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 .
WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
WATER SUPPLY LINES - Purge Hot and Cold water supply lines for 30 seconds prior to installation of hoses and washing
machine . Ensure inlet hose screens are also clean and free of debris .
WATER PRESSURE - Must be 20 psi minimum to 120 psi maximum .
WATER TEMPERATURE - Household water heater should be set to deliver water at 120° to 150°F (50° to 66°C) TO THE
WASHER when hot wash is selected .
SHUTOFF VALVES - Both hot and cold shutoff valves (faucets) should be supplied .
DRAIN - Water should be drained into standpipe . Discharge height MUST NOT BE LESS THAN 30 INCHES, and no
more than 8 feet above the base of the washer . Standpipe must be 1-1/2 inches minimum inside diameter and must
be open to atmosphere .
UNPACKING THE WASHER
1
After the machine is in the home, remove outside
packing material/carton from washer .
Remove bag (containing clamp, cable tie and drain
hose clip), drain hose and Owner's Reference Guide
from tub .
NOTE: Leave foam shipping material inside tub
opening to hold tub in place during the rest of
installation .
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Installation Instructions
Bag
Owner's Reference Guide
Leave foam shipping
material inside tub
Drain hose
IMPORTANT: Minimum Installation Clearances
- Alcove or Closet
• If your washer is approved for installation in an alcove or
closet, there will be a label on the back of the machine
describing requirements .
• Minimum clearance between washer and adjacent walls
or other surfaces: 0" either side, 2" front, 3" rear .
Vertical space from floor to overhead shelving, cabinets,
ceiling, etc . = 60" .
• Closet doors must be louvered or otherwise ventilated
and have at least 60 square inches of open area . If the
closet contains both a washer and a dryer, doors must
contain a minimum of 120 square inches of open area .
NOTE: The clearances stated on this label are minimums .
Consideration must be given to providing adequate
clearances for installing and servicing .
REMOVE THE BASE
2
Remove base from unit by placing foot on side of base
and tipping unit back on corner post . Remove base and
bring the washer back upright .
WARNING
- Electrical Shock Hazard
Certain internal parts are intentionally not grounded
and may present a risk of electric shock only during
servicing .
Service personnel – DO NOT contact the following
parts while the appliance is energized: Drive Motor,
Lid Lock, Water Valves, Drain Pump and Recirculation
Pump .
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