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.
4"
102 mm
4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent
Exhaust
A and B: Recommended hood styles.
C:Acceptable hood style.
B
A | 4" |
(102 mm) |
4"
(102 mm)
4" (102 mm)
C
2½" (64 mm)
Vent products can be purchased from your dealer or by calling Whirlpool Service. For more information, see the “Assistance or Service” section in your Use and Care Guide.
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
A. Louvered hood style
B. Box hood style
C. Angled hood style
■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 |
| B |
| H |
A. Dryer | E. Clamps |
B. Elbow | F. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent |
C. Wall | G. Vent length necessary to connect elbows |
D. Exhaust hood | H. Exhaust outlet |
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