Whirlpool WGD6600VW Use and Care Guide - Page 9
Plan Vent System - installation
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Exhaust Recommended hood styles are shown here. B A 4" (102 mm) 4" (102 mm) A. Louvered hood style B. Box hood style The angled hood style (shown here) is acceptable. 4" C (102 mm) Standard exhaust installation with rigid metal or flexible metal vent Alternate installations for close clearances Venting systems come in many varieties. Select the type best for your installation. Two close-clearance installations are shown. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions. 2½" (64 mm) ■ An exhaust hood should cap the vent to keep rodents and insects from entering the home. ■ Exhaust hood must be at least 12" (305 mm) 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 Choose your exhaust installation type Recommended exhaust installations Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer. B A A. Dryer B. Elbow C. Wall D. Exhaust hood C D E F G B H E. Clamps F. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent G. Vent length necessary to connect elbows H. Exhaust outlet A B C A. Over-the-top installation (also available with one offset elbow) B. Periscope installation C. Rear exhaust installation to left or right side NOTE: The following kits for close clearance alternate installations are available for purchase. Please see the "Assistance or Service" section to order. ■ Over-the-Top Installation: Part Number 4396028 ■ Periscope Installation (For use with dryer vent to wall vent mismatch): Part Number 4396037 - 0" (0 mm) to 18" (457 mm) mismatch Part Number 4396011 - 18" (457 mm) to 29" (737 mm) mismatch Part Number 4396014 - 29" (737 mm) to 50" (127 mm) mismatch ■ Rear exhaust installation to left or right side: Part Number 49611 ■ Rear Exhaust installation to left side Part Numbers 8544761 and 8212504 Special provisions for mobile home installations The exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible portion of the mobile home structure and must not terminate beneath the mobile home. Terminate the exhaust vent outside. 9
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