Exhausting The Dryer - GE GFDN160GJWW Installation Instructions Manual

EXHAUSTING THE DRYER

WARNING
This dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors.
Use only 4" rigid metal ducting for the home
exhaust vent.
Use only 4" rigid metal or UL-LISTED transition duct
to connect the dryer to the home exhaust duct.
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.
TOOLS AND MATERIALS YOU WILL
NEED TO INSTALL EXHAUST DUCT
Phillips-head
screwdriver
Duct tape or duct
clamp
flexible metal 4"
(10.2 cm) duct
Installation Instructions
- Fire Hazard
Drill with 1/8" drill bit
(for bottom venting)
Hacksaw
Vent hood
CONNECTING THE DRYER TO HOUSE
VENT
RIGID METAL TRANSITION DUCT
For best drying performance, a rigid metal transition
duct is recommended.
and kinking.
UL-LISTED FLEXIBLE METAL CLOTHES DRYER
TRANSITION DUCT
If rigid metal cannot be used, then UL-LISTED flexible
PM08X10085, WX08X10085 or WX08X10077) can be
used.
Never install transition duct in walls, ceilings, floors or
other enclosed spaces.
Total length of transition duct should not exceed
8' (2.4 m).
For many applications, installing elbows at both
the dryer and the wall is highly recommended (see
illustrations at right). Elbows allow the dryer to sit
close to the wall without kinking and/or crushing the
transition duct, maximizing drying performance.
Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.
UL-LISTED FLEXIBLE METAL (FOIL-TYPE) TRANSITION
DUCT
In special installations, it may be necessary to connect the
dryer to the home exhaust vent using flexible metal (foil-type)
installations where rigid metal or flexible metal transition
ducting cannot be used AND where a 4" diameter can be
maintained throughout the entire length of the transition duct
In Canada and the United States, only transition ducts
that comply with "UL 2158A STANDARD FOR CLOTHES
DRYER TRANSITION DUCT" shall be used.
Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.
For best drying performance:
1. Slide one end of the duct over the clothes dryer
outlet pipe.
2. Secure the duct with a clamp.
3. With the dryer in its permanent position, extend
the duct to its full length. Allow 2" of duct to
overlap the exhaust pipe. Cut off and remove
excess duct. Keep the duct as straight as
possible for maximum airflow.
4. Secure the duct to the exhaust pipe with the
other clamp.
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