Whirlpool Duet Sport WED8300SW Manual page 24

If using an existing vent system
• Clean lint from the entire length of the sys-
tem 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 heavy metal vent. Do not use plastic
or metal foil vent.
• 4˝ (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent
and clamps must be used. DURASAFE
venting products are recommended.
4" (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent
DURASAFE vent products can be pur-
™
chased from your dealer or by calling
Whirlpool Parts and Accessories.
Rigid metal vent
• For best drying performance, rigid metal
vents are recommended.
• Rigid metal vent is recommended to pre-
vent 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 re-
duced airflow and poor performance.
• Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed
walls, ceilings or floors.
4"
10.2 cm
Elbows
45° elbows provide better airflow than 90° el-
bows
Good
Clamps
• Use clamps to seal all joints.
• Exhaust vent must not be connected or se-
cured with screws or other fastening devic-
es that extend into the interior of the duct.
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Do not use duct tape.
Exhaust
Recommended hood styles are shown here.
The angled hood style (shown here) is ac-
ceptable.
(10.2 cm)
• An exhaust hood should cap the vent to
prevent 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.).
2-16
Better
Clamp
B
A
4"
(10.2 cm)
4"
(10.2 cm)
A. Louvered hood style
B. Box hood style
4"
2½"
(6.4 cm)