Drain System - Whirlpool duet Front-Load Washer Use And Care Manual

Washer Dimensions
50-1/2"
(128.3 cm)
Custom undercounter installation
The dimensions shown are for the minimum spacing allowed.
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Recessed area or closet installation
The dimensions shown are for the minimum spacing allowed.
34 "
(86.4 cm)
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2
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1. Side view - closet or confined area
2. Closet door with vents
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 in. (2.5 cm) on all sides of the washer
is recommended to reduce noise transfer.
For closet installation, with a door, the minimum ventilation
openings in the top and bottom of the door are required
(view 2). Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings
in the top and bottom are acceptable.
27"
(68.6 cm)
38"
(96.5 cm)
31-1/2"
(80.0 cm)
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Drain System

The washer 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 You May Need.")
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Standpipe drain system - wall or floor (view 1 & 2)
The standpipe drain requires a minimum diameter standpipe of 2
in. (5 cm). The minimum carry-away capacity can be no less than
17 gal. (64 L) per minute.
The top of the standpipe must be at least 30 in. (76.2 cm) high
and no higher than 96 in. (2.4 m) from the bottom of the washer.
1
Laundry tub drain system (view 1)
The laundry tub needs a minimum 20 gal. (76 L) capacity. The top
of the laundry tub must be at least 30 in. (76.2 cm) above the
floor.
Floor drain system (view 2)
The floor drain system requires a siphon break that may be
purchased separately. (See "Alternate Parts You May Need.")
The siphon break must be a minimum of 28 in. (71 cm) from the
bottom of the washer. Additional hoses might be needed.
30" min.
(76.2 cm)
2
2
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