5
Venting Requirements
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, this washer/dryer
MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
The dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent,
chimney, wall, ceiling or a concealed space of a building.
If using an existing vent system
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Clean lint from the entire length of the system and make sure
exhaust hood is not plugged with lint.
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Replace any plastic or metal foil vent with rigid or flexible
heavy metal vent.
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Review Vent system chart. Modify existing vent system if
necessary to achieve the best drying performance.
If this is a new vent system
Vent material
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Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.
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4" (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must be
used. DURASAFE™ venting products are recommended.
DURASAFE™ vent products can be purchased from your
dealer or by calling Whirlpool Parts and Accessories. For more
information, see the “Assistance or Service” section of the
Washer/Dryer User Instructions.
Rigid metal vent
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For best drying performance, rigid metal vents are
recommended.
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Rigid metal vent is recommended to avoid crushing and
kinking.
Flexible metal vent
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Flexible metal vents are acceptable only if accessible for
cleaning.
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Flexible metal vent must be fully extended and supported
when the dryer is in its final location.
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Remove excess flexible metal vent to avoid sagging and
kinking that may result in reduced airflow and poor
performance.
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Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed walls, ceilings or
floors.
Elbows
45° elbows provide better airflow than 90° elbows.
Clamps
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Use clamps to seal all joints.
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Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws
or other fastening devices that extend into the interior of the
duct. Do not use duct tape.
Exhaust
Recommended hood styles are shown here.
The angled hood style (shown here) is acceptable.
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An exhaust hood should cap the vent to keep rodents and
insects from entering the home.
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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.
4" (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
or fire.
4"
10.2 cm
Good
Better
Clamp
A. Louvered hood style
B. Box hood style
4"
(10.2 cm)
4"
(10.2 cm)
B
A
4"
(10.2 cm)
2½"
(6.4 cm)
Improper venting can cause moisture and lint to collect
indoors, which may result in:
Moisture damage to woodwork, furniture, paint, wallpaper,
carpets, etc.
Housecleaning problems and health problems.
