Clothes Dryer User Manual

9
VENTING REQUIREMENTS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of re, this dryer MUST BE
EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent,
chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space
of a building. Only rigid or exible metal vent shall be used for
exhausting.
Rigid metal vent:
Recommended for best drying performance and to avoid ■
crushing and kinking.
Flexible metal vent: (Acceptable only if accessible to clean)
Must be fully extended and supported in nal dryer location. ■
Remove excess to avoid sagging and kinking that may ■
result in reduced airow and poor performance.
Do not install in enclosed walls, ceilings, or oors. ■
The total length should not exceed 7 ■
3
/
4
ft. (2.4 m).
NOTE: If using an existing vent system, clean lint from
entire length of the system and make sure exhaust hood
is not plugged with lint. Replace plastic or metal foil vents
with rigid metal or exible metal vents. Review Vent System
Chart and if necessary, modify existing vent system to
achieve best drying performance.
4"
(102 mm)
4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent
Louvered Hood
Good
Angled Hood
Box Hood
Better
Exhaust hoods:
Elbows:
Recommended Styles:
Recommended Styles:
45° elbows provide better airow than 90° elbows. ■
Must be at least 12" (305 mm) from ground or any object ■
that may obstruct exhaust (such as owers, rocks, bushes,
or snow).
Acceptable Style:
2. Screw in leveling legs
diamond
marking
Examine leveling legs, nd diamond marking. Screw legs into
leg holes by hand, use a wrench to nish turning legs until
diamond marking is no longer visible.
Now stand the dryer on its feet. Slide the dryer until it is
close to its nal location. Leave enough room for electrical
connection and to connect the exhaust vent.
Diamond
marking
Only a 4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps ■
may be used.
Do not use plastic or metal foil vent. ■
vENTING