Electrical requirements, Drain system – Maytag MVWB980BG Dimension Guide User Manual

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Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation

our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice.

Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15- or 20-amp, fused electrical supply is required. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. It is

recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.

DRAIN SYSTEM

Drain system can be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe, floor standpipe, or laundry tub. Select method you need.

Minimum diameter for a standpipe drain: 2" (51 mm). Minimum

carry-away capacity: 17 gal. (64 L) per minute. Top of standpipe

must be at least 39" (990 mm) high; install no higher than 96"

(2.4 m) from bottom of washer. If you must install higher than 96"

(2.4 m), you will need a sump pump system.

Wall standpipe drain system

Laundry tub drain system

Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). Top of laundry tub must be at

least 39" (990 mm) above floor; install no higher than 96" (2.4 m)

from bottom of washer.

IMPORTANT: To avoid siphoning, no more than 4

1

2

" (114 mm)

of drain hose should be inside standpipe or below the top of

wash tub. Secure drain hose with cable tie.

Floor drain system

Floor drain system requires a Siphon Break Kit (Part Number

285834), 2 Connector Kits (Part Number 285835), and an

Extension Drain Hose (Part Number 285863) that may be

purchased separately. To order, please see toll-free phone

numbers in your “Use and Care Guide.” Minimum siphon break:

28" (710 mm) from bottom of washer. (Additional hoses may

be needed.)

Floor standpipe drain system

39"

(990 mm)

4

1

/

2

"

(114 mm)

4

1

/

2

"

(114 mm)

4

1

/

2

"

(114 mm)

30"

(762 mm)

39"

(990 mm)

See requirements for floor standpipe drain system.

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