Part 3
INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR DRYER
The following instructions will help guide you through the initial steps of setting up your dryer for use.
Please note that every section of this manual provides important information regarding the preparation and
use of your dryer, and it is important that you review this entire manual before proceeding with any
installation or use. More detailed instructions concerning electrical connections, gas connections, and
exhaust requirements are provided at other parts of this manual.
STEP 1 Positioning the Dryer.
Choose a location with a solid floor for your dryer.
Place the dryer at least eighteen inches above the
floor for a garage installation. After placing the
dryer in the desired location, please confirm that the
dryer has the required clearances through reference
to the following information and manual sections on
Exhaust Requirements and Maintenance.
If you are installing your dryer in a manufactured or
mobile home, please refer to STEP 9 below for
additional instructions.
38.7"
(98.3 cm)
27"
(68.6 cm)
* Most installations require a minimum 5
(14 cm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust
vent with elbow.
48.4"
(123 cm)
29.6"
(75.3 cm)
in.
1/2
Certain minimum clearance are required
above,behind, and to the sides of the dryer in
the ever you install it any closer of other
recessed area. Those required minimum clearances
are set forth in the picture below. Please also keep the
following instructions in mind when installing in a
closet or recessed area:
• Consider allowing additional clearance for
installation and servicing.
• Wall,door and flow molding may require additional
clearance.
• Additional space of 1inch (2.5cm) is recommended an
all sides in order to reduce noise transfer.
• Consider space needed for companion appliances.
• For closer installation, the picture below shows the
minimum required ventilation openings for the door.
A louvered door with comparable ventilation openings
are also acceptable.
ventilation
hole
ventilation
hole
<Closet door>
0"
(0 cm)
(68.6 cm)
<Closet-Front view>
<Closet-Side view>
27"
0"
(0 cm)
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