Drain System

You will need:

nA water heater set to 120° F (49° C).

nA grounded electrical outlet located within 4 ft. (0.9 m) of power cord on back of washer.

nHot and cold water faucets located within 3 ft. (0.9 m) of hot and cold water fill valves on washer, and water pressure of 5-100 psi (34.5-690 kPa).

nA level floor with maximum slope of 1" (25 mm) under entire washer. Installing on carpet is not recommended.

nFloor must support washer’s total weight (with water and load) of 315 lbs (143 kgs).

IMPORTANT: Do not install, store, or operate washer where it will be exposed to weather or in temperatures below 32° F (0° C). Water remaining in washer after use may cause damage in low temperatures. See “Washer Care” in Washer User Instructions for winterizing information.

Proper installation is your responsibility.

Recessed area or closet installation

(76 mm)

	14" max.	48 in.2
		(310 cm2)
	(356 mm)

19"

(483 mm)

		24 in.2
4"		(155 cm2)
(102 mm)
0"	1"	3"
0"	(25 mm)	3"
(0 mm)		(76 mm)

Dimensions show recommended spacing allowed, except for closet door ventilation openings which are minimum required. Consider allowing more space for ease of installation and servicing, spacing for companion appliances and clearances for walls, doors, and floor moldings. Add spacing of 1" (25 mm) on all sides of washer to reduce noise transfer. If a closet door or louvered door is installed, top and bottom air openings in door are required.

Drain system can be installed using a floor drain,	wall standpipe,
floor standpipe, or laundry tub. Select method you	need.

IMPORTANT: To avoid siphoning, no more than 4.5" (113 mm) of drain hose should be inside standpipe or below the top of wash tub. Secure drain hose with beaded tie strap (A).

Floor standpipe drain system

4.5" (113 mm)

	39"
A	(991 mm)
A

Minimum diameter for a standpipe drain: 2" (51 mm).

Minimum carry-away capacity: 17 gal. (64 L) per minute. Some standpipes may require a Standpipe Adapter Kit and additional drain hose that may be purchased separately. See “Tools and Parts”. Top of standpipe must be at least 39" (991 mm) high; install no higher than 96" (2.4 m) from bottom of washer. Installations higher than 96" (2.4 m) require a sump pump system.

Wall standpipe drain system

4.5" (113 mm)

See requirements for floor standpipe drain system.

Floor drain system

Floor drain system requires a Siphon Break Kit and additional drain hose that may be purchased separately. See “Tools and Parts”. Minimum siphon break: 28" (711 mm) from bottom of washer. (Additional hoses might be needed.)

Laundry tub drain system

4.5" (113 mm)

A	39"
	(991 mm)

Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). Top of laundry tub must be at least 39" (991 mm) above floor; install no higher than 96" (2.4 m) from bottom of washer.