Before installation
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Before installation
Read through the following instructions before installing the dryer, and keep this manual
for future reference.
WARNING
Certain internal parts are intentionally not grounded and may present a risk of electric
shock only during servicing.
Service Personnel - Do not contact the following parts while the appliance is energized:
Control board and inlet valve.
Key installation requirements
• A grounded electrical outlet.
• A power cord for electric dryers (except
in Canada).
• An exhaust system made of rigid metal
or exible stiff-walled metal exhaust
ducting.
WARNING
Remove the door from all discarded
appliances to prevent a child from
suffocating.
Location considerations
• Adequate clearances between the dryer
and adjacent walls or other surfaces.
• Adequate air circulation for ventilation.
• Away from water and weather.
WARNING
• Make sure to exhaust the dryer
outdoors to reduce the risk of re.
• Keep the dryer area clear of
combustible materials, gasoline, and
other ammable vapors and liquids.
• Do not install other fuel-burning
appliances around or in the same place
as the dryer.
• Place the dryer at least 18 in. (460 mm)
above the oor for garage installation.
Alcove or closet installation
Minimum Clearance for stable operation:
Sides 1 in. (25 mm)
Top 1 in. (25 mm)
Rear 3 in. (76 mm)
Front 1 in. (25 mm)
The closet front must have two
unobstructed air openings for a combined
minimum total area of 72 in² (465 cm²)
with 3” (7.6 cm) minimum clearance on
the top and bottom. A louvered door with
equivalent space clearance is acceptable.
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