Installation requirements, Tools and parts, Options – Maytag FRONT-LOADINGAUTOMATICWASHER User Manual

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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Tools and Parts

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
The parts supplied are in the washer drum.

Tools needed for connecting the water inlet hoses

Pliers (that open to 1

⁹⁄₁₆" [39.5 mm])

Flashlight (optional)

Tools needed for installation

Open end wrenches 17 mm and 13 mm

Level

Wood block

Ruler or measuring tape

Parts supplied:

Alternate Parts

Your installation may require additional parts. If you are interested
in purchasing one of the items listed here, call the toll-free
number on the cover or in the “Assistance or Service” section.

Options

Pedestal

A pedestal will add to the total height of the washer for a total
height of 53.5" (135.9 cm).

Optional pedestal

To order, call the dealer from whom you purchased your washer
or refer to the “Assistance or Service” section of this manual.

Stack Kit

Are you planning to stack your Maytag washer and dryer? To do
so you will need to purchase a Stack Kit.

To order, call the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer or
refer to the “Assistance or Service” section of this manual. Ask
for Part Number 8541503.

A. Drain hose form
B. Inlet hose (2)

C. Inlet hose washer (4)

D. Transport bolt hole plug (4)

E. Beaded strap

If You Have

You Will Need to Buy

Laundry tub or
standpipe taller
than 96" (2.4 m)

Sump pump system (if not already
available)

Overhead sewer

Standard 20 gal. (76 L), 30" (76.2 cm)
tall drain tub or utility sink and sump
pump (available from local plumbing
suppliers)

Floor drain

Siphon break, Part Number 285834;
additional drain hose
Part Number 8318155; and connector
kit, Part Number 285835

Drain hose too
short

4 ft (1.2 m) drain hose extension kit,
Part Number 285863

Water faucets
beyond reach of
fill hoses

2 longer water fill hoses:
6 ft (1.8 m) Part Number 76314,
10 ft (3.0 m) Part Number 350008

A

B

C

D

E

Pedestal

Height

Color

Part Number

15.5" (39.4 cm)

White

WHP1500SQ

15.5" (39.4 cm)

Black

WHP1500SB

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