Maytag MVWB980B Washer User Manual


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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 oor drain, wall standpipe, oor 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 oor; 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 oor standpipe drain system.
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