8
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
CHOOSE
THE PROPER LOCATION
,zhWARNING
• The washer
is heavy,
Two
or more
people
are required
when
moving
and unpacking
the
washer.
Failure to do so may result
in damage
to property
or serious
bodily
harm.
• Store
and install the washer
where
it will not
be exposed
to temperatures
below
freezing
or
exposed
to outdoor
weather
conditions.
Failure
to follow
this warning
can cause
seri-
ous injury,
fire, electric
shock,
or death.
• Properly
ground
the washer
to conform
with
all electric
governing
codes
and ordinances.
Failure
to follow
this warning
can cause seri-
ous injury, fire, electric
shock,
or death.
• To reduce
the
risk of electric
shock,
do not
install
the washer
in humid
spaces.
Failure to
follow
this warning
can cause
serious
injury,
fire, electric
shock,
or death.
• To ensure
proper
air flow,
do not
block
the
large
opening
on the bottom
of the washer
with
carpeting
or other
materials.
• Do
not
remove
ground
prong.
Do
not
use
an
adapter
or
extension
cord.
Plug into
a
grounded
3-prong
outlet.
Failure to follow
this
warning
can cause serious
injury, fire, electric
shock,
or death.
POWER OUTLET
• The power
outlet
must
be within
60 in. (1.5 m) of
either side of the washer.
• The
appliance
and outlet
must
be positioned
so
that the plug is easily accessible.
• Do not overload
the outlet
with
more than one ap-
pliance.
• The outlet
must
be grounded
in accordance
with
current
wiring
electric
codes and regulations.
• Time-delay
fuse or circuit breaker
is recommended.
NOTE:
It is the personal
responsibility
and obligation
of the product
owner
to have a proper outlet
installed
by a qualified
service
technician.
FLOORING
• To minimize
noise and vibration,
the washer
MUST
be installed
on a solidly
constructed
floor.
• Allowable
slope under the entire washer
is a maxi-
mum
1 inch. difference
from
side to side or from
front to back.
• Installing
on carpeting
and soft tile surfaces
is not
recommended.
• Never installthe
washer on a platform
or weakly
sup-
ported structure.
NOTE: The washer
must be installed
on firm flooring
to minimize
vibration
during
the spin cycle. Concrete
flooring
is best,
but a wood
floor
is sufficient,
pro-
vided
it is built to FHA standards.
The washer
should
not be installed
on rugs or exposed
to weather.
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29"
(2
m
(737
cm)
45
/4"
(1/49
cm)
(25
cm)
To ensure
sufficient
clearance
for water
lines and
airflow,
allow
minimum
clearances
of at least
1 in.
(2.5 cm) at the sides
and 4 in. (10 cm) behind
the
unit.
Be sure
to allow
for wall, door,
or floor
mold-
ings that may increase
the required
clearances.
34 Sis"
59 Sis"
(151 4 cm}
3 !/2'
(9 cm)
Minimum
vertical
space
from
floor
to overhead
shelves,
cabinets,
ceilings,
etc.,
is 60 in.