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WARNING: To reduce the risk of re, this dryer MUST BE
EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Dryer vent must not be connected into any gas vent,
chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space
of a building.

If using an existing vent system

■Clean lint from the entire length of the system and make sure
exhaust hood is not plugged with lint.
■Replace any plastic or metal foil vent with rigid heavy metal
vent or exible metal vent.
■Review Vent System Chart. Modify existing vent system if
necessary to achieve the best drying performance. Only rigid
or exible metal vent shall be used for exhausting.

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 vent and clamps must be used.

Rigid metal vent

■Recommended for best drying performance and to avoid
crushing and kinking.

Flexible metal vent

■Must be fully extended and supported when the dryer is in it’s
nal location.
■Remove excess to avoid sagging and kinking that may result
in reduced airow and poor performance.
■Do not install exible metal vent in enclosed walls, ceilings, or
oors.
Venting Requirements
4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent

Elbows:

Plan installation to use the fewest number of elbows and turns.

Clamps:

■Use clamps to seal all joints.
■Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws
or other fastening devices which extend into the interior of the
vent and catch lint. Do not use duct tape.

Exhaust

Recommended hood styles. Acceptable hood style.
4"
(102 mm)
2½"
(64 mm)
4"
(102 mm)
4"
(102 mm)
B
A
C
A. Louvered hood style
B. Box hood style
C. Angled hood style is acceptable
■An exhaust hood should cap the vent to keep rodents and
insects from entering the home or business.
■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
owers, rocks, or bushes).
■Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch.
■A four-inch outlet hood is preferred. However, a 21⁄2" (64 mm)
outlet exhaust hood may be used. A 21⁄2" (64 mm) outlet
creates greater back pressure than other hood types. For
permanent installation, a stationary vent system is required.
Plan Vent System

Determine vent path:

■Vent outlet is located at the center of the bottom dryer back.
■The vent can be routed up, down, left, right, behind the dryer,
or straight out the back of the dryer.
■When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room as
possible.
■Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking.
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