Installation
Exhausting
The dryer must not be exhausted into a chimney, a wall, a ceiling, an attic, a crawl space, or a
concealed space of a building.
Exhausting
the dryer to the outside will prevent large amount of lint and moisture from
being blown into the room.
In the United States
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All dryers must be exhausted to the outside.
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The required exhaust duct is 4 inches (!0.2 cm) in diameter.
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Use only those foil-type
flexible ducts, if any, specifically
identified
for use with the
appliance by the manufacturer
and that comply with the Outline for Clothes Dryer
Transition
Duct. Use Subject 2!58A.
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See "Ducting requirements"
in the "Installation"
section for the maximum duct length and
number of bends that can be used.
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The total length of flexible metal duct must not exceed 7' 10_" (2.4 m).
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Do not assemble the duct with screws or other fasteners means that extend into the duct
and catch lint
In Canada
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All dryer must be exhausted to the outside.
•
The exhaust duct should be 4 inches (!0.2 cm) in diameter.
•
Use only those foil-type
flexible ducts, if any, specifically
indentified
for use with the
appliance by the manufacturer
shall be used.
•
See "Ducting requirements"
in the "Installation"
section for the maximum duct length and
number of bends.
•
The total length of flexible metal duct shall not exceed 7' !0½" (2.4 m).
•
Do not assemble the duct with screws or other fasteners means that extend into the duct
and catch lint.
Outside the U.S. and Canada
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Refer to the local codes.
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WARNING
You must exhaust the dryer to the outside to reduce the risk of fire when you install the
dryer in an alcove or closet.
NEVER USE A PLASTIC OR NON-METAL FLEXIBLE DUCT.
If your existing ductworR is plastic, non-metal,
or combustible,
replace it with metal.
Use only a metal exhaust duct that is non-flammable
to ensure containment
of exhaust air,
heat, and lint.
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