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 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
■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. Only rigid or flexible metal vent shall be used for exhausting.
If this is a new vent system
Vent material
■Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.
■4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must be used. DURASAFE™ venting products are recommended.
4"
102 mm
4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent
DURASAFE™ vent products can be purchased from your dealer or by calling Whirlpool Parts and Accessories. For more information, see the “Assistance or Service” section.
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 location.
■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.
■The total length of flexible metal vent should not exceed 7¾ ft (2.4 m).
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 and catch lint. Do not use duct tape.
Clamp
Exhaust
Recommended hood styles are shown here.
B
A
4"
(102 mm)
4" (102 mm)
A. Louvered hood style
B. Box hood style
The angled hood style (shown here) is acceptable.
4"
(102 mm)
2½" (64 mm)
■An exhaust hood should cap the vent to keep rodents and insects from entering the home.
■Exhaust hood must be at least 12" (305 mm) from the ground or any object that may be in the path of the exhaust (such as flowers, rocks or bushes, snow line, etc.).
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