Maytag MDG18CSAW Installation Instructions Manual page 7

GAS DRYER iNSTALLATiON REQUIREMENTS
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,
Your dryer can be installed in a basement, laundry room, or
recessed area.
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:
[] 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_'
[] 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.
Gas dryer installation clearances
[] The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door
to be fully opened.
[] Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation
and servicing. The door opens more than 180 °.
[] Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, and floor
moldings.
[] Additional spacing of 1" (25 mm) on all sides of the dryer
is recommended to reduce noise transfer.
When installing a gas dryer:
I M PORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
[] 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.
[] 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 and Closet Installation Instructions" below for
minimum spacing 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 inches 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. 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.
48 in. 2
(310 cm 2)
Front
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24 in. 2
(155 cm 2)
Closet
Door
3"
(76 m_