If this is a new vent system
Vent material
•Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.
•4" (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must be used. DURASAFE TM venting products are recommended.
4" (10.2cm) heavymetal exhaust vent
DURASAFE TM vent products can be purchased from your dealer. For further information, please call
Rigid metal vent
•For best drying performance, rigid metal vents are recommended.
•Rigid metal vent is recommended to prevent crushing and kinking.
Flexible metal vent
•Flexible metal vents are acceptable only if accessible for cleaning.
•Flexible metal vent must be fully extended and supported when the laundry center is in its final position.
•Remove excess flexible metal vent to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced airflow and poor performance.
•Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed walls, ceilings or floors.
Elbows
45 ° elbows provide better airflow than 90 ° elbows.
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Clamps
Use clamps to seal all joints.
Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws
or other fastening devices that extend into the interior of the duct. Do not use duct tape.
Clamp
Exhaust
Recommended hood styles are shown here.
B
(10.2 cm)
A. Louvered hood style
B. Box hood style
The angled hood style (shown here) is acceptable.
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(6.4 crn)
An exhaust hood should cap the vent to prevent rodents and insects from entering the home.
Exhaust hood must be at least 12" (30.5 cm) from the ground or any object that may be in the path of the exhaust (such as flowers, rocks or bushes, snow line, etc.).
•Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch.
(mproper venting can cause moisture and lint to collect indoors, which may result in:
[] Moisture damage to woodwork, furniture, paint, wallpaper, carpets, etc.
[] Housecleaning problems and health problems.
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.
To protect the floor, use a large flat piece of cardboard from the shipping carton. Gently place the laundry center on its side, on the cardboard.
Install the rear leveling legs
1.Push legs into holes in rear corners until they snap into place.
2.Check adjustability of rear legs by pushing in one leg. The other leg should come out. Check both legs. If they do not move freely, repeat Step 1.
