Maytag MEDP576K Installation Instructions - Page 17

2. Connect vent to exhaust hood LEVEL DRYER 1. Level dryer Vent must fit over the exhaust hood. Secure vent to exhaust hood with 4" (102 mm) clamp. Run vent to dryer location using straightest path possible. Avoid 90° turns. Use clamps to seal all joints. Do not use duct tape, screws, or other fastening devices that extend into interior of vent to secure vent, because they can catch lint. Connect Vent 1. Connect vent to exhaust outlet Check levelness of dryer from side to side. Repeat from front to back. NOTE: The dryer must be level for the moisture sensing system to operate correctly. Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to exhaust outlet in dryer. If connecting to existing vent, make sure vent is clean. Dryer vent must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside exhaust hood. Check that vent is secured to exhaust hood with a 4" (102 mm) clamp. 2. Move dryer to final location Not Level LEVEL Not Level 2. Tighten and adjust leveling legs If dryer is not level or the same height as the washer, prop up using a wood block. Use wrench to adjust legs up or down, and check again for levelness. Once dryer is level, make sure all four legs are snug against the floor before tightening them. Move dryer to final location. Avoid crushing or kinking vent. After dryer is in place, remove corner posts and cardboard from under the dryer. 17