INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Tools and Parts

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. The parts supplied are in the washer drum.

Parts needed (not provided with washer):

Inlet hoses

Flat washers

To order:

Call the dealer from whom you purchased your washer.

Reference the toll-free number on the front page of the Use and Care Guide.

Visit the website on the front page of the Use and Care Guide.

NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure. Record hose installation or replacement dates for future reference.

Parts supplied:

A

B C

A. Drain hose form

B. Transport bolt hole plug (4)

C. Beaded strap

Tools needed for installation:

Open end wrenches

Ruler or measuring tape

 

17 mm and 13 mm

Pliers (that open to

 

Level

 

1⁹⁄₁₆" [39.5 mm])

Wood block

Flashlight (optional)

Alternate Parts

Your installation may require additional parts. If you are interested in purchasing one of the items listed here, call the toll-free number on the cover or in the “Assistance or Service” section.

If You Have

You Will Need to Buy

 

 

Laundry tub or

Sump pump system (if not already

standpipe taller

available)

than 96" (2.4 m)

 

 

 

Overhead sewer

Standard 20 gal. (76 L), 30" (76.2 cm) tall

 

drain tub or utility sink and sump pump

 

(available from local plumbing suppliers)

 

 

Floor drain

Siphon break, Part Number 285834;

 

additional drain hose

 

Part Number 8318155; and connector kit,

 

Part Number 285835

 

 

Drain hose too

4 ft (1.2 m) drain hose extension kit,

short

Part Number 285863

 

 

Water faucets

2 longer water fill hoses:

beyond reach of fill

6 ft (1.8 m) Part Number 76314,

hoses

10 ft (3.0 m) Part Number 350008

 

 

Options

Pedestal

You have the option of purchasing pedestals of different heights separately for this washer. You may select a 10" (25.4 cm) or a 15.5" (39.4 cm) pedestal. These pedestals will add to the total height of the washer for a total height of approximately

48" (121.9 cm) or 53.5" (135.9 cm).

AB

A.10" (25.4 cm) pedestal

B.15.5" (39.4 cm) pedestal

To order, call the dealer from whom you purchased your washer or refer to the “Assistance or Service” section of this manual.

Pedestal

Color

Part Number

Height

 

 

 

 

 

10" (25.4 cm)

White

WHP1000SQ

 

 

 

15.5" (39.4 cm)

White

WHP1500SQ

Stack Kit

Are you planning to stack your washer and dryer? To do so you will need to purchase a Stack Kit.

To order, call the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer or refer to the “Assistance or Service” section of this manual. Ask for Part Number 8541503.

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