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For the best drying performance, the dryer needs to be properly vented.
The dryer will use more energy and run longer if
it is not vented to the below specifications. Carefully follow the details on Exhausting in the Installation Instructions.
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Use only rigid metal 4” diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet. Use only rigid metal or UL listed flexible metal 4”
diameter ductwork for exhausting to the outside.
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Do not use plastic or other combustible ductwork.
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Use the shortest length possible.
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Do not crush or collapse.
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Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.
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Venting must conform to local building codes.
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venting
the
dryer.
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WARNING
Fire Hazard
- Fire Hazard
WARNING
This dryer MUST be exhausted to the outdoors.
Use only 4” rigid metal ducting for the home exhaust duct.
Use only 4” rigid metal or UL-listed dryer transition duct to connect the dryer to the home exhaust.
DO NOT
use a plastic vent.
DO NOT
exhaust into a chimney, kitchen exhaust, gas vent, wall, ceiling, attic, crawl space, or
concealed space of a building.
DO NOT
install a screen in or over the exhaust duct.
DO NOT
install a booster fan in the exhaust duct.
DO NOT
use duct longer than specified in the exhaust length table.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire.
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Venting
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