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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