Installation instructions, Location of your washer, Rough-in dimensions – GE WCVH4800KWW User Manual
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Installation Instructions
LOCATION OF YOUR WASHER
Do Not Install the Washer:
1. In an area exposed to dripping water or outside
weather conditions. The ambient temperature
should never be below 60°F (15.6°C) for proper
washer operation.
2. In an area where it will come in contact with curtains
or drapes.
3. On carpet. The floor MUST be a hard surface with
a maximum slope of 1/2” per foot (1.27 cm per
30 cm). To make sure the washer does not vibrate
or move, you may have to reinforce the floor.
NOTE: If floor is in poor condition, use 3/4” impregnated
plywood sheet solidly attached to existing floor covering.
IMPORTANT:
Minimum Installation Clearances
• When installed in alcove: Sides, Rear,
Top = 0” (0 cm)
• When installed in closet: Sides, Rear,
Top = 0” (0 cm), Front = 1” (2.54 cm)
• Closet door ventilation openings required:
2 louvers each 60 square in. (387 cm
2
), located 3”
(7.6 cm) from top and bottom of door
ROUGH-IN DIMENSIONS
SIDE
FRONT
23.5”
(597 mm)
33.4”*
(849 mm)
26.6”
(676.5 mm)
33.4”*
(849 mm)
*NOTE:
Washer legs have 0.75” (19 mm) adjustability.
Stacked: 67.7” (171.8 cm)
CONTRACTOR DIMENSIONS
BACK
21”
(533 mm)
6.25”
(159 mm)
4”
(102 mm)
29.75”
(756 mm)
27.75”
(705 mm)