Maytag MHWE500VE Dimension Guide User Manual
Front loading washer, Undercounter installation, Recessed area and closet installations
48 in.
2
*
(310 cm
2
)
3"* (7.6 cm)
3"* (7.6 cm)
1"* (2.5 cm)
24 in.
2
*
(155 cm
2
)
6"* (1
76"
(193 cm
1"
(2.5 cm
5¹⁄₂"**
(14 cm)
A. Side view - closet or confined area
B.Closet door with vents
A.Recessed area
B. Side view - closet or c
Front Loading Washer
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS
DRAIN SYSTEM OPTIONS
MHWE500V
Electrical: 120-volt, 60 Hz, AC-only,
15- or 20-amp 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.
Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve
our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice.
Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation
Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice.
Ref. W10176966
07-24-08
8 in.
2
*
0 cm
2
)
3"* (7.6 cm)
3"* (7.6 cm)
1"* (2.5 cm)
in.
2
*
5 cm
2
)
6"* (15.2 cm)
76"
(193 cm)
27"
(68.6 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
5¹⁄₂"**
(14 cm)
A. Side view - closet or confined area
B. Closet door with vents
A. Recessed area
B. Side view - closet or confined area
D
C
30" min.
(76.2 cm)
28" min.
(71 cm)
30" min.
(76.2 cm)
A
B
1"
(2.5 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
39" min.
(99.0 cm)
27"
(68.6 cm)
UNDERCOUNTER INSTALLATION
48 in.
2
*
(310 cm
2
)
3"* (7.6 cm)
3"* (7.6 cm)
1"* (2.5 cm)
24 in.
2
*
(155 cm
2
)
6"* (15.2 cm)
76"
(193 cm)
27"
(68.6 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
5¹⁄₂"**
(14 cm)
A. Side view - closet or confined area
B. Closet door with vents
A. Recessed area
B. Side view - closet or confined area
D
C
30" min.
(76.2 cm)
28" min.
(71 cm)
30" min.
(76.2 cm)
A
B
1"
(2.5 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
39" min.
(99.0 cm)
27"
(68.6 cm)
48 in.
2
*
(310 cm
2
)
3"* (7.6 cm)
3"* (7.6 cm)
1"* (2.5 cm)
24 in.
2
*
(155 cm
2
)
6"* (15.2 cm)
76"
(193 cm)
27"
(68.6 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
5¹⁄₂"**
(14 cm)
A. Side view - closet or confined area
B. Closet door with vents
A. Recessed area
B. Side view - closet or confined area
(2.5
39" min.
(99.0 cm)
48 in.
2
*
(310 cm
2
)
3"* (7.6 cm)
3"* (7.6 cm)
1"* (2.5 cm)
24 in.
2
*
(155 cm
2
)
6"* (15.2 cm)
76"
(193 cm)
27"
(68.6 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
5¹⁄₂"**
(14 cm)
A. Side view - closet or confined area
B. Closet door with vents
A. Recessed area
B. Side view - closet or confined area
1
(2.5
39" min.
(99.0 cm)
Recessed or closet installation
washer on pedestal
m)
D
C
30" min.
(76.2 cm)
28" min.
(71 cm)
30" min.
(76.2 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
39" min.
(99.0 cm)
27"
(68.6 cm)
6"* (15.2 cm)
76"
3 cm)
27"
(68.6 cm)
1"
.5 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
set or confined area
D
C
30" min.
(76.2 cm)
28" min.
(71 cm)
30" min.
(76.2 cm)
A
B
1"
(2.5 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
39" min.
(99.0 cm)
27"
(68.6 cm)
48 in.
2
*
(310 cm
2
)
3"* (7.6 cm)
3"* (7.6 cm)
1"* (2.5 cm)
24 in.
2
*
(155 cm
2
)
6"* (15.2 cm)
76"
(193 cm)
27"
(68.6 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
5¹⁄₂"**
(14 cm)
A. Side view - closet or confined area
B. Closet door with vents
A. Recessed area
B. Side view - closet or confined area
D
C
30" min.
(76.2 cm)
28" min.
(71 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
39" min.
(99.0 cm)
27"
(68.6 cm)
Dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing.
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 C)
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 D)
The floor drain system requires a siphon break
that may be purchased separately.
The siphon break must be a minimum of 28"
(71 cm) from the bottom of the washer.
Additional hoses might be needed.
*Required spacing.
**For venting out the
side, 1" (2.5 cm)
spacing is allowed.
Stacked Washer and Dryer
The dimesions shown are for recommended spacing.
Recommended installation spacing for
cabinet installation
For cabinet installation, with a door, the minimum
ventilation openings in the top are required.
48 in.
2
*
(310 cm
2
)
3"* (7.6 cm)
3"* (7.6 cm)
1"* (2.5 cm)
24 in.
2
*
(155 cm
2
)
6"* (15.2 cm)
76"
(193 cm)
27"
(68.6 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
5¹⁄₂"**
(14 cm)
A. Side view - closet or confined area
B. Closet door with vents
A. Recessed area
B. Side view - closet or confined area
D
C
30" min.
(76.2 cm)
28" min.
(71 cm)
30" min.
(76.2 cm)
A
B
1"
(2.5 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
39" min.
(99.0 cm)
27"
(68.6 cm)
RECESSED AREA AND CLOSET INSTALLATIONS
For closet installation, with a door, the minimum ventilation
openings in the top and bottom of the door are required
(view B). Louvered doors with equivalent air ventilation
openings in the top and bottom are acceptable.
A
B
A. Recessed area
B. Side view — closet or confined area
A
B
C
D
A
B
A. Side view — closet or confined area
B. Closet door with vents