Whirlpool WTW5000DW Installation Instruction

Before you start: remove shipping materials

It is necessary to remove all shipping materials for proper

operation and to avoid excessive noise from washer.

Move washer to within 4 ft (1.2 m) of its final location; it must 

be in a fully upright position.

NOTE: To avoid floor damage, set washer onto cardboard  

before moving it and make sure lid is taped shut.

To avoid damaging floor, place cardboard supports from 

shipping carton on floor behind washer. Tip washer back 

and place on cardboard supports. Remove shipping base by 

rotating base 90° to the right. Set washer upright.

IMPORTANT: Removing shipping base is necessary for proper 

operation. If your washer includes a sound shield, please refer  

to the instructions included with the sound shield to install it at 

this time.

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A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15- or 20-amp, fused electrical supply 

is required. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. 

It is recommended that a separate circuit breaker serving only this 

appliance be provided.

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This washer is equipped with a power supply cord having  

a 3 prong grounding plug.

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 To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged 

into a mating, 3 prong, grounding-type outlet, grounded in  

accordance with local codes and ordinances. If a mating outlet 

is not available, it is the personal responsibility and obligation 

of the customer to have the properly grounded outlet installed 

by a qualified electrician.

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 If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is  

recommended that a qualified electrician determine that  

the ground path is adequate. 

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Do not ground to a gas pipe.

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Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure the 

washer is properly grounded.

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Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit.