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Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer.
Place dryer at least 18 inches above the floor for a garage installation.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, fire, or burns.
Forproperdryingperformance:
The location must provide:
b/Protection from weather and water: Do not
store or use dryer where it will be exposed to
water and weather.
I/Room temperature above 4S°F: If room
temperature is below 45°F, automatic cycles
may not shut off.
I/Level floor: Maximum slope under entire dryer
should not be more than 1 inch. (If slope is
greater than I inch, install Extended Dryer Feet
Kit, Part No. 279810.) Clothes may not tumble
properly and automatic sensor cycles may not
operate correctly if dryer is not level.
I/Sturdy floor to support dryer weight of
175 pounds.
1 inch
It isyourresponsibilityto:
I/Observe all governing codes and
ordinances.
I/Check code requirements: Some codes
limit or do not permit installation of clothes
dryers in garages, closets, mobile homes or
sleeping quarters. Contact your local
building inspector.
I/Comply with the installation specifications
and dimensions.
I/Consider spacing requirements for companion
appliances.
I/Make sure you have everything necessary for
proper installation.
I/Properly install dryer.
I/Contact a qualified installer to insure that the
electrical installation meets all national and local
codes and ordinances,
Recessedarea/closetinstallation
WARNING To reduce the risk of fire this
appliance MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS•
Installation clearances
Use recommended clearance for easier
installation.
Recommended/Minim um
Back Sides Top Front
Recessed 5"/0" 1"/0" 18"/18" --
Closet 5"/4" 1"/0" 18"/18" 1"/1"
* A clothes dryer produces combustible lint and
must be exhausted outdoors.
No shelf is permitted above the dryer for non-
exhausted units.
• If codes permit, dryer may be installed in a
recessed area or closet using dimensions shown•
• Dimensions are in inches and are the minimum
allowable.
• Additional spacing should be considered for
ease of installation and servicing, Companion
appliance spacing should also be considered.
Doorclearance
Location must be large enough to fully open dryer door.
Recessed area installation
front view
I
**** Wall, door and floor molding may require
additional spacing.
Closet!confined area installation
If a closetdoor isinstalled:The minimum
unobstructed air openings are required. Louvered
doors with equivalent air openings are acceptable.
** Minimum top and bottom air openings for
closet door
***Externalexhaustelbowrequiresadditiona!
space.
15-i/4', _ 8 I/4"
J
11 14'
J * ,
J _ 15.1/4, '
Small side-swing door
13-3/4"
£xtra-large hamper door
If codes permit and a separate ground wire is
used, it is recommended that a qualified
electrician determine that the ground path is
adequate,
Important: Observe all governing codes
and ordinances.
A four-wire or three-wire, single phase,
120/240-volt, 60-Hz, At-only, e_ectrical
supply (or four-wire or three-wire, 120/208-
volt if specified on model/serial rating plate)
is required on a separate 30-ampere circuit,
fused on both sides of the line. A time delay
fuse or circuit breaker is recommended.
Recommendedground
method
It is the personal responsibility and obligation of
the customer to contact a qualified electrician to
assure that the electrical installation is adequate
and is in conformance with the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 -- latest edition** and all
local codes and ordinances•
Copies of the standards listed above may be obtained
from:
**National Fire Protection Association
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
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