STACKED
WASHER/ELECTRIC
DRYER
iNSTALLATiON
REQUIREMENTS
Stacked
Washer/Electric
Dryer Location
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials
and vapors, such as petrol,
away from dryer.
Do not instafl in a garage.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
NOTE: In Australia
and New Zealand,
refer to AS/NZS
5601.1
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Gas Installations.
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:
A water heater set to deliver 49°C
(1 20°F) water to the washer.
In 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).
In 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.
In A sturdy and solid floor to support
the washer/dryer
with a total
weight
(water and load) of 204 kg (450 Ibs).
In 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/electric
dryer
installation
clearances
in
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 wail, door, and floor
moldings.
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Additional
spacing
of 25 mm (1 ") on ai[ sides of the washer/dryer
is recommended
to reduce noise transfer.
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Companion
appliance
spacing
should also be considered.
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.
310 cm 2
{48 in, 2)
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Front
View
155 cm 2
(24 in. 2}
q---
Closet
door
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76 ml
(3"}
76 mi
(3")
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