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LOCATION REQUIREMENTS Proper installation is your responsibility. You will need: n A water heater set to 120° F (49° C). n A grounded electrical outlet located within 5.4 ft (1.7 m) of power cord on back of washer. n Hot and cold water faucets located within 4 ft (1.2 m) of hot and cold water fill valves on washer, and water pressure of 20-100 psi (137.9-689.6 kPa). n A level floor with maximum slope of 1" (25 mm) under entire washer. Installing on carpet or surfaces with foam backing is not recommended. n Floor must support washer's total weight (with water and load) of 400 lbs (180 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 "Washer Maintenance" for winterizing information. 237/16" (595 mm) All dimensions show recommended spacing allowed, except for closet door ventilation openings which are the minimum required. For each arrangement, consider allowing more space for ease of installation and servicing, and spacing for companion appliances and clearances for walls, doors, and floor moldings. Space must be large enough to allow door to fully open. 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. Recessed area or closet installation (stacked washer and dryer): 12" (305 mm) 3" (76 mm) 653/4" (1670 mm) 48 in.2 (310 cm2) 327/8" (835 mm) 51/4" (133 mm) 3" (76 mm) 24 in.2 (155 cm2) 1" 1" (25 mm) (25 mm) *External exhaust elbow requires additional space. Custom under counter installation: 361/4"" (920 mm) 201/8" (510 mm) 39" min. (990 mm) 1" (25 mm) 1" (25 mm) Custom cabinet installation: 7" (178 mm) 9" (229 mm) 4" (102 mm) 1" (25 mm) 1" (25 mm) 15

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LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
Proper installation is your responsibility.
You will need:
n
A water heater set to 120° F (49° C).
n
A grounded electrical outlet located within 5.4 ft (1.7 m) of
power cord on back of washer.
n
Hot and cold water faucets located within 4 ft (1.2 m) of hot
and cold water fill valves on washer, and water pressure of
20–100 psi (137.9–689.6 kPa).
n
A level floor with maximum slope of 1" (25 mm) under entire
washer. Installing on carpet or surfaces with foam backing is
not recommended.
n
Floor must support washer’s total weight (with water and load)
of 400 lbs (180 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 “Washer Maintenance” for winterizing
information.
23
7
/
16
"
(595 mm)
32
7
/
8
"
(835 mm)
20
1
/
8
"
(510 mm)
36
1
/
4
""
(920 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
39" min.
(990 mm)
Custom under counter installation:
7"
(178 mm)
9
"
(229 mm)
9"
(229 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
4"
(102 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
Custom cabinet installation:
All dimensions show recommended spacing allowed, except for
closet door ventilation openings which are the minimum required.
For each arrangement, consider allowing more space for ease of
installation and servicing, and spacing for companion appliances
and clearances for walls, doors, and floor moldings.
Space must be large enough to allow door to fully open.
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.
1"
(25 mm)
5
1
/
4
"
(133 mm)
24 in.
2
(155 cm
2
)
48 in.
2
(310 cm
2
)
3"
(76 mm)
3"
(76 mm)
65
3
/
4
"
(1670 mm)
12"
(305 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
Recessed area or closet installation
(stacked washer and dryer):
*External exhaust elbow requires additional space.