Amana W10216187A manual Plan Vent System, If this is a new vent system Vent material

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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.

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 secure with screws or other fastening devices that extend into the interior of the duct and catch lint. Do not use duct tape.

Clamp

†®TEFLON is a registered trademark of E.I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company.

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" (63.5 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.).

■Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch.

Improper venting can cause moisture and lint to collect indoors, which may result in:

Moisture damage to woodwork, furniture, paint, wallpaper, carpets, etc.

Housecleaning problems and health problems.

Plan Vent System

Choose your exhaust installation type

Recommended exhaust installations

Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer. Other installations are possible.

 

B

 

C

 

D

A

E

 

F

 

G

 

H

A. Dryer

E. Clamps

B. Elbow

F. Rigid metal vent

C. Wall

G. Vent length necessary to connect elbows

D. Exhaust hood

H. Exhaust outlet

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Contents W10216187A Electronic GAS DryerDryer Safety Table of ContentsWhat to do if YOU Smell GAS Tools and Parts Installation InstructionsParts needed Parts suppliedDryer Dimensions Installation clearancesOptional Pedestal Location RequirementsMobile home additional installation requirements Installation spacing for cabinet installationCloset installation Dryer only Recessed or closet installation Dryer on pedestalGas Supply Requirements Electrical RequirementsGas Type Gas supply lineVenting Requirements If this is a new vent system Vent material Plan Vent SystemAlternate installations for close clearances Optional exhaust installationsSpecial provisions for mobile home installations Vent system chartInstall Leveling Legs Install Vent SystemLevel Dryer Make Gas ConnectionReverse Door Swing Connect VentRemove the door Reverse the hingeComplete Installation Reinstalling the doorReverse the door handle Dryer USE Starting Your DryerIf the dryer will not start, check the following Stopping Your Dryer Pausing or RestartingControl Locked Drying and Cycle TipsCycles Status LightsOptions Changing Cycles, Options, and Modifiers ModifiersEnd of Cycle Signal End of Cycle SignalDrying Rack Options Dryer Care Troubleshooting Changing the Drum LightDryer Operation Dryer Results For Assistance and Service Assistance or ServiceAmana Laundry Warranty This limited warranty does not coverW10216187A

W10216187A specifications

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