Kenmore Front Load Washer Installation Instructions Manual page 5

Clearance requirements
IMPORTANT
DO NOT INSTALL YOUR WASHER:
1 In an area exposed to dripping water or outside
weather conditions. The ambient temperature
should never be below 60° F (15.6° C) to maximize
detergent eff ectiveness.
2 In an area (garage or garage-type building)
where gasoline or other fl ammables (including
automobiles) are kept or stored.
3 On carpet. Floor MUST be solid with a maximum
slope of 1 inch (2.54 cm). To minimize vibration
or movement, reinforcement of the fl oor may be
necessary.
Installation in a Recess or Closet
If washer and dryer are installed in the same closet, door
ventilation is required: A minimum of 120 square inches
(774.2 cm²) of opening, equally divided at the top and
bottom of the door, is required. Louvered openings should
be located 3 inches (7.6 cm) from bottom and top of door.
Air openings are required to be unobstructed when a door
is installed. A louvered door with equivalent air openings
for the full length of the door is acceptable.
closet door
3"
(7.6cm)
60 sq. in.
(387.1cm²)
60 sq. in.
(387.1cm²)
3"
(7.6cm)
Installation Requirements
MINIMUM INSTALLATION CLEARANCES - Inches (cm)
SIDES
Alcove 0" (0 cm) 0" (0 cm)* 0" (0 cm)
Under-
0" (0 cm) 0" (0 cm)* 0" (0 cm)
Counter
Closet 0" (0 cm) 0" (0 cm)* 0" (0 cm)
0"
(0cm)
1"
(2.5cm)
5
REAR TOP FRONT
n/a
n/a
1" (2.5 cm)
0"
(0cm)
0"
(0cm)