Whirlpool WFW6605MC Owners Manual - Page 11
Drain System, Floor standpipe drain system
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Recessed area or closet installation (stacked washer and dryer) Custom cabinet installation Custom under counter installation Recessed area or closet installation (washer only) Drain System It is the responsibility of the installer to install and secure the drain hose in to the provided plumbing/drain in a manner that will avoid the drain hose coming out of o leaking from the plumbing/drain. Drain system can be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe, floor standpipe, or laundry tub. Select the method you need. IMPORTANT: To avoid siphoning, only 4.5" (114 mm) of drain hose should be inside standpipe. Always secure drain hose with cable tie. Floor standpipe drain system Minimum diameter for a standpipe drain: 2" (51 mm). Minimum carry-away capacity: 17 gallons (64 L) per minute. A 1/4" (6 mm) diameter to 1" (25 mm) diameter Standpipe Adapter Kit is available; refer to the Quick Start Guide for online ordering information. Top of standpipe must be at least 39" (762 mm) high; install no higher than 96" (2.4 m) from bottom of washer. If you have an overhead sewer and need to pump higher than 96" (2.4 m), a sump pump and associated hardware are needed. See "Alternate Parts." 11