If you install your washer in an alcove or closet, the front of the closet
must have two unobstructed air openings for a combined minimum total
area of 72 sq.in. (465 sq.cm) with a minimum clearance of 3 in. (7.6 mm)
at the top and bottom. A slatted door with equivalent space clearance is
acceptable.
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310 cm²
24 in² . *
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155 cm²
Installing in an alcove or closet
Minimum clearances between your washer and adjacent walls or other
surfaces are:
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Either side: 1 in. (2.5 cm)
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Rear: 6 in. (15.2 cm)
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Closet Front: 2 in. (5.1 cm)
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Top: 24 in. (61 cm)
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Gap between the end of water valve and the wall: 6 in. (15.2 cm)
If you install your washer and dryer side-by-side in a closet, the closet
front must have an unobstructed air opening of at least 72 square
inches (465 square cm).
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