Electrolux EIED55HIW Installation Instructions (All Languages) - Page 8

8 Installation Requirements Clearance requirements IMPORTANT DO NOT INSTALL YOUR DRYER: 1. In an area exposed to dripping water or outside weather conditions. 2. In an area where it will come in contact with curtains, drapes, or anything that will obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air. 3. On carpet. Floor MUST be solid with a maximum slope of 1 inch (2.54 cm). INSTALLATION IN A RECESS OR CLOSET 1. A dryer installed in a bedroom, bathroom, recess or closet, MUST be exhausted outdoors. 2. No other fuel burning appliance shall be installed in the same closet as the gas dryer. 3. Your dryer needs the space around it for proper ventilation. DO NOT install your dryer in a closet with a solid door. 4. Closet door ventilation required: A minimum of 120 square inches (774.2 cm²) of opening, equally divided at the top and bottom of the door, is required. Openings should be located 3 inches (7.6 cm) from bottom and top of door. Openings are required to be unobstructed when a door is installed. A louvered door with equivalent air openings for the full length of the door is acceptable. MINIMUM INSTALLATION CLEARANCES - Inches (cm) SIDES REAR TOP FRONT Alcove 0" (0 cm) 0" (0 cm)* 0" (0 cm) n/a UnderCounter 0" (0 cm) 0" (0 cm)* 0" (0 cm) n/a Closet 0" (0 cm) 0" (0 cm)* 0" (0 cm) 1" (2.54 cm) * For other than straight back venting, a quick-turn 90° dryer vent elbow must be installed to achieve 0" (0 cm) installation. 0" (0cm) 0" (0cm) 1" (2.54cm) 0" (0cm) 3" (7.6cm) 60 sq. in. (387.1cm²) 3" (7.6cm) closet door 60 sq. in. (387.1cm²) NOTE To achieve an installation with 0" (0 cm) clearance for the back of the dryer (for other than straight back venting), a quick-turn 90° dryer vent elbow must be installed as described previously in this manual.