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VENTING Venting REQUiREMENTS WARNING Exhaust hoods: ■■ Must be at least 12" (305 mm) from ground or any object that may obstruct exhaust (such as flowers, rocks, bushes, or snow). Recommended Styles: Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use a plastic vent. Do not use a metal foil vent. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire. 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. Recommended Styles: 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. 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). 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 Chart and if necessary, modify existing vent system to achieve best drying performance. 10 Clamps: ■■ Use clamps to seal all joints. ■■ Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws or other fastening devices that extend into interior of duct and catch lint. Do not use duct tape. Vent products can be purchased from your dealer. For more information, see "Assistance or Service" section in your "Use and Care Guide".

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10
VENTING REQUIREMENTS
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
or fire.
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.
VENTING
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).
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
Chart and if necessary, modify existing vent system to
achieve best drying performance.
4"
(102 mm)
4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent
Louvered Hood
Good
Angled Hood
Box Hood
Better
Exhaust hoods:
Elbows:
Recommended Styles:
Recommended Styles:
45° elbows provide better airflow than 90° elbows.
■
Clamps:
Use clamps to seal all joints.
■
Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws
■
or other fastening devices that extend into interior of duct
and catch lint. Do not use duct tape.
Must be at least 12" (305 mm) from ground or any object that
■
may obstruct exhaust (such as flowers, rocks, bushes, or
snow).
Acceptable Style:
Vent products can be purchased from your dealer. For more
information, see “Assistance or Service” section in your “Use and
Care Guide”.