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A. Wide opening side-swing door

B. Wide opening hamper door

*Most installations require a minimum 5½" (140 mm) clearance   

 behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow. See “Venting  

 Requirements.”

Minimum spacing for recessed area or closet 

installation

The dimensions shown following are for the minimum spacing 

allowed.

 

Additional spacing should be considered for ease of 

installation and servicing.

 

Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, and 

floor moldings.

 

Additional spacing of 1" (25 mm) on all sides of the dryer  

is recommended to reduce noise transfer.

 

For closet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation 

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.

Minimum Required Spacing

 

A

B

C

    18"*

(457 mm)

  1"

(25 mm)

29"

(737 mm)

        1"

   (25 mm)

        1"*

    (25 mm)

14" max.*

(356  mm)

   

27¾"

(705 mm)

  48 in. 

(310 cm )

2*

2

       3"*

(76 mm)

       3"*

(76 mm)

 

24 in.

(155 cm )

*

2

A. Recessed area

B. Side view - closet or confined area

C. Closet door with vents

*Additional spacing recommended

Mobile home - Additional installation requirements
This dryer is suitable for mobile home installations. The 

installation must conform to the Manufactured Home 

Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 

(formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction  

and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280).

 

Metal exhaust system hardware, which is available for 

purchase from your dealer.

 

Special provisions must be made in mobile homes to 

introduce outside air into the dryer. The opening (such  

as a nearby window) should be at least twice as large  

as the dryer exhaust opening.

You will need:

 

A location allowing for proper exhaust installation.  

See “Venting Requirements.”

 

A separate 30 amp circuit.

 

If you are using power supply cord, a grounded electrical 

outlet located within 2 ft. (610 mm) of either side of dryer.  

See “Electrical Requirements.”

 

A sturdy floor to support the total weight (dryer and load) 

of 200 lbs. (90.7 kg). The combined weight of a companion 

appliance should also be considered.

 

Level floor with maximum slope of 1" (25 mm) under entire 

dryer. (If slope is greater than 1" [25 mm], install Extended  

Dryer Feet Kit, Part Number 279810.) If not level, clothes  

may not tumble properly and automatic sensor cycles may  

not operate correctly.

Do not operate your dryer at temperatures below 45°F (7°C). At 

lower temperatures, the dryer might not shut off at the end of an 

automatic cycle. Drying times can be extended.

The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will 

be exposed to water and/or weather.

Check code requirements. Some codes limit, or do not permit, 

installation of the dryer in garages, closets, mobile homes, or 

sleeping quarters. Contact your local building inspector.

Installation clearances:
The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to 

open fully.

 

Dryer Dimensions

29"

(737 mm)

11/2"

(38 mm)

433/8"

(1102 mm)

NOTE: Leveling legs should be 1/2" (13 mm) (to match height of  

3.6 cu. ft. capacity washer) or 1½" (38 mm) (to match height of  

3.8 cu. ft. capacity washer).

Location Requirements

A

B

223/4"

(578 mm)

273/4"

(705 mm)

29"

(737 mm)

433/8"

(1102 mm)

1

/2"

(13 mm)

273/4"

(705 mm)

133/4"

(349 mm)

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