INSTALLATION WITH OPTIONAL PEDESTAL BASE OR STACkING kIT
IMPORTANT:
If you are installing your dryer using an optional pedestal base or stacking kit, please
refer to
Optional Accessories
in this manual or to the instructions for your pedestal or stacking kit
before proceeding with the installation.
CLOSET vENTILATION REQUIREMENTS
Closets with doors must have both an upper and lower vent to prevent heat and moisture buildup
in the closet. One upper vent opening with a minimum opening of 48 sq. in. (310 sq. cm) must be
installed no lower than 6 feet above the floor. One lower vent opening with a minimum opening of 24
sq. in. (155 sq. cm) must be installed no more than one foot above the floor One example shown uses
vent grilles in the door.
The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing.
Recommended installation spacing for recessed or closet
installation, with stacked washer and dryer
For cabinet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top of the cabinet
are required.
Recommended installation spacing for cabinet installation
7"* (17.8 cm)
9"*
(22.9 cm)
7"* (17.8 cm)
5"**
(12.7 cm)
27"
(68.6 cm)
1"*
(2.5 cm)
(2.5 cm)
(2.5 cm)
32 "
(82.65 cm)
9/16
48 in.
2
*
(310 cm
2
)
3"* (7.6 cm)
3"* (7.6 cm)
1"* (2.5 cm)
24 in.
2
*
(155 cm
2
)
6"* (15.2 cm)
76"
(193 cm)
27"
(68.6 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
5 "**
(14 cm)
1/2
*Required spacing
** For side or bottom
venting, 2 inches
(5.1 cm) spacing is
allowed.
*Required spacing
** For side or bottom venting, 2 inches
(5.1 cm) spacing is allowed.
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