Recessed area and
closet installation
instructions
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Instructions. The Whirlpool Consumer
Interaction Center is open 24 hours
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the call is free.
When you call, you will need the dryer
model number and serial number.
Both numbers can be found on the
serial-rating plate located on your
appliance.
Before the appliance is removed from
service or discarded, remove the
door to the dryer compartment.
Slide dryer onto cardboard or
hardboard before moving across floor
to avoid damaging floor covering.
The dryer must be exhausted outdoors.
No other fuel-burning appliance may
be installed in the same closet.
Minimum Installation Clearances
This dryer may be installed in a
recessed area or closet. For recessed
area and closet installations,
minimum clearances can be found
on the serial tag on the dryer.
The installation spacing is in inches
and is minimum allowable. Additional
spacing should be considered for
ease of installation, servicing and
compliance with local codes and
ordinances.
If closet door is installed, the minimum
unobstructed air openings in top and
bottom is required. Louvered doors
with equivalent air openings are
acceptable.
Companion appliance spacing
should be considered.
Gas dryer models:
• Disconnect electrical cord. Tape
securely to dryer.
• Shut off the gas supply valves in the
gas supply line.
• Disconnect gas pipe and fittings
from dryer and cap gas supply line.
Tape end of dryer gas pipe.
All models:
• Make sure leveling legs are secure
in dryer base.
• Tape dryer door, lint screen and
end of gas pipe.
Electric dryer models:
• Shut off electrical supply to dryer.
• Disconnect the power supply cord
or cable from the dryer terminal
block.
Maintenance
instructions
• Clean lint screen after each cycle.
• Keep dryer area clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline and
other flammable vapors and liquids.
• Do not obstruct the flow of
combustion and ventilation air.
From Inside the Dryer Cabinet.
Lint should be removed every 2 years
of more often, depending on dryer
usage. Cleaning should be done by a
qualified person.
From the Exhaust Vent.
Lint should be removed every 2 years,
or more often, depending on dryer
usage.
Product dimensions
Part No. 8527813
© 2001 Whirlpool Corporation
Prepared by Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022
Printed in U.S.A.
BACK
VIEW
Additional clearances may be required for
wall, door and floor moldings if external
exhaust elbow is used.
Recessed Front View
closet
door
closet
door
Front
View
3" (7.6 cm)
3" (7.6 cm)
24" sq. in.
(155 sq. cm)
48" sq. in.
(310 sq. cm)
Opening is minimum for closet door. Louvered
door with equivalent air openings is acceptable.
7"
(17.8 cm)
Closet Side View
Companion appliance spacing should be
considered.
0" (0 cm)
0" (0 cm)
0"
(0 cm)
0"
(0 cm)
6"
(15.2 cm)
29-1/4"
(74.3 cm)
approx. 1"
(2.5 cm)
23-3/4"
(60.3 cm)
door
top
exhaust
bottom
exhaust
41"
(104.1 cm)
76-3/4"
(195 cm)
13-1/2"
(34.3 cm)
SIDE
VIEW
Back
Sides
Top
Front
Recessed
0 in
0 in
6 in
—
(0 cm)
(0 cm)
(15.2 cm)
Closet
0 in
0 in
0 in
7 in
(0 cm)
(0 cm)
(0 cm)
(17.8 cm)
Check the following to be sure that:
1. Electric supply is connected.
2. Circuit breakers are not tripped or
house fuses blown.
3. Door is closed.
4. Controls are set in a running or “ON”
position.
5. Start button has been pushed firmly.
6. For gas dryers, check that gas supply
shutoff valves are set in open
position.
27" (68.6 cm)
Removing
accumulated lint
