Installation instructions, Location of your washer, Rough-in dimensions – GE WCVH4800KWW User Manual

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Installation Instructions

LOCATION OF YOUR WASHER

Do Not Install the Washer:

1. In an area exposed to dripping water or outside

weather conditions. The ambient temperature

should never be below 60°F (15.6°C) for proper

washer operation.

2. In an area where it will come in contact with curtains

or drapes.

3. On carpet. The floor MUST be a hard surface with

a maximum slope of 1/2” per foot (1.27 cm per

30 cm). To make sure the washer does not vibrate

or move, you may have to reinforce the floor.

NOTE: If floor is in poor condition, use 3/4” impregnated

plywood sheet solidly attached to existing floor covering.
IMPORTANT:

Minimum Installation Clearances

When installed in alcove: Sides, Rear,

Top = 0” (0 cm)

When installed in closet: Sides, Rear,

Top = 0” (0 cm), Front = 1” (2.54 cm)

Closet door ventilation openings required:

2 louvers each 60 square in. (387 cm

2

), located 3”

(7.6 cm) from top and bottom of door

ROUGH-IN DIMENSIONS

SIDE

FRONT

23.5”

(597 mm)

33.4”*

(849 mm)

26.6”

(676.5 mm)

33.4”*

(849 mm)

*NOTE:
Washer legs have 0.75” (19 mm) adjustability.
Stacked: 67.7” (171.8 cm)

CONTRACTOR DIMENSIONS

BACK

21”

(533 mm)

6.25”

(159 mm)

4”

(102 mm)

29.75”

(756 mm)

27.75”

(705 mm)

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