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LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from dryer.
Do not install in a garage.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
Recessed Area Installation
Instructions
This dryer may be installed in a recessed area. For recessed
area installations, minimum
clearances can be found on the
warning label on the rear of the dryer or in "Dimensions/
Clearances."
The installation
spacing
is in inches and is the minimum
allowable.
Additional
spacing
should
be considered
for ease
of installation,
servicing,
and compliance
with
local codes and
ordinances.
The dryer must be exhausted outdoors.
Your dryer can be installed in a basement, laundry room, or
recessed area.
Companion appliance location requirements
should also be
considered.
iMPORTANT:
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Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed to
the weather. Proper installation is your responsibility.
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This dryer must not be installed in a closet with a door.
You will need:
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A grounded
electrical
outlet
located
within
6 ft. (1.8 m) of
where
the power
cord is attached
to the back of the dryer.
See "Electrical
Requirements."
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A level floor
with
a maximum
slope of 1" (25 mm)
under
entire
dryer.
Installing
the dryer
on soft floor
surfaces,
such as carpets
or surfaces
with
foam
backing,
is not
recommended.
Dryer installation clearances
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The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door
to be fully opened.
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Additional
spacing should be considered for ease of
installation
and servicing. The door opens more than 180 °.
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Additional
clearances might be required for wall, door, and
floor moldings.
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Additional
spacing of I" (25 ram) on all sides of the dryer is
recommended
to reduce noise transfer.
When installing
a gas dryer:
iMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
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Check code requirements:
Some codes limit or do not
permit installation
of clothes dryers in garages, closets, or
sleeping quarters. Contact your local building inspector.
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Make sure that lower edges of the cabinet, plus the back
and bottom sides of the dryer, are free of obstructions
to
permit adequate clearance of air openings for combustion
air. See "Recessed Area Installation
Instructions"
below for
minimum
spacing requirements.
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