Maytag MGDZ600TK Installation Instructions - Page 5

Dryer Dimensions, Installation spacing for recessed area or closet installation

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Dryer Dimensions 36" (914 mm) 501⁄2 " (1283 mm) Recessed or closet installation - Dryer on pedestal 14" max.* (356 mm) 15" min.* (381 mm) *29" (728 mm) 27" (686 mm) NOTE: Most installations require a minimum 5" (127 mm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow. See "Venting Requirements." Installation spacing for recessed area or closet installation The following spacing dimensions are recommended for this dryer. This dryer has been tested for spacing of 0" (0 mm) clearance on the sides and rear. Recommended spacing should be considered for the following reasons: ■ Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing. ■ Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, and floor moldings. ■ Additional spacing should be considered on all sides of the dryer 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. Custom undercounter installation - Dryer only 2"* (50 mm) 36" min (914 mm) 1" (25 mm) 27" (686 mm) 1" 1"* 29" 5"** (25 mm) (25 mm) (728 mm) (127 mm) * Required spacing **For side or bottom venting, 0" (0 mm) spacing is allowed Recommended installation spacing for cabinet installation ■ For cabinet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top of the cabinet are required. 7"* (178 mm) 7"* (178 mm) 9"* (229 mm) 5"** 29" 1"* 1" 27" 1" (127 mm) (728 mm) (25 mm) (25 mm)(686 mm) (25 mm) * Required spacing **For side or bottom venting, 0" (0 mm) spacing is allowed. 1"* (25 mm) *Required spacing 27" (686 mm) Closet installation - Dryer only 14" max.* (356 mm) 15" min.* (381 mm) 48 in.2* (310 cm2) 1"* (25 mm) 3"* (76 mm) 24 in.2* (155 cm2) 1"* 29" 5"** (25 mm) (727 mm) (127 mm) 3"* (76 mm) Side view Closet door with vents * Required spacing **For side or bottom venting, 0" (0 mm) spacing is allowed. 5

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Dryer Dimensions
36"
(914 mm)
50
1⁄2
"
(1283 mm)
27"
(686 mm)
*29"
(728 mm)
NOTE:
Most installations require a minimum 5" (127 mm)
clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow.
See “Venting Requirements.”
Installation spacing for recessed area or closet installation
The following spacing dimensions are recommended for this dryer.
This dryer has been tested for spacing of 0" (0 mm) clearance on the
sides and rear. Recommended spacing should be considered for the
following reasons:
Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation
and servicing.
Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, and floor
moldings.
Additional spacing should be considered on all sides of the dryer
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.
Custom undercounter installation - Dryer only
2"*
(50 mm)
3
6" min
(914 mm)
1"*
(25 mm)
1"*
(25 mm)
27"
(686 mm)
*Required spacing
Side view
Closet door with vents
Closet installation - Dryer only
14" max.*
(356 mm)
15" min.*
(381 mm)
1"*
(25 mm)
5"**
(127 mm)
29"
(727 mm)
48 in.
2
*
(310 cm
2
)
24 in.
2
*
(155 cm
2
)
3"*
(76 mm)
3"*
(76 mm)
* Required spacing
**For side or bottom venting, 0" (0 mm) spacing is allowed.
Recessed or closet installation - Dryer on pedesta
1"
(25 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
27"
(686 mm)
1"*
(25 mm)
5
"**
(127 mm)
29"
(728 mm)
15" min.*
(381 mm)
14" max.*
(356 mm)
l
* Required spacing
**For side or bottom venting, 0" (0 mm) spacing is allowed
Recommended installation spacing for ca
b
inet installation
For cabinet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation
openings in the top of the cabinet are required.
7"* (178 mm)
9"*
(229 mm)
7"* (178 mm)
5"**
(127 mm)
29"
(728 mm)
27"
(686 mm)
1"*
(25 mm)
(25 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
1"
* Required spacing
**For side or bottom venting, 0" (0 mm) spacing is allowed.