DRYER EXHAUST TIPS
WARNING
WARNING – Plastic or nonmetal flexible duct presents a potential fire hazard.
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Read the installation instructions and the user guide.
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Let your dryer exhaust the air easily.
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Use 4 inch diam- eter rigid metal duct. Tape all joints, including at the dryer. Never use
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Keep duct runs as straight as possible.
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Clean all old ducts
before installing your new dryer. Be sure vent flap opens and closes freely. Inspect and clean the exhaust system annually.
DON’T
Let a poor exhaust system
cause slow drying.
DON’T
Restrict your dryer with a poor exhaust system.
DON’T
Use plastic, thin foil, or non-metal flex- ible duct.
DON’T
Use longer than necessary duct runs with many elbows.
DON’T
Allow crushed or clogged ducts and vent.
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