Front-Loading Automatic Washer
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
MHWE550W
Electrical: 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.
5
2
1
/2
"
(1335 mm)
27
"
(686 mm)
38
1
/4
"
(970 mm)
32
1
/2
"
(820 mm)
27
"
(686 mm)
1
"
(25 mm)
1
"
(25 mm)
39
" min.
(990 mm)
Custom undercounter installation-washer only
Washer dimensions
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 specications without notice. Instructions packed with product. Specications subject to change without notice.
Ref. W10286169
09/2009
For closet installation, with a door, the minimum ventilation openings in the top
and bottom of the door are required. Louvered doors with equivalent air ventilation
openings are acceptable.
For cabinet installation, with a door, the minimum ventilation openings in the top
are required.
Drain System Options
Standpipe drain system - wall or oor (views A & B)
The standpipe drain requires a minimum diameter
standpipe of 2" (50 mm). The minimum carry-away
capacity can be no less than 17 gal. (64 L) per minute.
The top of the standpipe must be at least 30" (762 mm)
high and no higher than 96" (2.4 m) from the bottom
of the washer.
Laundry tub drain system (view C)
The laundry tub needs a minimum 20 gal. (76 L)
capacity. The top of the laundry tub must be
at least 30" (762 mm) above the oor.
Floor drain system (view D)
The oor drain system requires a siphon break that
may be purchased separately. See “Tools and Parts.”
The siphon break must be a minimum of 28" (710 mm)
from the bottom of the washer. Additional hoses might
be needed.
30
" min.
(762 mm)
A B
30
" min.
(762 mm)
28
" min.
(710 mm)
C
D
3
"
(76 mm)
3
"
(76 mm)
34
" min.
(864 mm)
48 in.
2
*
(310 cm
2
)
24 in.
2
*
(155 cm
2
)
1
"
(25 mm)
4
"
(102 mm)
31
1
/
2
"
(800 mm)
6"* (152 mm)
76"
(1930 mm)
27"
(686 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
5½"**
(140 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
1
"
(25 mm)
(178 mm)
7
"
(178 mm)
7
"
(229 mm)
9
"
(102 mm)
4
"
(25 mm)
1
"
(686 mm)
27
"
(800 mm)
31
1
/2
"
1
"
(25 mm)
27
"
(686 mm)
1
"
(25 mm)
1
"
(25 mm)
4
"
(102 mm)
18
" min
(457 mm)
31½"
(800 mm)
* required spacing
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