The exhaust vent can be 
routed up, down, left,
right or straight out the back of the washer/dryer. Space
requirements are provided on Panel G and on the rear panel
of the washer/dryer. Use the straightest path you can, to avoid 90° turns.
Maximum length of the exhaust system depends upon the type of vent used, number of elbows and the type of exhaust hood. The maximum length for both rigid and flexible vent is shown in the chart.
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with washer/dryer in laundry area.
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install washer/dryer.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
Truck only from rear to prevent product damage.
1.Put on safety glasses and gloves.
7. coupling washer Insert a flat washer into each end
of the inlet hoses. Check that washers are firmly seated in couplings.
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Inlet valves are plastic. Do not strip or crossthread.
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2.Open washer lid. Take hoses and parts packages out of basket. Close lid.
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3.Remove parts from package. Check that all parts were included.
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8.Attach hose to bottom (hot water) inlet valve opening first; then second hose to top (cold water) inlet valve. Tighten couplings by hand. Use pliers to make an additional
IMPORTANT: THIS PROCEDURE MUST BE FOLLOWED TO ASSURE PROPER INSTALLATION.
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drain hose drain hose connector
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However, a
Exhausting the dryer through the side of the washer/dryer requires the use of Side Exhaust Kit, Part No. 279823, available from a
Mobile home installation
This washer/dryer is suitable for mobile home installations. The installation of the washer/dryer must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Homes Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280, latest edition).
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Pull the shipping strap completely out of the washer.
cotter pins
4.Pull to completely remove the shipping strap with 2 cotterpins from the inside of the washer/dryer.
Save the shipping strap for use in Step 18.
5.Tilt washer/dryer forward. Check that rear leveling legs move up and down freely so that washer/dryer can be properly leveled in Step 15.
6.Disconnect the power supply. Connect power supply cord or cable to dryer. See “Electrical connection,” Panels B and C. Do Not plug power supply cord into outlet or reconnect power at this time.
Use new hoses and washers that came with your washer/dryer.
Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure. Inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found. When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement on the label with a permanent marker.
9.To prevent the drain hose from coming off or leaking, it must be installed per the following instructions:
1.Wet the inside end of the drain hose with tap water. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER LUBRICANT.
2.Squeeze ears of drain hose clamp with pliers to open and place clamp over the end of the drain hose.
3.While holding clamp open, work end of drain hose onto drain connector.
4.Position clamp over the drain hose area marked “clamp.” Release clamp. Clamp should be 1/4 inch from end of drain hose.