Installation clearances
The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to open fully.
Dryer Dimensions
50½" (128.27 cm)
38" (96.52 cm)
*31½"
(80.01 cm)
27"
(68.6 cm)
*Most installations require a minimum 5" (12.7 cm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow. See “Venting Requirements.”
Closet installation - Dryer only |
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| 14" max.* |
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| 18" min.* |
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1"* | 31½" | 5"** |
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(2.5 cm) | (80 cm) | (12.7 cm) |
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A. Side view - closet or confined area
B. Closet door with vents
*Required spacing
**For side or bottom venting, 0" (0 cm) spacing is allowed.
Recessed or closet installation - Dryer on pedestal
Installation spacing for recessed area or closet installation
The following spacing dimensions are recommended for this dryer. This dryer has been tested for spacing of 0" (0 cm) clearance on the sides and rear. Recommended spacing should be considered for the following reasons:
■ Additional spacing should be considered for ease of |
installation and servicing. |
■ Additional clearances might be required for wall, door and |
floor moldings. |
■ Additional spacing should be considered on all sides of the |
dryer to reduce noise transfer. |
■ For closet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation |
1" |
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(2.5 cm) |
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14" max.* |
(35.6 cm) |
18" min.* |
(45.72 cm) |
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| 31¹⁄₂" |
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(2.5 cm) | (2.5 cm) | (80 cm) |
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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. |
Custom undercounter installation - Dryer only
0"
(0 cm)
38" min. (96.52 cm)
1"* |
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| 27" |
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(2.5 cm) |
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*Required spacing
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A. Recessed area
B. Side view - closet or confined area
*Required spacing
**For side or bottom venting, 0" (0 cm) spacing is allowed.
Installation spacing for cabinet installation
■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)
5"** | 31¹⁄₂" | 1"* | 1" | 27" | 1" |
(12.7 cm) | (80.0 cm) | (2.5 cm) (2.5 cm)(68.6 cm) (2.5 cm) | |||
*Required spacing
**For side or bottom venting, 0" (0 cm) spacing is allowed.
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