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vENTING THE DRYER
wWARNING:
appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:
• Do not crush or collapse ductwork. Failure
to follow these instructions can result in fi re
or death.
• Do not allow ductwork to rest on or
contact sharp objects. Failure to follow these
instructions can result in fi re or death.
• If connecting to existing ductwork, make
sure it is suitable and clean before installing
the dryer. Failure to follow these instructions
can result in fi re or death.
• Venting must conform to local building
codes. Failure to follow these instructions can
result in fi re or death.
• Gas dryers MUST exhaust to the outdoors.
Failure to follow these instructions can result
in fi re or death.
• Use only 4-in. (10.2 cm) rigid or fl exible
metal ductwork inside the dryer cabinet and
for venting outside. Failure to follow these
instructions can result in fi re or death.
• To reduce the risk of fi re, combustion, or
accumulation of combustible gases, DO
NOT exhaust dryer air into an enclosed and
unventilated area, such as an attic, wall,
ceiling, crawl space, chimney, gas vent, or
concealed space of a building. Failure to
follow these instructions can result in fi re
or death.
• To reduce the risk of fi re, DO NOT exhaust
the dryer with plastic or thin foil ducting.
Failure to follow these instructions can result
in fi re or death.
• In Canada, that the exhaust duct shall
be 4in.(10.2 cm) in diameter with no
obstructions. In the United States. the
required exhaust duct diameter; The exhaust
duct should be kept as short as possible.
Make sure to clean any old ducts before
installing your new dryer. Failure to follow
these instructions can result in fi re or death.
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To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this
• Rigid or semirigid metal ducting is
recommended for use between the dryer
and the wall. In special installations when
it is impossible to make a connection with
the above recommendations, a UL-listed
fl exible metal transition duct may be used
between the dryer and wall connection only.
The use of this ducting will affect drying
time. Failure to follow these instructions can
result in fi re or death.
• In Canada. that only those foil-type flexible
ducts, if any, specifi cally identifi ed for use
with the appliance by the manufacturer shall
be used. In the United States, that only those
foil-type fl exible ducts, if any, specifi cally
identifi ed for use with the appliance by the
manufacturer and that comply with the
Outline for Clothes Dryer Transition Duct,
Subject 2158A, shall be used
• DO NOT use sheet metal screws or other
fasteners which extend into the duct that
could catch lint and reduce the effi ciency
of the exhaust system. Secure all joints
with duct tape. Failure to follow these
instructions can result in fi re or death.
• To maximize operating results, please
observe the duct length limitations noted in
the chart on page 15. Failure to follow these
instructions can result in fi re or death.
• Ductwork is not provided with the dryer.
You should obtain the necessary ductwork
locally. The end cap should have hinged
dampers to prevent backdraft when the
dryer is not in use. Failure to follow these
instructions can result in fi re or death.
• The Total length of fl exible metal duct shall
not exceed 8 ft.(2.4m)
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