Whirlpool GEW9260PL1 manual Minimum installation spacing for cabinet installation

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Recessed or closet installation - Dryer on pedestal

Recommended installation spacing for recessed or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14" max.

closet installation, with stacked washer and dryer

 

 

 

 

 

(35.6 cm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

18" min.

The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing.

 

 

 

 

(45.72 cm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

48 in.2 *

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(310 cm2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3" (7.6 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

 

 

 

 

3" (7.6 cm)

 

B. Side view - closet or confined area

 

 

*Additional spacing recommended

 

 

24 in.2 *

1" (2.5 cm)

 

 

(155 cm2)

 

**Side or bottom venting - additional spacing recommended

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

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)

*Additional spacing recommended

**Side or bottom venting - additional spacing recommended

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 spacing.

***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 8578188Table of Contents Dryer Safety Your safety and the safety of others are very importantInstallation Instructions Tools and PartsOptions Location Requirements Dryer DimensionsInstallation clearances You will needMobile home installations require Minimum installation spacing for cabinet installationMobile home Additional installation requirements Closet installation, with stacked washer and dryerElectrical 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 Special provisions for mobile home installations Install Vent SystemInstall Leveling Legs Vent system chartLevel Dryer Complete InstallationConnect Vent If the dryer will not start, check the followingDryer USE Starting Your DryerTo use an Automatic Cycle Control Locked Pausing or RestartingStopping Your Dryer Drying and Cycle TipsStatus Lights Cycles When using Air Only Additional FeaturesTemperature SignalsTo use the drying rack Rack Dry Setting Temp Time Wool SweatersDrying Rack Stuffed toys or pillowsCleaning the Dryer Interior Cleaning the Dryer LocationCleaning the Lint Screen Dryer CareRemoving Accumulated Lint Vacation and Moving CareChanging the Drum Light Troubleshooting 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.AWhirlpool Corporation Major Appliance Warranty 8578188