Maytag MED6600TQ - 27 Inch Electric Washer Use & Care Manual page 15

Exhaust
Exhaust vent m ust not b econnected orsecured withscrews orother fastening devices
that e xtend i ntotheinterior oftheduct. D onotuse duct t ape.
ii C
Clamp
Recommended hood styles are shown here.
B
(10.2 cm)
A. Louw'r_'d hood styli"
B. Box hood style
The angled hood style {shown here) is acceptable.
4"
(10.2 cm)_
An exhaust hood should cap the vent to keep rodents and insects from entering the home.
Exhaust hood must be at least 12" (30.5 cm) 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 m:
[] Moisture damage to woodwork, furniture, paint, wallpaper,
carpets, etc.
[] Housecleaning problems and health problems.
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Choose your
exhaust installation type
Recommended exhaust installations
[ypical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer.
B
i
A--
A. Dryer
B. Dbow
C. Wall
D. Fxhaust hood
IIII
J ll B
E. Clamps
[. Rigid rnetal or fle'xible metal vent
G. V_'nt letlgth necessary to connect elbows
H. _xhaust outlet
Standard exhaust installation with rigid metal or flexible metal vent