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Clearance requirements
IMPORTANT
DO NOT INSTALL YOUR WASHER:
1.In an area exposed to dripping water or out- side weather conditions. The ambient temper- ature should never be below 60° F (15.6° C) to maximize detergent effectiveness.
2.In an area (garage or
3.On carpet. Floor MUST be solid with a maxi- mum slope of 1 inch (2.54 cm). To minimize vibration or movement, reinforcement of the floor 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.
3” (7.6cm)
60 sq. in.
(387.1cm²)
MINIMUM INSTALLATION CLEARANCES - Inches (cm)
SIDES REAR TOP FRONT
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Closet | 0” (0 cm) | 0” (0 cm)* | 0” (0 cm) | 1” (2.54 cm) |
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60 sq. in.
(387.1cm²)
3” (7.6cm)
closet door