Hotpoint HTX26EASWWW Installation Instructions - Page 15

Installation Instructions EXHAUSTING THE DRYER (cont.) SIDE OR BOTTOM VENTING WARNING - Fire Hazard Disconnect dryer from electrical supply. Wear gloves and arm guards. Close the back opening with cover plate (Kit WE49X22606). Failure to do so may result in fire, electrical shock or lacerations. Dryer Exhaust to right of the cabinet for Electric models only. Dryer Exhaust to left of the cabinet for Gas and Electric models. Dryer Exhaust to the bottom of cabinet for Gas and Electric models. Remove screw and save Right (electric models only) Left Bottom Remove desired knockout (one only) Detach and remove the right (electric models only), left or bottom knockout as desired. Remove the screw inside the dryer exhaust duct and save. Pull the duct out of the dryer. Cut the duct as shown and keep portion A. Fixing hole SIDE OR BOTTOM VENTING (cont.) TAB LOCATION Not for gas models Bend tab up 45° Left Through the rear opening, locate the tab in the middle of the appliance base. Lift the tab to about 45°, using a flat-blade screwdriver. ADDING A NEW DUCT Portion "A" Fixing hole Right Right (electric models only) or left side exhaust Left Reconnect the cut portion (A) of the duct to the blower housing. Make sure that the shortened duct is aligned with the tab in the base. Use the screw saved previously to secure the duct in place through the tab on the appliance base. ADDING ELBOW AND DUCT FOR EXHAUST TO RIGHT (ELECTRIC MODELS ONLY) OR LEFT SIDE OF CABINET Right A 9 1»2" (24.13cm) For models GTD60, GTD65 and GTD68 only, use the dimension below: Fixing hole Exhaust can be added to right (electric models only) or left side Right Left Aluminum foil tape A 10 1»2" (26.67cm) Left • Preassemble 4" elbow with 4" duct. Wrap aluminum foil tape around joint. • Insert duct assembly, elbow first, through the side opening and connect the elbow to the dryer internal duct. Be sure not to pull or damage the electrical wires inside the dryer when inserting the duct. 15