Installation guide

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Installation spacing for recessed area or closet
installation
All dimensions show recommended and minimum spacing
allowed.
■ Additional spacing should be considered for ease of
installation and servicing.
■ Additional clearances might be required for wall, door,
oor moldings, and dryer venting.
■ Additional spacing should be considered on all sides
of the dryer 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.
Recommended installation clearances (dryer only):
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 MH.
Mobile home installations require:
■ Metal exhaust system hardware, available for purchase
from your dealer. For further information, see “Assistance
or Service” section in your Use and Care Guide.
■ Special provisions must be made in mobile homes to introduce
outside air into dryer. Openings (such as a nearby window)
should be at least twice as large as dryer exhaust opening.
*0" (0 mm) spacing is allowed for straight-back venting only.
For steam models only, inlet hose must not be kinked.
Front Sides Rear Top
Recessed NA 0" (0 mm) 0" (0 mm)** 0" (0 mm)
Closet NA 0" (0 mm) 0" (0 mm)** 0" (0 mm)
Under
Counter
NA 1” (25 mm) 0” (0 mm)** 0” (0 mm)
Minimum installation clearances (dryer only):
**0" (0 mm) spacing is allowed for straight-back venting only.
18" min.
(457 mm)
1"*
(25 mm)
0" - 5"*
(0" - 127 mm)
24 in.
2
min.
(155 cm
2
)
48 in.
2
min.
(310 cm
2
)
3"
(76 mm)
3"
(76 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
0"–5"*
(0 mm–127 mm)
Custom under counter installation: