Maytag W10150608A Use And Care Manual page 15

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.
4" (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent
Vent products can be purchased from your dealer or by calling Maytag Services. For more
information, see the "Assistance or Service" section.
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.
Good
Clamps
Use clamps to seal all joints.
4"
10.2 cm
Better
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.
Exhaust
Recommended hood styles are shown here.
A. Louvered hood style
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 in:
Moisture damage to woodwork, furniture, paint, wallpaper,
carpets, etc.
Housecleaning problems and health problems.
Clamp
B
A
4"
(10.2 cm)
4"
(10.2 cm)
2½"
(6.4 cm)
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