Venting - GE Profile 1496508 Owner's Manual

Venting

Venting the Dryer
For the best drying performance, the dryer needs to be properly vented. The dryer will use more energy and run longer if it is
not vented to the specifications below. Carefully follow the details on Exhausting in the Installation Instructions.
Use only rigid metal 4" diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet. Use only rigid metal or UL listed flexible metal 4"
diameter ductwork for exhausting to the outside.
Do not use plastic or other combustible ductwork.
Use the shortest length possible.
Do not crush or collapse.
Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.
Venting must conform to local building codes.
WARNING
This dryer MUST be exhausted to the outdoors.
Use only 4" rigid metal ducting for the home exhaust duct.
Use only 4" rigid metal or UL-listed dryer transition duct to connect the dryer to the home exhaust.
DO NOT use a plastic vent.
DO NOT exhaust into a chimney, kitchen exhaust, gas vent, wall, ceiling, attic, crawl space, or
concealed space of a building.
DO NOT install a screen in or over the exhaust duct.
DO NOT install a booster fan in the exhaust duct.
DO NOT use duct longer than specified in the exhaust length table.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire.
Vent Health
Is a diagnostic test to verify the status of the venting system. NOTE: To run the test, ambient temperature must be
below 85°F (if temperature is above 85°F the test will be invalid and the main display will show "00").
To enter Vent Health test mode:
1
Ensure the drum is empty.
2
Ensure the lint filter is clean.
3
Press and hold the Time and Level buttons for 3 seconds.
4
Close the door and press Start.
After the test is run, the display will show a number. Use the table below to understand the result and the action needed.
Main Display LED Display
01
02
03 Vent Blocked
10
- Fire Hazard
OFF
OFF May need attention
*Also see Interior and Duct in the Care and Cleaning section.
Correct
Venting
Incorrect
Venting
Result
Clean/Normal
Blocked
Action*
Your house vent is in good condition
and no action is required.
Your house vent condition may affect your
dryer's performance. Check and clean
or make adjustments to improve.
Your house vent is highly restricted and
is affecting your dryer's performance.
Clean and/or make needed
adjustments to improve.
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