Location Of The Dryer - GE DCCH480EK Technical Service Manual

BATHROOM OR BEDROOM
INSTALLATION
• The installation must conform with local codes or,
in the absence of local codes, with the NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA NO. 70 (for electric
dryers) or NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, ANSI Z223
(for gas dryers).
UNDERCOUNTER INSTALLATION
If an undercounter installation is desired:
• No special dryer installation kit is required.
• If the dryer is installed alone, a minimum of
60 square inches of open area is required.
If a washer and dryer are installed together,
a minimum of 120 square inches of open area
is required.
Dryer installed alone
Countertop and side cabinets
60
square
inches
min.
open
area
Washer and Dryer installed together
Countertop and side cabinets
120
square
inches
min.
open
area

Location of the Dryer

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MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOME
INSTALLATION
• The installation must conform to the
MANUFACTURED HOME CONSTRUCTION & SAFETY
STANDARD, TITLE 24, PART 32–80 or, when such
standard is not applicable, with AMERICAN
NATIONAL STANDARD FOR MOBILE HOME,
NO. 501B.
• Provide an opening with a free area of at least
25 sq. in. for introduction of outside air into the
dryer room.