Drain System - Whirlpool WFW9700VW - Duet Steam -Front Load Washer Use And Care Manual

Recommended installation spacing for recessed or
closet installation, with stacked washer and dryer
The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing.
2
48 in. *
2
(310 cm )
2
24 in. *
2
(155 cm )
*Required spacing
(1930 mm)
5½"**
(140 mm) (25 mm)
*Required spacing
**For venting out the side, 1" (25 mm) spacing is allowed.
Recommended installation spacing
for cabinet installation
■ The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing.
■ For cabinet installation with a door, the minimum ventilation
openings in the top are required.
7" (178 mm)
7" (178 mm)
4"
(102 mm)
6
3"* (76 mm)
3"* (76 mm)
1"* (25 mm)
6"* (152 mm)
76"
27" 1"
1"
(25 mm)
(686 mm)
31½" 1" 1" 27"
(800 mm) (25 mm) (25 mm) (686 mm) (25 mm)
The washer 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 "Tools and Parts."
Standpipe drain system - wall or floor (views A & B)
The standpipe drain requires a minimum diameter standpipe of
2" (50 mm). The minimum carry-away capacity can be no less than
17 gal. (64 L) per minute.
The top of the standpipe must be at least 30" (762 mm) high and
no higher than 96" (2.4 m) from the bottom of the washer.
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 30" (762 mm) above the floor.
Floor drain system (view D)
The floor drain system requires a siphon break that may be
purchased separately. See "Tools and Parts."
The siphon break must be a minimum of 28" (711 mm) from the
bottom of the washer. Additional hoses might be needed.
9"
(229 mm)
1"

Drain System

30" min.
(762 mm)
A
28" min.
(711 mm)
30" min.
(762 mm)
C
B
D