Kenmore 27'' Laundry Center w/ Gas Dryer Installation Guide
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STANDARD REAR EXHAUST
(Vented above floor level)
Elbow, highly
recommended
Recommended
configuration
to minimize exhaust
blockage
Level
front-to-back
Level
side-to-side
2 Leveling legs
8. Leveling and stabilizing your appliance
1. Carefully move the appliance to its final location. Gently
rock the appliance into position. It is important not to
damage the rubber leveling legs when moving your appli-
ance to its final location. Damaged legs can increase ap-
pliance vibration. It may be helpful to spray window
cleaner on the floor to help move your appliance to its fi-
nal position.
damage the rubber leveling legs when moving your appli-
ance to its final location. Damaged legs can increase ap-
pliance vibration. It may be helpful to spray window
cleaner on the floor to help move your appliance to its fi-
nal position.
Note: Do not use the washer lid to lift the unit.
2. To ensure the appliance is level and solid on all four legs,
tilt the appliance forward so the rear legs are off the
ground. Gently set the appliance back down to allow the
rear legs to self adjust.
ground. Gently set the appliance back down to allow the
rear legs to self adjust.
3. With the appliance in its final position, place a level on
top 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 legs (no rocking or the appliance should exist), turn
the lock nuts on each leg up toward the base of the unit
and snug with a wrench.
side, then check front to back. Screw the front leveling legs
up or down to ensure the appliance is resting solid on all
four legs (no rocking or the appliance should exist), turn
the 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 exces-
sive vibration. The farther out legs are extended, the more
the unit will vibrate.
sive vibration. The farther out legs are extended, the more
the unit will vibrate.
NOTE: ELBOWS WILL PREVENT DUCT KINKING AND COL-
LAPSING.
LAPSING.
CONNECTING THE DRYER TO HOUSE VENT
RIGID METAL TRANSITION DUCT
• For best drying performance, a rigid metal transition duct is
recommended.
• Rigid metal transitions ducts reduce the risk of crushing and
kinking.
UL-LISTED FLEXIBLE METAL (SEMI-RIGID) TRANSITION
DUCT
• If rigid metal duct cannot be used, then UL-listed flexible
metal (semi-rigid) ducting can be used (Kit WX08X10077).
• Never install flexible metal duct in walls, ceilings, floors or
other enclosed spaces.
• For many applications, installing elbows at both the dryer
and the wall is highly recommended (see illustrations). El-
bows allow the appliance to sit close to the wall without
kinking and or crushing the transition duct, maximizing dry-
ing performance.
bows allow the appliance to sit close to the wall without
kinking and or crushing the transition duct, maximizing dry-
ing performance.
• Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.
UL-LISTED FLEXIBLE METAL (FOIL-TYPE) TRANSITION
DUCT
DUCT
• In special installations, it may be necessary to connect the
dryer to the house vent using a flexible metal (foil-type)
duct. A UL-listed flexible metal (foil-type) duct may be used
ONLY in installations where rigid metal or flexible metal
(semi-rigid) ducting cannot be used AND where a 4" diam-
eter can be maintained throughout the entire length of the
transition duct.
duct. A UL-listed flexible metal (foil-type) duct may be used
ONLY in installations where rigid metal or flexible metal
(semi-rigid) ducting cannot be used AND where a 4" diam-
eter can be maintained throughout the entire length of the
transition duct.
• In Canada and the United States, only the flexible metal
(foil-type) ducts that comply with the "Outline for Clothes
Dryer Transition Duct Subject 2158A" shall be used.
Dryer Transition Duct Subject 2158A" shall be used.
• Total length of flexible metal duct should not exceed 8 feet
(2.4m).
• Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.
• For best drying performance:
1. Slide one end of the duct over the clothes dryer outlet
pipe.
2. Secure the duct with a clamp.
3. With the dryer in its permanent position, extend the duct
to its full length. Allow 2" of duct to overlap the exhaust
pipe. Cut off and remove excess duct. Keep the duct as
straight as possible for maximum airflow.
pipe. Cut off and remove excess duct. Keep the duct as
straight as possible for maximum airflow.
4. Secure the duct to the exhaust pipe with the other clamp.