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Rigid metal vent is recommended to avoid crushing and

 

 

 

 

 

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Flexible metal vents are acceptable only if accessible for

 

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cleaning.

 

 

 

 

 

Flexible metal vent must be fully extended and supported

 

 

 

when the dryer is in its final location.

 

 

 

Remove excess flexible metal vent to avoid sagging and

 

 

 

kinking that may result in reduced airflow and poor

 

 

 

 

performance.

 

 

 

 

 

Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed walls, ceilings or

 

Replace any plastic or metal foil vent with rigid or flexible

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To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE

 

 

 

EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.

 

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45° elbows provide better airflow than 90 ° elbows.

 

Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

 

 

 

The dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent,

 

 

 

chimney, wall, ceiling or a concealed space of a building.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Clean lint from the entire length of the system and make sure

 

 

 

 

exhaust hood is not plugged with lint.

 

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used.

 

 

 

 

 

heavy metal vent.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Review Vent system chart. Modify existing vent system if

Use clamps to seal all joints.

 

 

necessary to achieve the best drying performance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws

 

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or other fastening devices that extend into the interior of the

 

 

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Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent. 4" (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must be

Recommended hood styles are shown here.

Vent products can be purchased from your dealer or by calling Maytag Services. For more information, see the ?Assistance or Service? section of this manual.

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The angled hood style (shown here) is acceptable.

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