Insignia NS-FDRE67WH8A User Guide - Page 17

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 6.7 Cu. Ft. Front-Load Electric and Gas Dryers Step 3: Connect the exhaust ducting Important: Before you connect the exhaust ducting, review ducting requirements in Ducting requirements on page 12. WARNING: • Make sure that your dryer is installed properly so it exhausts air easily. Dryer Wall Duct exhaust • Keep ducts as straight as possible. • DO NOT restrict your dryer with a poor exhaust system. • DO NOT use unnecessarily long ducts that have many elbows. • DO NOT use plastic flexible exhaust material. • Use a 4 in. (10.2 cm) diameter rigid metal duct. Tape all joints, including at the dryer. 4" Wall Duct • DO NOT use sheet metal screws that can accumulate lint when assembling the ducting. Joints should be taped. • DO NOT let the duct tape cover the ventilation slots on the back of your dryer. • 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. • DO NOT use a plastic, thin foil, or non-metal flexible duct. • DO NOT use dented or clogged ducts and vent. 1 Make sure that the exhaust hood flapper or louvers move freely. If you do not have an exhaust hood installed, see Exhaust hood types on page 12 for information about recommended hood types. We recommend that you have a professional install the exhaust hood. www.insigniaproducts.com 17