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Installation Instructions / Gas Dryer
THIS DRYER COMES READY FOR REAR EXHAUSTING. IF
SPACE IS LIMITED, USE THE INSTRUCTIONS IN SECTION 12 TO
EXHAUST DIRECTLY FROM THE LEFT SIDE OR BOTTOM OF THE
CABINET.
NOTE: ELBOWS WILL PREVENT DUCT KINKING
AND COLLAPSING.
EXHAUST CONNECTION
LEVELING DRYER
STANDARD REAR EXHAUST
7
8
WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY:
This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.
•
Use only metal duct.
•
Do not terminate exhaust in a chimney, any gas
vent
, under an enclosed floor (crawl space), or into
an attic. The accumulated lint could cr
eate a fi
re
hazard.
•
Pr
ovide an access for inspection and cleaning of
the exhaust system, especially at turns. Inspect and
clean at least once a year.
•
Never terminate the exhaust into a common duct
with a
kitchen exhaust. A combination of lint and
grease could cr
eate a fi
re hazard.
•
Do not obstruct incoming or exhausted air.
Stand the dr
yer upright near the final location and
adjust the 4 leveling legs to match the height of your
w
asher.
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THE USE OF
RIGID METAL EXHAUST DUCT. IF USING
FLEXIBLE METAL DUCT, CUT IT TO THE
PROPER LENGTH AND AVOID BUNCHING
OF THE DUCT BEHIND THE DRYER.
WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU INSTALL YOUR DRYER BEFORE
YOUR WASHER. THIS WILL PERMIT DIRECT ACCESS FOR
EASIER EXHAUST CONNECTION.
ELBOW HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED
ELBOW HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED
RECOMMENDED
CONFIGURATION
TO MINIMIZE
EXHAUST
BLOCKAGE.
LEVEL
FRONT-TO-BACK
4 LEVELING
LEGS
LEVEL
SIDE-TO-SIDE
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