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Maytag MEDC700VJ0 Installation Instructions Manual page 10

27" (69 cm) electric dryer

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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.
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
The dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent,
chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space
of a building.
If using an existing vent system
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Clean lint from the entire length of the system and make sure
exhaust hood is not plugged with lint.
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Replace any plastic or metal foil vent with rigid or flexible
heavy metal vent.
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Review Vent system chart. Modify existing vent system if
necessary to achieve the best drying performance.
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If this is a new vent system
Vent material
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Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.
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4" (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must be
used. DURASAFE
TM
venting products are recommended.
4" (10.2cm) heavymetal exhaust vent
DURASAFE
TM
vent products can be purchased from your
dealer or by calling the toll-free number listed on the cover
of the Dryer User Instructions. For more information, see
the "Assistance or Service" section of the Dryer User
Instructions.
Rigid metal vent
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For best drying performance, rigid metal vents are
recommended.
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Rigid metal vent is recommended
to avoid crushing and
kinking.
Flexible metal vent
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Flexible metal vents are acceptable only if accessible for
cleaning.
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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.
The total length of flexible metal vent shall not exceed
8 ft (2.4 m).
Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed walls, ceilings,
or floors.
Elbows
45 ° elbows provide better airflow than 90 ° elbows.
Clamps
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Good
Better
Use clamps to seal all joints.
The exhaust duct shall not be assembled with screws or
other fastening means that extend into the duct and catch
lint. 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)_@
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