Leveling The Dryer; Reversing The Door Swing - Kenmore 796.8172 Use & Care Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

LEVELING THE DRYER

WARNING:
• Wear gloves during installation.
• Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury.
To ensure that the dryer provides optimal drying
performance, it must be level. To minimize vibration,
noise, and unwanted movement, the floor must be a
level, solid surface.
NOTE: Adjust the leveling feet only as far as necessary
to level the dryer. Extending the leveling feet more than
necessary can cause the dryer to vibrate.
Position the dryer in the final location. Place a level
1
across the top of the dryer.
All four leveling feet must rest solidly on the floor.
Gently push on the top corners of the dryer to make
sure that the dryer does not rock from corner to corner.
Use a wrench to turn the leveling feet. Turn the
2
leveling foot clockwise to raise the dryer; turn the
foot counterclockwise to lower the dryer. Using a
level, adjust the feet until the dryer is level from side
to side and front to back. Make sure all four feet
are in firm contact with the floor.
NOTE: If you are installing the dryer on the optional
pedestal, the dryer leveling feet should be fully retracted.
Use the leveling feet on the pedestal to level the dryer.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
The swing of the dryer door can be reversed to fit your
installation location.
THE DRYER DOOR IS VERY LARGE AND HEAVY.
Failure to follow the instructions below can result in
damage to the dryer, property damage or personal injury.
• To avoid damage to the dryer or the door, support the
• Always reverse the door BEFORE stacking the dryer on
• Avoid dropping the door to avoid damage to the door
Level
Level
Remove
Remove
hole cap
hole ca p
Leveling Feet Leveling Feet
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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REVERSING THE DOOR SWING

WARNING:
door with a stool or box that fits under the door, or
have an assistant support the weight of the door.
top of the washer
or the floor.
Door
Door
Latch
Latch
Latch Screws
Latch Screws
Open the dryer door.
1
Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the two latch
screws and the latch.
Remove the two hole caps, one each above and
below the latch by rotating them slightly clockwise.
While supporting the weight of the door, remove the
four hinge screws.
CAUTION: Be sure to support the weight of the door
before removing the hinge screws.
Carefully turn the door upside down and reinstall it on
the opposite side using the screws removed in step 4.
Hinge Screws
Hinge Screws
Install the door latch in the opening on the side from
which the door was removed using the screws from
step 2.
Install the hole caps removed in step 3 in the holes
above and below the latch where the door was
originally mounted.
Test the door for proper operation and make sure it
latches properly.
Hinge
Hinge
Screws
Screws
Insert
Insert
hole cap
hole ca p
Latch
Latch
Screws Screws