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Venting the dryer.
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Venting
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Venting
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 and use only UL
approved transition ducting between the dryer and the home duct .
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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, kink or collapse the duct .
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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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Do not remove the vent protector from the back of the dryer (on some models) .
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Flip the protector down to its lowest position and connect the exhaust duct
to the dryer . The lowered protector will prevent the duct from getting crushed
(on some models) .
Vent protector
in place
(on some models)