INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Tools and Parts
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here.
Tools needed
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■Phillips screwdriver
■Adjustable wrench that opens to 2.5 cm (1")
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■Level
■1/4" socket wrench or 1/4" nut driver
■Utility knife
■Vent clamps
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■Caulk gun and caulk (for installing new exhaust vent)
■Tin snips
Parts supplied
Remove parts bag from dryer drum. Check that all parts were included.
■4 leveling legs
Location Requirements
WARNING
Recessed Area and Closet Installation Instructions
This dryer may be installed in a recessed area or closet. For recessed area and closet installations, minimum clearances can be found on the serial tag on the dryer.
The installation spacing is in centimeters (inches) and is the minimum allowable. Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation, servicing, and compliance with local codes and ordinances.
If closet door is installed, the minimum unobstructed air opening in the top and bottom is required. Louvered doors with equivalent air openings are acceptable.
The dryer must be exhausted outdoors.
No other
Minimum Installation Clearances
| 35.6 cm | |
| (14") max. | |
45.7 cm | Closet | |
(18")* | ||
door | ||
| 10.2 cm | |
2.5 cm (1") | (4") | |
2.5 cm (1") | ||
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2.5 cm (1")
Recessed front view | Closet side view |
Additional clearances for wall, door and floor moldings may be required or if external exhaust elbow is used.
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer.
Place dryer at least 46 cm (18 inches) above the floor for a garage installation.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
310cm2
(48"2)
Front
View
155cm2
(24"2)
7.6 cm (3") |
closet |
door |
7.6 cm (3") |
■Check code requirements: Some codes limit or do not permit installation of clothes dryers in garages, closets, or sleeping quarters. Contact your local building inspector.
■Make sure that lower edges of the cabinet, plus the back and bottom sides of the dryer, are free of obstructions to permit adequate clearance of air openings for combustion air. See “Recessed Area and Closet Installation Instructions” for minimum spacing requirements.
NOTE: The dryer must not be installed in an area where it will be exposed to water and/or weather. If room temperature is below 7º C (45º F), automatic cycles may not shut off.
■Maximum slope under entire dryer should not be more than 2.5 cm (1") . If slope is greater than 2.5 cm (1") , install Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part No. 279810. Clothes may not tumble properly and automatic sensor cycles may not operate correctly if dryer is not level. Floor must be able to support dryer weight of 79.4 kg (175 lbs).
*Opening is the minimum for a closet door.
Louvered doors with equivalent air openings are acceptable.
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