Maytag MD-1 Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
13
Dryer Exhaust Tips
4"
DO
DO
DO
DO
Let your dryer exhaust
the air easily.
DO
Read the Installation Instructions
and the Use and Care Guide.
Use 4 inch
diameter rigid
metal duct. Tape all
joints, including at the dryer.
Never use lint-trapping screws.
K
eep duct runs as straight
as possible.
Clean all old duct
s before inst
alling
your new dryer. Be sure vent flap
opens and close
s freely. Inspect
and clean the exhaust system
annually.
DONT
DONT
DONT
DONT
DONT
Restrict your dryer with a
poor exhaust system.
Let a poor exhaust system
cause slow drying.
Use plastic, thin foil, or
non-metal flexible duct.
Use longer than necessary
duct runs with many
elbows.
Allow crushed or clogged
duct
s and vent.
Plastic or nonmetal flexible duct presents a potential fire hazard.
WARNING