[. . . ] – â–  Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, and ■■ Additional spacing should be considered on all sides of the 45. – â–  For closet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom of the door are required. 5" (698 mm) 3"* (76 mm) You will need: ■■ A water heater set to deliver 120°F (49°C) water to the washer. [. . . ] Remove shipping base and packing ring INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Place cardboard supports from shipping carton on floor behind washer for support. Using two or more people, tip the washer onto its back and place on cardboard supports. 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. CONNECT DRAIN HOSE IMPORTANT: Proper connection of the drain hose helps to avoid water leakage and damage to your floors. The drain hose is connected to your washer and is stored inside the washer cabinet. It is necessary to remove all shipping materials for proper operation and to avoid excessive noise from washer. NOTE: To avoid floor damage during installation, set the washer onto cardboard before moving across the floor. 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. – â–  If foam shipping base has not been removed, be sure lid is secured with tape before laying washer on its back. – â–  Removing the foam shipping base is necessary for proper operation. Remove drain hose from washer cabinet Gently pull hose out of back of washer cabinet from top until end emerges. Washer B IMPORTANT: To avoid leaks, check that your water inlet For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, connect the drain hose form. See “Tools and Parts” to determine what you may need. Bend hose and feed through other side, anchoring form on smooth sections of hose. Washer must be connected to water faucets with new inlet hoses with flat washers (not provided). [. . . ] – â–  Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra ■■ Check that you have all of your tools. – â–  Keep the foam packing ring from the washer tub for future relocation of the washer. [. . . ]