Maytag MED9700SQ Use and Care Guide - Page 17

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The angled hood style (shown here) is acceptable. 4" (10.2 cm) 2½" (6.4 cm) ■ An exhaust hood should cap the vent to keep rodents and insects from entering the home. ■ Exhaust hood must be at least 12" (30.5 cm) from the ground or any object that may be in the path of the exhaust (such as flowers, rocks or bushes, snow line, etc.). ■ Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch. Improper venting can cause moisture and lint to collect indoors, which may result in: Moisture damage to woodwork, furniture, paint, wallpaper, carpets, etc. Housecleaning problems and health problems. Plan Vent System Optional exhaust installations This dryer can be converted to exhaust out the right side, left side or through the bottom. If you prefer, you may contact your local dealer to have the dryer converted. WARNING Fire Hazard Cover unused exhaust holes with one of the following kits: 279818 (white) 279820 (black) 280102 (pacific blue) Contact your local dealer. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, electrical shock, or serious injury. Choose your exhaust installation type Recommended exhaust installations Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer. Other installations are possible. B C D A E F G A B C A. Standard rear offset exhaust installation B. Left or right side exhaust installation C. Bottom exhaust installation A. Dryer B. Elbow C. Wall D. Exhaust hood H E. Clamps F. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent G. Vent length necessary to connect elbows H. Exhaust outlet 17

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The angled hood style (shown here) is acceptable.
■
An exhaust hood should cap the vent to keep rodents and insects from entering the home.
■
Exhaust hood must be at least 12" (30.5 cm) from the ground or any object that may be in
the path of the exhaust (such as flowers, rocks or bushes, snow line, etc.).
■
Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch.
Plan Vent System
Choose your exhaust installation type
Recommended exhaust installations
Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer. Other installations are possible.
Optional exhaust installations
This dryer can be converted to exhaust out the right side, left side or through the bottom. If
you prefer, you may contact your local dealer to have the dryer converted.
A. Dryer
B. Elbow
C. Wall
D. Exhaust hood
E. Clamps
F. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent
G. Vent length necessary to connect elbows
H. Exhaust outlet
4"
(10.2 cm)
2½"
(6.4 cm)
Improper venting can cause moisture and lint to collect
indoors, which may result in:
Moisture damage to woodwork, furniture, paint, wallpaper,
carpets, etc.
Housecleaning problems and health problems.
H
G
F
E
D
C
A
B
A. Standard rear offset exhaust installation
B. Left or right side exhaust installation
C. Bottom exhaust installation
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Cover unused exhaust holes with one of the
following kits:
279818 (white)
279820 (black)
280102 (pacific blue)
Contact your local dealer.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, electrical shock, or serious injury.
A
B
C