Plan Vent System - Whirlpool WED9600TA - 27" Electric Steam Dryer Installation Instructions Manual

Flexible metal vent
■
Flexible metal vents are acceptable only if accessible for
cleaning.
■ Flexible metal vent must be fully extended and supported when
the dryer is in its final location.
■ Remove excess flexible metal vent to avoid sagging and kinking
that may result in reduced airflow and poor performance.
■ Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed walls, ceilings, or
floors.
■ The total length of flexible metal vent should not exceed
7¾ ft. (2.4 m).
Elbows
45° elbows provide better airflow than 90° elbows.
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 the interior of the duct
and catch lint. Do not use duct tape.
Exhaust
A and B: Recommended hood styles.
C: Acceptable hood style.
B
A
4"
(102 mm)
4"
(102 mm)
A. Louvered hood style
B. Box hood style
C. Angled hood style
■ An exhaust hood should cap the vent to keep rodents and
insects from entering the home.
■ Exhaust hood must be at least 12" (305 mm) from the ground or
any object that may be in the path of the exhaust (such as
flowers, rocks, or bushes, snow line, etc.).
12
Better
Clamp
C
4"
(102 mm)
2½"
(64 mm)
■ Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch.
Improper venting can cause moisture and lint to collect
indoors, which may result in:
Moisture damage to woodwork, furniture, paint, wallpaper,
carpets, etc.
Housecleaning problems and health problems.

Plan Vent System

Choose your exhaust installation type
Recommended exhaust installations
Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer. Other
installations are possible.
A
A. Dryer E. Clamps
B. Elbow F. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent
C. Wall G. Vent length necessary to connect elbows
D. Exhaust hood H. Exhaust outlet
Optional exhaust installations
This dryer can be converted to exhaust out the right side, left side, or
through the bottom. If you prefer, you may contact your local dealer
to have the dryer converted.
WARNING
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.
B
C
D
E
F
H