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• Asturdyfloortosupportthelaundrycenterweight(laundry
center,waterandload)of500Ibs(226.8kg).
Alevelfloorwithamaximumslopeof1"(2.5cm)underentire
laundrycenter.Clothesmaynottumbleproperlyand
automaticsensorcyclesmaynotoperatecorrectlyiflaundry
centerisnotlevel.Installingoncarpetisnotrecommended.
• Awaterheatersettodeliver120°F(49°C)watertothe
washer.
• Hotandcoldwaterfaucetslocatedwithin4ft(1.2m)ofthe
hotandcoldwaterfillvalves,andwaterpressureof5-100psi
(34.5-689.6kPa).
Thelaundrycentermustnotbeinstalledorstoredinanarea
whereitwillbeexposedtowaterand/orweather.
Donotoperateyourwasherintemperaturesatorbelow
32°F(0°C).Somewatercanremaininthewasherandcancause
damageinlowtemperatures.See"Vacation,StorageandMoving
Care"forwinterizinginformation.
Donotoperateyourdryerattemperaturesbelow45°F(7°C).At
lowertemperatures,thedryermightnotshutoffattheendofan
automaticcycle.Thiscanresultinlongerdryingtimes.
Checkcoderequirements.Somecodeslimit,ordonotpermit,
installationofthelaundrycenteringarages,closets,mobile
homesorsleepingquarters.Contactyourlocalbuilding
inspector.
Installation Clearances
The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to
open fully.
Laundry Center Dimensions
15%"
(39.05 cm)
*Most installations require a minimum 51/2'' (14 cm) clearance
behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow. See "Venting
Requirements."
Minimum installation spacing for recessed area or closet
installation
The following dimensions shown are for the minimum spacings
allowed.
• Additional spacing should be considered for ease of
installation and servicing.
• Additional clearances might be required for wall, door and
floor moldings.
For closet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation
openings in the top and bottom of the door are required.
Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are
acceptable.
Rear clearance may be 1" (2.5 cm) when house exhaust
system is lined up directly with dryer exhaust.
24in.2 -_
"-.. _ (155cm2)
1" -_)_-23%"_-1" -_ 1" _ 27Y_"-_ I_-- 5_/_"
(2.5crn) (60.64crn) 2.5cm 2,5cm (69.22cm) (14cm)
A B
1"
_- (2.5cm)
3" (7.6cm)
48in.2 -
(310crn2} _"
1
A. Recessed area
B. Side view - closet or confined area
C. Closet door with vents
Mobile Home - Additional Installation Requirements
This laundry center is suitable for mobile home installations.
The installation must conform to the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280
(formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction
and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280).
Mobile home installations require:
• Metal exhaust system hardware, which is available for
purchase from your local Sears store or Sears Service Center.
Special provisions must be made in mobile homes to
introduce outside air into the dryer. The opening (such as a
nearby window) should be at least twice as large as the dryer
exhaust opening.
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The laundry center can be installed using the standpipe drain
system (floor or wall), the laundry tub drain system, or the floor
drain system. Select the drain hose installation method you need.
See "Alternate Parts."
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. A 2" (5 cm) diameter to 1" (2.5 cm)
diameter standpipe adapter kit is available. See "Alternate Parts."
The top of the standpipe must be at least 39" (99 cm) high and no
higher than 96" (2.4 m) from the bottom of the washer.
A
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 34" (86.4 cm) above the floor
and no higher than 96" (2.4 m) from the bottom of the washer.