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Installation Instructions
LEVELING AND STABILIZING YOUR
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the 4 leveling legs, at the corners, to ensure that the dryer
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6 ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION
• If your dryer is approved for installation in an alcove or
closet, it will be stated on a label on the dryer back.
• The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors. See the
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equally distributed. If the closet contains both a washer
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of open area equally distributed.
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THE DRYER, MINIMUM CLEARANCE FROM THE WALL IS 5.5 in.
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without kinking and or crushing the transition duct,
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• Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.
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diameter can be maintained throughout the entire length
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pipe.
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to its full length. Allow 2” of duct to overlap the exhaust
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4. Secure the duct to the exhaust pipe with the other clamp.