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ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION
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the closet contains both a washer and a dryer, doors must contain
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CONNECTING THE DRYER TO HOUSE VENT
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recommended.
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kinking.
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• Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.
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its full length. Allow 2” of duct to overlap the exhaust pipe.
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WHEN INSTALLED IN MANUFACTURED (MOBILE) HOMES
Dryer must be exhausted to the outside. Exhaust MUST NOT be
terminated beneath mobile home. Exhaust material MUST NOT
support combustion. Installation MUST conform to Manufactured
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connection, see “Connecting dryer using 4 wire connection”.
USE OF CASTERS (120V PORTABLE MODELS ONLY)
For a portable installation screw casters into the holes on the bottom of the
dryer. Refer to the “Installation Instructions for caster assembly” sheet to
install casters.
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