B
A
30" min.
(76.2 cm)
26" min.
(66 cm)
30" min.
(76.2 cm)
A
B
®
Front Loading Washer
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
DRAIN SYSTEM OPTIONS
WFW8500S
Electrical:
120-volt, 60 Hz, AC-only,
15- or 20-amp, fused electrical supply. A time-
delay fuse or circuit breaker and separate circuit is
recommended.
Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve
our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice.
Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation
Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice.
Ref. 8540321
06-26-06
50
¹⁄₄
"
(127.6 cm)
27"
(68.6 cm)
36"
(91.4 cm)
30
¹⁄₂
"
(77.5 cm)
UNDERCOUNTER INSTALLATION
Washer on Pedestal
Dimensions shown are the recommended spacing.
Standpipe drain system - wall or floor (view 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.
The top of the standpipe must be at least 30
”
(76.2 cm) high and no higher than
96 in. (2.4 m) from the bottom of
the washer.
Laundry tub drain system (view A)
The laundry tub needs a minimum
20 gal. (76 L) capacity. The top of
the laundry tub must be at least
30
”
(76.2 cm) above the floor.
Floor drain system (view B)
The floor drain system requires a siphon break
that may be purchased separately.
The siphon break must be a minimum of 28
”
(71 cm) from the bottom of the washer.
Additional hoses might be needed.
Stacked Washer and Dryer
Recommended installation spacing for
cabinet installation
For cabinet installation, with a door, the minimum
ventilation openings in the top are required.
RECESSED AREA AND CLOSET INSTALLATIONS
For closet installation, with a door, the minimum ventilation
openings in the top and bottom of the door are required (view 2).
Louvered doors with equivalent air ventilation openings in the top
and bottom are acceptable.
A. Side view - closet or confined area
B. Closet door with vents
48"
(122 cm)
A
B
3"
(7.6 cm)
3"
(7.6 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
4"
(10.2 cm)
30
¹⁄₂
"
(77.5 cm)
48 in.
2
(310 cm
2
)
24 in.
2
(155 cm
2
)
1"
(2.5 cm)
30
¹⁄₂
"
(77.5 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
27"
(68.6 cm)
4"
(10.2 cm)
38" min.
(96.5 cm)
7" (17.8 cm)
9"
(22.9 cm)
7" (17.8 cm)
4"
(10.2 cm)
31
¹⁄₂
"
(80.0 cm)
27"
(68.6 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
36" min.
(91.4 cm)
27"
(68.6 cm)
2" (5 cm)
48"
2
*
(310 cm
2
)
3" (7.6 cm)
3" (7.6 cm)
1" (2.5 cm)
24"
2
*
(155 cm
2
)
12" (30.5 cm)
72"
(182.9 cm)
27"
(68.6 cm)
5
¹⁄₄
"**
(13.3 cm)
1"***
(2.5 cm)
1"***
(2.5 cm)
*Min. top and
bottom air
openings for
closet door.
**External exhaust
elbow requires
additional space.
***Wall, door and
floor molding may
require additional
spacing.
