Whirlpool WTW8500BW User manual

PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS
WTW8200Y, WTW8240Y, WTW8400Y,
WTW8440Y, WTW8500B, WTW8540B,
WTW8600Y, WTW8800Y, WTW8900B
Top Load Washer
Spacing for recessed area or closet installation
All dimensions show recommended spacing allowed, with tested spacing of 0" (0 mm) clearance on sides.
■Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing.
■Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, and oor moldings.
■Additional spacing should be considered on all sides of the washer 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.
Spacing for recessed area or closet installationWasher Dimensions:
45.5"
(1156 mm)
27.5"
(698 mm) 27.5"
(698 mm)
17"
(432 mm)
5"
(126 mm)
14" max.
(356 mm)
3"
(76 mm)
3"
(76 mm)
24 in.2
(155 cm2)
48 in.2
(310 cm2)
1"
(25 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
W10410358C1
08/2013

Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation
our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specications without notice. Instructions packed with product. Specications subject to change without notice.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
DRAIN SYSTEM
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.
The washer can be installed using the standpipe drain system (oor or wall), the laundry tub drain system, or the oor drain system.
Select the drain hose installation method you need.
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" (990 mm) high; install no higher than 96" (2.4 m) from
bottom of washer. If you must install higher than 96" (2.4 m), you
will need a sump pump system.
Wall standpipe drain system
Laundry tub drain system
Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). Top of laundry tub must be at
least 39" (990 mm) above oor; install no higher than 96" (2.4 m)
from bottom of washer.
IMPORTANT: To avoid siphoning, no more than 41⁄2" (114 mm)
of drain hose should be inside standpipe or below the top of
wash tub. Secure drain hose with cable tie.
Floor 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. To order, please see toll-free phone
numbers in your “Use and Care Guide.” Minimum siphon break:
28" (710 mm) from bottom of washer. (Additional hoses may
be needed.)
Floor standpipe drain system
39"
(990 mm)
41/2"
(114 mm) 41/2"
(114 mm)
41/2"
(114 mm)
30"
(762 mm)
39"
(990 mm)
See requirements for oor standpipe drain system.