GE DCVH660EHMS Owners Manual - Page 18

Venting the dryer

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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Venting the dryer. For the best drying performance, the dryer needs to be properly vented. The dryer will use more energy and run longer if it is not vented to the below specifications. Carefully follow the details on Exhausting in the Installation Instructions. I Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4″ diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or for exhausting to the outside. I Do not use plastic or other combustible ductwork. I Use the shortest length possible. I Do not crush, kink or collapse the duct. I Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects. I Venting must conform to local building codes. I Do not remove the vent protector from the back of the dryer (on some models). I Flip the protector down to its lowest position and connect the exhaust duct to the dryer. The lowered protector will prevent the duct from getting crushed (on some models). Correct Venting Incorrect Venting Vent protector in place (on some models) Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 18

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Correct
Venting
Incorrect
Venting
For the best drying performance, the dryer needs to be properly vented.
The dryer will use
more energy and run longer if it is not vented to the below specifications. Carefully follow
the details on Exhausting in the Installation Instructions.
■
Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4
″
diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet
or for exhausting to the outside.
■
Do not use plastic or other combustible ductwork.
■
Use the shortest length possible.
■
Do not crush, kink or collapse the duct.
■
Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.
■
Venting must conform to local building codes.
■
Do not remove the vent protector from the back of the dryer (on some models).
■
Flip the protector down to its lowest position and connect the exhaust duct
to the dryer. The lowered protector will prevent the duct from getting crushed
(on some models).
Venting the dryer.
Operating Instructions
Safety Instructions
Consumer Support
Troubleshooting Tips
Vent protector
in place
(on some models)