ENGLISH
For cabinet installation with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top of the cabinet
are required.
Recommended installation spacing for cabinet installation
30"
(76.1cm)
5"**
(12.7 cm)
1"**
(2.5 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
27"
(68.6 cm)
9"**
(22.9 cm)
7"* (17.8 cm)
7"* (17.8 cm)
The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing.
Recommended installation spacing for recessed or closet
installation, with stacked washer and dryer
1"* (2.5 cm)
5 "**
(14 cm)
1/2
77
1/2
"
(196.8 cm)
*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.
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 cm
2
) must be installed
no lower than 6 feet above the floor. One lower vent opening with a minimum opening of 24 sq. in.
(155 cm
2
) must be installed no more than one foot above the floor. One example shown uses vent
grilles in the door.
INSTALLATION WITH OPTIONAL PEDESTAL BASE OR STACkING kIT
WARNING :
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.
11
MFL62512831_EN_101012.indd 11
10/12/10 12:10:26 PM
