Kenmore 9787 Installation Instructions - Page 8

• An exhaust hood should cap the vent to keep 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. Improper venting can cause moisture and lint to cotlect indoors, which may resumt in: [] Moisture damage to woodwork, furniture, paint, wallpaper, carpets, etc= [] Housecleaning problems and health problems. Install the front leveling feet 1. Prop up the front of the laundry center about 4" (10.2 cm) with a wood block or similar object. The block needs to support the weight of the laundry center. 2. Screw the Iocknut onto each foot to within 1" (2.5 cm) of the base. 1" (2.5 cm} 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 avoid floor damage, set laundry center onto cardboard before moving across floor. Move laundry center close to its final location. 1. Do not cut yellow strap. Pull yellow strap firmly, until completely removed from laundry center. There should be 2 cotter pins on the end of the shipping strap. Remove hang tag and pin from vent pipe. 3= Screw the feet into the correct holes at the front corner of the laundry center until the nuts touch the washer. NOTE: Do not tighten the nuts until the laundry center is level. 4. Tilt the laundry center back and remove the wood block. Gently lower the laundry center to the floor. For mobile home use Laundry centers with gas dryers must be securely fastened to the floor. Mobile home installations require a Mobile Home Installation Kit. See "Tools and Parts" section for ordering information. Proper connection of the drain hose protects your floors from damage due to water leakage. To keep the drain hose from coming off or leaking, it must be installed according to the following instructions: IMPORTANT: To ensure proper installation, this procedure must be followed exactly. 1. Check the drain hose to see that it is the proper length. 2. Wet the inside of the straight end of the drain hose with tap water. IMPORTANT: Do not use any lubricant other than water. 3. Squeeze ears of the silver, double-wire clamp with pliers to open. Place clamp over the straight end of the drain hose 1A" (6.4 mm) from the end. 2. Tilt the laundry center forward. Move each of the 2 rear legs in an up-down motion to check the self-adjusting leveling legs for free movement. This is required for proper leveling. Gently lower the laundry center to the floor. 3. Cut the shipping strap about 16" (40.6 cm) from the plug end. Look for the words "CUT HERE." Discard end with cotter pins. You will use the remaining piece of shipping strap to secure the drain hose.