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4. Connect external ground wire A G Connect a separate copper ground wire (G) under the green external ground conductor screw (A) to an adequate ground. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw. Now go to "Venting Requirements." VENTING Venting Requirements Rigid metal vent: ■■ Recommended for best drying performance and to avoid crushing and kinking. Flexible metal vent: (acceptable only if accessible to clean) ■■ Must be fully extended and supported in final dryer location. ■■ Remove excess to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced airflow and poor performance. ■■ Do not install in enclosed walls, ceilings, or floors. ■■ The total length should not exceed 73/4 ft. (2.4 m). ■■ The length of flexible metal vent used must be included in the overall vent system design as shown in the "Vent System Charts." NOTE: If using an existing vent system, clean lint from entire length of the system and make sure exhaust hood is not plugged with lint. Replace plastic or metal foil vents with rigid metal or flexible metal vents. Review "Vent System Charts" and, if necessary, modify existing vent system to achieve best drying performance. Exhaust hoods: ■■ An exhaust hood should cap the vent to keep rodents and insects from entering the home. ■■ Must be at least 12" (305 mm) from ground or any object that may obstruct exhaust (such as flowers, rocks, bushes, or snow). ■■ Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch. Recommended Styles: WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space of a building. Only rigid or flexible metal vent shall be used for exhausting. 4" (102 mm) Louvered Hood Acceptable Style: Box Hood Angled Hood Elbows: ■■ 45° elbows provide better airflow than 90° elbows. Good Better 4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent ■■ Only a 4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps may be used. ■■ Do not use plastic or metal foil vent. 13

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Connect a separate copper ground wire (G) under the green
external ground conductor screw (A) to an adequate ground.
Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer
rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw. Now go to
“Venting Requirements.”
4.
Connect external ground wire
G
A
VENTING
Venting Requirements
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE
EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
IMPORTANT:
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent,
chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space
of a building. Only rigid or flexible metal vent shall be used for
exhausting.
4"
(102 mm)
4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent
Exhaust hoods:
Elbows:
■
45° elbows provide better airflow than 90° elbows.
■
An exhaust hood should cap the vent to keep rodents and
insects from entering the home.
■
Must be at least 12" (305 mm) from ground or any object
that may obstruct exhaust (such as flowers, rocks, bushes,
or snow).
■
Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch.
Good
Better
■
Only a 4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps
may be used.
■
Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.
Rigid metal vent:
■
Recommended for best drying performance and to avoid
crushing and kinking.
Flexible metal vent:
(acceptable only if accessible to clean)
■
Must be fully extended and supported in final dryer location.
■
Remove excess to avoid sagging and kinking that may result
in reduced airflow and poor performance.
■
Do not install in enclosed walls, ceilings, or floors.
■
The total length should not exceed 7
3
/
4
ft. (2.4 m).
■
The length of flexible metal vent used must be included
in the overall vent system design as shown in the “Vent
System Charts.”
NOTE:
If using an existing vent system, clean lint from entire
length of the system and make sure exhaust hood is not plugged
with lint. Replace plastic or metal foil vents with rigid metal
or flexible metal vents. Review “Vent System Charts” and, if
necessary, modify existing vent system to achieve best drying
performance.
Louvered Hood
Angled Hood
Box Hood
Recommended Styles:
Acceptable Style: