Whirlpool 7MWGD7120LW Use And Care Manual page 57

PLAN VENT SYSTEM
Recommended exhaust installations:
Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer.
Other installations are possible.
A
A. Dryer F. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent
B. Elbow G. Vent length necessary to connect elbows
C. Wall H. Exhaust outlet
D. Exhaust hood I. Optional side exhaust outlet
E. Clamps
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 B
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
I
C
Special provisions for mobile homes:
Exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible
portion of mobile home and must not terminate beneath the
mobile home. Terminate exhaust vent outside.
Mobile Home Exhaust installation
Determine vent path:
Select route that will provide straightest and most direct
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path outdoors.
Plan installation to use fewest number of elbows and turns.
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When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room
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as possible.
Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking.
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Use as few 90° turns as possible.
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Determine vent length and elbows needed for best
drying performance:
Use following Vent System Chart to determine type of vent
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material and hood combinations acceptable to use.
NOTE: Do not use vent runs longer than those specified
in Vent System Chart. Exhaust systems longer than those
specified will:
Shorten life of dryer.
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Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times
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and increased energy usage.
The Vent System Charts provide venting requirements that will
help achieve best drying performance.
Vent System Chart
Number of
90° turns
of vent
or elbows
0 Rigid metal
1
Rigid metal
2 Rigid metal
3 Rigid metal
4
Rigid metal
NOTE: Bottom exhaust installations have a 90° turn inside the
dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90° turn
to the charts.
Type Angled
hoods
64 ft (20 m)
54 ft (16.5 m)
44 ft (13.4 m)
35 ft (10.7 m)
27 ft (8.2 m)
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