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You will need:
A water heater set to 60° C (140° F).
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An earthed electrical outlet located within 1.2 m (4 ft) of power
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cord on back of washer.
Hot and cold water faucets located within 0.9 m (3 ft) of
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hot and cold water fill valves on washer, and water pressure
of 138–690 kPa (20–100 psi).
A level floor with maximum slope of 25 mm (1") under entire
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washer. Installing on carpet is not recommended.
Floor must support washer's total weight (with water and load)
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of 143 kgs (315 lbs).
IMPORTANT: Do not install, store, or operate washer where it will
be exposed to weather or in temperatures below 0° C (32° F).
Water remaining in washer after use may cause damage in low
temperatures. See "Washer Care" in your "Use and Care Guide"
for winterizing information.
Proper installation is your responsibility.
Recessed area or closet installation
356 mm
max.
(14")
126 mm
(5")
25 mm
(1")
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 mm (0") 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 25 mm (1") 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.
4.
76 mm
(3")
310 cm
(48 in.
432 mm
(17")
155 cm
(24 in.
25 mm
(1")
76 mm
(3")
DRAIN SYSTEM
Drain system can be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe,
floor standpipe, or laundry tub. Select method you need.
Floor standpipe drain system
Minimum diameter for a standpipe drain: 51 mm (2"). Minimum
carry-away capacity: 64 L (17 gal.) per minute. Top of standpipe
must be at least 990 mm (39") high; install no higher than 2.44 m
(96") from bottom of washer. If you must install higher than
2.44 m (96"), you will need a sump pump system.
Wall standpipe drain system
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See requirements for floor standpipe drain system.
Floor drain system
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Floor drain system requires a Siphon Break Kit (Part Number
285834), 2 Connector Kits (Part Number 285385), and an
Extension Drain Hose (Part Number 285863) that may be
purchased separately. To order, contact your dealer.
Minimum siphon break: 710 mm (28") from bottom of washer.
(Additional hoses may be needed.)
Laundry tub drain system
Minimum capacity: 76 L (20 gal.). Top of laundry tub must be at
least 990 mm (39") above floor; install no higher than 2.44 m (96")
from bottom of washer.
IMPORTANT: To avoid siphoning, no more than 114 mm (4.5")
of drain hose should be inside standpipe or below the top of
wash tub. Secure drain hose with beaded tie strap.
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