Kenmore 4885 Use and Care Guide - Page 7

KEY DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS Description Rated Voltage/Frequency Dimensions Net Weight Front-Loading Washer 120 VAC @ 60 Hz. 27" (W) X 29.5" (D) X 423/4'' (H), 50.75" (D with door open) 68.6 cm (W) X 74.9cm (D) X 108.6cm (H), 128.9 cm (D with door open) 170 lb. (77.1 kg) CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION CLEARANCES WARNING • Washer is heavy! Two or more people are required when moving and unpacking the washer. Failure to do so may result in damage to property or serious bodily harm. • Store and install the washer where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to outdoor weather conditions. Failureto follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • Properly ground washer to conform with all governing codes and ordinances. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not install the washer in humid spaces. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • The base opening must not be obstructed by carpeting when the washer is installed on a carpeted floor. • Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter or extension cord. Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. Power Outlet • The power outlet must be within 60 in. (1.5 m) of either side of the washer. • The appliance and outlet must be positioned so that the plug is easily accessible. • Do not overload the outlet with more than one appliance. • The outlet must be grounded in accordance with current wiring codes and regulations. • Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. NOTE: It is the personal responsibility and obligation of the product owner to have a proper outlet installed by a qualified service person. FLOORING 21.25" (54 cm) I_ 29.5" _1 1_4" (74.9 cm) 50.75 ,, (128.9 cm) (10 cm) To ensure sufficient clearance for water lines and airflow, allow minimum clearances of at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) at the sides and 4 in. (10 cm) behind the unit. Be sure to allow for wall, door, or floor moldings that may increase the required clearances. 1B _3- 1"-_11""_--- 27" -----_1 _ 1" (2.54 cm) (68.6 cm) (2.54 cm) Allow at least 21.25 in. (54 cm) in front of the washer to open the door. • To minimize noise and vibration, the washer MUST be installed on a solidly constructed floor. See the NOTE at right. • Allowable slope under the entire washer is a maximum 1" difference from side to side or from front to back. • Carpeting and soft tile surfaces are not recommended. • Never install the washer on a platform or weakly supported structure. NOTE: Please note that the floor must be strong and rigid enough to support the weight of the washer, when fully loaded, without flexing or bouncing. If your floor has too much flex in it, you may need to reinforce it to make it more rigid. A floor that is adequate for a top-loading washer may not be rigid enough for a front loading washer, due to the difference in the spin speed and direction. If the floor is not solid, your washer may vibrate and you may hear and feel the vibration throughout your house. 7