Whirlpool WFW9151Y Series Manual

PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS
Washer Dimensions: Undercounter installation -
washer only:
Custom Cabinet installation:
Recessed or closet installation - with pedestal
Installation spacing for recessed area or closet installation
The dimensions shown below are the recommended spacing for this washer.
■Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing.
■Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, oor moldings, and dryer
venting.
■Additional spacing of 1" (25 mm) on all sides of the dryer is recommended to reduce
noise transfer.
■For closet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom
of the door are required.
Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are acceptable. Companion
appliance spacing should also be considered.
W10408696B
03/12
WFW9050XQ, WFW9151Y, WFW9351Y
Front-Loading Washer
Recessed area or closet installation - without pedestal
Recessed or closet installation - stacked washer and dryer
301/2"
(775 mm)
27"
(686 mm)
36"
(914 mm)
501/4"
(1276 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
36" min.
(914 mm)
2"
(50 mm) 7"
(178 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
4"
(102 mm)
9"
(229 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
48" min.
(1220 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
4"
(102 mm)
24 in.2
(155 cm2)
48 in.2
(310 cm2)
3"
(76 mm)
3"
(76 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
4"
(102 mm)
24" min.
(610 mm)
38" min.
(965 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
51/4"
(133 mm)
24 in.2
(155 cm2)
48 in.2
(310 cm2)
3"
(76 mm)
3"
(76 mm)
72"
(1829 mm)
12"
(305 mm)
1"
(25 mm)

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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15- or 20-amp, fused electrical supply is required. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. It is
recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.
Minimum diameter for a standpipe drain: 2" (51 mm). Minimum
carry-away capacity: 17 gal. (64 L) per minute. A 1/4" (6 mm)
diameter to 1" (25 mm) diameter Standpipe Adapter Kit is
available (Part Number 3363920). Top of standpipe must be
at least 30" (762 mm) high; install no higher than 96" (2.4 m)
from bottom of washer. If you have an overhead sewer and
need to pump higher than 96 inches, a sump pump and
associated hardware are needed. See “Alternative Parts”.
30"
(762 mm)
41/2"
(113 mm)
DRAIN SYSTEM
Drain system can be installed using a oor drain, wall standpipe,
oor standpipe, or laundry tub. Select method you need.
IMPORTANT: To avoid siphoning, only 41/2" (113 mm) of drain
hose should be inside standpipe. Always secure drain hose with
beaded tie strap.
Floor standpipe drain system
Floor drain system requires a Siphon Break Kit (Part Number
285834), 2 Connector Kits (Part Number 285835), and an
Extension Drain Hose (Part Number 285863) that may be
purchased separately. See “Alternative Parts”. Minimum siphon
break height: 28" (710 mm) from bottom of washer. (Additional
hoses may be needed.)
30"
(762 mm)
28"
(710 mm)
Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). Top of laundry tub must
be at least 30" (762 mm) above oor; install no higher than
96" (2.4 m) from bottom of washer.
Floor drain system
41/2"
(113 mm)
30"
(762 mm)
30"
(762 mm)
Laundry tub drain system
Wall standpipe drain system
41/2"
(113 mm)
See requirements for oor standpipe drain system.