8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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,ZLWARNING - - -
• 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 washer to conform with all
electric governing codes and ordinances. Fail-
ure to fellow this warning can cause serious
injury, fire, electric shock, or death.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
install the washer in humid spaces. Failure to
fellow this warning can cause serious injury,
fire, electric shock, er 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 recommend-
ed.
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 in. difference from side to side or from
front te 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.
T-- 27
(2 m (686 cm)
453/8"
(1153 cm)
(25 cm)
32"
(81 1 cm)
28 s/s"
(721 cm/
263/4"
(68 cm)
3 2/4"
(9 cm)
Minimum vertical space from floor to overhead
shelves, cabinets, ceilings, etc., is 56 in.
553/4"
(141 7 crn)
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.