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DRYER EXHAUST REQUIREMENTS
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to do so can result in death or
fire.
1. Do not use a non-metal flexible vent, a
metal vent that is smaller than four inches in
diameter, or exhaust hoods with magnetic
latches.
2. The dryer must be exhausted outdoors.
3. Do not exhaust the dryer into a gas vent,
chimney, wall, ceiling, or the concealed
space of a building.
4. Do not install flexible vent in enclosed walls,
ceilings, or floors.
5. If using an existing exhaust system, clean
the lint from the entire length of exhaust
system. Make sure the exhaust hood is not
plugged with lint. The exhaust system should
be inspected and cleaned yearly. Replace
any plastic or metal foil exhaust vent with
rigid metal, or flexible metal vent.
6. 4" (10.2 cm) metal exhaust vent is required.
Plan the installation to use the fewest num-
ber of elbows and turns. Use 4" (10.2 cm)
vent clamps to secure the vent system.
7. A metal flexible vent must be fully extended
and supported when the dryer is in its final
position. DO NOT KINK OR CRUSH THE
VENT.
8. A metal flexible vent must be completely
open to allow adequate exhaust air to flow.
9. Allow as much room as possible when
using elbows or making turns. Bend vent
gradually to avoid kinking. Remove any
excess flexible vent to avoid sagging and
kinking that may result in reduced airflow.
The exhaust outlet is located at the center
of the bottom dryer back. The exhaust vent
can be routed up, down, left, right, and
behind the dryer, or straight out the back.
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exhaust
airflow
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