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Location Requirement
Select proper location for your washer to improve performance
and minimize noise and possible “washer walk”. Install your
washer in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area.
You will need
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A water heater set to 120°F (49°C).
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A grounded electrical outlet located within 4 ft. (1.2 m) of
power cord on back of washer.
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Hot and cold water faucets located within 3 ft. (0.9 m) of hot
and cold water fill valves on washer, and water pressure of
20-100 psi (138-690 kPa).
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A level floor with maximum slope of 1" (25 mm) under entire
washer. Installing on carpet is not recommended.
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Floor must support washer’s total weight (with water and
load) of 315 lbs (143 kgs).
IMPORTANT: Do not install, store, or operate washer where it
will be exposed to weather or in temperatures below
32°F (0°C).Water remaining in washer after use may cause
damage in low temperatures. See the “Winter Storage Care”
section for winterizing information.
Proper installation is your responsibility.
Recessed area or closet installation
Dimensions show recommended spacing allowed, except for
closet door ventilation openings which are minimum required.
This washer has been tested for installation with spacing of
0" (0 mm) clearance on the sides. Consider allowing more space
for ease of installation and servicing, and spacing for companion
appliances and clearances for walls, doors, and oor moldings.
Add spacing of 1" (25 mm) on all sides of washer to reduce noise
transfer. If a closet door or louvered door is installed, top and
bottom air openings in door are required.
Drain System
Drain system can be installed using a oor drain, wall standpipe,
oor standpipe, or laundry tub. Select method you need.
Floor standpipe drain system
Minimum diameter for a standpipe drain: 2" (51 mm). Minimum
carry-away capacity: 17 gal. (64 L) per minute. Top of standpipe
must be at least 39" (990 mm) high; install no higher than
96" (2.44 m) from bottom of washer. If you must install higher
than 96" (2.44 m), you will need a sump pump system.
Wall standpipe drain system
See requirements for oor standpipe drain system.
Floor drain system
Floor drain system requires a Siphon Break Kit
(Part Number 285834), 2 Connector Kits (Part Number 285835),
and an Extension Drain Hose (Part Number 285863) that may
be purchased separately. To order, please see toll-free phone
numbers in “Assistance or Service” section. Minimum siphon
break: 28" (710 mm) from bottom of washer. (Additional hoses
may be needed.)
Laundry tub drain system
Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). Top of laundry tub must be at
least 39" (990 mm) above oor; install no higher than
96" (2.44 m) from bottom of washer.
IMPORTANT: To avoid siphoning, no more than 4.5" (114 mm) of
drain hose should be inside standpipe or below the top of wash
tub. Secure drain hose with cable tie.
3"
(76 mm)
3"
(76 mm)
24 in.
2
(155 cm
2
)
48 in.
2
(310 cm
2
)
20
(508 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
5"
(127 mm)
14" max.
(356 mm)
"
4.5"
(114 mm)
39"
(990 mm)
4.5"
(114 mm)
39"
(990 mm)
4.5"
(114 mm)
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