GE WSM2420 Installation Instructions Manual page 10

Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to fellow these instructions can result in death
or fire.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, this washer/dryer
MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
The dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent,
chimney, wall, ceiling, or a concealed space of a building.
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
Vent material
• Use a heaw metal vent. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.
• 4" (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must be
used.
4" (10.2cm) heavymetal exhaust vent
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 position.
• 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.
Elbows
45 ° elbows provide better airflow than 90 ° elbows.
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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
Exhaust
Recommended hood styles are shown here.
B
(10.2 cm)
A. Louvered hood style
B. Box hood style
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