Kenmore 9787 Installation Instructions - Page 10

Checkfor leaks • Turn on the water faucets and check for leaks. A small amount of water might enter the washer. You will drain this water later. NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure. Record hose installation or replacement dates for future reference. • If you connect only one water hose, you must cap off the remaining water inlet port. • Periodically inspect and replace hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found. • The apparatus must be connected to the washer faucets using the new hoses. Do not use old hoses. Choose your exhaust installation type Recommended exhaust installations Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the laundry center. Other installations are possible. A I .......D... 1. Move the laundry center to its final location and remove any cardboard used to move the laundry center. 2. Locate the remaining piece of shipping strap. See "Remove Shipping Strap." Shipping strap 3= Wrap the drain hose to the laundry tub leg or standpipe with the shipping strap (A or B below). Push fastener into the nearest hole in the shipping strap. See illustration above. B If the water faucets and the drain standpipe are recessed, put the hooked end of the drain hose in the standpipe. Tightly wrap the shipping strap around the water inlet hoses and the drain hose (C above). Push fastener into the nearest hole in the shipping strap. See illustration above. C ........... _H A. Dryer B. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent C. Clamps D. Wall E. Elbow E Clamps G. Elbow H. Exhaust hood Optional exhaust installations This laundry center can be converted to exhaust out the right or left side. To convert the laundry center, use Side Exhaust Kit Part Number 279823. If your laundry center was previously exhausted from the right or left side, it can be converted to rear exhaust by using standard offset connections. To cover the hole in the side, one of the following plugs can be added: 692790 (white) 3979370 (graphite) 3977784 (biscuit) Follow the instructions in the kit to install. Kits are available from your local Sears store or Sears Service Center. B C A. Standard rear offset exhaust installation B. Rear exhaust for offset close clearance connection C. Left or right side exhaust installation 10