Recommended spacing for recessed or closet installation, with stacked washer and dryer
The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing.
Drain System
The washer can be installed using the standpipe drain system (floor or wall), the laundry tub drain system, or the floor drain system. Select the drain hose installation method you need. See “Tools and Parts.”
48 in.2* |
(310 cm2) |
24in.2* 
(155 cm2)
51/4"**
(133 mm)
3" |
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(76 mm) |
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3" |
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(76 mm) |
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| 1" (25 mm) |
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12" (305 mm) |
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72" |
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(1829 mm) |
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1"*** | 27" | 1"*** |
(25 mm) | (686 mm) | (25 mm) |
Standpipe drain system - wall or floor (views A & B)
The standpipe drain requires a minimum diameter standpipe of 2" (50 mm). The minimum
The top of the standpipe must be at least 30" (762 mm) high and no higher than 96" (2.4 m) from the bottom of the washer.
30" min. 
(762 mm)
AB
Laundry tub drain system (view C)
The laundry tub needs a minimum 20 gal. (76 L) capacity. The top of the laundry tub must be at least 30" (762 mm) above the floor.
Floor drain system (view D)
The floor drain system requires a siphon break that may be purchased separately. See “Tools and Parts.”
*Min. top and bottom air openings for closet door. **External exhaust elbow requires additional space.
***Wall, door, and floor molding may require additional spacing.
Recommended spacing for cabinet installation
The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing.
For cabinet installation, with a door, the minimum ventilation openings in the top are required.
7" | 7" |
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(178 mm) |
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(178 mm) |
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| 9" |
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| (229 mm) |
| 311/2" |
| 27" | 1" |
4" | 1" | (25 mm) | ||
(102 mm) | (800 mm) (25 mm) (686 mm) |
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The siphon break must be a minimum of 28" (710 mm) from the bottom of the washer. Additional hoses might be needed.
28" min.
30" min. (710 mm)
(762 mm)
CD
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