ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15- or 20-amp, fused electrical supply is required. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.

DRAIN SYSTEM

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

Floor standpipe drain system

 

39"

41/2"

(990 mm)

(114 mm)

 

Floor drain system

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

carry-away capacity: 17 gal. (64 L) per minute. Top of standpipe must be at least 39" (990 mm) high; install no higher than 96" (2.4 m) from bottom of washer. If you must install higher than 96" (2.4 m), you will need a sump pump system.

Wall standpipe drain system

41/2"

(114 mm)

See requirements for floor standpipe drain system.

Floor drain system requires a Siphon Break Kit (Part Number 285834), 2 Connector Kits (Part Number 285835), and an Extension Drain Hose (Part Number 285863) that may be purchased separately. To order, please see toll-free phone numbers in your “Use and Care Guide.” Minimum siphon break: 28" (710 mm) from bottom of washer. (Additional hoses may be needed.)

Laundry tub drain system

41/2" (114 mm) 39"0

(990762 mm)

Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). Top of laundry tub must be at least 39" (990 mm) above floor; install no higher than 96" (2.4 m) from bottom of washer.

IMPORTANT: To avoid siphoning, no more than 41⁄2" (114 mm) of drain hose should be inside standpipe or below the top of wash tub. Secure drain hose with cable tie.

Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice.

Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice.

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Maytag MVWB850Y, MVWB880B, MVWB750Y, MVWB980B, MVWB950Y, MVWB800Y dimensions Electrical Requirements, Drain System
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MVWB950Y, MVWB850Y, MVWB980B, MVWB750Y, MVWB800Y specifications

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