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• DIRTY OR DAMAGED EXHAUST DUCTS
• WRONG VENT MATERIAL
• RESTRICTED OR DAMAGED VENT HOOD
• EXCESSIVELY LONG VENT
• THE USE OF PLASTIC OR FOIL VENTING
Maintaining the Exhaust System
Vent ducts should be checked for lint buildup and
cleaned at least once per year. If any noticeable
reduction in drying performance occurs, check the ducts
for obstructions and blockages.
If the VENT indicator illuminates, the exhaust system
should be checked immediately for damage or
obstructions. The VENT indicator signals a serious
reduction in exhaust airfl ow which will greatly reduce
energy effi ciency and increase drying times. Damaged
or restricted exhaust systems are not covered by the
dryer warranty. Damage to the dryer that is caused by
damaged, restricted, or otherwise inadequate exhaust
systems is not covered by the dryer warranty.
VENT Indicator
The VENT warning system is designed to help you avoid
the reduced performance caused by restrictions in the
household exhaust system. The VENT indicator illuminates
to alert you when problems in the system occur, so you
can have them repaired.
While you should always check and maintain your
exhaust system regularly, the VENT warning system will
detect and alert you if serious problems develop in your
home’s exhaust system. This includes exhaust systems that
are unsatisfactory for any reason including a blockage
in the venting, crushed/kinked venting, or venting which
exceeds the maximum recommended length requirement
as described in the installation section.
NOTE: The total length includes the length from the back
of the dryer to the outside vent hood, PLUS a factor for
every 90° elbow in the exhaust system. For example, if
the distance from the back of the dryer to the vent hood
is 30 feet, and there are four elbows in the system, then
it exceeds the 28 foot maximum length allowed for those
conditions.
The VENT indicator on the control panel will alert you
that the exhaust system is not moving enough air from the
dryer to the outside. This lack of airfl ow will lead to long
dry times, poor drying and possibly dryer failure.
As a reminder, external dryer venting is considered part
of your home and is not covered by the product warranty
or protection agreements. There are services available for
cleaning/maintaining the external venting.
MAINTAINING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM
VENT Operation
The VENT system uses components already in the dryer.
By monitoring these components over the course of
several cycles, the control is able to determine how much
restriction there is in the exhaust system. If it detects a
high level of restriction, it will turn on the VENT light
to alert you to the condition. The dryer will continue to
operate after the light comes on, but you should have the
exhaust system cleaned or repaired immediately to avoid
longer dry times and higher energy consumption.
IMPORTANT: In order for a dryer to properly and
effi ciently dry your clothes, it is extremely important that
the exhaust system is as short and clean as possible. It
MUST be less than the maximum installation requirements
as outlined in the installation section. It is also very
important that you make sure that when the dryer is
installed, the exhaust system is clean and clear of any
restrictions and is not kinked or crushed.
Failure to meet these guidelines will result in long dry
times, increased energy consumption and possibly even
clothing damage or dryer failure. When exhaust system
restrictions become extreme, the VENT light will blink to
alert you to the condition so you can have the exhaust
system cleaned or repaired.
To prevent false alarms and for increased reliability,
the dryer will monitor the exhaust condition for
several loads. If multiple, consecutive cycles exceed
the restriction limits, the control will blink the VENT
indicator.
A blinking VENT indicator means the external venting
should be checked for potential restrictions as soon
as possible.
The VENT indicator will remain active (blinking) until
the restriction is resolved AND the control has verifi ed
the improved airfl ow for
several cycles.
After the exhaust is cleaned or repaired, it will take
several cycles for the VENT indicator to reset and
turn off the light.
NOTE: The VENT indicator is designed to measure
performance over several consecutive cycles before
activating or deactivating, to avoid false alarms. A
very large load, such as a large comforter, could cause
the VENT system to sense that the exhaust system is
restricted, but this would not cause the light to blink.
However, if several large loads were to run back to back,
the VENT indicator could be activated.
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The most common cause of dryer problems is poor exhaust venting. Poor exhaust venting may result from the
following conditions:
USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
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