/04. www.whirlpool.com.

High-efficiency detergents are

specifically designed for low-water

washers to provide excellent stain

removal and whitening without

oversudsing. Using a regular

detergent in this washer will likely

result in washer errors, longer cycle

times, reduced rinsing and cleaning

performance, and/or oversudsing.

Plus, using a regular detergent in this

washer can cause clothes to yellow

and look dingy over time. Only use

a detergent that bears the high-

efficiency mark, like Tide® HE.

As with any washer or dryer, leveling

the appliance is necessary. And

because the Duet® and Duet HT®

washers reach final spin speeds of up

to 1000 and 1200 RPMs, it's even

more important to level the product

to avoid excessive noise and

vibrations. You can find detailed

leveling instructions in your Use

and Care Guide.

If installing the washer and dryer

with pedestals, you will complete

leveling with the pedestal feet. Keep

the pedestal drawer out during

installation so that you can easily

reach and adjust the rear feet. Once

the appliance is level, ensure that all

four feet are in firm contact with the

floor and tighten each foot’s locking

nut to the washer/pedestal base.

Even if you are not completing installation yourself, it’s good to familiarize

yourself with these important steps to ensure proper set-up.

After you Buy

Questions about installation?

Call 1-800-253-1301 to speak to a Duet® fabric care expert and/or

see your Use and Care Guide for complete installation instructions.

4. Always use High-Efficiency Detergent

3. Level the Appliances Properly

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and

install washer or dryer.

Failure to do so can result in back

or other injury.

Form # EWPL_MIC_604_021. Printed in the U.S.A. 08/04. www.whirlpool.com.

Actual washer cycle time may differ

from the "Estimated Time Remaining"

display. The difference is due to the

time required to rebalance the washer

load during spin to attain the highest

spin speed for water extraction.

With the Duet HT® washer, during

the water heating cycles, the

difference is also partially due to the

time required to heat water.

The time does not adjust up or down

when these activities occur. Instead,

the estimated time remains at the

present value until the cycle step is

completed.

Increased spin speeds on the Duet®

washer require a sturdy floor and a

level machine. Reinforcement may be

required for installation on a second

floor or over a basement. The washer

sound and vibration performance will

vary depending upon the design of

the flooring structure.

For improved sound and vibration

performance, consider the following

guidelines:

• Reinforce the floor where the

washer will be located by securing

a sheet of plywood at least 3/4 inch

thick to the floor (cement board

subflooring should improve noise

and vibration performance)

• Place the washer near the corner

of the room

• Place the washer near an external

structural support wall

• Do not place the washer on a floor

with foam support (floating floor)

• Do not place the washer on

carpeting

Normal sounds include:

• During drains and final spin, the

sound level shifts as the water is

removed by the pump

• As the washer ramps up to the

final spin speed, the washer may

experience a shudder – a result of

the high performance suspension

settling as the washer goes into

the high extraction speeds

Even if you are not completing installation yourself, it’s good to familiarize

yourself with these important steps to ensure proper set-up.

After you Buy

Questions about installation?

Call 1-800-253-1301 to speak to a Duet® fabric care expert and/or

see your Use and Care Guide for complete installation instructions.

6. Estimated Time Remaining

5. Sounds and Vibration

Form # EWPL_MIC_604_021. Printed in the U.S.A. 08/04. www.whirlpool.com.

If you are moving to a new home

and plan to take your Duet® fabric

care pair with you, please call

1-800-253-1301 and speak to a

Duet® fabric care expert. He/she can

recommend a Whirlpool-endorsed

installer who will re-install new

shipping bolts and provide

professional transport from one

location to another.

7. Move the Washer and Dryer Professionally

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