Whirlpool GVW9959K-0 Washer User Manual


 
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Floor drain system
The floor drain system requires a siphon break (purchased
separately.)
The siphon break must be above the high-water level in the
washer, at least 28 in. (71 cm) from the bottom of the washer.
Alternate Parts You May Need
If You Have You Will Need to Buy
Laundry tub or Sump pump system (if not already
standpipe taller available)
than 96 in.
(2.4 cm)
Overhead sewer Standard 20 gal (76L) 39 in. (99 cm) tall
drain tub or utility sink and sump pump
(available from local plumbing suppliers)
Floor Drain Siphon break, Part Number 285834;
additional drain hose, Part Number
8318155 and connector kit,
Part Number 285835
Drain hose too Drain hose, Part Number 8318156 and
short connector kit, Part Number 285835
Lint clogged drain Drain protector, Part Number 367031
and connector kit, Part Number 285835
Water faucets 2 longer water fill hoses:
beyond reach of 6 ft. (1.8 m) Part Number 76314
fill hoses 10 ft. (3 m) Part Number 35008
Preparation
! WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
washer.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
To prevent floor damage, set the washer onto cardboard.
Installing feet
Install the rear self-adjusting feet
1. Move the washer to approximately 3 feet of the final location.
Prop up the rear of the washer about 4 in. (10.2) with a wood
block or similar object. The block needs to support the weight
of the washer. Install the self-adjusting rear feet.
Drain System
The washer can be installed using the standpipe drain system
(floor or wall), the laundry tub drain system or the floor drain sys-
tem. Select the drain hose installation method you need. See
“Alternate Parts You May Need.”
Standpipe drain system (floor or wall)
The standpipe drain requires a minimum diameter standpipe of
2 in. (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 39 in. (99 cm) high and
no higher than 96 in. (2.4 m) from the bottom of the washer.
Laundry tub drain system
The laundry tub needs a minimum of 20 gal (76 L) capacity. The
top of the laundry tub must be at least 39 in. (99 cm) above the
floor and no higher than 96 in. (2.4 m) from the bottom of the washer.
Fig. 1-5
The self-adjusting feet willfit into a hole, as shown below, in each
rear corner of the washer.
Fig. 1-6