Clearance Requirements Installation In A Recess Or Closet - Frigidaire Affinity 6000 Series Service Manual

Clearance Requirements
Installation in a Recess or Closet
IMPORTANT
DO NOT INSTALL THE WASHER:
1. In an area exposed to dripping water or outside
weather conditions. The ambient temperature
should never be below 60° F (15.6° C) to
maximize detergent effectiveness.
2. In an area (garage or garage-type building) where
gasoline or other flammables (including automo-
biles) are kept or stored, or an area where it will
come in contact with curtains or drapes.
3. Floor MUST be solid with a maximum slope
of 1 inch (2.54 cm). To minimize vibration or
movement, reinforcement of the floor.
If washer and dryer are installed in the same closet,
door ventilation is required: A minimum of 120 square
inches (774.2 cm²) of opening, equally divided at the top
and bottom of the door, is required. Louvered openings
should be located 3 inches (7.6 cm) from bottom and
top of door. Air openings are required to be unobstruct-
ed when a door is installed. A louvered door with equiva-
lent air openings for the full length of door is acceptable.
Figure 2-5. Closet Installation
Section 2 Installation Information
MINIMUM INSTALLATION CLEARANCES - Inches (cm)
SIDES REAR
Alcove 0" (0 cm) 0"(0 cm)* 0" (0 cm)
Under-
0" (0 cm) 0"(0 cm)* 0" (0 cm)
Counter
Closet 0" (0 cm) 0"(0 cm)* 0" (0 cm) 1" (2.54 cm)
* For other than straight back venting, a quick-turn 90°
dryer vent elbow (vented right or down in free-standing
dryer or right on pedestal-mounted dryer) must be
installed to achieve 0" (0 cm) installation.
0"
(0cm)
1"
2.54cm)
Figure 2-6. Clearances
TOP FRONT
n/a
n/a
0"
(0cm)
0"
(0cm)
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