Installation Guide

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Installation Requirements
MINIMUM INSTALLATION CLEARANCES - Inches (cm)
SIDES REAR TOP FRONT
Alcove 0” (0 cm) 0” (0 cm) 0” (0 cm) n/a
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 acceptable.
60 sq. in.
(387.1cm²)
3”
(7.6cm)
60 sq. in.
(387.1cm²)
3”
(7.6cm)
closet door
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 fl am-
mables 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 fl oor.
3. ...on carpet. Floor MUST be solid with a
maximum slope of 1 inch (2.5 cm). To mini-
mize vibration or movement, reinforcement
of the fl oor may be necessary.
1”
(2.5
cm)
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