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Installation
Instructions
161EXHAUST CONNECTION
CONT.
THIS DRYER COMES READY FOR REAR
EXHAUSTING. IF SPACE IS LIMITED, USE
THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO EXHAUST
DIRECTLY FROM THE LEFT SIDE OR
BOTTOM OF THE CABINET. NOTE: This
drger
cannot
be exhausted
to the right
side.
• Never use flexible duct inside dryer.
• Detach and remove the bottom or left side knockout as
desired.
• Remove the screw inside the dryer exhaust duct and save.
Pull the duct out of the dryer. Protect sharp edges around the
knockout and exhaust opening with the tape.
• Cut the duct as shown. Keep portion A.
FIXING
• Through the rear opening, locate the tab in the middle of
the appliance base. Lift the tab to about 45° using a flat
screwdriver.
• Reconnect and secure the cut portion (A)of the duct
to the blower housing. Make sure that the fixing hole is
aligned with the tab in the base. Use the screw of item
2 to secure the duct in place through the tab on the
appliance base.
Only metal
duct
may be used
BLOWER
inside the dryer
HOUSING
BASE TAB
cabinet
LOCATION
9 " CUT
(UNDER EXHAUST
PORTION
DUCT)
11 1/4 "
BACK OF
SIDE PANEL
• Use standard metal elbows and duct to complete
exhaust system. Insert standard elbow and ducts
through rear and side or bottom openings.
• Cover the opening at the back with the plate (Kit
WE1M454) available from your Local Service Provider.
-ZILWARNING-NEVER
LEAVE THE
BACK OPENING WITHOUT THE PLATE.
PARTS AVAILABLE FROM LOCAL SERVICE
ORGANIZATION
• Rigid Metal Duct Components
WX8X63 4" X 1' Duct
WX8X64 4" x 2' Duct
WX8X51 4" Elbow
WX8X59 Aluminum Hood
• Flexible Metal Duct Components
WX08X10077 4" dia. Flexible Metal (Semi-Rigid)
UL-Listed Transition Duct (includes 2 elbows)
I-7-1 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
EXHAUSTINFORMATION section.
• Minimum clearance from combustible surfaces and non-
combustible surfaces for air intake purposes is:
0 in. either side
3 in. front and rear
NOTE: WHEN THE EXHAUST DUCT IS LOCATED AT THE
REAR OF THE DRYER, MINIMUM
CLEARANCE FROM THE
WALL IS 5.5 in.
• Minimum vertical space from floor to overhead cabinets,
ceiling, etc. is 88 in.
• Closet doors must be Iouvered or otherwise ventilated
and must contain a minimum of 60 sq. in. of open area
equally distributed. If the closet contains both a washer
and a dryer, doors must contain a minimum of 120 sq. in.
of open area equally distributed.
• The closet should be vented to the outdoors to prevent
gas pocketing in case of a gas leak in the supply line.
• No other fuel-burning appliance shall be installed in the
same closet with the dryer.
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