Maytag MVWB980BW, WTW8800YW, WTW8800YC, WTW8500BC, WTW8500BW Installation Guide

WASHER

INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

Table of Contents

WASHER SAFETY .............................................................2

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ....................................3

Tools and Parts .................................................................... 3

Location Requirements ...................................................... 4

Drain System ....................................................................... 5

Electrical Requirements ..................................................... 5

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ......................................6

Remove Shipping Base and Packing Ring ........................ 6

Connect Drain Hose ............................................................ 6

Connect Inlet Hoses ............................................................ 7

Level Washer ....................................................................... 9

COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST .....................10

D’INSTALLATION

DE LA LAVEUSE

Table des matières

SÉCURITÉ DE LA LAVEUSE ...........................................11

EXIGENCES D’INSTALLATION .......................................12

Outillage et pièces ............................................................. 12

Exigences d’emplacement ................................................ 13

Système de vidange .......................................................... 14

Spécications électriques ................................................. 15

INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION .................................15

Retrait de la base d’expédition

et de l’emballage en anneau ............................................. 16

Raccordement du tuyau de vidange................................. 16

Raccordement des tuyaux d’alimentation ....................... 17

Mise à niveau de la laveuse ............................................... 18

LISTE DE VÉRIFICATION

POUR INSTALLATION TERMINÉE ..................................20

INSTALLATION NOTES

Date of purchase: _________________________________
Date of installation: _______________________________
Installer: ________________________________________
Model number: ___________________________________
Serial number: ___________________________________

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NOTES CONCERNANT L’INSTALLATION

Date d’achat : _____________________________________
Date d’installation : ________________________________
Installateur : ______________________________________
Numéro du modèle : ________________________________
Numéro de série : __________________________________

W10410358C
W10410359C-SP

WASHER SAFETY

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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

TOOLS AND PARTS

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.

To order, please refer to the phone number or website on the
back page of your “Use and Care Guide.”

Tools needed:

Pliers that open to 19/16"
(39.5 mm)

Adjustable or open-end
wrench 9/16" (14 mm)

Tape measure or ruler Level

Flashlight (optional)

4" min

(102 mm)

Wood block

Parts supplied (located in the washer basket):

■ 8212656RP 10 ft. (3.0 m) Inlet hose, Black EPDM (2 pack)

■ 8212641RP 5 ft. (1.5 m) Inlet hose, Black EPDM (2 pack)

■ 8212646RP 4 ft. (1.2 m) Inlet hose, Black EPDM (2 pack)

■ 8212545RP 5 ft. (1.5 m) Inlet hose, Red and Blue EPDM

(2 pack)

■ 8212487RP 5 ft. (1.5 m) Nylon braided inlet hose (2 pack)

■ 8212638RP 6 ft. (1.8 m) Nylon braided inlet hose, space

saving 90° elbow, hypro-blue steel couplings
(2 pack)

■ 8212637RP 6 ft. (1.8 m) Inlet hose, Black EPDM, space

saving 90° elbow, hypro-blue steel couplings
(2 pack)

Alternate parts (Not supplied with washer):

Your installation may require additional parts. To order, please
refer to the phone number or website on the back page of your
“Use and Care Guide.”

If you have: You will need:

Laundry tub or Sump pump system (if not already
standpipe taller available)
than 96" (2.4 m)

1" (25 mm) 2" (50 mm) diameter to 1" (25 mm)
diameter standpipe diameter Standpipe Adapter Kit,
Part Number 3363920 and
Connector Kit, Part Number 285835

Overhead sewer Standard 20 gal. (76 L) 39" (990 mm)
tall drain tub or utility sink, sump
pump, and connectors (available
from local plumbing suppliers)

Drain hose form

Cable Tie

Parts needed (Not supplied with washer):

Water inlet hoses (2)

Flat inlet hose washers (4)

Floor drain Siphon Break Kit,
Part Number 285834
Extension Drain Hose,
Part Number 285863
Connector Kit, Part Number 285835

Drain hose too short Extension Drain Hose,
Part Number 285863
Connector Kit, Part Number 285835

Lint clogged drain Drain protector, Part Number 376031

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LOCATION REQUIREMENTS

14" max.

