Venting Requirements - Maytag Bravos MED6300TQ Technical Education

VENTING REQUIREMENTS

WARNING
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 dry-
er 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 con-
cealed space of a building.
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.
4" (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent
Vent products can be purchased from your
dealer or by calling Maytag Services. For
more information, see the "Assistance or Ser-
vice" section of the "Use & Care Guide."
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 re-
duced airflow and poor performance.
• Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed
walls, ceilings or floors.
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4"
10.2 cm