Whirlpool WED5500S Installation Instructions - Page 3

Installation Clearances The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to open fully. Dryer Dimensions 433/o 151/4', ..... 4°,,,)(113 223/4'' -_-_(57.8 crn) (110cm) • 26"_ (66cm) _ _- (73.66em) A .273A _ (70.5cn" i k (73.66cm) B 43% (11Ocm) (73.66cm) D A. Small opening side-swing door B. Large opening side-swing door C. Wide opening side-swing door D. Wide opening hamper door *Most installations require a minimum 51/2'' (14 cm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow. See "Venting Requirements." Minimum installation 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. • Additional clearances might be required for wall, door and floor moldings. • 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. 18" I (45.7 _1 I_, I (:_._cm) (34180icnr?n2) 3" qf._cm) 24in.2 -- _ ._ (155cm2', o"*_1_ 2g"÷l _o"* ÷1o"_*1 27__"lsl/,"_ (0cm) (73,66cm) (0crn) (0cm) (70,5cm) (14crn) A B A. Recessed area B. Side view - closet or confined area C. Closet door with vents _.3" (7.6cm) *Additional spacing recommended Mobile Home - Additional Installation Requirements This dryer is suitable for mobile home installations. The installation 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). 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.