Dryer location Dimensions, Product dimensions

Dryer location

and dimensions

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer.

Place dryer at least 18 inches above the floor for a garage installation.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

Product dimensions

		A grounded electrical outlet is
Dimensions shown with		required within 4-1/2 feet for
		the power supply cord.
	11"	the power supply cord.
feet extended 1” from	11"
bottom of dryer.

The dryer door extends 14" from the front of the dryer when fully opened.

14"

43-1/8"

38-1/4"

1-1/2"

gas line opening

6-1/4"

27-1/2"

27"

Exhaust dimensions

back exhaust	left or right side	bottom exhaust
	exhaust
	exhaust

14-1/8"

4-1/4"

10-1/4"

7-1/4"

14-1/8"

For proper drying performance:

The location must provide:

✔Protection from weather and water: Do not store or use dryer where it will be exposed to water and weather.

✔Room temperature above 45°F: If room temperature is below 45°F, automatic cycles may not shut off.

✔Sturdy floor to support dryer weight of

120 pounds.

✔Level floor: Maximum slope under entire dryer should not be more than 1 inch. (If slope is greater than 1 inch, 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.

It is your responsibility to:

✔Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

✔Check code requirements: Some codes limit or do not permit installation of clothes dryers in garages, closets, mobile homes or sleeping quarters. Contact your local building inspector.

✔Comply with the installation specifications and dimensions.

✔Consider spacing requirements for companion appliances.

✔Make sure you have everything necessary for proper installation.

✔Properly install dryer.

✔Contact a qualified installer to insure that the electrical and gas installations meet all national and local codes and ordinances.

✔Exhaust dryer to outdoors: Dryer must be exhausted outdoors to prevent exposure to harmful substances in the gas fuel.

This installation must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 installation codes.

Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from:

*CSA International

8501 East Pleasant Valley Road

Cleveland, Ohio 44131-5575

Recessed area/closet installation

Installation clearances

Use recommended clearance for easier installation.

Recommended/Minimum

Recessed area installation

Closet/confined area installation

If a closet door is installed: The minimum unobstructed air openings are required. Louvered doors with equivalent air openings are acceptable.

	Back	Sides	Top	Front
Recessed	5"/0"	1"/0"	18"/18"	—
Closet	5"/4"	1"/0"	18"/18"	1"/1"

No other fuel burning appliance may be installed in the same closet or recessed area.

• If codes permit, dryer may be installed in a

recessed area or closet using dimensions shown.

• Dimensions are in inches and are the minimum

allowable. Detailed space requirements can also

be found on the label on the back panel of the

dryer. These requirements ensure minimum

clearances to combustible construction, and

prevent blockage of air into the combustion

chamber.

19"

0"**0"**

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

front view 3"

sq. in.***

24 sq. in.***

side view

14"

max.

4"****

• Additional spacing should be considered for ease

of installation and servicing. Companion

appliance spacing should also be considered.

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

****External exhaust elbow requires additional space.

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3978909 specifications

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