Whirlpool duet 8578185 - Manual (Page 6)

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Recessed or closet installation - Dryer on pedestal
*Additional spacing recommended
**Side or bottom venting - additional spacing recommended
Minimum installation spacing for cabinet installation
■ The dimensions shown are for the minimum spacing allowed.
■ For cabinet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation
openings in the top of the cabinet are required.
*Side or bottom venting - additional spacing recommended
**Additional spacing recommended
Recommended installation spacing for recessed or
closet installation, with stacked washer and dryer
The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing.
*Min. top and bottom air openings for closet door.
**External exhaust elbow requires additional space.
***Wall, door and floor molding may require additional spacing.
Mobile home - Additional installation requirements
This dryer is suitable for mobile home installations. The install-
ation 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) or Standard CAN/CSA-Z240 MH.
Mobile home installations require:
■ 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.
A. Recessed area
B. Side view - closet or confined area
A B
0"*
(0 cm) 0"*
(0 cm) 1"
(2.5 cm) 0"**
(0 cm) 27"
(68.6 cm) 31½"
(80 cm)
18" min.
(45.72 cm)
14" max.
(35.6 cm)
7" (17.8 cm)
9"
(22.9 cm)
7" (17.8 cm)
0"**
(0 cm)
31 ¹ ₂ "
(80.0 cm)
27"
(68.6 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm) 0"* 0"*
(0 cm)
(0 cm)
48 in. 2 *
(310 cm 2 )
3" (7.6 cm)
3" (7.6 cm)
1" (2.5 cm) 24 in. 2 *
(155 cm 2 )
6" (15.2 cm)
76"
(193 cm)
27"
(68.6 cm)
5½"**
(14 cm) 1"***
(2.5 cm) 1"***
(2.5 cm)