Location Requirements - Whirlpool Duet GHW9150PW0 Use & Care Manual

Selecting theproper location f oryour w asher improves
performance andminimizes noise a ndpossible washer "walk."
Your washer canbeinstalled under acustom counter, orina
basement, laundry room, closet, orrecessed area. S ee "Drain
System."
Companion appliance location r equirements should a lso be
considered. Proper installation isyourresponsibility.
Youwillneed
• Awater h eater settodeliver 120°F ( 49°C) water t othe
washer.
• Agrounded electrical outlet l ocated w ithin 6 ft (1.8 m)of
where t hepower cordisattached totheback ofthewasher.
See "Electrical Requirements."
• Hotandcold water f aucets l ocated w ithin 4 ft (1.2 m)ofthe
hotand coldwater f illvalves, andwater p ressure of
20-100 p si(137.9-689.6 kPa).
• Alevel floor w itha maximum s lope of1"(2.5 cm) u nder e ntire
washer. Installing thewasher onsoft f loorsurfaces, such as
carpets o rsurfaces withfoam backing, isnotrecommended.
• Asturdy and solid floor t osupport thewasher withatotal
weight (water andload) o f400Ibs(180 kg).
Donotoperate y ourwasher intemperatures below 32°F (0°C).
Some water canremain i nthewasher and cancause damage in
lowtemperatures.
Installation clearances
• The location must be large enough to allow the washer door
to be fully opened.
• 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 is
recommended to reduce noise transfer.
• Companion appliance spacing should also be considered.
Washer Dimensions
501/2"
(128=3 cm)
27 ==
cm)
Recommended installation spacing for custom
undercounter installation
The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing.
Custom undercounter installation - Washer only
1" -_I_--97"--_i_;, 1"
(2.5 cm) ' (68.6 cm) (2.5 cm)
Recommended installation spacing for recessed or
closet installation, with or without a pedestal
The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing.
Recessed area or closet installation
(310 cm 2)
t_ 24 in3'-
(t55crr_ _ )
I1"1_-31Y_"-_14"1"_--
(2=5cm)(80 ¢r¢_)(t0=2 cm)
B
_!_ 3"
(7=6 crrl)
3"
(7=6 ¢r¢_)
7
A. Side view - closet or confined area
B. Closet door with vents
Recessed or closet installation - Washer on pedestal
1" -_.._-_ 27" -=-_ ,_-- 1"
(2=5 o re) (_8=_ cm) (2=5 ° m)
A
18" rain= "_
i_ (45.7 cm)
¢
C
I1"I_-31Y_" _1 4"1
(2.5 cm}(80 cm){10.2 cm}
B
A. Recessed area
B. Side view - closet or confined area