Maytag WED4870BW Dimension Guide User Manual
Electric dryer, Product model numbers
Electric Dryer
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS
W10714365B
05/2015
WED4870B, WED4975E
Front View
Side View
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.
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Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, and floor moldings.
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Additional spacing of 1" (25 mm) on all sides of the dryer is recommended to reduce noise transfer.
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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.
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Companion appliance spacing should also be considered.
Minimum Required Spacing
A. Recessed area
B. Side view - closet or confined area
C. Closet door with vents
*Required spacing
29"
(737 mm)
43
3
/
8
"
(1102 mm)
1
/
2
"
(13 mm)
29"
(737 mm)
1
1
/
2
"
(38 mm)
43
3
/
8
"
(1102 mm)
A
B
22
3
/
4
"
(578 mm)
27
3
/
4
"
(705 mm)
*Most installations require a minimum 5½" (140 mm)
clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow.
See “Venting Requirements.”
A
B
C
18"*
(457 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
29"
(737 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
1"*
(25 mm)
14" max.*
(356 mm)
27
¾"
(705 mm)
48 in.
(310 cm )
2
*
2
3"*
(76 mm)
3"*
(76 mm)
24 in.
(155 cm )
2
*
2
27
3
/
4
"
(705 mm)
13
3
/
4
"
(349 mm)