Maytag Clothes Dryer manual Recommended exhaust installations

Models: Clothes Dryer

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Exhaust

b ++, 7

Recommended hood styles are shown here.

B

Choose your exhaust installation type

(10.2 em)

A. Iouvered hood style

B. Box hood style

The angled hood style (shown here) is acceptable.

4 jt

(10.2 cm)_(_

_"_=._21/2" (6.4 crn)

An exhaust hood should cap the vent to keep rodents and insects from entering the home.

Exhaust hood must be at least 12" (30.5 cm) 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.

Recommended exhaust installations

Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer. Other installations are possible.

B

A.........................

A. Dryer

E. Clamps

B. Elbow

£ Rigid metal or flexible metal vent

 

C. Waft

C. Vent length necessary to connect elbows

 

D. Fxhaust hood

H. Exhaust outlet

Optional exhaust installations

This dryer can be converted to exhaust out the right side, [eft side or through the bottom. If you prefei, you may contact your local dealer to have the dryer converted

Improper venting can cause moisture and lint to collect indoors, which may result in:

IIMoisture damage to woodwork, furniture, paint, wallpaper, carpets, etc.

II Housecleaning problems and health problems.

Fire Hazard

Cover unused exhaust holes with one of the

following kits:

279818 (white)

W10186596 (midnight grey)

Contact your local dealer.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,

fire, electrical shock, or serious injury.

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Maytag Clothes Dryer manual Recommended exhaust installations