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Do
Read the installation instructions and the use and
care guide.
Do
Let your dryer exhaust
the air easily.
Do
Use 4" diameter rigid
metal duct. Tape all joints,
including at the dryer.
Never use lint-trapping screws.
Do
Keep duct runs as
straight as possible.
Do
Clean all old ducts
before installing your new
dryer. Be sure vent flap opens
and closes freely. Inspect and
clean the exhaust system
annually.
Don’t
Allow crushed
or clogged
ducts and vent.
Don’t
Use longer than
necessary duct runs
with many elbows.
Don’t
Use plastic, thin foil, or
non-metal flexible duct.
Don’t
Restrict your dryer
with a poor exhaust
system.
Don’t
Let a poor exhaust system cause slow drying.
Plastic or nonmetal flexible duct presents a potential
fire hazard.
WARNING
Dryer Exhaust Tips
