Whirlpool LEW0050PQ - Electric Dryer, Job Aid And Service Manual

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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 5-1/2
″
(14.0 cm) clearance behind the dryer for the
exhaust vent with elbows (see “Venting Re-
quirements”).
(84.45 cm)
23-3/8"
(59.37 cm)
39"
(99.1cm)
(60.3 cm)
23-1/4"
33-1/4"
Recessed Or Closet Installation—Dryer Only
A. Side view - closet or confined area
B. Recessed area
A B
3"
(7.6 cm)
14"
(35.6 cm)
18"(45.7 cm)
0"
(0 cm)
0"
(0 cm)
Recessed Or Closet Installation—Stacked
A. Recessed area
B. Side view - closet or confined area
C. Closet door with vents
DRYER
WASHER
(30.5 cm)
12"
0" (0 cm) 0" (0 cm)
A
B
C
1" (2.5 cm)
48 in.
2
(310 cm
2
)
24 in.
2
(155 cm
2
)
3"
(7.6 cm )
3"
(7.6 cm )
3" (7.6 cm)
Mobile Home—Additional Location
Requirements
This dryer is suitable for mobile home installa-
tions. The installation must conform to the
Manufactured Home Construction and Safety
Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly
the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Con-
struction and Safety, Title 245, HUD Part 280).
Mobile Home Installations Require
• Metal exhaust system hardware which is
available for purchase from your dealer.
• 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.
Minimum Installation Spacing For
Recessed Area And Closet Installation
The following dimensions shown are for the
minimum spacing allowed when the unit is to
be operated with, or without, the Stack Stand
Kit. To purchase a Stack Stand Kit, see “Assis-
tance or Service” in the “Use And Care Guide.”
• Additional spacing should be considered for
ease of installation and servicing.
• Additional clearances might be required for
wall, door, and floor moldings.
• Additional spacing of 1
″
(2.5 cm) on all sides
of the dryer is recommended to reduce noise
transfer.
• 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 accept-
able.
• Companion appliance spacing should also
be considered.