Whirlpool WGD7500GW Installation Instructions - Page 17

Clamps, Exhaust hoods, Elbows, Recommended Styles, Acceptable Style, Optional exhaust installations

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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: Louvered Hood Acceptable Style: Box Hood Angled Hood Elbows: ■■ 45° elbows provide better airflow than 90° elbows. Recommended Styles: Good Better PLAN VENT SYSTEM Recommended exhaust installations Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer. Other installations are possible. B C D E A F G B I H 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 Optional exhaust installations: 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. If you prefer, dryer may be converted to exhaust through the bottom and sides. You must contact your local dealer to have dryer converted. Vent products can be purchased from your dealer. For more information, see "Assistance or Service" section in your "Use and Care Guide." A B C A. Standard rear offset exhaust installation B. Left or right side exhaust installation C. Bottom exhaust installation 17

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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.”
Louvered Hood
Good
Angled Hood
Box Hood
Better
Exhaust hoods:
Elbows:
Recommended Styles:
Recommended Styles:
■
45° elbows provide better airflow than 90° elbows.
■
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:
Optional exhaust installations:
PLAN VENT SYSTEM
Recommended exhaust installations
Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer.
Other installations are possible.
If you prefer, dryer may be converted to exhaust through the
bottom and sides. You must contact your local dealer to have
dryer converted.
B
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
A
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
A
B
C
A. Standard rear offset exhaust installation
B. Left or right side exhaust installation
C. Bottom exhaust installation