Door clearance

Dryer dimensions

dimensions

 

 

Location must be large enough to fully open dryer door.

Super-large side swing door (reversible)

3-7/8"

22-3/4"

42-3/8"*

14-1/2"

dryer

6"*exhaust

*Dimensions shown with feet extended 1"

2-1/8" 9-1/4"

vent

from bottom of dryer.

19-1/8"Most installations will require at least 5" clearance behind the dryer for the dryer vent.

22-3/4"

Large side swing door (reversible)

gas burner inlet pipe connection at rear of dryer

29"

28" max.

22-3/4"

7"

Closet/confined area installation

Front view

Side view

Recessed area installation

WARNING — To reduce the risk of fire

Small side swing door

15-1/4"

Extra-large hamper door

25-5/8"

13-3/4"

17-3/4"

48 sq.in.**

closet door

 

 

 

 

3"

 

 

14"

22-3/4"

 

max.

8-1/4 "

 

 

 

 

3"

 

24 sq.in.**

1"

 

 

spacing

15-1/4"

 

5" is recommended ***

 

 

4" is minimum

 

** Minimum top and bottom air openings for

15-1/4"

closet door.

***External exhaust elbow requires recommended spacing.

If a closet door is installed: The minimum unobstructed air openings

8-3/4"

are required. Louvered doors with

 

 

equivalent air openings are

 

 

acceptable.

 

 

 

Installation clearances.

 

13-3/4"

Use recommended clearance for

 

easier installation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recommended/minimum

 

Back

Sides

Top

Front

 

 

 

 

 

 

5"/4"

1"/0"

18"/18"

1"/1"

this appliance MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS

Front view

18"

0"*

0"*

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

A clothes dryer produces combustible lint and must be exhausted outdoors.

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.

Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing. Companion appliance spacing should also be considered.

Installation clearances.

Use recommended clearance for easier installation.

Recommended/minimum

Back Sides Top Front

5"/0" 1"/0" 18"/18" —

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Whirlpool 8535845 installation instructions Door clearance, Dimensions, Closet/confined area installation