Water Supply Requirements; Drain System Requirements; Clearance Requirements - Electrolux 115 V 60 Hz Washer Owner's Manual

Water supply requirements

Hot and cold water faucets MUST be installed within 42
inches (107 cm) of your washer's water inlet. The faucets
MUST be 3/4 inch (1.9 cm) with threading for laundry hose
connection. Water pressure MUST be between 10 psi (0.69
bars) and 120 psi (8.27 bars). Pressure difference between hot
and cold cannot be more than 10 psi. Your water department
can advise you of your water pressure.

Drain system requirements

Drain capable of eliminating 17 gals (64.3 L) per minute.
A standpipe diameter of 1-1/4 in. (3.18 cm) minimum.
The standpipe height above the fl oor should be:
Minimum height: 33 in. (84 cm)
Maximum height: 96 in. (244 cm)
96"
(244cm)
max.
33"
(84cm)
min.
For installations requiring a longer drain hose, have a
qualifi ed technician install a longer drain hose (according to
your model number) available from an authorized parts dis-
tributor. For drain systems in the fl oor, install a syphon break
kit available from your local hardware store.

Clearance requirements

DO NOT INSTALL YOUR WASHER:
1. In an area exposed to dripping water or outside weather
conditions. The ambient temperature should never be be-
low 60° F (15.6° C) to maximize detergent effectiveness
2. In an area (garage or garage-type building) where gaso-
line or other fl ammables (including automobiles) are kept
or stored.
3. On carpet. Floor MUST be solid with a maximum slope
of 1 inch (2.54 cm). To minimize vibration or movement,
reinforcement of the fl oor may be necessary.
Installation in a Recess or Closet
If washer and dryer are installed in the same closet, door
ventilation is required: A minimum of 120 square inches
(774.2 cm²) of opening, equally divided at the top and
bottom of the door, is required. Louvered openings should
be located 3 inches (7.6 cm) from bottom and top of door.
Air openings are required to be unobstructed when a door
is installed. A louvered door with equivalent air openings for
the full length of the door is acceptable.
MINIMUM INSTALLATION CLEARANCES - Inches (cm)
SIDES
Alcove 0" (0 cm) 0" (0 cm) 16" (40.5 cm)
Under-
n/a
Counter
Closet 0" (0 cm) 0" (0 cm) 16" (40.5 cm)
0"
(0 cm) (0 cm)
15
3"
(7.6cm)
60 sq. in.
(387.1cm²)
60 sq. in.
(387.1cm²)
3"
(7.6cm)
closet door
REAR TOP
n/a n/a
1" (2.5 cm)
0" 1"
(2.5 cm)
FRONT
n/a
n/a
0"
(0 cm)
16"
(40.5 cm)