Location Requirements; Important - Maytag W10761035B Instructions D'installation

Your dryer can be installed in a basement, laundry room,
or recessed area.
This dryer is not intended for installation in a mobile home.
Companion appliance location requirements should also be
considered.

IMPORTANT:

Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed
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to water and/or the weather. Proper installation is your
responsibility.
This dryer must not be installed in a closet with a door.
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You will need:
A grounded electrical outlet located within 6 ft. (1.8 m) of
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where the power cord is attached to the back of the dryer.
See "Electrical Requirements. "
A level floor with a maximum slope of 1" (25 mm) under entire
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dryer. Installing the dryer on soft floor surfaces, such as carpets
or surfaces with foam backing, is not recommended.
Dryer installation clearances
The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to be
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fully opened.
Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation
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and servicing. The door opens more than 180°.
Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, and floor
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moldings.
Additional spacing of 1" (25 mm) on all sides of the dryer is
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recommended to reduce noise transfer.

LOCATION REQUIREMENTS

When installing a gas dryer:
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Check code requirements: Some codes limit or do not
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permit installation of clothes dryers in garages, closets, or
sleeping quarters. Contact your local building inspector.
Make sure that lower edges of the cabinet, plus the back and
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bottom sides of the dryer, are free of obstructions to permit
adequate clearance of air openings for combustion air. See
"Recessed Area Installation Instructions" below for minimum
spacing requirements.
Recessed Area Installation Instructions
This dryer may be installed in a recessed area. For recessed area
installations, minimum clearances can be found on the warning
label on the rear of the dryer or in "Dimensions/Clearances. "
The installation spacing is in inches and is the minimum allowable.
Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation,
servicing, and compliance with local codes and ordinances.
The dryer must be exhausted outdoors.
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