Dryer Exhaust Tips, Don’t | Maytag MD9206 guide

Dryer Exhaust Tips

WARNING — Plastic or nonmetal flexible duct presents a potential fire hazard.

	Do	Don’t
	Read the installation instructions	Let a poor exhaust system cause
	and the user’s guide.	slow drying.
	Do	DON’T
	DO	DON’T
	Let your
	dryer exhaust	Don’t
	the air easily.	Don’t
		Restrict your dryer with a
		poor exhaust system.
		Don’t
	Do	Use plastic, thin
	Use 4 inch diameter	foil, or non-
	rigid metal duct. Tape all joints.	metal flexible
	Never use lint-trapping screws.	duct.
	Do	Don’t
	Do
	Keep duct runs	Use longer than
	Keep duct runs	necessary duct
	as straight as	necessary duct
	as straight as	runs with many
	possible.	runs with many
	possible.	elbows.
		elbows.
		Don’t
	Do	Allow crushed
	Clean all old ducts	or clogged
	Clean all old ducts	ducts and vent.
	before installing your new
	dryer. Be sure vent flap
	opens and closes freely.