Drain System - Whirlpool WFW3090JW Use & Care Manual

Location Requirements (cont.)
Closet installation (washer only):
18"
34"
(457 mm)
(864 mm)
*
4"
(102 mm)
*
1"
(25 mm)

Drain System

Drain system can be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe,
floor standpipe, or laundry tub. Select method you need.
IMPORTANT:
To avoid siphoning, only 4
hose should be inside standpipe. Always secure drain hose with
cable tie.
Floor standpipe drain system
4 4.5" "
/
1
2
(114 mm) (114 mm)
Minimum diameter for a standpipe drain: 2" (51 mm). Minimum
carry-away capacity: 17 gal. (64 L) per minute. A 1/4" (6 mm)
diameter to 1" (25 mm) diameter Standpipe Adapter Kit is
available (Part Number 3363920). Top of standpipe must be at
least 24" (60 cm) high; install no higher than 49" (125 cm) from
bottom of washer. If you have an overhead sewer and need to
pump higher than 96 inches, a sump pump and associated
hardware are needed. See "Alternate Parts."
Wall standpipe drain system
4 / "
1
2
(114 mm)
See requirements for floor standpipe drain system.
3"
(76 mm)
48 in.
2
(310 cm
24 in.
2
(155 cm
3"
(76 mm)
*
1"
(25 mm)
* Recommended spacing.
Minimum 0" (0 mm)
⁄ " (114 mm) of drain
1
2
Max. 49" max. 48"
(1219 mm) (125 cm)
min. 30"
Min. 24"
(762 mm)
(60 cm)
max. 49"
Max. 49"
(1250 mm)
(125 cm)
min. 24"
Min. 24"
(60 mm)
(60 cm)
min.
)
2
min.
)
2
Laundry tub drain system
4 4 " "
/ /
1 1
2 2
(114 mm) (114 mm)
Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). Top of laundry tub must
be at least 24" (60 cm) above floor; install no higher than
49" (125 cm) from bottom of washer.
Floor drain system
Floor drain system requires a Siphon Break Kit (Part Number
285834), two Connector Kits (Part Number 285835), and an
Extension Drain Hose (Part Number 285863) that may be
purchased separately. See "Alternate Parts." Minimum siphon
break height: 28" (710 mm) from bottom of washer. (Additional
hoses may be needed.)
Max. 49" max. 49" max. 49"
(1250 mm) (1250 mm) (125 cm)
min. 24" min. 24"
Min. 24"
(60 mm) (60 mm)
(60 cm)
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