Maytag MHWE251YG Installation - Manuel (Page 4)

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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.)
30"
(762 mm)
28"
(710 mm)
Minimum diameter for a standpipe drain: 2" (51 mm). Minimum
carry-away capacity: 17 gal. (64 L) per minute. A 1/4" (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" (2.4 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" (2.4 m) from bottom of washer.
Floor drain system
30"
(762 mm)
4 1 /
2
"
(113 mm)
4 1 / 2 "
(113 mm)
30"
(762 mm)
30"
(762 mm)
DRAIN SYSTEM
Drain system can be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe,
floor standpipe, or laundry tub. Select method you need.
IMPORTANT: To avoid siphoning, only 4 1 /
2
" (113 mm) of drain
hose should be inside standpipe. Always secure drain hose with
beaded tie strap.
Floor standpipe drain system
7"
(178 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
4"
(102 mm)
9"
(229 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
Custom cabinet installation: Wall standpipe drain system
4 1 /
2
"
(113 mm)
See requirements for floor standpipe drain system.
Laundry tub drain system