Plan Vent System - Whirlpool WGD8000DW Installation Instructions Manual

Exhaust hoods:
Must be at least 12" (305 mm) from ground or any object
■
that may obstruct exhaust (such as flowers, rocks, bushes,
or snow).
Recommended Styles:
Louvered Hood
Acceptable Style:
Angled Hood
Elbows:
45° elbows provide better airflow than 90° elbows.
■
Recommended Styles:
Good
Clamps:
Use clamps to seal all joints.
■
Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws
■
or other fastening devices that extend into interior of duct
and catch lint. Do not use duct tape.
Vent products can be purchased from your dealer. For more
information, see "Assistance or Service" section in your "Use
and Care Guide."
Box Hood
Better

PLAN VENT SYSTEM

Recommended exhaust installations
Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer.
Other installations are possible.
A
A. Dryer
B. Elbow
C. Wall
D. Exhaust hood
Optional exhaust installations:
If you prefer, dryer may be converted to exhaust through the
bottom and sides. You must contact your local dealer to have
dryer converted.
A
A. Standard rear offset exhaust installation
B. Left- or right-side exhaust installation
C. Bottom exhaust installation
B
C
D
E
F
G
B
H
E. Clamps
F. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent
G. Vent length necessary to connect elbows
H. Exhaust outlet
C
B
17