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Top-Loading Washer PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS WTW4900X, WTW5500X, WTW5550X, WTW5600X, WTW5640X, WTW5700X, WTW4800X, WTW4950X, WTW4910X, WTW5610X Electrical: A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15- or 20-amp, fused electrical supply is required. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this washer be provided. DRAIN SYSTEM Floor standpipe drain system Washer dimensions OVERALL DIMENSIONS 271/2" 27" (699 mm) (686 mm) 42" (1067 mm) For closet installation, with a door, the minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom of the door are required. Louvered doors with equivalent air ventilation openings are acceptable. 41/2" (114 mm) 30" (762 mm) 3" (76 mm) 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 14" max. (356 mm) 17" (432 mm) 48 in.2 (310 cm2) 41/2" (114 mm) See requirements for floor standpipe drain system. Floor drain system 5" (126 mm) 24 in.2 (155 cm2) 1" (25 mm) 1" (25 mm) 3" (76 mm) 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 floor 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. 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 your Use and Care Guide. Minimum siphon break: 28" (710 mm) from bottom of washer. (Additional hoses may be needed.) Laundry tub drain system 41/2" (114 mm) 30" (762 mm) Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). Top of laundry tub must be at least 39" (990 mm) above floor; install no higher than 96" (2.44 m) from bottom of washer. IMPORTANT: To avoid siphoning, no more than 4.5" (113 mm) of drain hose should be inside standpipe or below the top of wash tub. Secure drain hose with cable tie. Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice. Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice. W10240509C 06/2011

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Top-Loading Washer
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
WTW4900X, WTW5500X,
WTW5550X, WTW5600X,
WTW5640X, WTW5700X,
WTW4800X, WTW4950X,
WTW4910X, WTW5610X
Electrical:
A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15- or 20-amp,
fused electrical supply is required. A time-delay fuse
or circuit breaker is recommended. It is recommended
that a separate circuit serving only this washer be
provided.
Washer dimensions
Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve
Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation
our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice.
Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice.
W10240509C
06/2011
For closet installation, with a door,
the minimum ventilation openings
in the top and bottom of the door
are required. Louvered doors with
equivalent air ventilation openings
are acceptable.
42"
(1067 mm)
27"
(686 mm)
27
1
/
2
"
(699 mm)
3"
(76 mm)
3"
(76 mm)
24 in.
2
(155 cm
2
)
48 in.
2
(310 cm
2
)
17"
(432 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
5"
(126 mm)
14" max.
(356 mm)
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 floor 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
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
Laundry tub drain system
Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L).
Top of laundry tub must be at least
39" (990 mm) above floor; install
no higher than 96" (2.44 m) from
bottom of washer.
IMPORTANT:
To avoid siphoning,
no more than 4.5" (113 mm) of drain
hose should be inside standpipe or
below the top of wash tub. Secure
drain hose with cable tie.
Floor drain system
Floor standpipe drain system
See requirements for floor standpipe drain system.
30"
(762 mm)
4
1
/
2
"
(114 mm)
4
1
/
2
"
(114 mm)
4
1
/
2
"
(114 mm)
30
"
(762 mm)
30"
(762 mm)
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 your Use and Care Guide. Minimum
siphon break: 28" (710 mm) from bottom of
washer. (Additional hoses may be needed.)