10 Installing the washer-dryer
Installing exhaust ducting
IMPORTANT:
This applianceshould
NOTbe exhausted
into a chimney, wall,
ceiling, or any
concealedspace of a
building. Only rigid
or flexible metallic
ductingshould be
used.
• Rigid or flex metal/metallic ducting should be
used.
• Exhaust ducts should be as short and straight as
possible. NOTE: Long exhaust ducting can
extend drying time, collect lint and may affect
drying performance.
• The exhaust duct must end with an approved
exhaust vent hood with swing out damper(s) or
tailpiece with louvers.
• Check that all ducting is clean and lint free. Use
duct tape or screw clamps to secure all joints.
• Use duct tape or screw clamps to secure the
duct to the round flange vent located on the
back of the machine (Fig. 8).
Fig 8
Leveling the washer-dryer
• To access the front
leveling legs, tilt the
machine backwards,
leaning it against a
wall or other stable
structure.
• Adjust the legs up
or down (Fig. 9) to
ensure the washer is
resting solid and
does not rock side-to-side or front-to-back
when the machine is upright.
• Check that the angle of inclination, measured
according to the work top, does not exceed 2°.
Fig 9
WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire, this
appliance mustbe exhausted to the
outdoors.
Rigid or flexible metallicduct required.
Ducting mustbe as short and straight as
possible.
Do not exhaustdryer into a chimney,
furnace,cold air duct, attic crawl space, or
anotherduct used for venting.
If a cabinetdoor is installed, a min. opening
of8 sq. in. should be provided for make up
air. Louvereddoors with equivalent air
openings are acceptable. Allow clearances
behinddoor(s) to avoid rubbing between
back of cabinetdoor(s) and front control
panel. Additionalclearances for all, door
and floor molding may be required.
IMPORTANT:The machine must restsolid
on a sturdy floor for optimum performance
and minimum vibration.