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Drain system – Whirlpool LTE5243DQ User Manual

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DRAIN SYSTEM

Drain system can be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe,

floor standpipe, or laundry tub. Select method you need.

Floor standpipe drain system

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" (991 mm) high; install no higher than 96"

(2.4 m) from bottom of washer/dryer. If you must install higher

than 96" (2.4 m), you will need a sump pump system.

Wall standpipe drain system

See requirements for floor standpipe drain system.

Floor drain system

Floor drain system requires a Siphon Break Kit (Part Number

285834), 2 Connector Kits (Part Number 285385), 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/dryer. (Additional hoses

may be needed.)

Laundry tub drain system

Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). Top of laundry tub must be

at least 39" (991 mm) above floor; install no higher than 96"

(2.4 m) from bottom of washer/dryer.
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 tie strap.