GE WBVH5100 Washer 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
27.0”
(68.6 cm)
20.4” (51.9 cm)
ELECTRONIC TRANSPARENT VISOR
2.2”
(5.6 cm)
40.6”*
(103.1 cm)
30.6”
(77.7 cm)
1.6”
(3.9 cm)
40.6”*
(103.1cm)
39.1”
(99.2 cm)
*NOTE: With pedestal, 52.6”
Stacked, 84”