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Selecting the proper location for your washer/dryer improves
performance and minimises noise and possible washer “walk.”
Your washer/dryer can be installed in a basement, laundry room,
or recessed area. See “Drain System.”
Companion appliance location requirements should also be
considered.
IMPORTANT:
Do not install or store the washer/dryer where
it will be exposed to the weather. Do not store or operate the
washer/dryer in temperatures at or below 0°C (32°F). Some
water can remain in the washer and can cause damage in
low temperatures. Proper installation is your responsibility.
You will need:
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A water heater set to deliver 49°C (120°F) water to the washer.
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An earthed electrical supply. See “Electrical Requirements.”
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Hot and cold water faucets located within 1.2 m (4 ft.)
of the hot and cold water fill valves, and water pressure
of 137.9–689.6 kPa (20–100 psi).
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A level floor with a maximum slope of 25 mm (1") under
entire washer/dryer. Installing the washer/dryer on soft floor
surfaces, such as carpets or surfaces with foam backing, is
not recommended.
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A sturdy and solid floor to support the washer/dryer with a total
weight (water and load) of 204 kg (450 lbs).
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A floor drain under the bulkhead. Prefabricated bulkheads with
electrical outlets, water inlet lines, and drain facilities should be
used only where local codes permit.
Stacked Washer/Gas Dryer Location
STACKED WASHER/GAS DRYER INSTALLATION
REQUIREMENTS
Stacked washer/gas dryer installation clearances
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The location must be large enough to allow the washer and dryer
doors to be fully opened.
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Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation
and servicing. The doors open more than 180°. The washer door
is not reversible.
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Additional clearances might be required for wall, door,
and floor mouldings.
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Companion appliance spacing should also be considered.
When installing a gas dryer:
IMPORTANT:
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
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Check code requirements: Some codes limit or do not permit
installation of clothes dryers in garages, closets, or sleeping
quarters. Contact your local building inspector.
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Make sure that lower edges of the cabinet, plus the back and
bottom sides of the washer, are free of obstructions to permit
adequate clearance of air openings for combustion air. See
“Recessed Area and Closet Installation Instructions” below
for minimum spacing requirements.
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Do not install on carpet.
Recessed Area and Closet Installation Instructions
This washer/dryer may be installed in a recessed area or closet.
This washer/dryer must not be installed behind a lockable door,
a sliding door, or a door with a hinge on the opposite side to that
of the washer/dryer in such a way that a full opening of the washer/
dryer is restricted. For recessed area and closet installations,
minimum clearances can be found on the warning label on the
rear of the dryer or in “Dimensions/Clearances.”
The installation spacing is in millimeters and is the minimum
allowable. Additional spacing should be considered for ease
of installation, servicing, and compliance with local codes and
ordinances.
If closet door is installed, the minimum unobstructed air opening in
the top and bottom is required. Louvered doors with equivalent air
openings are acceptable.
The dryer must be exhausted outdoors.
No other fuel-burning appliance may be installed in the same
closet as the washer/dryer.
