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If using an existing
vent
system
•
Clean lint from the entire
length of the system and make sure exhaust
hood
is not plugged
with
lint.
•
Replace any plastic or metal foil vent with
rigid or flexible
heavy metal vent.
•
Review Vent system chart. Modify
existing
vent system if necessary
to achieve
the best
drying
performance.
If this is a new
vent system
Exhaust
Vent
material
•
Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.
•
4" (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust
vent and clamps
must be used.
4" ( 10.2 cm) heavy metal _'xhaust vent
Vent products
can be purchased
from your dealer or by calling
Maytag
Services. For more
information,
see the "Assistance
or Service"
section
of this manual.
Rigid metal vent
•
For best drying
performance,
rigid metal vents are recommended.
•
Rigid metal vent is recommended
to avoid crushing
and kinking.
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 i)oor i)erformance.
•
•
Do not install flexible
metal vent in enclosed
walls,
ceilings
or floors.
Elbows
45 ° elbows
provide
better airflow
than 90 ° elbows.
Good
Better
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. Do not use duct tape.
Clamp
Recommended
hood styles are shown
here.
B
(10.2 cm)
A. Louvemd hood style"
B. Box hood style"
The angled
hood style (shown
here) is acceptable.
An exhaust
hood should
cap the vent to kee I) rodents and insects from entering
the home.
Exhaust hood must be at least 12" (30.5 cm) from the ground or any object that may be in
the path of the exhaust
(such as flowers,
rocks or hushes, snow line, etc./.
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.
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