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Dryer location
and dimensions
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and
vapors, such as gasoline, away from
dryer.
Place dryer at least 18 inches above
the floor for a garage installation.
Failure to do so can result in death,
explosion, or fire.
For proper drying performance:
The location must provide:
Protection from weather and water: Do not
store or use dryer where it will be exposed to
water and weather.
Room temperature above 45°F: If room
temperature is below 45°F, automatic cycles may
not shut off.
It is your responsibility to:
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Check code requirements: Some codes limit or
do not permit installation of clothes dryers in
garages, closets, mobile homes or sleeping
quarters. Contact your local building inspector.
Recessed area/closet installation
WARNING — To reduce the risk of fire this appliance
MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS
Installation clearances
Use recommended clearance for easier installation.
Recommended/Minimum
Back
Sides
Recessed
5"/0"
1"/0"
18"/15"
Closet
5"/0"
1"/0"
18"/15"
• A clothes dryer produces combustible lint and
must be exhausted outdoors.
• If codes permit, dryer may be installed in a
recessed area or closet using dimensions shown.
• Dimensions are in inches and are the minimum
allowable.
• Additional spacing should be considered for ease
of installation and servicing. Companion
appliance spacing should also be considered.
Electrical
requirements
Panel A
Dimensions shown with feet extended 1" from bottom of dryer.
43-1/8"
38-1/4"
29-1/4"* (models with flush
mounted door handle)
30-1/4"* (models with
extended door handle)
*Most models will require at least 5" clearance behind the dryer for the dryer vent.
Level floor: Maximum slope under entire dryer
should not be more than 1 inch. (If slope is greater
than 1 inch, install Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part
No. 279810.) Clothes may not tumble properly and
automatic sensor cycles may not operate correctly if
dryer is not level.
Sturdy floor to support dryer weight of
120 pounds.
Comply with the installation specifications and
dimensions.
Consider spacing requirements for companion
appliances.
Make sure you have everything necessary for proper
installation.
Recessed area installation
Top
Front
—
1"/1"
*
Wall, door and floor molding may require
additional spacing.
If codes permit and a separate ground wire is
used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician
determine that the ground path is adequate.
Important: Observe all governing codes and
ordinances.
A four-wire or three-wire, single phase, 120/240-
volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, electrical supply (or four-wire
or three-wire, 120/208-volt if specified on
model/serial rating plate) is required on a separate
30-ampere circuit, fused on both sides of the line. A
time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended.
11"
terminal block cover
power supply
cord/cable
strain relief
27"
front view
15"
*
*
0"
0"
Exhaust dimensions
back exhaust
14"
The dryer
door
extends
14" from
the front
of the
dryer
when fully
14-1/8"
opened.
10-1/4"
bottom exhaust
14-1/8"
Properly install dryer.
Contact a qualified installer to insure that the
electrical installation meets all national and local
codes and ordinances.
Closet/confined area installation
If a closet door is installed: The minimum
unobstructed air openings are required. Louvered
doors with equivalent air openings are acceptable.
front view
3"
closet
door
48
**
sq. in.
**
24 sq. in.
3"
1"
**
Minimum top and bottom air openings for closet door.
***
External exhaust elbow requires additional space.
Recommended ground method
It is the personal responsibility and obligation of the
customer to contact a qualified electrician to assure
that the electrical installation is adequate and is in
conformance with the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70 — latest edition**** and all local
codes and ordinances.
Copies of the standards listed above may be obtained
from:
****
National Fire Protection Association
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
4"
left or right
side exhaust
4-1/4"
7-1/4"
side view
14"
max.
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0"
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