Before installation
Read through the following instructions before installing the dryer, and keep this manual
for future reference.
WARNING
The control board and inlet valve are intentionally not grounded and may present a risk of
electric shock only during servicing.
Service personnel - Do not contact these parts while the appliance is energized.
Key installation requirements
• A grounded electrical outlet.
• A power cord for electric dryers (except
in Canada).
• An exhaust system made of rigid metal
or flexible stiff-walled metal exhaust
ducting.
Location considerations
• Adequate clearances between the dryer
and adjacent walls or other surfaces.
• Adequate air circulation for ventilation.
• Away from water and weather.
WARNING
• Make sure to exhaust the dryer
outdoors to reduce the risk of fire.
• Keep the dryer area clear of
combustible materials, gasoline, and
other flammable vapors and liquids.
• Do not install other fuel-burning
appliances around or in the same place
as the dryer.
• Place the dryer at least 18 in. (460 mm)
above the floor for garage installation.
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WARNING
Remove the door from all discarded
appliances to prevent a child from
suffocating.
Alcove or closet installation
Minimum clearances between the dryer
and adjacent walls or other surfaces are:
3" (76mm) in front, 17" (432 mm) on top,
0"(0mm) on either side, and 3'' (76 mm) in
the back.
The closet front must have two
unobstructed air openings for a combined
minimum total area of 72 in² (465 cm²)
with 3" (7.6 cm) minimum clearance on
the top and bottom. A louvered door with
equivalent space clearance is acceptable.
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