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Final Installation Checklist, Dryer Exhaust Tips

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Installing your dryer FINAL INSTALLATION CHECKLIST • the dryer is plugged into an electrical outlet and is properly grounded. • The exhaust ductwork is hooked up and the joints are taped. • A plastic flexible duct is NOT used. • Use rigid or stiff-walled flexible metal vent material. • The dryer is level and is sitting firmly on the floor. • Gas models - the gas is turned on with no gas leaks. • Start your dryer to confirm that it runs, heats, and shuts off. DRYER EXHAUST TIPS A plastic or non-metal flexible duct presents a potential fire hazard. WARNING 1. Make sure your dryer is installed properly so it exhausts air easily. Dryer Wall Duct Exhaust 2. Use a 4" diameter rigid metal duct. Tape all joints, including at the dryer. Never use lint-trapping screws. 4" Tape Duct 3. Keep ducts as straight as possible. 4. Clean all old ducts before installing your new dryer. Be sure the vent flap opens and closes freely. Inspect and clean the exhaust system annually. Don't let a poor exhaust system slow the drying process by: • Restricting your dryer with a poor exhaust system. • Using a plastic, thin foil, or non-metal flexible duct. • Unnecessarily using long ducts that have many elbows. • Allowing dented or clogged ducts and vent. 24_ Installing your dryer DV435-02836G_EN_20120522.indd 24 2012-05-22 12:13:47

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_ Installing your dryer
Installing your dryer
FINAL INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
•
the dryer is plugged into an electrical outlet and is properly grounded.
•
The exhaust ductwork is hooked up and the joints are taped.
•
A plastic flexible duct is NOT used.
•
Use rigid or stiff-walled flexible metal vent material.
•
The dryer is level and is sitting firmly on the floor.
•
Gas models – the gas is turned on with no gas leaks.
•
Start your dryer to confirm that it runs, heats, and shuts off.
DRYER EXHAUST TIPS
A plastic or non-metal flexible duct presents a potential fire hazard.
1.
Make sure your dryer is installed properly so it exhausts air
easily.
Wall
Duct
Exhaust
Dryer
2.
Use a 4” diameter rigid metal duct. Tape all joints, including
at the dryer. Never use lint-trapping screws.
Duct
Tape
4”
3.
Keep ducts as straight as possible.
4.
Clean all old ducts before installing your new dryer. Be sure
the vent flap opens and closes freely. Inspect and clean the
exhaust system annually.
Don’t let a poor exhaust system slow the drying process by:
•
Restricting your
dryer with a poor
exhaust system.
•
Using a plastic, thin
foil, or non-metal
flexible duct.
•
Unnecessarily using
long ducts that have
many elbows.
•
Allowing dented or
clogged ducts and
vent.
WARNING
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