Whirlpool GAS DRYER Installation Instructions Manual page 6

Installation spacing for recessed area
or closet installation
All dimensions show recommended and minimum spacing
allowed.
Additional spacing should be considered for ease of
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installation and servicing.
Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, floor
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moldings, dryer venting, and gas line.
Additional spacing should be considered on all sides
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of the dryer to reduce noise transfer.
For closet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation
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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.
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Recommended installation clearances:
closet installation (dryer only):
34" recommended
(864 mm)
5"
(127 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
closet Installation (stacked washer and dryer):
5"
(127 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
6
3"
(76 mm)
48 in.
(310 cm
18" min.
(457 mm)
24 in.
(155 cm
3"
(76 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
6"
(152 mm)
3"
(76 mm)
48 in.
(310 cm
76"
(1930 mm)
24 in.
(155 cm
3"
(76 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
cabinet installation (dryer only):
7"
(178 mm)
5"
(127 mm)
2
)
2
custom under counter installation (dryer only):
2
)
2
(25 mm)
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) or Standard CAN/CSA-Z240
2
MH.
)
2
Mobile home installations require:
Metal exhaust system hardware, available for purchase from
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your dealer. For further information, see "Assistance or
Service" section in your Use and Care Guide.
2
Special provisions must be made in mobile homes to
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)
2
introduce outside air into dryer. Openings (such as a nearby
window) should be at least twice as large as dryer exhaust
opening.
For mobile home installation of gas dryers:
Mobile Home Installation Hold-down Kit Part Number 346764
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is available to order. For further information, see "Assistance
or Service" section in your Use and Care Guide.
1"
(25 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
1"
18"
(460 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
39" min.
(990 mm)