KITCHENAID FRONT-LOADING AUTOMATIC WASHER - Manual (Page 5)

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Installation clearances
■ The location must be large enough to allow the washer door
to be fully opened.
■ Additional spacing should be considered for ease of
installation and servicing.
■ Additional clearances might 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.
■ Companion appliance spacing should also be considered.
Washer Dimensions
Recommended installation spacing for custom
undercounter installation
The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing.
Custom undercounter installation - Washer only
Recommended installation spacing for recessed or
closet installation, with or without a pedestal
The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing.
Recessed area or closet installation
Recessed or closet installation - Washer on pedestal
Recommended installation spacing for recessed or
closet installation, with stacked washer and dryer
The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing.
A. Side view - closet or confined area
B. Closet door with vents
27"
(68.6 cm)
50½"
(128.3 cm)
38"
(96.5 cm)
31½"
(80.0 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
39" min
(99.0 cm)
27"
(68.6 cm)
34"
(86.4 cm)
A B
3"
(7.6 cm)
3"
(7.6 cm)
48 in. 2 *
(310 cm 2 )
24 in. 2 *
(155 cm 2 )
1"
(2.5 cm)
4"
(10.2 cm)
31½"
(80 cm)
A. Recessed area
B. Side view - closet or confined area
*Min. top and bottom air openings for closet door.
**External exhaust elbow requires additional space.
***Wall, door and floor molding may require additional
spacing.
1"
(2.5 cm)
31½"
(80 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
27"
(68.6 cm)
4"
(10.2 cm)
18" min.
(45.7 cm)
A B
48 in. 2 *
(310 cm 2 )
3" (7.6 cm)
6" (15.2 cm)
76"
(193 cm)
27"
(68.6 cm)
3" (7.6 cm)
1" (2.5 cm)
5½"**
(14 cm) 1"***
(2.5 cm) 1"***
(2.5 cm)
24 in. 2 *
(155 cm 2 )