DLEX3875W User Manual

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ENGLISH

Routing and Connecting Ductwork

Follow the guidelines below to maximize drying

performance and reduce lint buildup and

condensation in the ductwork.

NOTE: Ductwork and fittings are NOT included

and must be purchased separately.

•Use4-inch(10.2cm)diameterrigidorsemirigid

metal ductwork.

•Theexhaustductrunshouldbeasshortas

possible.

•Useasfewelbowjointsaspossible.

•Themaleendofeachsectionofexhaustduct

must point away from the dryer.

•Useducttapeonallductjoints.

•Insulateductworkthatrunsthroughunheated

areas in order to reduce condensation and lint

buildup on duct surfaces.

IMPORTANT: Failure to exhaust the dryer

correctly will void the dryer’s warranty.

VENTING THE DRYER (cont.)

Correct Venting

Incorrect Venting

NOTE: Deduct 6 ft. (1.8 m) for each additional elbow. It is not recommended to use more than four 90° elbows.

65 ft. (19.8 m)

55 ft. (16.8 m)

47 ft. (13.7 m)

36 ft. (11.0 m)

28 ft. (8.5 m)

55 ft. (16.8 m)

47 ft. (13.7 m)

41 ft. (12.5 m)

30 ft. (9.1 m)

22 ft. (6.7 m)

Ductwork

4"

(10.2 cm)

4"

(10.2 cm)

Recommended

2

1

/2"

(6.35 cm)

Use Only for Short

Run Installations

Wall Cap Type

0

1

2

3

4

0

1

2

3

4

Number of 90° Elbows

Maximum Length of 4-inch Diameter

Rigid Metal Duct

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