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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.).
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Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch.
Improper venting can cause moisture and lint to collect
indoors, which may result in:
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Moisture damage to woodwork, furniture, paint,
wallpaper, carpets, etc.
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Housecleaning problems and health problems.
Plan Vent System
LOCATION CONSIDERATIONS
The dryer should be located where there is enough space at
the front for loading the dryer, and enough space behind for the
exhaust system. This dryer is factory-ready for rear exhaust. To
exhaust out the bottom, left or right. Contact your local dealer to
have the dryer converted. It’s important to make sure the room
has enough fresh air. The dryer must be located where there is
no air-flow obstruction.
THE DRYER MUST NOT BE INSTALLED OR STORED IN
AND AREA WHERE IT WILL BE EXPOSED TO WATER AND
/OR WATHER. THE DRYER AREA IS TO BE KEPT CLEAR
OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, GASOLINE, AND OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS. A DRYER PRODUCES
COMBUSTIBLE LINT. THE AREA AROUND THE DRYER
SHOULD BE KEPT LINT-FREE.
Choose your exhaust installation type
Recommended exhaust installations
Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer.
Other installations are possible.
Optional exhaust installations
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.
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.
A. Dryer
B. Elbow
C. Wall
D. Exhaust hood
E. Clamps
F. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent
G. Vent length necessary to connect elbows
H. Exhaust outlet
H
G
F
E
D
C
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)
A
B
C
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