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VENTING
REQUI
REMENTS
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:
lb reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED
OUTDOORS.
IMPORTANT:
Observe
all governing
codes and ordinances.
The dryer exhaust
must not be connected
into any gas vent, chimney,
wall, ceiling
or a
concealed
space of a building.
If using an existing
vent
system
•
Clean lint from the entire
length of the system and make sure exhaust
hood
is not plugged
with
lint.
•
Replace any plastic or metal foil vent with
rigid or flexible
heavy metal vent.
•
Review Vent system chart. Modify
existing
vent system if necessary
to achieve
the best
drying
performance.
If this is a new
vent system
Vent
material
•
Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use plastic
or metal foil vent.
•
4" (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust
vent and clamps
must be used.
Rigid metal vent
•
For best drying
performance,
rigid metal vents are recommended.
•
Rigid metal vent is recommended
to avoid crushing
and kinking.
Flexible
metal vent
•
Flexible
metal vents are acceptable
only if accessible
for cleaning.
•
Flexible
metal vent must be fully
extended
and supported
when the dryer is in its final
location.
•
Remove excess flexible
metal vent to avoid sagging
and kinking
that may result in
reduced
airflow
and poor performance.
•
Do not install flexible
metal vent in enclosed
walls,
ceilings
or floors.
Elbows
45 ° elbows
provide
better airflow
than 90 ° elbows.
Clamps
J9
Good
Better
Use clamps
to seal all joints.
Exhaust vent must not be connected
or secured with
screws or other fastening
devices
that extend
into the interior
of the duct. Do not use duct tape.
Clamp
s
,
4" ( 10.2 cm) heavy metal exhau:t _ent
Vent products
can be purchased
from your dealer or by calling
Maytag
Services. For more
information,
see the "Assistance
or Service"
section
of this manuah
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