Whirlpool 8578185 manual Minimum installation spacing for cabinet installation

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Recessed or closet installation - Dryer on pedestal

 

 

 

 

 

14" max.

 

 

 

 

 

(35.6 cm)

 

 

 

 

18" min.

 

 

 

 

(45.72 cm)

0"*

27"

0"*

1"

31½"

0"**

(0 cm)

(68.6 cm)

(0 cm)

(2.5 cm)

(80 cm)

(0 cm)

 

A

 

 

B

 

A. Recessed area

B. Side view - closet or confined area

*Additional spacing recommended

**Side or bottom venting - additional spacing recommended

Minimum installation spacing for cabinet installation

The dimensions shown are for the minimum spacing allowed.

For cabinet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top of the cabinet are required.

7" (17.8 cm)

7" (17.8 cm)

9"

(22.9 cm)

0"**

31¹ "

1"

0"*

27"

0"*

(0 cm)

(80.0 cm) (2.5 cm)

(0 cm)(68.6 cm) (0 cm)

*Side or bottom venting - additional spacing recommended

**Additional spacing recommended

Recommended installation spacing for recessed or closet installation, with stacked washer and dryer

The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing.

48 in.2 *

(310 cm2)

3" (7.6 cm)

 

3" (7.6 cm)

24 in.2 *

1" (2.5 cm)

(155 cm2)

 

*Min. top and bottom air openings for closet door.

6" (15.2 cm)

76" (193 cm)

5½"**

 

 

 

1"***

 

 

 

27"

 

 

 

1"***

 

 

 

 

 

 

(14 cm)

 

 

 

(2.5 cm)

 

(68.6 cm)

 

(2.5 cm)

**External exhaust elbow requires additional space.

***Wall, door and floor molding may require additional spacing.

Mobile home - Additional installation requirements

This dryer is suitable for mobile home installations. The install- ation 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) or Standard CAN/CSA-Z240 MH.

Mobile home installations require:

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.

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Contents Electronic Electric Dryer 8578185Table of Contents Dryer Safety Your safety and the safety of others are very importantInstallation Instructions Tools and PartsOptions Location Requirements Installation clearancesDryer Dimensions You will needMobile home installations require Minimum installation spacing for cabinet installationMobile home Additional installation requirements Recessed or closet installation Dryer on pedestalElectrical Requirements It is your responsibilityElectrical Connection Power Supply Cord Direct Wire Style 1 Power supply cord strain reliefElectrical Connection Wire connection Power supply cord Style 2 Direct wire strain reliefWire connection Direct wire Remove center silver-colored terminal block screwBDE CG F Optional 3-wire connection If using an existing vent system Venting RequirementsIf this is a new vent system Vent material Optional exhaust installations Alternate installations for close clearancesPlan Vent System Vent system chart Install Vent SystemSpecial provisions for mobile home installations Determine vent pathLevel Dryer Install Leveling LegsComplete Installation Connect VentDryer USE Starting Your DryerTo use an Automatic Cycle Control Locked Pausing or RestartingStopping Your Dryer Drying and Cycle TipsStatus Lights CyclesAdditional Features End of Cycle Signal Drying RackCleaning the Dryer Interior Cleaning the Dryer LocationCleaning the Lint Screen Dryer CareVacation and Moving Care Changing the Drum LightTroubleshooting Dryer OperationStains on load or drum Cycle time too shortLint on load Loads are wrinkledFor assistance and service Assistance or ServiceIf you need replacement parts Accessories U.S.APage Whirlpool Corporation Major Appliance Warranty 8578185