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Location Requirements
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
■ Check code requirements: Some codes limit or do not permit
installation of clothes dryers in garages, closets, or sleeping
quarters. Contact your local building inspector.
■ Make sure that lower edges of the cabinet, plus the back and
bottom sides of the dryer, are free of obstructions to permit
adequate clearance of air openings for combustion air. See
“Recessed Area and Closet Installation Instructions” for
minimum spacing requirements.
NOTE: The dryer must not be installed in an area where it will be
exposed to water and/or weather. If room temperature is below
7º C (45º F), automatic cycles may not shut off.
■ Maximum slope under entire dryer should not be more than
2.5 cm (1") . If slope is greater than 2.5 cm (1") , 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. Floor must be able to support
dryer weight of 79.4 kg (175 lbs).
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
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 centimeters (inches) and is the
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 opening
in the top and bottom is required. Louvered doors with equivalent
air openings are acceptable.
The dryer must be exhausted outdoors.
No other fuel-burning appliance may be installed in the same
closet as the dryer.
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from dryer.
Place dryer at least 46 cm (18 inches) above the floor
for a garage installation.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
Tools and Parts
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools
listed here.
Tools needed
■ Flat-blade screwdriver
■ Phillips screwdriver
■ Adjustable wrench that opens to 2.5 cm (1")
■ Hex-head socket wrench
■ Level
■ 1/4" socket wrench or 1/4" nut driver
■ Utility knife
■ Vent clamps
■ Pipe-joint compound resistant to LP gas
■ Caulk gun and caulk (for installing new exhaust vent)
■ Tin snips
Parts supplied
Remove parts bag from dryer drum. Check that all parts were
included.
■ 4 leveling legs
Recessed front view Closet side view
Minimum Installation Clearances
Additional clearances for wall, door and floor moldings may be required or if
external exhaust elbow is used.
closet
door
Front
View
7.6 cm (3")
7.6 cm (3")
155 cm
2
(24"
2
)
310 cm
2
(48"
2
)
*Opening is the minimum for a closet door.
Louvered doors with equivalent air openings are acceptable.
2.5 cm (1")
Closet
door
35.6 cm
(14") max.
2.5 cm (1")
2.5 cm (1")
45.7 cm
(18")*
10.2 cm
(4")