GE GTD81ESPJMC Owner's Manual page 9

About 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 below specifications. Carefully follow the
details on Exhausting in the Installation Instructions.
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 use duct longer than specified in the exhaust length table.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire.
Correct
Venting
Incorrect
Venting
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