Drain System - Whirlpool WED6605MW Owner's Manual

Recessed area or closet installation (stacked
washer and dryer)
Custom under counter installation
Recessed area or closet installation (washer only)
Custom cabinet installation

Drain System

It is the responsibility of the installer to install and secure the drain
hose in to the provided plumbing/drain in a manner that will avoid
the drain hose coming out of o leaking from the plumbing/drain.
Drain system can be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe,
floor standpipe, or laundry tub. Select the method you need.
IMPORTANT: To avoid siphoning, only 4.5" (114 mm) of drain
hose should be inside standpipe. Always secure drain hose with
cable tie.
Floor standpipe drain system
Minimum diameter for a standpipe drain: 2" (51 mm). Minimum
carry-away capacity: 17 gallons (64 L) per minute. A 1/4" (6 mm)
diameter to 1" (25 mm) diameter Standpipe Adapter Kit is
available; refer to the Quick Start Guide for online ordering
information. Top of standpipe must be at least 39" (762 mm) high;
install no higher than 96" (2.4 m) from bottom of washer. If you
have an overhead sewer and need to pump higher than 96"
(2.4 m), a sump pump and associated hardware are needed. See
"Alternate Parts."
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