LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors,
such as gasoline, away from dryer.
Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm)
above the floor for a garage installation.
Failure to do so can result in death,
explosion, or fire.
You will need
•
A location that allows for proper exhaust
installation. A gas dryer must be vented to
the outdoors. See "Venting Requirements,"
page 2-17.
•
A separate 30-amp circuit (electric only).
•
If you are using a power supply cord, a
grounded electrical outlet located within
2 ft (61 cm) of either side of the dryer. See
"Electrical Requirements," pages 2-4, 2-6,
or 2-14.
•
A sturdy floor to support the total weight
(dryer and load) of 200 lbs. (90.7 kg). The
combined weight of a companion appli-
ance should also be considered.
•
A level floor with a maximum slope of
1˝ (2.5 cm) under entire dryer.
Do not operate your dryer at temperatures
below 45°F (7°C). At lower temperatures, the
dryer might not shut off at the end of an auto-
matic cycle. Drying times can be extended.
The dryer must not be installed or stored in an
area where it will be exposed to water and/or
weather.
Check code requirements. Some codes limit,
or do not permit, installation of the dryer in ga-
rages, closets, mobile homes or sleeping quar-
ters. Contact your local building inspector.
NOTE: No other fuel-burning appliance can
be installed in the same closet as a dryer.
INSTALLATION CLEARANCES
The location must be large enough to allow
the dryer door to open fully.
Dryer Dimensions
"
43-3/8
1 (
1
0
c
m
)
"
*
27-3/4
7 (
0
5 .
c
m
)
*Most installations require a minimum 5˝
(12.7 cm) clearance behind the dryer for the
exhaust vent with elbow. See "Venting Re-
quirements," page 2-17.
Installation spacing for recessed area or
closet installation
The following spacing dimensions are recom-
mended for this dryer. This dryer has been
tested for spacing of 0˝ (0 cm) clearance on
the sides and rear. Recommended spacing
should be considered for the following rea-
sons:
•
Additional spacing should be considered
for ease of installation and servicing.
•
Additional clearances might be required for
wall, door and floor moldings.
•
Additional spacing should be considered
on all sides of the dryer to reduce noise
transfer.
•
For closet installation, with a door, mini-
mum 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.
2-2
22-3/4 "
5 (
7
8 .
c
m
)
2
" 9
7 (
3
6 .
6
c
m
)