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Installation
Installation
Exhausting
The dryer must not be exhausted into a chimney, a wall, a ceiling, an attic, a crawl space, or a
concealed space of a building.
Exhausting the dryer to the outside will prevent large amount of lint and moisture from
being blown into the room.
In the United States
ŷ All dryers must be exhausted to the outside.
ŷ The required exhaust duct is 4 inches (10.2 cm) in diameter.
ŷ Use only those foil-type exible ducts, if any, specically identied for use with the
appliance by the manufacturer and that comply with the Outline for Clothes Dryer
Transition Duct. Use Subject 2158A.
ŷ See “Ducting requirements” in the "Installation" section for the maximum duct length and
number of bends that can be used.
ŷ The total length of exible metal duct must not exceed 7' 10½" (2.4 m).
ŷ Do not assemble the duct with screws or other fasteners means that extend into the duct
and catch lint
In Canada
ŷ All dryer must be exhausted to the outside.
ŷ The exhaust duct should be 4 inches (10.2 cm ) in diameter.
ŷ Use only those foil-type exible ducts, if any, specically indentied for use with the
appliance by the manufacturer shall be used.
ŷ See “Ducting requirements” in the "Installation" section for the maximum duct length and
number of bends.
ŷ The total length of exible metal duct shall not exceed 7' 10½" (2.4 m).
ŷ Do not assemble the duct with screws or other fasteners means that extend into the duct
and catch lint.
Outside the U.S. and Canada
ŷ Refer to the local codes.
WARNING
You must exhaust the dryer to the outside to reduce the risk of re when you install the
dryer in an alcove or closet.
NEVER USE A PLASTIC OR NON-METAL FLEXIBLE DUCT.
If your existing ductwork is plastic, non-metal, or combustible, replace it with metal.
Use only a metal exhaust duct that is non-ammable to ensure containment of exhaust air,
heat, and lint.
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