Dryer Dimensions - Whirlpool Duet Sport WED8300SW Manual

The dryer must not be installed or stored in an
area where it will be exposed to water and/or
weather.
Check code requirements. Some codes limit,
or do not permit, installation of the dryer in
garages, closets, mobile homes, or sleeping
quarters. Contact your local building inspec-
tor.
NOTE: No other fuel-burning appliance can
be installed in the same closet as a dryer.
Installation Clearances
The location must be large enough to allow
the dryer door to open fully.

Dryer Dimensions

36"
(91.4 cm)
*28.65"
(72.77 cm)
* Most installations require a minimum 5˝
(12.7 cm) clearance behind the dryer for
the exhaust vent with elbow. See "Venting
Requirements."
Installation spacing for recessed area or
closet installation
The following spacing dimensions are recom-
mended for this dryer. This dryer has been
tested for spacing of 0˝ (0 cm) clearance on
the sides and rear. Recommended spacing
should be considered for the following rea-
sons:
50½"
(128.27 cm)
27"
(68.6 cm)
• Additional spacing should be considered
for ease of installation and servicing.
• Additional clearances might be required for
wall, door and floor moldings.
• Additional spacing should be considered
on all sides of the dryer to reduce noise
transfer.
• For closet installation, with a door, mini-
mum ventilation openings in the top and
bottom of the door are required. Louvered
doors with equivalent ventilation openings
are acceptable.
• Companion appliance spacing should also
be considered.
Custom undercounter installation - Dryer
only
36" min
(91.4 cm)
1"*
(2.5 cm)
* Required Spacing
Closet installation - Dryer only
14" max.*
(35.6 cm)
15" min.*
(38.1 cm)
1"* 28.65" 5"**
(2.5 cm) (72.77 cm) (12.7 cm)
A
A. Side view - closet or confined area
B. Closet door with vents
* Required spacing
** For side or bottom venting, 0˝ (0 cm) spacing is allowed.
2-3
2"*
(5 cm)
1"*
27"
(68.6 cm) (2.5 cm)
(7.6 cm)
2
48 in. *
2
(310 cm )
2
24 in. *
2
(155 cm )
(7.6 cm)
B
3"*
3"*