Whirlpool WGD5010LW Owners Manual - Page 13
Venting Requirements, Plan Vent System, Exhaust hoods, Elbows, Clamps
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Venting Requirements WARNING Recommended Styles: Acceptable Style: 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. Louvered Hood Box Hood Angled Hood Elbows: � 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. � 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 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 Chart." Home Venting System: � If using an existing home vent system, clean lint from the entire length of the system before installing the dryer. � Make sure external exhaust hoods outside of the home is not plugged with lint or other outside debris. � Replace plastic of metal foil vents with rigid metal or flexible metal vents. Review "Vent System Chart" and, if necessary, modify existing home 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. Vent products can be purchased from your dealer. For contact and ordering information, refer to your Quick Start Guide. Plan Vent System Recommended exhaust installations: Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer. Other installations are possible. 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 I. Optional side exhaust outlet 13