Kenmore 8873 Use and Care Guide - Page 8

Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use a plastic vent. Do not use a metal foil vent. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, this laundry center MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. 4 in. (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must be used. DURASAFE TM venting products are recommended and are available from your local Sears store or Sears Service Center. DURASAFF M vent products can be purchased from your dealer. For further information, please reference the service number located on the back page of this manual, or visit our Internet site at: www.sears.com. • Do not exhaust the dryer into any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, or a concealed space of a building. • Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch. • Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed walls, ceilings or floors. • Do not use screws or other fastening devices that extend into the interior of the vent to secure vent. IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. To protect the floor, use a large flat piece of cardboard from the shipping car[on. Gently place the laundry center on its side, on the cardboard. Install the rear leveling legs 1o 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. Install the front leveling legs 1. Examine the front leveling legs. Find the diamond marking. 2. Screw front legs by hand, into the holes in the triangular braces in the front corners. Use wrench to finish turning the legs until the diamond marking is no longer visible. Improper 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. Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent. Rigid metal vent is recommended to prevent crushing and kinking. 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. An exhaust hood should cap the vent to prevent rodents and insects from entering the home. Exhaust hood must be at least 12 in. (30.5 cm) from the ground or any object that may be in the path of the exhaust (such as flowers, rocks or bushes, etc.). If using an existing vent system, clean lint from the entire length of the system and make sure exhaust hood is not plugged with lint. Replace any plastic or metal foil vent with rigid metal or flexible metal vent. Use duct tape to seal all joints. 8 3. Carefully stand the laundry center upright. 1. Open the washer lid. The latch under the dryer will keep the lid open. 2. Pull the foam packing ring out of the washen NOTE: Keep the foam ring and use it when transporting your laundry center. This packing material is used to keep the washer tub stable during transport.