Kenmore Washer/Dryer owner manual Standard Offset Connections, Step

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STANDARD OFFSET

CONNECTIONS

Using 4-inch rigid heavy metal vent:

NOTE: Do not secure exhaust vent joints with screws. Screws can catch lint and slow the drying process. Instead, use clamps to secure exhaust

vent joints.

STEP 1. Install a 4-inch metal elbow

on the hood and on the laundry center's exhaust outlet.

STEP 2. Measure the length of 4-inch

rigid heavy metal vent needed to connect the two elbows.

STFP 3. Place a clamp on each end of vent elbow and connect elbow to your laundry center's exhaust outlet. Tape the joint with duct tape. Tighten clamp.

 

 

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The vent usually comes in 2-foot lengths. Use tin snips to cut the vent 3 inches

longer than your measurement in order to make a connection.

NO'rE: Once the exhau.,;t vent is con- nec'ied and the laundry (;enter is in its fina location, check to make sure the laundry center is still level (see section "H," LEVEL LAUNDRY CENTER). When laundry center is level, Lise a 9/_6-inch open-end wrench to turn the front leg nuts tightly against laundl_] center cabinet. If the leg nuts are not tight against the cabinet, the laundry center may vibrate.

Finish Installation. See "REVIEW

INS'rALLATION" or= page 37.

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Washer/Dryer specifications

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