Electrical Requirements

■■ If you are using power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft. (610 mm) of either side of dryer.

Minimum Required Spacing

See “Electrical Requirements.”

■■ A sturdy floor to support the total weight (dryer and load) of 200 lbs. (90.7 kg). The combined weight of a companion appliance should also be considered.

■■ Level floor with maximum slope of 1" (25 mm) under entire dryer. (If slope is greater than 1" [25 mm], install Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part Number 279810.) If not level, clothes may not tumble properly and automatic sensor cycles may not operate correctly.

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. Drying times can be extended.

					14"max.*	48 in.2*
					(356 mm)	48 in.2*
18"*					(356 mm)	(310 cm )2
(457 mm)
						24 in2.*
						2
						(155 cm )
1"	27"	1"	1"*	29¼"	5½"*
(25 mm)	(686 mm)	(25 mm) (25 mm) (743 mm) (140 mm)
	A			B

3"*

(76 mm)

3"* (76 mm)

The dryer must not be installed or stored in an 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.

Installation clearances:

The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to open fully.

Dryer Dimensions

23¾" (603 mm)

43"	43"
(1092 mm)	(1092 mm)

13¾" (349 mm)

*29	1/2"		*29	1/2"
(749 mm)		27"	(749 mm)		27"
		27"			27"
		(687 mm)			(687 mm)

A. Large opening side-swing door

B. Wide opening hamper door

*Most installations require a minimum 5½" (140 mm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow. See “Venting Requirements.”

Minimum spacing for recessed area or closet installation

The dimensions shown following are for the minimum spacing allowed.

■■ Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing.

■■ Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, and floor moldings.

■■ Additional spacing of 1" (25 mm) on all sides of the dryer is recommended 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.

A. Recessed area

B. Side view – closet or confined area

C. Closet door with vents

*Additional spacing recommended

Mobile home - Additional installation requirements

This dryer is suitable for mobile home installations. The installation must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280).

■■ Metal exhaust system hardware, which is available for purchase from your dealer.

■■ Special provisions must be made in mobile homes to introduce outside air into the dryer. The opening (such as a nearby window) should be at least twice as large as the dryer exhaust opening.

It is your responsibility:

■■ To contact a qualified electrical installer.

■■ To be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and in conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition and all local codes and ordinances.

The National Electrical Code requires a 4-wire power supply connection for homes built after 1996, dryer circuits involved in remodeling after 1996, and all mobile home installations.

A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from: National Fire Protection Association, One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.

■■ To supply the required 3 or 4 wire, single phase, 120/240 volt, 60 Hz, AC only electrical supply (or 3 or 4 wire, 120/208 volt electrical supply, if specified on the serial/rating plate) on a separate 30-amp circuit, fused on both sides of the line. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. Connect to an individual branch circuit. Do not have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit.

■■ Do not use an extension cord.

■■ If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the ground path is adequate.

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