Samsung WE357A7W User Manual

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8_ installing your washerDrain facilityThe recommended height of the standpipe is 18 in/46 cm. The drain hose must be routedthrough the drain hose clip to the standpipe. The standpipe must be large enough to accept theoutside diameter of the drain hose. The drain hose is attached at the factory.FlooringFor best performance, your Washer must be installed on a solidly constructed floor. Wood floorsmay need to be reinforced to minimize vibration and/or unbalanced load situations. Carpetingand soft tile surfaces are contributing factors in vibration and may cause your washer to moveslightly during the spin cycle.Never install your washer on a platform or weakly supported structure.Location considerationsDo not install your washer in areas where water may freeze, since your washer will alwaysmaintain some water in its water valve, pump, and hose areas. This can cause damage the belts,the pump, hoses and other components.Alcove or closet installationMINIMUM CLEARANCES FOR CLOSET AND ALCOVE INSTALLATIONS:Sides – 1 in / 25 mmRear – 4 in / 102 mmTop – 17 in / 432 mmCloset Front – 2 in / 51 mmIf the washer and dryer are installed together, the closet front must have at least 72 in² or 465cm² of an unobstructed air opening. Your washer alone does not require a specific air opening.installing your washerWF218ANB-02440B-04_EN.indd 8 2009-03-06 ¿ÀÈÄ 4:13:58