Permanent Installation Instructions - Amana NTC3500FW0 Use And Care Manual

Compact washer
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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 "Tools and Parts."
Standpipe drain system – wall or floor (views A & B)
The standpipe drain requires a minimum diameter standpipe
of 2" (50 mm). The minimum carry-away capacity (for permanent
installations) can be no less than 17 gal (64.5 L) per minute. A 2"
(50 mm) diameter to 1" (25 mm) diameter standpipe adapter kit
is available. See "Tools and Parts."
The top of the standpipe must be at least 39" (990 mm) high
and no higher than 72" (183 cm) from the bottom of the washer.
4.5"
(114 mm)
4.5"
4.5"
(114 mm)
(114 mm)
Laundry tub drain system (view C)
The laundry tub requires a minimum carry-away capacity
of 17 gal (64.5 L) per minute (for permanent installations).
The top of the laundry tub must be at least 39" (990 mm) above
the floor and no higher than 72" (183 cm) from the bottom of
the washer.
4.5"
4.5"
(114 mm)
(114 mm)
(762 mm)
Floor drain system (view D)
The floor drain system requires a siphon break that may be
purchased separately. See "Tools and Parts."
The siphon break must be a minimum of 28" (710 mm) from
the bottom of the washer. Additional hoses might be needed.
The minimum carry-away capacity (for permanent installations)
can be no less than 17 gal (64.5 L) per minute.
6
A
B
min.
min.
39"
30"
(990 mm)
C
D
Permanent Installation
Instructions
To avoid damage to the floor, set the washer onto cardboard
before moving across floor.
Move the washer to within approximately 3 ft (900 mm)
of the final location.
Connect Drain Hose
1.
Attach drain hose to drain port
If clamp is not already in place on elbow end of drain hose,
slide it over end as shown. Squeeze clamp with pliers and slide
black elbow end of drain hose onto black drain port and secure
with clamp.
For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to Step 2.
For a floor drain, remove the preinstalled drain hose form as
shown in Step 3. You may need additional parts with separate
directions. See "Tools and Parts."
Install Drain Hose
2.
Place drain hose in standpipe
Drain
hose form
4.5"
(114 mm)
Place hose into standpipe (shown in picture) or over side of
laundry tub.
IMPORTANT: 4.5" (114 mm) of drain hose should be inside
standpipe; do not force excess hose into standpipe or lay on
bottom of laundry tub. Drain hose form must be used.

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