Maytag MD491 Washer/Dryer User Manual


 
| Dryer Exhaust "tips ..........................................
WJ_ItlING _ Plastic or nonmetal flexible duct presents a potential fire hazard.
Do Don't
Read the installation instructions Let a poor exhaust system cause
and the user's guide, slow drying.
Do
Let your
dryer exhaust
the air easily. DON "t
Restrict your dryer with a
poor exhaust system.
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Do Use plastic, thin
Use 4 inch diameter foil, or non-
rigid metal duct. Tape all joints, metal flexible
duct.
Never use lint-trapping screws.
Do Don't
Use longer than
Keep duct runs necessary duct
as straight as runs with many
possible. _ elbows.
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Don't Q
Do Allow crushed
or clogged
Clean all old ducts ducts and vent.
before installing your new
dryer. Be sure vent flap
opens and closes freely.
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