Kenmore 796.4031#9## - Manual (Page 7)

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
KEY DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Description Front-Loading Washer
Rated Voltage/Frequency 120 VAC @ 60 Hz.
Dimensions 27" (W) X 293 / 4 " (D) X 381 Vie" ( h ), 51 V s " (D, door open)
68.6 cm (W) X 75.6 cm(D) X 98.3 cm(H), 129.8 cm (D, door open)
Net Weight 185.2 1b. (84 kg)
CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION
WARNING
• Washer is heavy! Two or more people are required
when moving and unpacking the washer. Failure to do so
may result in damage to property or serious bodily harm.
• Store and install the washer where it will not be
exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to
outdoor weather conditions.
Failure to follow this warning
can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death.
• Properly ground washer to conform with all governing
codes and ordinances. Failure to follow this warning can
cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not install the
washer in humid spaces. Failure to follow this warning can
cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death.
• The base opening must not be obstructed by carpeting
when the washer is installed on a carpeted floor.
• Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter or
extension cord. Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire,
electrical shock, or death.
Power Outlet
• The power outlet must be within 60 in. (1.5 m) of either side
of the washer.
• The appliance and outlet must be positioned so that the
plug is easily accessible.
• Do not overload the outlet with more than one appliance.
• The outlet must be grounded in accordance with current
wiring codes and regulations.
• Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended.
NOTE: It is the personal responsibility and obligation of the
product owner to have a proper outlet installed by a qualified
service person.
FLOORING
• To minimize noise and vibration, the washer MUST be
installed on a solidly constructed floor. See the NOTE at
right.
• Allowable slope under the entire washer is a maximum 1 "
difference from side to side or from front to back.
• Carpeting and soft tile surfaces are not recommended.
• Never install the washer on a platform or weakly supported
structure.
CLEARANCES
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4"
(10 cm)
To ensure sufficient clearance for water lines and airflow,
allow minimum clearances of at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) at the
sides and 4 in. (10 cm) behind the unit. Be sure to allow for
wall, door, or floor moldings that may increase the required
clearances.
1"
(2.5 cm)
Allow at least 21 V a
in. (54 cm) in front of the washer to open
the door.
NOTE: Please note that the floor must be strong and rigid
enough to support the weight of the washer, when fully
loaded, without flexing or bouncing. If your floor has too
much flex in it, you may need to reinforce it to make it more
rigid. A floor that is adequate for a top-loading washer may
not be rigid enough for a front loading washer, due to the
difference in the spin speed and direction. If the floor is not
solid, your washer may vibrate and you may hear and feel
the vibration throughout your house.