Whirlpool DUET SPORT User Manual

*Most installations require a minimum 5" (12.7 cm) clearance 

behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow. See “Venting 
Requirements.”

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:

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Additional spacing should be considered for ease of 
installation and servicing.

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Additional clearances might be required for wall, door and 
floor moldings.

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Additional spacing should be considered on all sides of the 
dryer to reduce noise transfer.

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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.

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Companion appliance spacing should also be considered.

*Required spacing

*Required spacing

**For side or bottom venting, 0" (0 cm) spacing is allowed.

*Required spacing

**For side or bottom venting, 0" (0 cm) spacing is allowed.

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For cabinet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation 
openings in the top of the cabinet are required.

*Required spacing

**For side or bottom venting, 0" (0 cm) spacing is allowed.

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