Whirlpool WFW8300S User's Manual

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Front Loading Washer

OVERALL DIMENSIONS PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS

WFW8300S

Electrical: 120-volt, 60 Hz, AC-only,

15- or 20-amp, fused electrical supply. A timedelay fuse or circuit breaker and separate circuit is recommended.

50

¹⁄₄

"

(127.6 cm)

27"

(68.6 cm)

36"

(91.4 cm)

RECESSED AREA AND CLOSET INSTALLATIONS

For closet installation, with a door, the minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom of the door are required (view 2).

Louvered doors with equivalent air ventilation openings in the top and bottom are acceptable.

3"

(7.6 cm)

48"

(122 cm)

48 in.

2

(310 cm 2 )

Washer on Pedestal

38" min.

(96.5 cm)

29

¹⁄₄

"

(74.3 cm)

Recommended installation spacing for cabinet installation

For cabinet installation, with a door, the minimum ventilation openings in the top are required.

7" (17.8 cm)

7" (17.8 cm)

9"

(22.9 cm)

24 in.

2

(155 cm 2 )

1"

(2.5 cm)

29

¹⁄₄

"

(74.3 cm)

A

4"

(10.2 cm)

B

A. Side view - closet or confined area

B. Closet door with vents

3"

(7.6 cm)

1"

(2.5 cm)

UNDERCOUNTER INSTALLATION

Dimensions shown are the recommended spacing.

2" (5 cm)

36" min.

(91.4 cm)

1"

(2.5 cm)

27"

(68.6 cm)

DRAIN SYSTEM OPTIONS

1"

(2.5 cm)

27"

(68.6 cm)

48"

2

*

(310 cm

2

)

24"

2

*

(155 cm 2 )

Standpipe drain system - wall or floor (view 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.

The top of the standpipe must be at least 30” (76.2 cm) high and no higher than

96 in. (2.4 m) from the bottom of the washer.

1"

(2.5 cm)

Stacked Washer and Dryer

3" (7.6 cm)

1"

(2.5 cm)

29

¹⁄₄

"

(74.3 cm)

4"

(10.2 cm)

3" (7.6 cm)

1" (2.5 cm) 5

¹⁄₄

"**

(13.3 cm)

Laundry tub drain system (view A)

The laundry tub needs a minimum

20 gal. (76 L) capacity. The top of the laundry tub must be at least

30” (76.2 cm) above the floor.

4"

(10.2 cm)

29

¹⁄₄

"

(74.3 cm)

1"

(2.5 cm)

1"

(2.5 cm)

27"

(68.6 cm)

1"

(2.5 cm)

12" (30.5 cm)

72"

(182.9 cm)

1"***

(2.5 cm)

27"

(68.6 cm)

1"***

(2.5 cm)

*Min. top and bottom air openings for closet door.

**External exhaust elbow requires additional space.

***Wall, door and floor molding may require additional spacing.

Floor drain system (view B)

The floor drain system requires a siphon break that may be purchased separately.

The siphon break must be a minimum of 28”

(71 cm) from the bottom of the washer.

Additional hoses might be needed.

30" min.

(76.2 cm) 26" min.

(66 cm)

30" min.

(76.2 cm)

A B

Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice.

A B

Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation

Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice.

Ref. W10071770

11-07-06