background image

®

Washer

PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS

REQUIREMENTS

RECESSED OR CLOSET INSTALLATION

DRAIN SYSTEM OPTIONS

LHW0050P

Electrical:

A 120-volt, 60-Hz., AC-only, 15- or

20-amp fused electrical supply is required. A time-
delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. It is
recommended that a separate circuit serving only
this appliance be provided.

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. 8565591 Rev. B

11-30-05

33 

¹⁄₄

(84.45 cm)

23 

³⁄₈

"

(59.37 cm)

38 

³⁄₄

(98.43 cm)

23 

¹⁄₈

"

(58.74 cm)

*

A. Side view - closet or confined area
B. Recessed area

C. Closet door with vents

B

A

     4"
(10.16 cm)

     14" (35.6 cm)

1

8

"(45.7 cm)

 0"
(0 cm)

      0"
(0 cm)

4

8

 in.

2

 

(310 cm

2

)

24 in.

2

(155 cm

2

)

       3"
(7.6 cm)

       3"
(7.6 cm)

C

1" (2.5cm)

A. Rece

ss

ed area

B.

S

ide view - clo

s

et or confined area

C. Clo

s

et door with vent

s

DRYER

WASHER

  (30.5 cm)

   12"

0" (0 cm)

      

0" (0 cm)

A

B

C

1" (2.5 cm)

48 in.

2

 

(310 cm

2

)

24 in.

2

(155 cm

2

)

       3"
(7.6 cm)

       3"
(7.6 cm)

3" (7.6 cm)

A

B

   

 23.5 - 35"

(59.7 - 88.9 cm)

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 4.2 gal. (15.9 L)
per minute. A 2" (5 cm) diameter to 1" (2.5 cm) diameter standpipe
adapter kit is available. The top of the standpipe must be at least 23.5

(59.7 cm) high.

Laundry tub drain system (view C)

The laundry tub requires a minimum carry-
away capacity of 4.2 gal. (15.9 L) per minute.

The top of the laundry tub must be at least
23.5" (59.7 cm) above the floor and no
higher than 72" (183 cm) from the bottom of
the washer.

Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing.

Additional clearances may be required for wall, door and floor moldings.

Additional spacing of 1" (2.5 cm) on all sides of the washer is recommended to reduce noise transfer.

If a closet door is installed, the minimum air openings in the top and bottom of the 
door are required. Louvered doors with air openings in the top and bottom are acceptable.

Companion appliance spacing should also be considered.

Floor drain system (view D)

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.

The minimum carry-away capacity can be no less
than 4.2 gal. (15.9 L) per minute.

Washer only

Stacked with stack kit (accessory)

Reviews: