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• Asturdy f loor t osupport thewasher/dryer
weight (washer/
dryer, water a ndload) of500 Ibs(226.8 k g).
• Alevel floor w ithamaximum s lope of1"(2.5 cm) u nder entire
washer/dryer.
Clothes may nottumble p roperly and automatic
sensor cycles m ay notoperate c orrectly ifwasher/dryer
isnot
level. Installing oncarpet isnotrecommended.
• Awater h eater settodeliver 120°F ( 49°C) water tothewasher.
• Hotand coldwater faucets l ocated w ithin 4ft (1.2 m)ofthe
hotandcold water fillvalves, and water pressure of5-100 psi
(34.5-689.6
kPa).
The washer/dryer
must n otbeinstalled orstored i nanarea where
itwill b eexposed towater and/or w eather.
Donotoperate y our w asher intemperatures
atorbelow
32°F (0°C). Some water canremain i nthewasher andcan cause
damage inlowtemperatures.
See "Care and Cleaning" inyour
Use and Care Guide f orwinterizing information.
Donotoperate y our d ryer a ttemperatures
below 45°F (7°C). At
lower t emperatures,
thedryer m ight notshut o ffattheend ofan
automatic cycle. This canresult i nlonger drying t imes.
Check c ode requirements.
Some codes l imit, o rdonotpermit,
installation
ofthe washer/dryer
ingarages, closets, mobile h omes,
orsleeping quarters. Contact your l ocal b uilding i nspector.
Installation Clearances
The location must be large enough to allow the door to open fully.
Washer/Dryer
Dimensions
15%"
(39.05
cm)
Rear clearance may be 0" when house exhaust system is lined
up directly with dryer exhaust.
O oo
o_
(9®} (e0.64cm) ( 0cm)
A
÷l 1"N27,J0"+(
(2.5 _ ) (69.22 ore)
B
l_(9crn)[_
3_,(z6cm)
(310cm2)[
24in"_ -4
0_sc_t[ _
"(7=6cm)
(14 ®)
C
A. Recessed area
B. Side view - closet or confined area
C. Closet door with vents
Mobile Home - Additional
Installation
Requirements
This washer/dryer
is suitable for mobile home installations.
The installation must conform to the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280
(formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and
Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280).
Mobile home installations require:
•
Metal exhaust system hardware which is available for
purchase from your dealer.
•
Special provisions must be made in mobile homes to
introduce outside air into the dryer. The opening (such as a
nearby window) should be at least twice as large as the dryer
exhaust opening.
71 _A"
(182.25 cm)
*27 ¼"
(69.22 ore)
23 7/8"
cm)
*Most installations require a minimum 5W' (14 cm) clearance
behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow. See "Venting
Requirements."
Minimum installation spacing for recessed area or closet
installation
The following dimensions shown are for the minimum spacings
allowed.
•
Additional spacing should be considered for ease of
installation and servicing.
•
Additional clearances might be required for wall, door and
floor moldings.
•
Additional spacing of 1" (2.5 cm) on all sides of the washer/
dryer is recommended
to reduce noise transfer.
•
For closet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation
openings in the top and bottom of the door are required.
Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are
acceptable.
The washer/dryer
can be installed using the standpipe drain
system (floor or wall), the laundry tub drain system, or the floor
drain system. Select the drain hose installation method you need.
See "Alternate Parts."
Standpipe
drain system - wall or floor (views A & 13)
The standpipe drain requires a minimum diameter standpipe of
2" (5 cm). The minimum carry-away capacity can be no less than
17 gal. (64 L) per minute. A 2" (5 cm) diameter to 1" (2.5 cm)
diameter standpipe adapter kit is available. See "Alternate Parts."
The top of the standpipe must be at least 39" (99 cm) high and no
higher than 96" (2.4 m) from the bottom of the washer.
Laundry
tub drain system (view (3}
The laundry tub needs a minimum 20 gal. (76 L) capacity. The top
of the laundry tub must be at least 34" (86.4 cm) above the floor
and no higher than 96" (2.4 m) from the bottom of the washer.
Floor drain system (view D)
The floor drain system requires a siphon break that may be
purchased separately. See "Alternate Parts."
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