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Installation Clearances
The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to open fully.
Dryer Dimensions
*Most installations require a minimum 5" (12.7 cm) clearance behind the dryer for the
exhaust vent with elbow. See “Venting Requirements.”
Installation spacing for recessed area or closet installation
The following spacing dimensions are recommended 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 reasons:
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Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing.
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Additional clearances might be required for wall, door and floor moldings.
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Additional spacing should be considered on all sides of the dryer to reduce noise transfer.
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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.
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Companion appliance spacing should also be considered.
*Required spacing
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:
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Metal exhaust system hardware, which is available for purchase from your dealer.
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Mobile home Installation Kit Part Number 346764. See “Tools and Parts” section for
information on ordering.
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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.
43 ½"
(110.5 cm)
*29 ¼"
(74.3 cm)
14
³⁄₁₆
"
(36 cm)
27"
(68.6 cm)
A. Recessed area
B. Side view - closet or confined area
C. Closet door with vents
A
B
C
18"*
(45.7 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
27"
(68.6 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
1"*
(2.5 cm)
29¼"
(74.3 cm)
5"
(14 cm)
14" max.*
(35.6
cm)
48 in. *
(310 cm )
2
2
24 in. *
(155 cm )
2
2
3"*
(7.6 cm)
3"*
(7.6 cm)
