Installation Requirements

Clearance requirements

IMPORTANT

DO NOT INSTALL YOUR WASHER:

1In an area exposed to dripping water or outside weather conditions. The ambient temperature should never be below 60° F (15.6° C) to maximize detergent effectiveness.

2In an area (garage or garage-type building) where gasoline or other flammables (including automobiles) are kept or stored.

3On carpet. Floor MUST be solid with a maximum 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)

60 sq. in.

(387.1cm²)

3” (7.6cm)

closet door

MINIMUM INSTALLATION CLEARANCES - Inches (cm)

 

SIDES

REAR

TOP

FRONT

Alcove

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n/a

Under-

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n/a

Counter

 

 

 

 

Closet

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1” (2.54 cm)

 

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1”

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(2.54cm)

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