Checking Your Vent - Whirlpool GGC9858EZ0 Use & Care Manual

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HECKING
Your dryer must be properly installed and vented to achieve maximum drying efficiency and
shorten drying times. Use the minimum recommended installation clearances (found in your
Installation Instructions) to avoid blocking the flow of combustion and ventilation air. Install your
dryer in a well-ventilated room where the temperature is always above 45°F (7°C). Also make sure
that your dryer is leveled. Refer to your Installation Instructions for more information.
V
ENTING
wWARNING
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.
If the dryer is not properly installed and vented, it
will not be covered under the warranty.
NOTE: Service calls caused by improper venting
will be paid for by the customer, whether it was a
paid installation or self-installed. For paid installa-
tion, call the company that installed the vent for
adjustment.
1.
Do not use plastic vent or flexible metal foil vent.
4"
length requirements of vent.
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V
OUR ENT
Use 4-inch heavy metal
or flexible metal vent.
Do not kink or crush
flexible metal vent. It
must be completely
extended to allow
adequate exhaust air
to flow. Check vent
after installation. Refer
to your Installation
Instructions for proper
2.
Use a 4-inch exhaust hood. Smaller hoods
4"
4"
3.
You can exhaust from the rear, left, right, or
right, or bottom of dryer: To convert the dryer for
exhaust out the right or left side, or through the
bottom, you must use one of the following kits:
Exhaust Kit No. 279818 (white)
Exhaust Kit No. 279819 (almond)
Exhaust Kit No. 279820 (ebony)
An exhaust kit can be ordered by calling
1-800-442-9991 and following the instructions
and telephone prompts you hear.
increase drying times.
bottom of the dryer.
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Exhaust from the
rear of the dryer: The
exhaust vent can be
routed up, down, left,
right, or straight out the
back of the dryer. Space
requirements are listed
in your Installation
Instructions.
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Exhaust from left,