Venting Requirements - Maytag MDG25PN Service Manual

WARNING
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use plastic vent.
Do not use metal foil vent.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death or fire.
WarninG:
To reduce the risk of fire, this
dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
• The dryer vent must not be connected into
any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, or a
concealed space of a building.
• Make sure not to use an exhaust hood with
a magnetic latch.
• Make sure not to install flexible metal vent in
enclosed walls, ceilings or floors.
• 4" (10.2 cm) diameter rigid metal vent and
clamps must be used.
• Use clamps to seal all joints. Vent must not
be connected or secured with screws or
other fastening devices which extend into
the interior of the vent. Make sure not to use
duct tape.
iMPOrTanT: Observe all governing codes
and ordinances.
Use a heavy metal vent. Make sure not to use
plastic or metal foil vent.
Rigid metal vent is recommended to avoid
crushing and kinking.

vEnTinG rEquirEMEnTS

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 metal or
flexible metal vent.
Plan installation to use the fewest number of elbows and turns.
Allow as much room as possible when using elbows or making
turns. Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking.
Vent outlet is located at the center of the bottom dryer back.
The vent can be routed up, down, left, right, behind the dryer or
straight out the back of the dryer.
Maximum length of vent system depends upon the type of vent
used, number of elbows and type of exhaust hood. The maximum
length for both rigid and flexible vent is shown in the chart.
Maximum Vent Length
2-3
Rigid Metal Vent
Flexible metal vent must be fully extended
and supported when the dryer is in its final
position. Remove excess flexible metal vent
to avoid sagging and kinking that will result in
reduced airflow and poor performance.
An exhaust hood should cap the vent to avoid
rodents and insects from entering the home or
business.
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).
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
metal or flexible metal vent.
Plan installation to use the fewest number of
elbows and turns.
A
Exhaust Air Flow
A. Better
B. Good
Allow as much room as possible when using
elbows or making turns. Bend vent gradually
to avoid kinking.
Vent outlets are located at the bottom of the
Vent System Length
dryer in the rear, on the bottom panel and on
the right and left side panels. Vents can be
routed up, down, left, right, behind the dryer or
straight out the back of the dryer.
4" (10.2 cm) Diameter Exhaust Hoods
B
Multi
� A m
vent
Larg
the m
whe
to or
� Back
your
vent
and
Uno
Each ve
direction
should b
with the
The max
be no m
Keep air
acids wh
damage
A clean-