Installation guide
Exhaust
hoods:
@
Must
be
at
least
12"
(805
mm)
from
ground
or
any
object
that
may
obstruct
exhaust
(such
as
flowers,
rocks,
bushes,
or
snow).
Recommended
Styles:
Louvered
Hood
Box
Hood
Acceptable
Style:
Angled
Hood
Elbows:
@
45°
elbows
provide
better
airflow
than
90°
elbows.
Recommended
Styles:
Clamps:
@
Use
clamps
to
seal
all
joints.
@
Exhaust
vent
must
not
be
connected
or
secured
with
screws
or
other
fastening
devices
that
extend
into
interior
of
duct
and
catch
lint.
Do
not
use
duct
tape.
improper
venting
can
cause
moisture
and
lint
to
collect
indoors,
which
may
result
in:
@
Moisture
damage
to
woodwork,
furniture,
paint,
wallpaper,
carpets,
etc.
@
Housecleaning
problems
and
health
problems.
Vent
products
can
be
purchased
from
your
dealer.
For
more
information,
see
“Assistance
or
Service”
section
in
your
“Use
and
Care
Guide”.
10
PLAN
VENT
SYSTEM
Recommended
exhaust
installations
Typical
installations
vent
the
dryer
from
the
rear
of
the
dryer.
Other
installations
are
possible.
B
Cc
Sh
F
G
B
H
A.
Dryer
E.
Clamps
B.
Elbow
F.
Rigid
metal
or
flexible
metal
vent
C.
Wall
G.
Vent
length
necessary
to
connect
elbows
D.
Exhaust
hood
—
H.
Exhaust
outlet
Optional
exhaust
installations:
Gh)
é
Fire
Hazard
Use
a
heavy
metal
vent.
Do
not
use
a
plastic
vent.
Do
not
use
a
metal
foil
vent.
Failure
to
follow
these
instructions
can
result
in
death
or
fire.
@
Exhaust
Cover
Kit
(to
cover
unused
exhaust
holes):
Part
Number
W10186596
-
all
models
@
Bottom
Exhaust
Kit-
Part
Number
8212503