Location Requirements - Whirlpool Duet WFW9200SQA11 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.
You willneed
• 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 f loor w ithamaximum s lope of1"(2.5 cm) u nder
entire washer. Installing thewasher onsoftfloor s urfaces,
such ascarpets orsurfaces withfoam backing, isnot
recommended.
• 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
Recommended installation spacing for custom
undercounter installation
The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing.
Custom undercounter installation - Washer only
t
39" rnin=
(99=0 cm)
i
1" _ 97"--_t<- 1"
(2,5 cm) (68.5 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
I1"I_-31w'-_1 4"1<-
(2.5 cm} (80 cm) (10.2 era)
48 in,2. _ _
-
(3!0 cm 2)
#
24 im 2 * = __
(155 c rn 2)
A B
_f 3"
(7.6 cm)
(7.6 cm)
+
A. Side view - closet or confined area
B. Closet door with vents
*Min, top and bottom air openings for closet door.
Recessed or closet installation - Washer on pedestal
1"--_ _--!"
(2,5 c m) (2.5 e ra) (68.6 c m)
A
18" rain._
I_ (45.7crn)
I1"I<-31W' 91 4"1
(2.5cm) (80 cm) (!0.2 cm)
B
A. Recessed area
B. Side view - closet or confined area