Determine vent length and elbows needed for best drying performance:
■■ Use following Vent system chart to determine type of vent material and hood combinations acceptable to use.
NOTE: Do not use vent runs longer than those specified in Vent system chart.
Exhaust systems longer than those specified will: ■■ Shorten life of dryer.
■■ Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times and increased energy usage.
The Vent system chart provides venting requirements that will help achieve best drying performance.
NOTE: Side and bottom exhaust installation have a 90° turn inside the dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add on 90° turn to the chart.
Vent system chart
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| 0 | Rigid metal | 64 ft. (20 m) | 58 ft. (17.7 m) |
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| 1 | Rigid metal | 54 ft. (16.5 m) | 48 ft. (14.6 m) |
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| 2 | Rigid metal | 44 ft. (13.4 m) | 38 ft. (11.6 m) |
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| 3 | Rigid metal | 35 ft. (10.7 m) | 29 ft. (8.8 m) |
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| 4 | Rigid metal | 27 ft. (8.2 m) | 21 ft. (6.4 m) |
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INStall VENT SYSTEM
1. Install exhaust hood
12" min.
(305 mm)
12" min. 
(305 mm)
Install exhaust hood and use caulking compound to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust hood.
2. Connect vent to exhaust hood
Vent must fit over the exhaust hood. Secure vent to exhaust hood with 4" (102 mm) clamp. Run vent to dryer location using straightest path possible. Avoid 90° turns. Use clamps to seal all joints. Do not use duct tape, screws, or other fastening devices that extend into interior of vent to secure vent, because they can catch lint.
Install Leveling Legs
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install dryer. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
3. Prepare dryer for leveling legs
To avoid damaging floor, use a large flat piece of cardboard from dryer carton; place under entire back edge of dryer. Firmly grasp dryer body (not console panel) and gently lay dryer down on cardboard.
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