Dryer Installation Requirements - Maytag MDE20PNAGW Installation Instructions Manual

(Australia and New Zealand – for full details of installation requirements refer to AS/NZS 5601.1)
Location Requirements
Your dryer can be installed in a basement, laundry room, or
recessed area.
This dryer is not intended for installation in a mobile home.
Companion appliance location requirements should also be
considered.
IMPORTANT: Do not install or store the dryer where it
will be exposed to the weather. Proper installation is your
responsibility.
You will need:
An grounded electrical outlet located within 1.8 m (6 ft.) of
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where the power cord is attached to the back of the dryer.
See "Electrical Requirements."
A level floor with a maximum slope of 25 mm (1") under
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entire dryer. Installing the dryer on soft floor surfaces,
such as carpets or surfaces with foam backing, is not
recommended.
Dryer installation clearances
The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door
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to be fully opened.
Additional spacing should be considered for ease of
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installation and servicing. The door opens more than 180°.
Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, and
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floor moldings.
Additional spacing of 25 mm (1") on all sides of the dryer
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is recommended to reduce noise transfer.
When installing a dryer:
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Check code requirements: Some codes limit or do not
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permit installation of clothes dryers in garages, closets,
or sleeping quarters. Contact your local building inspector.
NOTE: For installation in Australia and New Zealand,
install dryer in accordance with AS/NZS 5601.1 and local
governance codes.
Gas Dryers only: Make sure that lower edges of the
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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 and
Closet Installation Instructions" below for minimum
spacing requirements.

DRYER INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Recessed Area and Closet Installation Instructions
This dryer may be installed in a recessed area or closet. For
recessed area and closet 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 millimeters and is the minimum
allowable. Additional spacing should be considered for ease
of installation, servicing, and compliance with local codes and
ordinances.
If closet door is installed, the minimum unobstructed air
opening in the top and bottom is required. The unobstructed
opening needs to be 1 square inch per 1,000 Btu (252 kcal)
of gas burner output. Output on North American gas dryers
is typically 22,000 Btu; however, Canadian dryers may have
lower output. Louvered doors with equivalent air openings are
acceptable.
The dryer must be exhausted outdoors.
No other fuel-burning appliance may be installed in the same
closet as the dryer.
NOTE: For installation in Australia and New Zealand, refer to
AS/NZS 5601.1 for ventilation requirements.
Front Closet
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