Whirlpool Duet GGW9200LW0 Use & Care Manual page 6

Alevel f loor w ithamaximum s lope of1in.(2.5 cm)under
entire dryer. Ifslope isgreater than1in.(2.5 cm), i nstall
Extended Dryer Feet K it,Part N umber 279810. Clothes may
nottumble properly andautomatic sensor cycles m ay not
operate c orrectly ifdryer i snotlevel.
• Foragarage i nstallation, youwillneed toplace thedryer a t
least 1 8in.(46cm) a bove t hefloor. I fusing apedestal, you
will n eed anadditional 6in.(15.24 c m).
Donotoperate y ourdryer a ttemperatures below 45°F (7°C). At
lower t emperatures, thedryer m ight n otshut o ffattheendofan
automatic cycle. This canresult inlonger drying t imes.
The dryer m ust n otbeinstalled orstored inanarea where i twill
beexposed towater a nd/or w eather.
Check c ode requirements. Some codes l imit, o rdonotpermit,
installation ofthedryer i ngarages, closets, mobile homes, or
sleeping quarters. Contact yourlocal b uilding i nspector.
NOTE: Noother f uel-burning appliance canbeinstalled inthe
same closet a sadryer.
Installation clearances
• The location must be large enough to fully open the dryer
door.
• Additional spacing should be considered for ease of
installation and servicing.
• Additional clearances might be required for wall, door and
floor moldings.
• Additional spacing of I in. (2.5 cm) on all sides of the dryer is
recommended to reduce noise transfer.
• Companion appliance spacing should also be considered.
Dryer Dimensions
L
38"
(96.52_m)
\
* Most installations require a minimum 51/2in. (14 cm) clearance
behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow. See "Venting
Requirements."
Minimum installation spacing for custom undercounter
installation
The dimensions shown are for the minimum spacing allowed.
Custom undercounter installation - Dryer only
0" -- 27" -- 0"
(0 cm) --'_1_i_(68.6 c,:1-_-_ - (0 crn)
Minimum installation spacing for recessed or closet
installation, with or without a pedestal
• The dimensions shown are for the minimum spacing allowed.
For closet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation
openings in the top and bottom of the door are required.
Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are
acceptable.
Closet installation - Dryer only
bit f,0m,n
I0"1<-31y2" _1 0"1
(0crn) (800m) (0cm)
48 "2
(310cm2) -
24" 2
(155 cm2)
#
I 2
1. Side view- closet or confined area
2. Closet door with vents
._f_
3 _,
(7.6 cm)
f
___(7.6 cm)