Splendide WD2100XC - Manual (Page 10)

10 Installing the washer-dryer
Installing exhaust ducting
IMPORTANT :
This appliance should
NOT be exhausted
into a chimney, wall,
ceiling, or any
concealed space of a
building. Only rigid
or flexible metallic
ducting should be
used.
•
Rigid or flex metal/metallic ducting should be
used.
•
Exhaust ducts should be as short and straight as
possible. NOTE: Long exhaust ducting can
extend drying time, collect lint and may affect
drying performance.
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The exhaust duct must end with an approved
exhaust vent hood with swing out damper(s) or
tailpiece with louvers.
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Check that all ducting is clean and lint free. Use
duct tape or screw clamps to secure all joints.
•
Use duct tape or screw clamps to secure the
duct to the round flange vent located on the
back of the machine (Fig. 8).
Fig 8
Leveling the washer-dryer
•
To access the front
leveling legs, tilt the
machine backwards,
leaning it against a
wall or other stable
structure.
•
Adjust the legs up
or down (Fig. 9) to
ensure the washer is
resting solid and
does not rock side-to-side or front-to-back
when the machine is upright.
•
Check that the angle of inclination, measured
according to the work top, does not exceed 2°.
Fig 9
WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire, this
appliance must be exhausted to the
outdoors.
Rigid or flexible metallic duct required.
Ducting must be as short and straight as
possible.
Do not exhaust dryer into a chimney,
furnace, cold air duct, attic crawl space, or
another duct used for venting.
If a cabinet door is installed, a min. opening
of 8 sq. in. should be provided for make up
air. Louvered doors with equivalent air
openings are acceptable. Allow clearances
behind door(s) to avoid rubbing between
back of cabinet door(s) and front control
panel. Additional clearances for all, door
and floor molding may be required.
IMPORTANT : The machine must rest solid
on a sturdy floor for optimum performance
and minimum vibration.