Exhaust Connection - GE GTMP280EDWW Use And Care Manual

Electric Dryer
EXHAUST INFORMATION
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DUCT. DO NOT USE DUCT LONGER THAN
SPECIFIED IN THE EXHAUST LENGTH TABLE.
Using exhaust longer than speci ed length will
Increase the drying times and the energy cost.
Reduce the dryer life.
Accumulate lint, creating a potential re ha ard.
The correct exhaust installation is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
Problems due to incorrect installation are not covered by
the warranty.
The AXI U ALLOWABLE length of the exhaust system
depends upon the type of duct, num er of turns, the type of
exhaust hood wall cap , and all conditions noted elow. Both
rigid and exi le metal duct are shown in the ta le elow.
If using exi le metal duct, please refer to page 1 .
EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECKLIST
HOOD OR WALLCAP
Terminate in a manner to prevent ack drafts or entry of irds or other
wildlife.
Termination should present minimal resistance to the exhaust air ow
and should re uire little or no maintenance to prevent clogging.
Never install a screen in or over the exhaust duct. This could cause lint
uild up, thus creating a re ha ard.
Wall caps must e installed at least 3 cm 12 in. a ove ground level or
any other o struction with the opening pointed down.
If roof vents or louvered plenums are used, they must e e uivalent to
a 1 cm 4 in. dampened wall cap in regard to resistance to air ow,
prevention of ack drafts, and maintenance re uired to prevent clogging.
SEPARATION OF TURNS
For est performance, separate all turns y at least 1.2 m 4 ft. of straight
duct, including distance etween last turn and exhaust hood.
TURNS OTHER THAN 90º
One turn of 45 or less may e ignored.
Two 45 turns should e treated as one 9 turn.
Each turn over 45 should e treated as one 9 turn.
SEALING OF JOINTS
All oints should e tight to avoid leaks. The male end of each section of
duct must point away from the dryer.
Do not assem le the ductwork with fasteners that extend into the duct.
They will serve as a collection point for lint.
Duct oints should e made air and moisture-tight y wrapping the
overlapped oints with duct tape.
Hori ontal runs should slope down toward the outdoors 1.2cm 1/2 in. /ft.
INSULATION
Duct work that runs through an unheated area or is near air conditioning
should e insulated to reduce condensation and lint uild-up.
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EXHAUST CONNECTION

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WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY:
This dryer must e exhausted to the outdoors.
Use only metal duct.
Do not terminate exhaust in a chimney, any gas
vent, under an enclosed oor crawl space , or into
an attic. The accumulated lint could create a re
ha ard.
Provide an access for inspection and cleaning of
the exhaust system, especially at turns. Inspect and
clean at least once a year.
Never terminate the exhaust into a common duct
with a kitchen exhaust. A com ination of lint and
grease could create a re ha ard.
Do not o struct incoming or exhausted air.
THIS DRYER COMES READY FOR REAR
EXHAUSTING. IF SPACE IS LIMITED, USE THE
INSTRUCTIONS IN SECTION 9 TO EXHAUST
DIRECTLY FROM THE SIDES OR BOTTOM OF
THE CABINET.
STANDARD REAR EXHAUST
For straight
line installation,
connect the dryer
exhaust to the
external exhaust
hood using duct
tape or clamp.
CUT THE ETAL EXHAUST DUCT
NOT SUPPLIED TO THE PROPER
LENGTH.
NOTE WE STRONGLY RECO
DUCTING. HOWEVER, IF FLEXIBLE DUCTING IS USED IT MUST BE
ETAL NOT PLASTIC.
END SOLID ETAL EXHAUST