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Stacking.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully .
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IMPORTANT:
Save these instructions for local
electrical inspector’s use .
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IMPORTANT:
Observe all governing codes and
ordinances .
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Note to Installer –
Be sure to leave these
instructions with the Consumer .
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Note to Consumer –
Keep these instructions
for future reference .
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Installation
must
be performed by a qualified
installer .
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Proper installation is the responsibility
of the installer .
FOR YOUR SAFETY
WARNING!
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Electric Shock Hazard . Disconnect power before
installing . Failure to do so could result in serious
injury or death .
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Potential Personal Injury. When stacking the
dryer, more than two people are recommended
to lift the dryer into position because of its
weight and size. Failure to do so could result in
personal injury or death.
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When stacking the dryer, avoid tipping and
rupture of utility services . Dryer must be
securely attached to the washer . DO NOT place
the washer on top of the dryer . Failure to do so
could result in personal injury/death or property
damage .
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Mobile Home or Manufactured Home Installation
– Stacking of a gas dryer is not permitted in a
mobile home or manufactured home .
MINIMUM CLEARANCE OTHER THAN ALCOVE OR CLOSET
INSTALLATION
Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces
and for air opening are: 0
″
both sides, 1
″
front, and
3
″
rear . Consideration must be given to provide
adequate clearance for installation and service .
ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION
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If your dryer is approved for installation
in an alcove or closet, it will be stated on
a label on the dryer back .
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The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors . Refer
to dryer Installation Instructions for details .
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Minimum clearance between dryer cabinet and
adjacent walls or other surfaces is:
0
″
either side
3
″
front
4
″
rear
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Minimum vertical space from floor to overhead
cabinets, ceiling, etc . is 43
″
without pedestal,
55
″
with pedestal and 84
″
stacked .
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Closet doors must be louvered or otherwise
ventilated and must contain a minimum
of 60 square inches of open area equally
distributed . If the closet contains both a washer
and a dryer, doors must contain a minimum
of 120 square inches of open area equally
distributed .