Drain System - Whirlpool 8562591 Manual

Washer/Dryer Dimensions
71 ¾"
(182.25 cm)
*27 ¼"
(69.22 cm)
*Most installations require a minimum 5½" (14 cm) clearance
behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow. See "Venting
Requirements."
Minimum installation spacing for recessed area or closet
installation
The following dimensions shown are for the minimum spacings
allowed.
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/
dryer is recommended to reduce noise transfer.
For closet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation
openings in the top and bottom of the door are required.
Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are
acceptable.
Rear clearance may be 0" when house exhaust system is lined
up directly with dryer exhaust.
0" 23 " 0" 1"
(0 cm) (60.64 cm) (0 cm) (2.5 cm)
A
A. Recessed area
B. Side view - closet or confined area
C. Closet door with vents
4
15 "
(39.05 cm)
32 "
(81.6 cm)
23 "
(60.64 cm)
0"
(0 cm)
2
48 in.
2
(310 cm )
2
24 in.
2
(155 cm )
5½"
27¼"
(69.22 cm) (14 cm)
B C
Mobile Home - Additional Installation Requirements
This washer/dryer is suitable for mobile home installations.
The installation must conform to the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280
(formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and
Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280).
Mobile home installations require:
Metal exhaust system hardware which is available for
purchase from your dealer.
Mobile Home Installation Kit Part Number 346764. See "Tools
and Parts" section for ordering information.
Special provisions must be made in mobile homes to
introduce outside air into the dryer. The opening (such as a
nearby window) should be at least twice as large as the dryer
exhaust opening.
The washer/dryer can be installed using the standpipe drain
system (floor or wall), the laundry tub drain system, or the floor
drain system. Select the drain hose installation method you need.
See "Alternate Parts."
Standpipe drain system - wall or floor (views A & B)
The standpipe drain requires a minimum diameter standpipe of
2" (5 cm). The minimum carry-away capacity can be no less than
17 gal. (64 L) per minute. A 2" (5 cm) diameter to 1" (2.5 cm)
diameter standpipe adapter kit is available. See "Alternate Parts."
The top of the standpipe must be at least 39" (99 cm) high and no
higher than 96" (2.4 m) from the bottom of the washer.
3" (7.6 cm)
Laundry tub drain system (view C)
The laundry tub needs a minimum 20 gal. (76 L) capacity. The top
of the laundry tub must be at least 34" (86.4 cm) above the floor
and no higher than 96" (2.4 m) from the bottom of the washer.
Floor drain system (view D)
3" (7.6 cm)
The floor drain system requires a siphon break that may be
purchased separately. See "Alternate Parts."
The siphon break must be a minimum of 28" (71 cm) from the
bottom of the washer. Additional hoses might be needed.

Drain System

39"
(99 cm)
A
34"
(86.4 cm)
C
B
D