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Exhaust
Recommended hood styles are shown here.
The angled hood style (shown here) is acceptable.
■ An exhaust hood should cap the vent to keep rodents and
insects from entering the home.
■ Exhaust hood must be at least 12" (30.5 cm) from the ground
or any object that may be in the path of the exhaust (such as
flowers, rocks or bushes, snow line, etc.).
■ Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch.
Plan Vent System
Choose your exhaust installation type
Recommended exhaust installations
This dryer vents from the rear of the dryer.
Alternate installations for close clearances
Venting systems come in many varieties. Select the type best for
your installation. One close-clearance installation is shown. Refer
to the manufacturer’s instructions. Refer to Vent system chart 2
for vent length and elbows needed for best drying performance.
NOTE: The following kit for close clearance alternate installations
is available for purchase. Please see the “Assistance or Service”
section of this manual to order.
■ Over-the-Top Installation:
Part Number 4396028
Special provisions for mobile home installations
The exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible
portion of the mobile home structure and must not terminate
beneath the mobile home. Terminate the exhaust vent outside.
A.Louvered hood style
B.Box hood style
4"
(10.2 cm)
4"
(10.2 cm)
B
A
4"
(10.2 cm)
2½"
(6.4 cm)
Improper venting can cause moisture and lint to collect
indoors, which may result in:
Moisture damage to woodwork, furniture, paint, wallpaper,
carpets, etc.
Housecleaning problems and health problems.
A.Dryer
B.Elbow
C.Wall
D.Exhaust hood
E.Clamps
F. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent
G.Vent length necessary to
connect elbows
H.Exhaust outlet
Over-the-top installation (also available with one offset elbow)
H
G
F
E
D
C
A
B