Whirlpool WED7500VW Owners Manual - Page 5

Installation Clearances The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to open fully. Dryer Dimensions 39" (99.1 cm) *23 ¼" (60.3 cm) Recessed or closet installation - Dryer only 14" (35.6 cm) 18"(45.7 cm) 48 in.2 (310 cm2) 3" (7.6 cm) 33 ¼" (84.45 cm) 23 59.37 cm) *Most installations require a minimum 5½" (14.0 cm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbows. See "Venting Requirements." Installation spacing for recessed area and closet installations The following spacing dimensions shown are recommended when the dryer is to be operated with, or without, the Stack Kit. This dryer has been tested for installation with spacing of 0" (0 cm) clearance; however, spacing of 1" (2.5 cm) clearance is recommended. Recommended spacing should be considered for the following reasons: s Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing. s Additional spacing should be considered on all sides of the dryer to reduce noise transfer. s For closet installation with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom of the door are required. Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation opening are acceptable. s Companion appliance spacing should also be considered. To purchase a Stack Kit, see "Assistance or Service." Custom undercounter installation - Dryer only 0" (0 cm) 33¹⁄₄" min. (84.45 cm) 0" (0 cm) 23³⁄₈" (59.37 cm) 0" (0 cm) 3" (7.6 cm) 0" 24 in.2 (155 cm2) 0" 1" (2 . 5 cm) A (0 cm) (0 cm) B C A. Side view - closet or confined area B. Recessed area C. Closet door with vents 3" (7.6 cm) Recessed or closet installation - Stacked with stack kit (Accessory) 12" (30.5 cm) DRYER 3" (7.6 cm) 48 in.2 (310 cm2) 3" (7.6 cm) WASHER 24 in.2 (155 cm2) 0" (0 cm) 0" (0 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) A B A. Recessed area B. Side view - closet or confined area C. Closet door with vents 3" (7.6 cm) C Mobile Home - Additional Location 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 245, HUD Part 280). Mobile home installations require: s Metal exhaust system hardware, which is available for purchase from your dealer. s 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. 5