Drain System; Electrical Requirements - Whirlpool GVW9959KT0 Use & Care Manual

Automatic washer with calypso wash motion
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Recessed
area or closet installation
The dimensions
shown are for the recommended
spacing
allowed, except the closet door ventilation
openings. The
dimensions
shown for the closet door ventilation openings are
the minimum required.
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24 "z
(155 cmt)_
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{686cm)
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(25cr_) (64B_m} (102r_)
(76_)
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I. Front view
2. Side view
3. Closet door with vents
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 in. (2.5 cm) on all sides of the washer
is recommended
to reduce noise transfer.
if a closet door is installed, the minimum air openings in the
top and bottom of the door are required. Louvered doors with
air openings in the top and bottom are acceptable.
Companion appliance spacing should also be considered.
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
"Alternate Parts You May Need.")
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39"
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2
Standpipe
drain system - wall or floor (view I & 2)
The standpipe drain requires a minimum diameter standpipe of 2
in. (5 cm). 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 39 in. (99 cm) high and
no higher than 96 in. (2.4 m) from the bottom of the washer.
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2
Laundry
tub drain system
(view 1)
The laundry tub needs a minimum 20 gal (76 L) capacity. The top
of the laundry tub must be at least 39 in. (99 cm) above the floor
and no higher tha n 96 in. (2.4 m) from the bottom of the washer.
Floor drain system (view 2)
The floor drain system requires a siphon break that may be
purchased separately. (See Alternate Parts You May Need.")
The siphon break must be a minimun of 28 in. (71 cm) from the
bottom of the washer. Additional
hoses might be needed.
Electrical
Requirements
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death, fire, or electrical shock.
A 120-volt, 6O-Hz., AC-only, 15- or 20-ampere, fused
electrical supply is required. Time-delay
fuse or circuit
breaker is recommended.
It is recommended
that a separate
circuit serving only this appliance be provided.
This washer is equipped with a power supply cord having a 3
prong ground plug.
To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be
plugged into a mating, 3 prong, ground-type
outlet, grounded
in accordance
with local codes and ordinances. If a mating
outlet is not available, it is the personal responsibility
and
obligation of the customer to have the properly grounded
outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is
recommended
that a qualified electrician determine that the
ground path is adequate.
Do not ground to a gas pipe.
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