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A level floor with a maximum slope of 1" (2.5 cm) under entire
laundry center. Clothes may not tumble properly and
automatic sensor cycles may not operate correctly if laundry
center is not level. Installing on carpet is not recommended.
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A water heater set to deliver 120°F (49°C) water to the
washer.
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Hot and cold water faucets located within 4 ft (1.2 m) of the
hot and cold water fill valves, and water pressure of 5-100 psi
(34.5-689.6 kPa).
The laundry center must not be installed or stored in an area
where it will be exposed to water and/or weather.
Do not operate your washer in temperatures at or below 32ºF
(0ºC). Some water can remain in the washer and can cause
damage in low temperatures. See “Vacation, Storage and Moving
Care” for information on winterizing.
Do not operate your dryer at temperatures below 45°F (7°C). At
lower temperatures, the dryer might not shut off at the end of an
automatic cycle. This can result in longer drying times.
Check code requirements. Some codes limit, or do not permit,
installation of the laundry center in garages, closets, mobile
homes, or sleeping quarters. Contact your local building
inspector.
Installation Clearances
The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to
open fully.
Laundry Center Dimensions
*Most installations require a minimum 5" (12.7 cm) clearance
behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow. See “Venting
Requirements.”
Installation spacing for recessed area or closet installation
The following spacing dimensions are recommended for this
laundry center. This laundry center has been tested for spacing of
0" (0 cm) clearance on the sides. Recommended spacing should
be considered for the following reasons:
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Additional spacing should be considered for ease of
installation and servicing.
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Additional clearances might be required for wall, door and
floor moldings.
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Additional spacing on all sides of the laundry center is
recommended to reduce noise transfer.
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For closet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation
openings in the top and bottom of the door are required.
Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are
acceptable.
*Required spacing
**Rear clearance may be 1” (2.5 cm) when house exhaust
system is lined up directly with dryer exhaust.
Mobile Home - Additional Installation Requirements
This laundry center is suitable for mobile home installations. The
installation must conform to the Canadian Manufactured Home
Standard, CAN/CSA-Z240 MH.
Mobile home installations require:
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Metal exhaust system hardware, which is available for
purchase from your local Sears store or Sears Service Center.
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Special provisions must be made in mobile homes to
introduce outside air into the dryer. The opening (such as a
nearby window) should be at least twice as large as the dryer
exhaust opening.
Drain System
The laundry center can be installed using the standpipe drain
system (floor or wall), the laundry tub drain system, or the floor
drain system. Select the drain hose installation method you need.
See “Alternate Parts.”
Standpipe drain system - wall or floor (views A & B)
The standpipe drain requires a minimum diameter standpipe of
2" (5 cm). The minimum carry-away capacity can be no less than
17 gal. (64 L) per minute. A 2" (5 cm) diameter to 1" (2.5 cm)
diameter standpipe adapter kit is available. See “Alternate Parts.”
The top of the standpipe must be at least 39" (99 cm) high and no
higher than 96" (2.4 m) from the bottom of the washer.
71
⁵⁄₈
"
(181.9 cm)
*32"
(81.3 cm)
23
³⁄₄
"
(60.3 cm)
32
¹⁄₄
"
(81.9 cm)
27"
(68.6 cm)
A. Recessed area
B. Side view - closet or confined area
C. Closet door with vents
1"
(2.5 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
27"
(68.6 cm)
1"*
(2.5 cm)
32"
(81.3 cm)
5"**
(12.7 cm)
48 in.
2
(310 cm
2
)
24 in.
2
(155 cm
2
)
6"
(15.2 cm)
3"
(7.6 cm)
3"
(7.6 cm)
A
B
C
39"
(99 cm)
A
B
