Whirlpool WED92HEFC Installation Guide - Page 11

Exhaust hoods: Plan Vent System ■■ An exhaust hood should cap the vent to keep rodents and insects from entering the home. Choose your exhaust installation type ■■ Must be at least 12" (305 mm) from ground or any object that may obstruct exhaust (such as flowers, rocks, bushes, Recommended exhaust installation: or snow). B C ■■ Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch. A D Recommended Styles: F E G Louvered Hood Acceptable Style: Box Hood Angled Hood Elbows: ■■ 45° elbows provide better airflow than 90° elbows. Good Better A. Dryer B Elbow C. Wall D. Exhaust hood E. Clamps B H F. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent G. Vent length necessary to connect elbows H. Exhaust outlet Clamps: ■■ Use clamps to seal all joints. ■■ Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws or other fastening devices that extend into interior of duct and catch lint. Do not use duct tape. Optional exhaust installations: This dryer can be converted to exhaust out the right side, left side (all models except long vent), or through the bottom. If you prefer, you may contact your local dealer to have the dryer converted. A B C A. Standard rear offset exhaust installation B. Left- or right-side exhaust installation C. Bottom exhaust installation 11