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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 6 ft. (1.8 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 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 "Washer Care" in your Use and Care Guide for winterizing information. Maytag® Models 5215/16" (1345 mm) 515/16" (1303 mm) Whirlpool® Models* 561/2" (1435 mm) 331/4" (844 mm) 27" (686 mm) 3215/16" (837 mm) 27" (686 mm) 315/16" (795 mm) 385/8" (981.5 mm) 27" (686 mm) 385/8" (981.5 mm) 547/8" (1393 mm) 319/16" (802 mm) 27" (686 mm) 385/8" (981.5 mm) All dimensions show minimum spacing allowed. 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): 3" (76 mm) 6" (152 mm) 48 in.2 (310 cm2) 385/8" (981.5 mm) 24 in.2 (155 cm2) 761/2" (1943 mm) *For additional details (or information) specific to your model, refer to the 'Dimensions' listed for your model at www.whirlpool.com. 3" (76 mm) 0.25" (5 mm) 5" (127 mm) 3

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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 6 ft. (1.8 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 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 “Washer Care” in your Use and Care Guide
for winterizing information.
Whirlpool
®
Models*
38
5
/
8
"
(981.5 mm)
27"
(686 mm)
33
1
/
4
"
(844 mm)
56
1
/
2
"
(1435 mm)
Maytag
®
Models
38
5
/
8
"
(981.5 mm)
27"
(686 mm)
54
7
/
8
"
(1393 mm)
31
9
/
16
"
(802 mm)
27"
(686 mm)
32
15
/
16
"
(837 mm)
52
15
/
16
"
(1345 mm)
38
5
/
8
"
(981.5 mm)
All dimensions show minimum spacing allowed.
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.
76
1
/
2
"
(1943 mm)
5"
(127 mm)
6"
(152 mm)
0.25"
(5 mm)
24 in.
2
(155 cm
2
)
48 in.
2
(310 cm
2
)
3"
(76 mm)
6"
(152 mm)
3"
(76 mm)
Recessed area or closet installation
(stacked washer and dryer):
*For additional details (or information) specific to your model,
refer to the 'Dimensions' listed for your model at
www.whirlpool.com
.
38
5
/
8
"
(
981.5
mm
)
27"
(686 mm)
31
5
/
16
"
(795 mm)
51
5
/
16
"
(1303 mm)