Drain System - Whirlpool GHW9100L Service Manual

Washer Dimensions
Custom undercounter installation
The dimensions shown are for the minimum spacing
allowed.
Recessed area or closet installation
The dimensions shown are for the minimum spacing
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 in. (2.5 cm) on all sides of
the washer is recommended to reduce noise trans-
fer.
• 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 bot-
tom are acceptable.

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 installa-
tion method you need. (See "Alternate Parts You May
Need.")
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.
Laundry tub drain system (view 1)
The laundry tub needs a minimum 20 gal. (76 L) ca-
pacity. 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.
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