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Install Leveling Legs, Venting - review

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Install Leveling Legs VENTING Venting REQUiREMENTS 1. Prepare dryer for leveling legs To avoid damaging floor, use a large flat piece of cardboard from dryer carton; place under entire dryer. Firmly grasp dryer body (not console panel) and gently lay dryer down on cardboard. IMPORTANT: If laying dryer on its back, use the cardboard corner posts the dryer was packed with to avoid damaging the back of the dryer. Lay the dryer on its side if you do not have the cardboard corner posts the dryer was packed with. 2. Screw in leveling legs Examine leveling legs. Screw legs into leg holes by hand, use a wrench if necessary, to finish turning legs until they begin to touch the base. Now stand the dryer on its legs. Slide the dryer until it is close to its final location. Leave enough room for electrical connection and to connect the exhaust vent. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space of a building. Only rigid or flexible metal vent shall be used for exhausting. 4" (102 mm) 4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent ■■ Only a 4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps may be used. ■■ Do not use plastic or metal foil vent. Rigid metal vent: ■■ Recommended for best drying performance and to avoid crushing and kinking. Flexible metal vent: (Acceptable only if accessible to clean) ■■ Must be fully extended and supported in final dryer location. ■■ Remove excess to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced airflow and poor performance. ■■ Do not install in enclosed walls, ceilings, or floors. ■■ The total length should not exceed 7 3/4 ft. (2.4 m). NOTE: If using an existing vent system, clean lint from entire length of the system and make sure exhaust hood is not plugged with lint. Replace plastic or metal foil vents with rigid metal or flexible metal vents. Review Vent System Chart and if necessary, modify existing vent system to achieve best drying performance. 9

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9
VENTING REQUIREMENTS
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE
EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
IMPORTANT:
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent,
chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space
of a building. Only rigid or flexible metal vent shall be used for
exhausting.
Rigid metal vent:
Recommended for best drying performance and to avoid
■
crushing and kinking.
Flexible metal vent:
(Acceptable only if accessible to clean)
Must be fully extended and supported in final dryer location.
■
Remove excess to avoid sagging and kinking that may
■
result in reduced airflow and poor performance.
Do not install in enclosed walls, ceilings, or floors.
■
The total length should not exceed 7
■
3
/
4
ft. (2.4 m).
NOTE:
If using an existing vent system, clean lint from
entire length of the system and make sure exhaust hood
is not plugged with lint. Replace plastic or metal foil vents
with rigid metal or flexible metal vents. Review Vent System
Chart and if necessary, modify existing vent system to
achieve best drying performance.
4"
(102 mm)
4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent
INSTALL LEVELING LEGS
2.
Screw in leveling legs
Examine leveling legs. Screw legs into leg holes by hand,
use a wrench if necessary, to finish turning legs until they
begin to touch the base.
Now stand the dryer on its legs. Slide the dryer until it is
close to its final location. Leave enough room for electrical
connection and to connect the exhaust vent.
Only a 4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps
■
may be used.
Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.
■
VENTING
Prepare dryer for leveling legs
1.
To avoid damaging floor, use a large flat piece of cardboard
from dryer carton; place under entire dryer. Firmly grasp
dryer body (not console panel) and gently lay dryer down on
cardboard.
IMPORTANT:
If laying dryer on its back, use the cardboard
corner posts the dryer was packed with to avoid damaging
the back of the dryer. Lay the dryer on its side if you do not
have the cardboard corner posts the dryer was packed with.