Kenmore HE 4 Use And Care Manual page 6

• A sturdy floor to support the total dryer weight of 200 Ibs
(90.7 kg). The combined weight of a companion appliance
should also be considered.
A level floor with a maximum slope of 1" (2.5 cm) under entire
dryer. (If slope is greater than 1" [2.5 cm], 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.
For a garage installation, you will need to place the dryer at
least 18" (46 cm) above the floor. If using a pedestal, you will
need an additional 6" (15.24 cm).
Do not operate your dryer at temperatures below 45°F (7°C). At
lower temperatures, the dryer might not shut off at the end of an
automatic cycle. Drying times can be extended.
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 inspector.
Installation clearances
The location must be large enough to fully open the dryer door.
Dryer Dimensions
501/2"
128.27 cm)
36,,
(96.52 cm)
*Most installations require a minimum 51_'' (14 cm) clearance
behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow. See "Venting
Requirements."
Minimum installa_on spacing for recessed area, custom
undercounter or closet installation
The following dimensions shown are for the minimum spacing
allowed.
• Additional spacing should be considered for ease of
installation and servicing.
Additional clearances might be required for wall, door and
floor moldings.
Additional spacing of 1" (2.5 cm) on all sides of the dryer is
recommended to reduce noise transfer.
For closet installation, with a door, minimum 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
6,,
O" 27" 0"
(O cm) _(68.6 cm)-_(O cm)
Closet installation - Dryer only
8 in. 2
10 cm2) '
Io"l_ _lw'_ o" I
(O cm) (80 cm) (O cm)
A
A. Side view - closet or confined area
B. Closet door with vents
3 _,
(7.6 cm)
3 _,
(7.6 cm)
Recessed or closet installation - Dryer on pedestal
0_'_
(O cm)
L___
_-_ 27" _
68.6 cm)
A
14" mm
_--o" I6"_ 31'J_" > t o"I
(Ocm) (Ocm) (SOcm) (Ocm)
B
A, Recessed area
B. Side view - closet or confined area
Mobile home - additional installation requirements
This dryer is suitable for mobile home installations.
The installation must conform to the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280
(formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction
and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280).
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