Amana W11361424A Guide D'utilisation page 14

Optional exhaust installations:
WARNING
Cover unused exhaust holes with a manufacturer's
exhaust cover kit.
Contact your local dealer.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, electrical shock, or serious injury.
Some models can be converted to exhaust out the right side, left
side, or through the bottom. If you prefer, you may contact your
local dealer to have the dryer converted.
A. Standard rear offset exhaust installation
B. Left- or right-side exhaust installation (available only on
select 27"-wide models).
C. Bottom exhaust installation (available only on select 27"-
wide models).
Special provisions for mobile home installations:
Exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible
portion of the mobile home and must not terminate beneath the
mobile home. Terminate exhaust vent outside.
Determine vent path:
� Select route that will provide straightest and most direct path
outdoors.
� Plan installation to use fewest number of elbows and turns.
� When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room as
possible.
� Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking.
� Use as few 90° turns as possible.
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Determine vent length and elbows needed for best
drying performance:
� Use the following "Vent System Chart" to determine the type of
vent material and hood combinations acceptable to use.
NOTE: Do not use vent that runs longer than those specified in
the "Vent System Chart." Exhaust systems longer than those
specified will:
� Shorten life of dryer.
� Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times and
increased energy usage.
The "Vent System Charts" provide venting requirements that will
help achieve best drying performance.
Vent System Chart
Number of 90°
elbows
0
1
2
3
4
NOTE: Side and bottom exhaust installations have a 90º turn
inside the dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one
90º turn to the chart.
Vent System Chart (Long Vent Models)
Number of 90°
elbows
0
1
2
3
4
5
To determine if your model has a long vent system, refer to the
type code located on the serial number plate in the inner door
well. Example: A Long Vent Model would be BJAV-NAT-
XXXXXXX-XXX or BWFB-NAT-XXXXXXX-XXX.
NOTE: For long vent systems, use of box/louvered hoods will
improve venting regardless of length.
Type of vent Box/louvered or
Angled hoods
Rigid metal 64 ft. (20 m)
Rigid metal 54 ft. (16.5 m)
Rigid metal 44 ft. (13.4 m)
Rigid metal 35 ft. (10.7 m)
Rigid metal 27 ft. (8.2 m)
Type of vent Box/louvered or
angled hoods
Rigid metal 160 ft. (48.8 m)
Rigid metal 150 ft. (45.7 m)
Rigid metal 140 ft. (42.7 m)
Rigid metal 130 ft. (39.6 m)
Rigid metal 120 ft. (36.6 m)
Rigid metal 110 ft. (33.5 m)