Whirlpool Washer WFL98HEB Fascicule

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Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation 

our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice. 

Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice.

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.

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.)

Minimum diameter for a standpipe drain: 2" (51 mm). Minimum 

carry-away capacity: 17 gal. (64 L) per minute. A 

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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" (2.44 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”.

Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). Top of laundry tub must  

be at least 30" (762 mm) above floor; install no higher than  

96" (2.44 m) from bottom of washer. 

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See requirements for floor standpipe drain system.

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Drain system can be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe,  

floor standpipe, or laundry tub. Select method you need. 

 To avoid siphoning, only 4

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⁄

2

" (113 mm) of drain 

hose should be inside standpipe. Always secure drain hose with 

cable tie.