Whirlpool 8527795 Recessed area and closet installation instructions, If you need assistance

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 inches and is 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 openings in top and bottom is required. Louvered doors with equivalent air openings are acceptable.

Companion appliance spacing should be considered.

The dryer must be exhausted outdoors.

No other fuel-burning appliance may be installed in the same closet.

Minimum Installation Clearances

14" (35.6 cm)

max.

	15"					Closet
						door
(38.1 cm)**
					0"
										(0 cm)*
0" (0 cm)*					0" (0 cm)*
											1" (2.5 cm)
		Recessed
									Closet
			front view					side view
	Closet door
						3" (7.6 cm)
		48" sq.**
			24" sq.
				**
							3" (7.6 cm)

Closet

front view

*Additional clearances for wall, door and floor moldings may be required or if external exhaust elbow is used.

**Opening is minimum for closet door. Louvered door with equivalent air opening is acceptable.

Maintenance instructions

•Clean lint screen after each cycle.

•Keep dryer area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.

•Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.

Moving the dryer

to a new location...

Slide dryer onto cardboard or hardboard before moving across floor to avoid damaging floor covering.

Gas dryer models:

•Disconnect electrical cord. Tape securely to dryer.

•Shut off the gas supply valves in the gas supply line.

•Disconnect gas pipe and fittings from dryer and cap gas supply line. Tape end of dryer gas pipe.

Electric dryer models:

•Shut of electrical supply to dryer.

•Disconnect the power supply cord or cable from the dryer terminal block.

All models:

•Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.

•Tape drum to front panel.

•Tape dryer door, lint screen and end of gas pipe.

Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to the dryer compartment.

If dryer does not

operate properly...

Check the following to be sure that:

1.Electric supply is connected.

2.Circuit breakers are not tripped or house fuses blown.

3.Door is closed.

4.Controls are set in a running or “ON” position.

5.Start button has been pushed firmly.

6.For gas dryers, check that gas supply shutoff valves are set in open position.

If you need

assistance...

The Whirlpool Consumer Interaction Center will answer any questions about operating or maintaining your dryer not covered in the Installation Instructions. The Whirlpool Consumer Interaction Center is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Just dial

1-800 NO BELTS (1-800-662-3587) — the call is free.

When you call, you will need the dryer model number and serial number. Both numbers can be found on the serial-rating plate located on your appliance.

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