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Exhaust Information (cont.)
Insulation
• Ductwork which runs through an unheated area or is near an air-conditioning duct should be insulated to reduce
condensation and lint buildup.
Parts Available From Local Service Organization
Inside Exhausting
BEDROOM, BATHROOM, ALCOVE, OR CLOSET INSTALLATIONS
MUST BE EXHAUSTED TO THE OUTDOORS.
EXHAUSTING TO THE OUTDOORS IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
EXHAUSTING INDOORS MAY CAUSE
LINT ACCUMULATION AND MOISTURE DAMAGE
INCLUDING MOLD AND MILDEW.
If the installation makes it impossible to exhaust to the
outdoors, a 100 mm (4″) exhaust deflector (WE25X28)
and 600 mm (2′) rigid metal duct (WX8X64) must be installed
over exhaust duct. A clearance of 200 mm (8″) is required
between rear of dryer and the wall, and the deflector
should be pointing up.
Special Installation Requirements
Alcove or Closet Installation
• If your dryer is approved for installation in an alcove or closet it will be stated on a label on the dryer back.
• The dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.
• Minimum clearances between dryer cabinet and adjacent walls or other combustible surfaces are:
0 mm clearance on either side
80 mm (3″) front and rear
• Minimum vertical space from floor to overhead cabinets, ceilings, etc. is 1.3 m (52″).
• Closet doors must be louvered or otherwise ventilated and must contain at least 400 cm
2
(60 square inches) open area
equally distributed. If this closet contains both a washer and a dryer, doors must contain 800 cm
2
(120 square inches)
of open space equally distributed.
SERVICING:
Consideration must be given to provide adequate clearances
for installation and servicing.
CAUTION:
Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls.
Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation
(verify proper operation after servicing/installation).
• Rigid Metal Duct Components
WX8X64 100 mm (4″) x 60 cm (2′) Duct
WX8X51 100 mm (4″) Elbow
WX8X88 100 mm (4″) Aluminum Hood
WE25X28 Exhaust Deflector
• Flexible Metal Duct Components
Kit WX8X75
2.1 m (7′) Aluminum Flexible Duct
100 mm (4″) Clamps (2)
100 mm (4″) Aluminum Hood
600 mm (24″) RIGID
OR FLEXIBLE DUCT
EXHAUST DEFLECTOR
(WE25X28)