Kenmore HE4 Gas dryer 110.9586 Use And Care Manual page 7

Alevel floor w itha maximum s lope of1"(2.5 cm) u nder entire
dryer. (Ifslope isgreater than1"[2.5cm], i nstall Extended
Dryer Feet K it,Part N o.279810.) Clothes m ay nottumble
properly andautomatic sensor cycles m ay notoperate
correctly ifdryer i s notlevel.
• Foragarage i nstallation, youwillneed toplace thedryer a t
least 1 8"(46cm) a bove t hefloor. I fusing apedestal, youwill
need anadditional 6"(15.24 c m).
Donotoperate y ourdryer a ttemperatures below 45°F (7°C). At
lower t emperatures, thedryer m ight n otshut o ffattheendofan
automatic cycle. D rying t imes canbeextended.
The dryer m ust n otbeinstalled orstored inanarea where i twill
beexposed towater a nd/or w eather.
Check c ode requirements. Some codes l imit, o rdonotpermit,
installation ofthedryer i ngarages, closets, mobile homes, or
sleeping quarters. Contact yourlocal b uilding i nspector.
NOTE: Noother f uel-burning appliance canbeinstalled inthe
same closet a sadryer.
Installation clearances
The location must be large enough to fully open the dryer door.
Dryer Dimensions
50!/2 ,,
cm)
38 _
(96.52 Ore)
"311/2"
(80.01 cm).
27"
(68.¢crn)
* Most installations require a minimum 51/2 '' (14 cm) clearance
behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow. See "Venting
Requirements."
Minimum installation spacing for recessed area, custom
undercounter or closet installation
The dimensions shown following are for the minimum spacing
allowed.
• Additional spacing should be considered for ease of
installation and servicing.
• Additional clearances might be required for wall, door and
floor moldings.
• Additional spacing of 1" (2.5 cm) on all sides of the dryer is
recommended 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.
Custom undercounter installation - Dryer only
0"
0" --._ 27" _I_-- 0"
(Ocm) " t'(68.6cm) I" (Ocm)
Closet installation - Dryer only
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A B
A. Side view - closet or confined area
B. Closet door with vents
(7.¢ cm)
(7.6 cm)
Recessed or closet installation - Dryer on pedestal
A. Recessed area
B. Side view - closet or confined area
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).
Mobile home installations require:
• Metal exhaust system hardware which is available for
purchase from your local Sears store or Sears Service Center.
• Mobile home Installation Kit Part Number 346764. See "Tools
and Parts" section for ordering information.
Special provisions must be made in mobile homes to
introduce outside air into the dryer. The opening (such as a
nearby window) should be at least twice as large as the dryer
exhaust opening.