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d

WARNING

Do

not

use

copper

pipes

and

tubing

if

connected

to

natural

gas.

The

connection

may

be

different,

according

to

the

supply

line

type,

size

and

location.

If

local

codes

permit,

use

a

flexible

stainless

steel

connector

(Design

certified

by

the

America

Gas

Association

or

CSA

International)

to±connect

the

dryer.

1

2

To

reduce

the

distance

between

body

sheet

and

wall

install

a±

3

/

8

"±elbow

on

the

gas

pipe

of

the

dryer.

1

ć

gas

pipe

(

3

/

8

"

male

pipe

thread)

2

ć

3

/

8

"

elbow

Exhaust

air

connection

The

following

warnings

must

be

adhered

to

without

exception.

d

WARNING

1.

To

reduce

the

risk

of

fire,

this

dryer

MUST

BE

EXHAUSTED

OUTDOORS.

2.

To

reduce

the

risk

of

fire,

do

not

use

ductwork

longer

than

recommended.

Refer

to

the

maximum

ductwork

length

table

(see

page

12).

3.

DO

NOT

use

a

plastic,

metal

foil,

or

any

other

nonĆmetal

duct

with

this

dryer.

Only

rigid

or

flexible

metal

duct

shall

be

used

for

exhausting.

Metal

foil

and

flexible

metal

ducting

are

NOT

the

same.

4.

DO

NOT

use

more

than

2.4

m

of

flexible

metal

ducting.

5.

DO

use

a

duct

that

is

4

inches

(102

mm)

in

diameter.

6.

DO

NOT

exhaust

the

dryer

into:

a

chimney,

wall,

ceiling,

concealed

space

of

a

building,

furnace

cold

air

duct,

attic,

crawl

space,

or

any

other

ductwork

used

for

venting.

7.

DO

NOT

install

a

flexible

duct

in

an

enclosed

wall,

ceiling

or

floor.

8.

DO

NOT

crush

or

kink

the

duct.

9.

Do

clean

and

inspect

the

exhaust

system

on

a

regular

basis;

at

least

once

a

year.

10.

The

exhaust

duct

must

terminate

with

an

approved

exhaust

vent

hood

to

prevent

back

drafts

or

entry

of

birds

or

other

wildlife.

11.

DO

NOT

use

exhaust

hoods

with

magnetic

latches.

12.

DO

NOT

assemble

the

duct

work

with

screws

or

fasteners

that

extend

into

the

duct.

They

serve

as

an

accumulation

point

for

lint.

Joints

should

be

secured

with

aluminum

tape.

Exhaust

air

outlet

on

the

dryer

The

dryer

is

delivered

with

an

exhaust

air

outlet

on

the

rear

of

the

appliance.

To

take

account

of

the

spatial

requirements

and

an

existing

exhaust

air

system,

the

following

connection

options

are

possible

for

the

exhaust

air

outlet:

-

on

right

side

of

the

appliance,

-

on

the

underside

of

the

appliance.

1

3

2

1

ć

Exhaust

air

outlet

on

the

rear

of

the

appliance

(standard)

2

ć

Exhaust

air

outlet

on

the

side

(optional)

3

ć

Exhaust

air

outlet

on

the

underside

of

the

appliance

(optional)

Special

exhaust

air

connections

can

be

obtained

from

your

dealer,

part

supplier

or

customer

service

for

either

connection

type

(see

page

13).

-

Side

exhaust

kit

-

Bottom

exhaust

kit

A

qualified

technician

should

change

the

exhaust

air

outlet

to

the

optional

connection

location.

Ductwork

The

dryer

vent

system

moves

moist

air

away

as

your

clothes

tumble

dry.

You

can

shorten

drying

times,

save

energy

and

help

ensure

the

safety

of

the

system

by

making

sure

your

dryer's

exhaust

duct

system

is

properly

installed

and

maintained.

Important

Points

to

Consider:

q

Keep

exhaust

duct

runs

(total

length

of

the

exhaust

duct

system

from

the

dryer

to

the

exhaust

hood

outside)

as

short

as

possible

(refer

to

the

table

²Maximum

Ductwork

Length"

on

page

12.)

q

Use

the

minimum

number

of

elbows

needed

when

installing

the

exhaust

duct

system.

Avoid

placing

two

90

degree

elbows

adjacent

to

one

another.

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