Installation Guide

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Installation Requirements
MINIMUM INSTALLATION CLEARANCES -
Inches (cm)
SIDES REAR TOP FRONT
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Under-
Counter
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Closet 0” (0 cm) 0” (0 cm) 0” (0 cm) 1” (2.5 cm)
Clearance requirements
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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 accept-
able.
60 sq. in.
(387.1cm²)
3"
(7.6cm)
60 sq. in.
(387.1cm²)
3"
(7.6cm)
closet door
1"
(2.5 cm)
0"
(0 cm)
NOTE
Drain hose length is 59 in. (150 cm). For
installations requiring a longer drain hose,
use hose P/N 137098000, available from
an authorized parts distributor.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT INSTALL YOUR WASHER:
1. In an area exposed to dripping water
or outside weather conditions.
2. In an area where gasoline or other
flammables are kept or stored. If
the washer is installed in a garage,
it must be a minimum of 18 inches
(45.7 cm) above the floor.
3. On carpet. Floor MUST be solid with
a maximum slope of 1 inch (2.5 cm).
To minimize vibration or movement,
reinforcement of the floor may be
necessary.
96"
(244 cm)
max.
24"
(61 cm)
min.