Bosch Appliances WTMC8521UC manual Ductwork, Exhaust air outlet on the dryer, Must be Exhausted

d WARNING d Exhaust air connection

3 [ Exhaust air outlet on the underside of the appliance (optional)

Do not use copper pipes and tubing if connected to natural gas.

The connection may be different, according to the supply line type, size and location.

If local codes permit, use a flexible stainless steel connector (Design certified by the America Gas Association or CSA International)

to connect the dryer.

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To reduce the distance between body sheet and wall install3/8"aelbow on

the gas pipe of the dryer.

1 [ gas pipe3/8(" male pipe thread) 2 [ 3/8" elbow

dWARNING d Special exhaust air connections must

		be obtained from our customer service
1.		for either connection type (see page
	To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer
	MUST BE EXHAUSTED	11).
		- Side air exhaust
	OUTDOORS.

2.To reduce the risk of fire, do not- Bottom air exhaust

use ductwork longer than	A qualified technician should change
recommended.	the exhaust air outlet to the optional
3. DO NOT use a plastic or	connection location.
	Ductwork
nonnmetal duct with this dryer.

4. DO NOT use a duct smaller than 4 inches in diameter.

5. DO NOT use exhaust hoods with magnetic latches.

6. DO NOT exhaust the dryer into a chimney, furnace cold air duct, attic, crawl space, or any other ductwork used for venting.

7. DO NOT install a flexible duct in an enclosed wall, ceiling or floor.

8. DO NOT crush or kink the duct.

9. Do clean and inspect the exhaust To ensure optimum performance, the
		ducting system of the dryer should be
system on a regular basis; at least
once	a year.	as short as possible with a minimum
		number of elbows. Your dryer will work
10. The	exhaust duct must terminate
		best when the venting system has as
in a manner to prevent back drafts
or entry of birds or other wildlife.		few air flow restrictions as possible.
		Exhaust ducting which is longer than
		recommended may extend drying time,
The Bosch dryers must be vented
		cause lint to accumulate and affect
outdoors. To prevent buildnup of
		dryer performance and dryer life.
moisture and accumulation of lint
		Fourninch (approx. 100 mm) diameter
indoors, as well as to maintain
		ducting should be used. Use either
maximum drying efficiency, it is
		rigid metal or flexible metal ducting
recommended that the dryer is vented material. DO NOTuse plastic or
outdoors.		nonnmetal duct with this dryer.
Exhaust air outlet on the dryer
		DO NOT assemble the ductwork with
The dryer is delivered with an exhaust screws or			fasteners that extend into the
air outlet on the rear of the appliance.duct. They will serve as an
To take account of the spatial		accumulation point for lint.
requirements and an existing exhaust		Joints should be secured with
air system, the following connection		aluminum	tape.

options are possible for the exhaust air outlet:

-on right side of the appliance,

-on the underside of the appliance.

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1 [ Exhaust air outlet on the rear of the appliance (standard)

2 [ Exhaust air outlet on the side (optional)

All joints should be tight to avoid leaks The male end of each duct section must point away from the dryer.

Whether connecting to an existing venting system or a new venting system, make sure that all ducting is clean and free of lint.

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