Venting
Venting the Dryer
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 specifications below . Carefully follow the details on Exhausting in the Installation Instructions .
n Use only rigid metal 4" diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet . Use only rigid metal or UL listed flexible metal 4"
diameter ductwork for exhausting to the outside .
n Do not use plastic or other combustible ductwork .
n Use the shortest length possible .
n Do not crush or collapse .
n Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects .
n Venting must conform to local building codes.
WARNING
This dryer MUST be exhausted to the outdoors .
Use only 4" rigid metal ducting for the home exhaust duct .
Use only 4" rigid metal or UL-listed dryer transition duct to connect the dryer to the home exhaust .
DO NOT use a plastic vent .
DO NOT exhaust into a chimney, kitchen exhaust, gas vent, wall, ceiling, attic, crawl space, or
concealed space of a building .
DO NOT install a screen in or over the exhaust duct .
DO NOT install a booster fan in the exhaust duct .
DO NOT use duct longer than specified in the exhaust length table .
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire .
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