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installing your dryer
BASIC REQUIRMENTS
Make sure you have everything necessary for proper installation
• A GROUNDED ELECTRICAL OUTLET is required. See Electrical Requirements.
• A POWER CORD for electric dryers (except in Canada).
• GAS LINES (if installing a gas dryer). The gas lines must meet national and local codes.
• EXHAUST SYSTEM - must be rigid metal or fl exible sti -walled metal exhaust ducting.
DUCTING REQUIREMENTS
• Use a 4-inch (10.2 cm) diameter rigid aluminum or rigid galvanized steel duct.
• Do not use a smaller duct.
• Ducts larger than 4 inches (10.2 cm) in diameter can cause increased lint accumulation.
Lint accumulation should be cleaned regularly.
• If a fl exible metal duct must be used, use the type with a sti sheet metal wall. Do not use a fl exible duct with a thin
foil wall. Serious blockage can result if the fl exible metal duct is bent too sharply.
• Never install any type of fl exible duct in walls, ceilings, or other concealed spaces.
• Keep the exhaust duct as straight and short as possible.
• Secure joints with duct tape. Do not use screws.
• Plastic fl exible duct can kink, sag, be punctured, reduce airfl ow, extend drying times, and a ect dryer operation.
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Exhaust systems longer than recommended can extend drying times, a ect machine operation, and may collect lint.
• The exhaust duct should end with an exhaust hood with a swing-out damper to prevent back drafts and the entry
of wildlife. Never use an exhaust hood with a magnetic damper.
• The hood should have at least 12 inches (30.5 cm) of clearance between the bottom of the hood and the ground or
other obstruction. The hood opening should point down.
• Never install a screen over the exhaust outlet.
• To avoid lint buildup, do not exhaust the dryer directly into a window well. Do not exhaust under a house or porch.
• If exhaust ductwork must run through an unheated area, the duct should be insulated and slope slightly down
towards the exhaust hood to reduce condensation and lint buildup.
• Inspect and clean the interior of the exhaust system at least once a year. Unplug the power cord before cleaning.
• Check frequently to be sure the exhaust hood damper opens and closes freely.
• Check once per month, and clean at least one time per year. Note: If clothes are not getting dry, then check
ducting for obstructions.
• Do not exhaust dryer into any wall, ceiling, crawl space, or concealed space of a building, gas vent, or any other
common duct or chimney. This could create a fi re hazard from lint expelled by the dryer.
ELECTRIC AND GAS DRYER
Weather Hood Type
Recommended Use only for short-run installation
4” (10.2 cm) 2.5” (6.4 cm)
No. of 90° elbows Rigid Rigid
0 80 ft. (24.4 m) 74 ft. (22.6 m)
1 68 ft. (20.7 m) 62 ft. (18.9 m)
2 57 ft. (17.4 m) 51 ft. (15.5 m)
3 47 ft. (14.3 m) 41 ft. (12.5 m)
* Do not use non-metallic fl exible duct.
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