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GE 8566267 Installation Instructions Manual page 7

24" (61 cm) gas washer/dryer

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Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metam vent,
Do not use a pmastic vent,
Do not use a meta_ foil vent.
Failure to fo_mow these instructions
can result in death
or fire.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, this washer/dryer
MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
The dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent,
chimney, wall, ceiling, or a concealed space of a building,
Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch.
Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed walls, ceilings or
floors,
Use clamps to seal all joints. Exhaust vent must not be
connected or secured with screws or other fastening devices
which extend into the interior of the duct. Do not use duct
tape.
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Improper
venting
can cause moisture
and lint to collect
indoors,
which may resumt in:
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Moisture damage to woodwork,
furniture, paint,
wallpaper, carpets, etc.
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Housecleaning
problems and health problems.
Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.
Rigid metal vent is recommended to prevent crushing and kinking.
Flexible metal vent must be fully extended and supported when
the washer/dryer is in its final position. Remove excess flexible
metal vent to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced
airflow and poor performance.
An exhaust hood should cap the vent to prevent rodents and
insects from entering the home.
Exhaust hood must be at least 12" (30.5 cm) from the ground or
any object that may be in the path of the exhaust (such as flowers,
rocks or bushes, etc.).
If using an existing vent system, clean lint from the entire length of
the system and make sure exhaust hood is not plugged with lint.
Replace any plastic or metal foil vent with rigid metal or flexible
metal vent.
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
washer/dryer.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
To protect the floor, use a large flat piece of cardboard from the
shipping carton. Gently place the washer/dryer
on its side, on the
cardboard.
Install the rear leveling legs
1. Push legs into holes in rear corners until they snap into place.
2. Check adjustability of rear legs by pushing in one leg. The
other leg should come out. Check both legs. If they do not
move freely, repeat Step 1.
Install the front leveling legs
1. Examine the front leveling legs. Find the diamond marking.
2. Screw front legs by hand, into the holes in the triangular
braces in the front corners. Use wrench to finish turning the
legs until the diamond marking is no longer visible.
3. Slowly stand the washer/dryer
upright.
For mobile home use
Washer/dryers with gas dryers must be securely fastened to the
floor.
Mobile home installations require a Mobile Home Installation Kit.
See "Tools and Parts" section for ordering information.

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