Dryer Exhaust Tips

WARNING

Plastic or nonmetal flexible duct presents a potential fire hazard.

DO

Read the Installation Instructions and the Use and Care Guide.

DO

Let your dryer exhaust the air easily.

DO

4"

 

Use 4 inch

 

diameter rigid

 

metal duct. Tape all

 

joints, including at the dryer.

 

Never use lint-trapping screws.

 

DONT

Let a poor exhaust system

cause slow drying.

DONT

Restrict your dryer with a poor exhaust system.

DONT

Use plastic, thin foil, or non-metal flexible duct.

DO

Keep duct runs as straight as possible.

DO

Clean all old ducts before installing your new dryer. Be sure vent flap opens and closes freely. Inspect and clean the exhaust system annually.

DONT

Use longer than necessary duct runs with many elbows.

DONT

Allow crushed or clogged ducts and vent.

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Maytag MD-1 Dryer Exhaust Tips, Let a poor exhaust system Cause slow drying, Allow crushed or clogged ducts and vent