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E. CONNECTEXHAUST
A properly exhausted
dryer will give
you the shortest drying time, lower
your utility bill, and extend the life of
the dryer,
ROUTE THE VENT
Typical installations exhaust from the
rear of the dryer.
Avoid pushing the dryer tightly against
a wall. This can crush or kink the vent.
Use the straightest path you can, where
possible. Avoid 90 ° turns.
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,
WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire,
this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED
OUTDOORS.
• Use a heavy metal vent.
• Do not use a plastic vent.
• Do not use a metal foil vent.
• Do not exhaust dryer into a chimney,
a wall, a ceiling, or a concealed space
of a building.
• The diameter of the heavy metal vent
must be 4 inches.
• Do not use an exhaust hood with a
magnetic latch.
• If using an existing exhaust system,
disconnect vent from the dryer and
clean one section at a time until you
reach the exhaust hood. To clean out
lint, you can use the hose attachment
on your vacuum or, use a pole or wire
with a feather duster or rag attached.
Rear exhaust installations
for standard
offset connections
- (see pgs. 22-23).
Rear exhaust installations
for offset
connections
with cIose clearances
-
(see p. 24).
• Make sure exhaust hood is not plugged
with lint. Follow the instructions
in this
section to reinstall your vent system.
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