Whirlpool LEV4634JQ Installation Instructions - Page 2

Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer. Place dryer at least 18 inches above the floor for a garage installation. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, fire, or burns. Forproperdryingperformance: The location must provide: b/Protection from weather and water: Do not store or use dryer where it will be exposed to water and weather. I/Room temperature above 4S°F: If room temperature is below 45°F, automatic cycles may not shut off. I/Level floor: Maximum slope under entire dryer should not be more than 1 inch. (If slope is greater than I inch, install Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part No. 279810.) Clothes may not tumble properly and automatic sensor cycles may not operate correctly if dryer is not level. I/Sturdy floor to support dryer weight of 175 pounds. 1 inch It is yourresponsibilityto: I/Observe all governing codes and ordinances. I/Check code requirements: Some codes limit or do not permit installation of clothes dryers in garages, closets, mobile homes or sleeping quarters. Contact your local building inspector. I/Comply with the installation specifications and dimensions. I/Consider spacing requirements for companion appliances. I/Make sure you have everything necessary for proper installation. I/Properly install dryer. I/Contact a qualified installer to insure that the electrical installation meets all national and local codes and ordinances, Recessedarea/closetinstallation WARNING To reduce the risk of fire this appliance MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS• Installation clearances Use recommended clearance installation. for easier RCelocseest sed Recommended/Minim Back 55""//40"" Sides 11""//00"" um Top 1188""//1188"" Front 1"-/-1" Recessed area installation front view I Closet!confined area installation If a closet door is installed: The minimum unobstructed air openings are required. Louvered doors with equivalent air openings are acceptable. * A clothes dryer produces combustible lint and must be exhausted outdoors. No shelf is permitted above the dryer for nonexhausted units. • If codes permit, dryer may be installed in a recessed area or closet using dimensions shown• • Dimensions are in inches and are the minimum allowable. • Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing, Companion appliance spacing should also be considered. **** Wall, door and floor molding may require additional spacing. Doorclearance Location must be large enough to fully open dryer door. 15-i/4', _ ** Minimum top and bottom air openings for closet door ***Externalexhaustelbowrequiresadditiona! space. 8 I/4" J 11 14' J *, J _ 15.1/4, ' Small side-swing door 13-3/4" £xtra-large hamper door Panel A If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the ground path is adequate, Important: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. A four-wire or three-wire, single phase, 120/240-volt, 60-Hz, At-only, e_ectrical supply (or four-wire or three-wire, 120/208volt if specified on model/serial rating plate) is required on a separate 30-ampere circuit, fused on both sides of the line. A time delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. Recommendedground method It is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to contact a qualified electrician to assure that the electrical installation is adequate and is in conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 -- latest edition** and all local codes and ordinances• Copies of the standards listed above may be obtained from: **National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park Quincy, Massachusetts 02269