Whirlpool WED8300SW Use and Care Guide - Page 5

Installation clearances The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to open fully. Dryer Dimensions 50¹⁄₂" (128.27 cm) Closet installation - Dryer only 14" max.* (35.6 cm) 15" min.* (38.1 cm) 48 in.2* (310 cm2) 3"* (7.6 cm) 36" (91.4 cm) *28.65" (72.77 cm) 27" (68.6 cm) *Most installations require a minimum 5" (12.7 cm) 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 cm) 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"* (5 cm) 36" min (91.4 cm) 24 in.2* (155 cm2) 1"* 28.65" 5"** (2.5 cm) (72.77 cm) (12.7 cm) A B 3"* (7.6 cm) A. Side view - closet or confined area B. Closet door with vents *Required spacing **For side or bottom venting, 0" (0 cm) spacing is allowed. Recessed or closet installation - Dryer on pedestal 14" max.* (35.6 cm) 15" min.* (38.1 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) 27" (68.6 cm) 1" 1"* 28.65" 5"** (2.5 cm) (2.5 cm) (72.77 cm) (12.7 cm) A B A. Recessed area B. Side view - closet or confined area *Required spacing **For side or bottom venting, 0" (0 cm) spacing is allowed. 1"* (2.5 cm) *Required spacing 27" (68.6 cm) 1"* (2.5 cm) 5