INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
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AWARNING
Read all installation
instructions
completely
before
installing
and operating
your dryer! It is important that you review this entire
manual before installing
and using your dryer. Detailed instructions
concerning
electrical
connections,
gas connections,
and exhaust
requirements
are provided
on the following
pages.
, A location
that allows for proper exhaust
installation.
A
gas dryer must be exhausted
to the outdoors.
See Venting
Requirements(R20).
. A grounded
electrical
outlet located
within 2 ft. (61 cm) of either
side of the dryer. See Electrical Requirements(Pc24).
, A sturdy floor to support
the total dryer weight
of 200 Ibs (90.7
kg).The combined
weight
of a companion
appliance
should also
be considered.
, No other fuel-burning
appliance
can be installed
in the same
closet as a dryer.
Do not operate your dryer at temperatures
below 45°F (7°C). At lower temperatures,
the dryer might not shut off at the end of an automatic
cycle. This can result in longer drying times. The dryer must not be installed
or stored in a n area where it will be exposed
to water and/or
weather. Check code requirements.
Some codes limit, or do not permit,
installation
of the dryer in garages, closets, mobile
homes or
sleeping
quarters.
Contact your local building
inspector.
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• A level floor with a maximum
slope of 1 inch (2.5 cm) under entire dryer. If slope is greater than 1 inch (2.5 cm), install the Extended
Dryer Feet Kit. Clothes may not tumble
properly,
and automatic
sensor cycles may not operate correctly
if d ryer is not level.
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• For a garage installation,
you will need to place the dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor. If using a pedestal, you will need
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18 inches (46 cm) to the bottom
of the dryer.
Clearances
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48 in.2*
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(310 cm 2)
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24 in. 2__
(155 cm2)
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32.1"
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(2,5cm) (81,4cm)
(12,7cm)
(2,5cm)
(81,4cm)
(12.7crn)
(7,6 cm)
Closet Door Vent
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 1 inches(2.Scm)
clearance
on
the sides and rear. Recommended
spacing should
be considered
for the following
reasons:
. Additional
spacing should
be considered
for ease of installation
and servicing.
, Additional
clearances
might be required for wall, door and floor
moldings.
, Additional
spacing
should
be considered
on all sides of the dryer
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 acceptable.
Companion
appliance
spacing should also be considered.
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There should
be at least a little space around the dryer (or any other appliance)
to eliminate
the transfer of vibration
from one to the
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other. Too much vibration
could cause the appliances
to touch each other, causing paint damage and more noise,
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