ELECTRONIC ELECTRIC DRYER SÉCHEUSE ÉLECTRIQUE

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■ 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 floors.

Elbows

45° elbows provide better airflow than 90° elbows.

■ Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch.

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.

Good Better

Clamps

■ Use clamps to seal all joints.

■ Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws or other fastening devices that extend into the interior of the duct. Do not use duct tape.

Plan Vent System

Choose your exhaust installation type

Recommended exhaust installations

Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer.

Other installations are possible.

B

A

C

D

E

F

G

Clamp

Exhaust

Recommended hood styles are shown here.

B

A

A. Dryer

B. Elbow

C. Wall

D. Exhaust hood

H

E. Clamps

F. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent

G. Vent length necessary to connect elbows

H. Exhaust outlet

Optional exhaust installations

WARNING

4"

(10.2 cm)

4"

(10.2 cm)

A. Louvered hood style

B. Box hood style

The angled hood style (shown here) is acceptable.

4"

(10.2 cm)

2½"

(6.4 cm)

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An exhaust hood should cap the vent to keep rodents and insects from entering the home.

Exhaust hood must be at least 12" (30.5 cm) from the ground or any object that may be in the path of the exhaust (such as flowers, rocks or bushes, snow line, etc.).

Fire Hazard

Cover unused exhaust holes with the following kit:

279818 (white)

Contact your local dealer.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, electrical shock, or serious injury.

This dryer can be converted to exhaust out the right side, left side, or through the bottom.

Contact your local dealer to have the dryer converted.

A B

A. Standard rear offset exhaust installation

B. Left or right side exhaust installation

C. Bottom exhaust installation (not an option with pedestal installations)

C

Alternate installations for close clearances

Venting systems come in many varieties. Select the type best for your installation. Two close-clearance installations are shown.

Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions.

A B

A. Over-the-top installation (also available with one offset elbow)

B. Periscope installation

NOTE: The following kits for close clearance alternate installations are available for purchase. Please see the

“Assistance or Service” section to order.

■ Over-the-Top Installation:

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Part Number 4396028

Periscope Installation (For use with dryer vent to wall vent mismatch):

Part Number 4396037 - 0" (0 cm) to 18" (45.72 cm) mismatch

Part Number 4396011 - 18" (45.72 cm) to 29" (73.66 cm) mismatch

Part Number 4396014 - 29" (73.66 cm) to 50" (127 cm) mismatch

Special provisions for mobile home installations

The exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible portion of the mobile home structure and must not terminate beneath the mobile home. Terminate the exhaust vent outside.

Determine vent path

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Select the route that will provide the straightest and most direct path outdoors.

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

When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room as possible.

Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking.

Use the fewest 90° turns possible.

Determine vent length and elbows needed for best drying performance

■ Use the following Vent system chart to determine type of vent material and hood combinations acceptable to use.

NOTE: Do not use vent runs longer than those specified in the Vent system chart. Exhaust systems longer than those specified will:

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Shorten the life of the dryer.

Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times and increased energy usage.

The Vent system chart provides venting requirements that will help to achieve the best drying performance.

Vent system chart

NOTE: Side and bottom exhaust installations have a 90º turn inside the dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one

90º turn to the chart.

Number of

90º turns or elbows

Type of vent

Box or louvered hoods

Angled hoods

0

1

2

3

4

Rigid metal

Flexible metal

Rigid metal

Flexible metal

Rigid metal

Flexible metal

Rigid metal

Flexible metal

Rigid metal

Flexible metal

64 ft (20 m)

36 ft (11 m)

54 ft (16.5 m)

31 ft (9.4 m)

44 ft (13.4 m)

27 ft (8.2 m)

35 ft (10.7 m)

25 ft (7.6 m)

27 ft (8.2 m)

23 ft (7 m)

58 ft (17.7 m)

28 ft (8.5 m)

48 ft (14.6 m)

23 ft (7 m)

38 ft (11.6 m)

19 ft (5.8 m)

29 ft (8.8 m)

17 ft (5.2 m)

21 ft (6.4 m)

15 ft (4.6 m)

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