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If this is a new vent system
Vent material
■ Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.
■ 4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must
be used.
4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent
4"
102 mm
Vent products can be purchased from your dealer or by calling
Whirlpool Service. For more information, see the “Assistance
or Service” section in your Use and Care Guide.
Rigid metal
vent
■ For best drying performance, rigid metal vents
are recommended.
■ Rigid metal vent is recommended to avoid crushing and kinking.
Flexible met
al vent
■ Flexible metal vents are acceptable only if accessible
for cleaning.
■ Flexible metal vent must be fully extended and supported
when the dryer is in its final location.
■ Remove excess flexible metal vent to avoid sagging and kinking
that may result in reduced airflow and poor performance.
■ Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed walls, ceilings,
or floors.
■ The total length of flexible metal vent should not exceed
7¾ ft. (2.4 m).
Elbows
45° elbows provide better airflow than 90° elbows.
Good Better
Clamps
■ Use clamps to seal all joints.
■ Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws
or other fastening devices that extend into the
interior
of the duct and catch lint. Do not use duct tape.
Clamp
Exhaust
A and B: Recommended hood styles.
C: Acceptable hood style.
4"
(102 mm)
4"
(102 mm)
B
A
4"
(102 mm)
2½"
(64 mm)
C
A. Louvered hood style
B. Box hood style
C. Angled hood style
■ An exhaust hood should cap the vent to keep rodents
and insects from entering the home.
■ Exhaust hood must be at least 12" (305 mm) 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.
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.
Plan Vent System
Choose your exhaust installation type
Recommended exhaust installations
Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer. Other
installations are possible.
A
B
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
A. Dryer
B.Elbow
C.Wall
D. Exhaust hood
E. Clamps
F. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent
G.Vent length necessar
y to connect elbows
H. Exhaust outlet