Whirlpool Duet Sport YWED8300SB2 Use & Care Manual page 8

• Remove excess f lexible m etal vent t oavoid sagging and
kinking t hatmay result inreduced airflow andpoor
performance.
• Donotinstall flexible metal vent i nenclosed walls, c eilings or
floors.
Elbows
45 °elbows p rovide b etter a irflow than 90 ° elbows.
Clamps
Good Better
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
Exhaust
Recommended hood styles are shown here.
B
(10.2 cm)
A. Louvered hood style
B. Box hood style
The angled hood style (shown here) is acceptable.
4"
(10.2 cm)_(_
An exhaust hood should cap the vent to keep 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 bushes, 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.
Choose your exhaust installation type
A .....
Recommended exhaust installations
Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer.
Other installations are possible.
B
..................................... C
_ ....................... D
A. Dryer
B. Elbow
C. Wall
D. Exhaust hood
E. Clamps
E Rigid metal or flexible metal vent
G. Vent length necessary to connect elbows
H. Exhaust outlet
Optional exhaust installations
Fire Hazard
Cover unused exhaust holes with the following kit:
279818 (white)
Contact your local dealer.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, electrical shock, or serious injury.
This dryer can be converted to exhaust out the right side, left
side, or through the bottom. Contact your local dealer to have the
dryer converted.