Maytag MED7500YW Use & Care Guide - Page 19

Plan Vent System Choose your exhaust installation type Recommended exhaust installation: A B F G Special provisions for mobile homes: Exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible portion of mobile home and must not terminate beneath the mobile home. Terminate exhaust vent outside. C D E 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 Alternate installations for close clearances: Venting systems come in many varieties. Select the type best for your installation. A close-clearance installation is shown below. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions. Over-the-top installation (also available with one offset elbow) Over-the-Top Installation Kit Part Number 4396028 for close clearance alternate installation is available for purchase. For ordering information, see "Assistance or Service." Determine vent path: n Select route that will provide straightest and most direct path outdoors. n Plan installation to use fewest number of elbows and turns. n When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room as possible. n Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking. n Use as few 90° turns as possible. Determine vent length and elbows needed for best drying performance: Use the following "Vent System Chart" to determine type of vent material and hood combinations acceptable to use. NOTE: Do not use vent runs longer than those specified in "Vent System Chart." Exhaust systems longer than those specified will: ■■Shorten life of dryer. ■■Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times and increased energy usage. The "Vent System Chart" provides venting requirements that will help achieve best drying performance. Number of 90° elbows Vent System Chart Type of vent Box/louvered hoods Angled hoods 0 Rigid metal 90 ft. (27.4 m) 80 ft. (24.4 m) 1 Rigid metal 80 ft. (24.4 m) 70 ft. (21.3 m) 2 Rigid metal 70 ft. (21.3 m) 60 ft. (18.3 m) 19