Whirlpool WED9371YL Installation Guide - Page 5

Installation spacing for recessed area or closet installation All dimensions show recommended and minimum spacing allowed. ■■Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing. ■■Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, floor moldings, dryer venting, and gas line. ■■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. Recommended installation clearances: Closet installation (dryer only): 34" recommended (864 mm) 18" min. (457 mm) 3" (76 mm) 48 in.2 (310 cm2) Cabinet installation (dryer only): 7" (178 mm) 18" (460 mm) 5" (127 mm) 1" (25 mm) 1" (25 mm) Custom under counter installation (dryer only): 5" (127 mm) 3" (76 mm) 24 in.2 (155 cm2) 1" (25 mm) 1" (25 mm) Closet Installation (stacked washer and dryer): 6" (152 mm) 3" (76 mm) 76" (1930 mm) 48 in.2 (310 cm2) 5" (127 mm) 1" (25 mm) 3" (76 mm) 24 in.2 (155 cm2) 1" (25 mm) 39" min. (990 mm) 1" (25 mm) 1" (25 mm) 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) or Standard CAN/CSA-Z240 MH. Mobile home installations require: ■■Metal exhaust system hardware, available for purchase from your dealer. For further information, see "Assistance or Service" section in your Use and Care Guide. ■■Special provisions must be made in mobile homes to introduce outside air into dryer. Openings (such as a nearby window) should be at least twice as large as dryer exhaust opening. 5