10
VENTING REQUIREMENTS
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, 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 flexible metal vent shall be used for
exhausting.
4"
(102 mm)
4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent
■
Only a 4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps
may be used.
■
Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.
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 final dryer location.
■
Remove excess to avoid sagging and kinking that may
result in reduced airflow and poor performance.
■
Do not install in enclosed walls, ceilings, or floors.
■
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 flexible
metal vents. Review Vent System Chart and if necessary, modify
existing vent system to achieve best drying performance.
VENTING
†®TEFLON is a registered trademark of E.I. Dupont De Nemours and Company.
Remove red cap from gas pipe. Using a wrench to tighten,
connect gas supply to dryer. Use pipe-joint compound on threads
of all non-flared male fittings. If flexible metal tubing is used, be
sure there are no kinks.
NOTE:
For LP gas connections, you must use pipe-joint compound
resistant to action of LP gas. Do not use TEFLON
®†
tape.
MAKE GAS CONNECTION
A
B
Non-flared
male fitting
Flared
male fitting
Open shut-off valve in supply line; valve is open when handle
is parallel to gas pipe. Then, test all connections by brushing
on an approved noncorrosive leak-detection solution. Bubbles
will show a leak. Correct any leaks found.
A
B
Open valve
Closed valve
A
B
C
D
A combination of pipe fittings must be used to connect dryer
to existing gas line. A recommended connection is shown. Your
connection may be different, according to supply line type, size,
and location.
A. 3/8" flexible gas connector
B. 3/8" dryer pipe
C. 3/8" to 3/8" pipe elbow
D. 3/8" pipe-to-flare adapter fitting
2.
Plan pipe fitting connection
3.
Open shut-off valve
1.
Connect gas supply to dryer
Summary of Contents for W10562379A
Page 2: ...2 DRYER SAFETY ...
Page 3: ...3 IMPORTANT When discarding or storing your old clothes dryer remove the door ...
Page 18: ...18 SEGURIDAD DE LA SECADORA ...
Page 19: ...19 IMPORTANTE Cuando descarte o guarde su vieja secadora de ropa quítele la puerta ...
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