INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Exhaust Materials
NOTE:To reduce the risk of fire, DO NOT use flexible plastic pipe to exhaust the dryer. The following exhaust materials are recommended and can be obtained from any local hardware store:
4.1 4"(Diameter) Rigid metal duct.
4.2 4"(Diameter)
4.3 IMPORTANT: For maximum efficiency, keep the exhaust duct as short as possible.Make sure old exhaust ducts are 'cleaned' before installing your new dryer.
4.4 To prevent "backdraft" when the dryer is not in use,the outer end of the exhaust pipe must have a weather hood with hinged dampers installed.(Available at local hardware stores).
Note: Weather hood should be installed at least 12" (30.5cm) above the ground. Higher clearances may be necessary in areas where heavy snowfall can occur.
INSTALLATION
5.1 Before installation,we recommend a thorough visual inspection of the dryer for damage.Do not install the dryer if the appliance is damaged.
5.2 The dryer is equipped with an exhaust adapter which will accept standard 4" (10.2 cm) diameter rigid or flexible metal exhaust pipe.
5.3Mount the adapter to the cabinet (Fig 2) using the
sheet metal screws provided.
5.4 The dryer must be installed on a solid floor and adequate ventilation provided.
5.5Warning! The dryer should not be exhausted into a chimney, a wall, a ceiling, or a concealed part of the
building.
5.6 Warning! To reduce the risk of fire, this appliance must be exhausted outdoors.
5.7 Try and place the dryer so the exhaust pipe is as short as possible. (Fig 3)
5.8 Use as few 90º elbows as possible.
5.9Use duct tape (not screws) to seal all joints.
5.10Make sure that the air inlets at the back of the dryer
are not blocked and do not allow lint to accumulate around the dryer.
Never operate the dryer without
5.11 To level the dryer, adjust the two (2) leveling legs front of the dryer the lint filter in place.
5.12Install the lint filter into position, as shown in Fig (4).
5.13Plug the electrical power cord(supplied with the dryer) into an approved receptacle mounted on the wall
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