STACKED WASHER/GAS DRYER iNSTALLATiON REQUIREMENTS
(Australia and New Zealand = for full details of installation requirements
refer to AS/NZS
5601.1 = Gas Installations)
Stacked
Washer/Gas
Dryer Location
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials
and vapors, such as petrol,
away from dryer,
Do not install in a garage.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
Selecting
the proper
location
for your washer/dryer
improves
performance
and minimizes
noise and possible
washer
"walk"
Your washer/dryer
can be installed
in a basement,
laundry room,
or recessed
area. See "Drain System:'
Companion
appliance
location
requirements
should also be
considered.
IMPORTANT:
Do not install or store the washer/dryer
where it will
be exposed
to the weather.
Do not store or operate
the washer/
dryer in temperatures
at or below
0°C (32°F). Some water can
remain in the washer
and can cause damage
in low temperatures.
Proper
installation
is your responsibility.
You will need:
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A water heater set to deliver 49°C
(1 20°F) water to the washer.
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A grounded
electrical
outlet located
within
1.8 m (6 ft.) of
where the power cord is attached
to the back of the washer.
See "Electrical
Requirements_'
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Hot and cold water faucets
located
within
1.2 m (4 ft.)
of the hot and cold water fill valves, and water pressure
of 137.9-689.6
kPa (20-100
psi).
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A level floor with a maximum slope of 25 mm (1 ") under
entire washer/dryer.
Installing
the washer/dryer
on soft floor
surfaces,
such as carpets
or surfaces
with foam backing,
is not
recommended.
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A sturdy and solid floor to support
the washer/dryer
with a total
weight
(water and load) of 204 kg (450 Ibs).
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A floor drain under the bulkhead.
Prefabricated
bulkheads
with
electrical
outlets,
water inlet lines, and drain facilities
should
be
used only where local codes permit.
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Stacked washer/gas
dryer
installation
clearances
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The location
must be large enough to allow the washer and dryer
doors to be fully opened.
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Additional
spacing
should
be considered
for ease of installation
and servicing.
The doors open more than 180 °. The washer door
is not reversible.
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Additional
clearances
might be required for wall, door, and floor
moldings.
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Additional
spacing
of 25 mm (1") on all sides of the washer/dryer
is recommended
to reduce noise transfer.
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Companion
appliance
spacing
should also be considered.
When
installing
a gas
dryer:
I M PORTANT:
Observe
all governing
codes and ordinances.
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Check code requirements:
Some codes limit or do not permit
installation
of clothes
dryers in garages,
closets, or sleeping
quarters.
Contact
your local building
inspector.
NOTE: For installation
in Australia
and New Zealand,
install
dryer in accordance
with AS/NZS
5601.1
and local governance
codes.
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Make sure that lower edges of the cabinet, plus the back and
bottom
sides of the washer, are free of obstructions
to permit
adequate
clearance
of air openings
for combustion
air. See
"Recessed
Area and Closet Installation
Instructions"
below for
minimum
spacing requirements.
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Do not install on carpet.
Recessed
Area
and Closet
Installation
Instructions
This washer/dryer
may be installed in a recessed
area or closet.
This washer/dryer
must not be installed
behind a Iockable
door,
a sliding
door, or a door with a hinge on the opposite
side to that
of the washer/dryer.
For recessed
area and closet installations,
minimum clearances
can be found
on the warning
label on the rear
of the dryer or in "Dimensions/Clearances_'
The installation spacing
is in millimeters
and is the minimum
allowable.
Additional
spacing
should
be considered
for ease
of installation, servicing,
and compliance
with local codes
and ordinances.
If closet door is installed,
the minimum
unobstructed
air opening
in
the top and bottom
is required.
Louvered
doors with equivalent air
openings
are acceptable.
The dryer must be exhausted
outdoors.
No other fuel-burning
appliance
may be installed
in the same closet
as the washer/dryer.
NOTE: For installation
in Australia
and New Zealand,
refer to
AS/NZS
5601.1
for ventilation
requirements.
310 cm 2
(48 in.2)
t
Front
View
155 cm 2
(24 in. 2)
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t
76 mm
(3")
Closet
door
76 ram
{3")