Whirlpool 7MWTW5010PW Owner's Manual - Page 6
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All dimensions show recommended spacing allowed, except for
closet door ventilation openings, which are the minimum required.
This washer has been tested for installation with spacing of 0"
(0 mm) clearance on the sides. Consider allowing more space for
ease of installation and servicing, and spacing for companion
appliances and clearances for walls, doors, and floor moldings.
Add spacing of 1" (25 mm) on all sides of washer to reduce noise
transfer. If a closet door or louvered door is installed, top and
bottom air openings in door are required.
*For additional details (or information) specific to your model, refer
to your Quick Start Guide.
Drain System
Drain system can be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe,
floor standpipe, or laundry tub. Select the method you need.
IMPORTANT: To avoid siphoning, no more than 4.5" (114 mm) of
drain hose should be inside standpipe or below the top of wash
tub. Secure drain hose with cable tie.
Floor standpipe drain system
Minimum diameter for a standpipe drain: 2" (51 mm). Minimum
carry-away capacity: 17 gallons (64 L) per minute. Top of
standpipe must be at least 39" (990 mm) high; install no higher
than 96" (2.44 m) from bottom of washer. If you must install higher
than 96" (2.44 m), you will need a sump pump system.
Wall standpipe drain system
See requirements in the "Floor standpipe drain system" section.
Laundry tub drain System
Minimum capacity: 20 gallons (76 L). Top of laundry tub must be
at least 39" (990 mm) above floor; install no higher than 96"
(2.44 m) from bottom of washer.
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Floor Drain System
Floor drain system requires a Siphon Break Kit, 2 Connector Kits,
and an Extension Drain Hose that may be purchased separately;
refer to the Quick Start Guide for online ordering information.
Minimum siphon break height: 28" (710 mm) from bottom of
washer (additional hoses may be needed).
Electrical Requirements
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
� A 120 V, 60 Hz AC only, 15 or 20 A, fused electrical supply is
required. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended.
It is recommended that a separate circuit breaker serving only
this appliance be provided.
� This washer is equipped with a power supply cord having a
3-prong grounding plug.
� To minimize possible shock, the cord must be plugged into a
mating, 3-prong, grounding-type outlet, grounded in
accordance with local codes and ordinances. If a mating outlet
is not available, it is the personal responsibility and obligation
of the customer to have the properly grounded outlet installed
by a qualified electrician.
� If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is
recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the
ground path is adequate.
� Do not ground to a gas pipe.
� Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure the
washer is properly grounded.
� Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit.