Plumbing information and water
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supply requirements
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Hot and cold water faucets - Installation should be rigid from
water supply to appliance.
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Water pressure - Must be between 10 and 120 pounds per
square inch with a maximum unbalance pressure hot vs.
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Water temperature - Water heater should be set between
140
and 150
F (60
and 66
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is selected.
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(faucets) should be supplied.
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Location - Do not install appliance in an area where the
temperature will fall below freezing. If appliance is stored or
transported in freezing temperatures, be sure all water has
Drain requirements
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Drain requirement - The drain or standpipe must be
capable of accepting a discharge at a rate of 60 L per minute.
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Drain height - The drain height must be 33" (84 cm)
minimum and 96" (2.5m) maximum.
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Standpipe diameter - The standpipe diameter must be
1-1/2" minimum. There MUST be an air gap around the drain
action.
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Siphon break kit - For a drain facility less than 33" (84 cm)
high, the hose, coupling and clamps provided in the
machine, must be used and in addition, a siphon kit
MUST BE installed on the back of the machine.
Use Siphon Break Kit WH49X228 and follow instructions
in the kit.
Installation instructions
C) in the washer when hot wash
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Connecting to plumbing facilities
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locationas possible, leaving room for you to make water, drain,
electrical and vent connections to your home.
Insert free end of drain hose
into drain opening of your
home up to drain hose stopper
(do not remove hose stopper, as
it prevents siphoning). If water
valves and drain are built into
wall, fasten drain hose to one of
the water hoses. If drain is
standpipe, fasten drain hose
to standpipe with cable tie
provided.
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