Exhaust Connection - GE Unitized Electric Washer/Dryer Installation Instructions Manual

EXHAUST CONNECTION

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WARNING -
RISK OF FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY:
• This appliance must be exhausted to the outdoors.
• Use only 4" rigid metal ducting for the home exhaust
duct.
home exhaust duct. It must be installed in accordance
with the instructions found in "Connecting The Dryer
To House Vent" on page 8 of this manual.
• Do not terminate exhaust in a chimney, a wall, a ceiling,
or in any other concealed space of a building. The
accumulated lint could create a potential
• Never terminate the exhaust into a common duct with
a kitchen exhaust system. A combination of grease
length table. Longer ducts can accumulate lint,
• Never install a screen in or over the exhaust duct. This
• Do not assemble ductwork with any fasteners that
extend into the duct. These fasteners can accumulate
• Do not obstruct incoming or exhausted air.
• Provide an access for inspection and cleaning of the exhaust
system, especially at turns and joints. Exhaust system shall
be inspected and cleaned at least once a year.
THIS DRYER COMES READY FOR REAR
EXHAUSTING. IF SPACE IS LIMITED, USE
THE INSTRUCTIONS IN SECTION 6 TO
EXHAUST DIRECTLY FROM THE SIDES OR
BOTTOM OF THE CABINET.
STANDARD REAR EXHAUST
For straight line installation, connect
the dryer exhaust to the external
exhaust hood using duct tape or
clamp.
EXTERNAL DUCT
OPENING
DUCT TAPE OR
DUCT CLAMP
4" METAL DUCT CUT
TO PROPER LENGTH
DUCT TAPE OR
DUCT CLAMP
Installation Instructions
TO REDUCE THE
STANDARD REAR EXHAUST
RECOMMENDED
CONFIGURATION
TO MINIMIZE
NOTE: ELBOWS WILL PREVENT DUCT KINKING AND COLLAPSING
LEVELING AND STABILIZING YOUR APPLIANCE
5
LEVEL
FRONT-TO-BACK.
Level and stabilizing your appliance
1.
the appliance into position. It is important not to damage the
location. Damaged legs can increase appliance vibration. It
Note: Do not use washer cover to lift the unit.
2. To ensure the appliance is level and solid on all four legs,
ground. Gently set the appliance back down to allow the
rear legs to self adjust.
of back part of the washer lid and check it side to side,
then check front to back. Screw the front leveling legs up
or down to ensure the appliance is resting solid on all four
lock nuts on each leg up toward the base of the unit and
snug with a wrench.
Note: Keep the leg extension at minimum to prevent excessive
vibration. The farther out legs are extended, the more the unit
will vibrate.
7
RECOMMENDED
LEVEL
SIDE-TO-SIDE.
2 LEVELING LEGS