KITCHENAID FRONT-LOADING AUTOMATIC WASHER - Manual (Page 6)

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Recommended installation spacing for cabinet
installation
■ The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing.
■ For cabinet installation, with a door, the minimum ventilation
openings in the top are required.
Drain System
The washer 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
“Tools and 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.
The top of the standpipe must be at least 30" (76.2 cm) high and
no higher than 96" (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. See “Tools and Parts.”
The siphon break must be a minimum of 28" (71 cm) from the
bottom of the washer. Additional hoses might be needed.
Electrical Requirements
■ A 120-volt, 60-Hz., AC-only, 15- or 20-amp, fused electrical
supply is required. Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is
recommended. It is recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this appliance be provided.
■ This washer is equipped with a power supply cord having a
3 prong grounding plug.
7" (17.8 cm)
9"
(22.9 cm)
7" (17.8 cm)
4"
(10.2 cm)
31½"
(80.0 cm)
27"
(68.6 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
30" min.
(76.2 cm)
A B
A B
30" min.
(76.2 cm)
28" min.
(71 cm)
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING