Installation Instructions

LOCATION OF YOUR WASHER

Do Not Install the Washer:

1.In an area exposed to dripping water or outside weather conditions. The ambient temperature should never be below 60°F (15.6°C) for proper washer operation.

2.In an area where it will come in contact with curtains or drapes.

3.On carpet. The floor MUST be a hard surface with a maximum slope of 1/2″ per foot (1.27 cm per 30 cm). To make sure the washer does not vibrate or move, you may have to reinforce the floor.

NOTE: If floor is in poor condition, use 3/4″ impregnated plywood sheet solidly attached to existing floor covering.

IMPORTANT:

Minimum Installation Clearances

When installed in alcove: Sides, Rear, Top = 0″ (0 cm)

When installed in closet: Sides, Rear, Top = 0″ (0 cm), Front = 1″ (2.54 cm)

Closet door ventilation openings required:

2 louvers each 60 square in. (387 cm2), located 3″ (7.6 cm) from top and bottom of door

ROUGH-IN DIMENSIONS

 

FRONT

 

27.0”

2.2”

(68.6 cm)

(5.6 cm)

20.4” (51.9 cm)

 

ELECTRONIC TRANSPARENT VISOR

 

 

40.6”*

 

(103.1 cm)

SIDE

 

30.6”

1.6”

(3.9 cm)

(77.7 cm)

 

 

40.6”*

 

(103.1cm)

 

39.1”

 

(99.2 cm)

*NOTE: With pedestal, 52.6”

 

Stacked, 84”

 

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GE WBVH5200 operating instructions Location of Your Washer, ROUGH-IN Dimensions