(356 mm)

Select proper location for your washer to improve performance
and minimize noise and possible “washer walk.” Install your
washer in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area.

45.5"

(1156 mm)

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.

27.5"

(698 mm)

27.5"

(698 mm)

You will need:

■ A water heater set to deliver 120°F (49°C) water to the washer.

■ A grounded electrical outlet located within 4 ft. (1.2 m) of

where the power cord is attached to the back of the washer.
See “Electrical Requirements.”

■ Hot and cold water faucets located within 3 ft. (900 mm)

of the hot and cold water ll valves, and water pressure
of 20–100 psi (138–690 kPa) for best performance.

■ Level oor with maximum slope of 1" (25 mm) under entire

washer. Installing the washer on carpet is not recommended.

■ A sturdy oor to support the washer weight (washer, water,

and load) of 315 lbs (143 kg).

IMPORTANT: Do not operate, install, or store washer where
it will be exposed to water, weather, or at temperatures below
32° F (0° C). Some water can remain in washer and can cause
damage in low temperatures. See your “Use and Care Guide”
for information on winterizing.

Proper installation is your responsibility.

*

5"

(126 mm)

* Required spacing

1"

(25 mm)

*

17"

(432 mm)

1"

(25 mm)

3"

*

(76 mm)

3"

(76 mm)

48 in.

(310 cm2)

24 in.

(155 cm2)

*

2

*

2

*

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DRAIN SYSTEM

41/2"

(114 mm)

Drain system can be installed using a oor drain, wall standpipe,
oor standpipe, or laundry tub. Select method you need.

Floor standpipe drain system

39"

41/2"

(114 mm)

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.

(990 mm)

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

Wall standpipe drain system

41/2"

(114 mm)

See requirements for oor standpipe drain system.

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.)

■ A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15- or 20-amp, fused electrical

supply is required. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker on
a separate circuit serving only this washer is recommended.

■ This washer is equipped with a power supply cord having

a 3-prong grounding plug.

■ To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be

plugged into a mating, 3-prong, grounding-type outlet,
grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances.
If a mating outlet is not available, it is the personal
responsibility and obligation of the customer to have the
properly grounded outlet installed by a qualied electrician.

■ If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is

recommended that a qualied electrician determine that
the ground path is adequate.

■ Do not ground to a gas pipe.

■ Check with a qualied electrician if you are not sure

the washer is properly grounded.

■ Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit.

Laundry tub drain system

30"

39"

(762 mm)

(990 mm)

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 4 1⁄2" (114 mm)
of drain hose should be inside standpipe or below the top of
wash tub. Secure drain hose with cable tie.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

REMOVE SHIPPING BASE
AND PACKING RING

1. Remove shipping base

and packing ring

Place cardboard supports from shipping carton on oor
behind washer for support. Secure the lid with tape. Using
two or more people, tip the washer onto its back and place
on cardboard supports. Remove foam shipping base. Then,
set washer back upright, and remove the tape from the lid
so that you can open the lid and remove the foam packing
ring from the washer tub.

NOTE: Keep foam packing ring in case you need to move
the washer in the future.

Before you start: remove shipping materials.

It is necessary to remove all shipping materials for proper
operation and to avoid excessive noise from washer.

NOTE: To avoid oor damage during installation, set the washer
onto cardboard before moving across the oor.

IMPORTANT:

■ Be sure the foam shipping base has been removed from the

bottom of the washer as directed in the “Remove Shipping
Base and Packing Ring” section.

■ If foam shipping base has not been removed, be sure lid is

secured with tape before laying washer on its back.

■ Removing the foam shipping base is necessary for proper

operation.

CONNECT DRAIN HOSE

IMPORTANT: Proper connection of the drain hose helps

to avoid water leakage and damage to your oors. The drain
hose is connected to your washer and is stored inside the
washer cabinet.

1. Remove drain hose from washer

cabinet

Gently pull hose out of back of washer cabinet from top until
end emerges.

IMPORTANT: Do not force excess drain hose back into rear

of washer.

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