Checking Your Vent - Whirlpool 8280527 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 45ºF (7ºC). Also
make sure that your dryer is leveled. Refer to your installation Instructions for more
information.
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 installation, call
the company that installed the vent for adjustment.
1.
Do not use plastic vent or flexible metal foil vent.
4 "
4 in
(10.16 cm)
length requirements of vent.
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V
OUR ENT
Use 4 in (10.16 cm)
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 in (10.16 cm) exhaust hood. Smaller
4"
4 in
(10.16 cm)
4"
4 in
(10.16 cm)
3.
The exhaust vent can be routed up, down, left,
hoods increase drying
times.
right, or straight out the
back of the dryer. Space
requirements are listed
in your Installation
Instructions.