Midea MLE45N1BWW User's Manual & Installation Instructions page 32

3. Preassemble a 4 inches (10.2cm) elbow to the next 4 inches (10.2cm)
duct section, and secure all joints with duct tape. Be sure that the
male end of the elbow faces AWAY from the dryer.
Insert the elbow/duct assembly through the side opening and attach it
onto the adapter duct.
Secure in place with duct tape. Be sure that the male end of the duct
protrudes 1.5 inches (3.8cm) to connect the remaining ductwork.
Attach duct tape
Option 2: Bottom venting
2. Press the tabs on the knockout and carefully remove the knockout for
the desired vent opening.
Attach the adapter duct onto the blower housing of the dryer as shown.
3.
Insert the 4 inches (10.2cm) elbow through the rear opening and attach
it onto the adapter duct.
Be sure that the male end of the elbow faces down through hole in the
bottom of the dryer.
Secure in place with duct tape. Attach duct tape to the back of the dryer.
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to the back of the dryer.
Duct
Tape
Elbow
Adapter
Duct
Knockout
Duct
Tape
Elbow
1 '' 1/ 2
(3.8 cm)