Recessed Area/Closet Installation Instructions; Minimum Installation Spacing - Kenmore Washer/Dryer Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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RECESSED AREA/CLOSET
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Check governing codes and ordinances.
This laundry center may be installed in
a recessed area or closet.
The laundry center must not be installed
where it can be exposed to water and/or
weather.
• Proper operation of washer cycle.,;
requires temperatures above 32°F
(at lower temperatures, some water
may remain in washer). See page 58
for Winterizing Information.
• Proper operation of dryer cycles
requires temperatures above 45°F (at
lower temperatures, the dryer may not
shut off at the end of automatic cycles
and drying times will be extended).
• Ciqeck code requirements. Some
codes limit or do not permit installation
of laundry centers, in garages, closets,
mobile homes, or sleeping quarters.
Contact your local building inspector.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, this
appliance must be exhausted outdoors.
NOTE: No fuel burning appliances
may be installed in the same closet
as the laundry center.
MINIMUM INSTALLATIION SPACING
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**48 sq.
minimum
ventilation
area
area
"1"'-'_ ]_--27"3/8"-_ _'--'1" ---_t'minl_-321/4"-._, t _ **'51/z ''
FRONTVIEW SIDEVIEW FRONTVIEW
(DOORNOTSHOWN) (DOORSHOWN] (DOOR WITH VENT)
* Additional clearancesfor wall, doorand floor mohJings may be required.
** Openingis minimumfor closet door.Louvereddoor with equivalentair openings
is acceptable.
*** Additionalspace is neededwhen externalexhaustelbow is used. Can ha:0" cl_._arance
when houseexhaustingis lined up directlywith dqter exhaust.
• In the above illustration, the installation
spacing is in inches and is the minimum
allowable.
• Additional spacing should be considered
for ease of installation and servicing.
• If closet door is installed, thE; minimum
air openings in top and bottom are
required. Louvered doors with equivalent
air openings in top and bottom are
acceptable.
• iRecessed area and closet installations
recuire a 6-inch minimum clearance
above the laundry center.
• All installations must be exhausted
outside. Use at least the minimum
dimensions indicated.
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