Whirlpool 27' Installation Instructions Manual - Page 12

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Exhaust hoods:

Must be at least 12" (305 mm) from ground or any object that

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may obstruct exhaust (such as flowers, rocks, bushes, or

snow).

Recommended Styles:

Louvered hood

Acceptable Style:

Angled hood

Elbows:

45° elbows provide better airflow than 90° elbows.

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Good

Clamps:

Use clamps to seal all joints.

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Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws

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or other fastening devices that extend into interior of duct

and catch lint. Do not use duct tape.

See "Venting Kits" for more information.

Box hood

Better

Plan Vent System

Recommended exhaust installations

Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer.

Other installations are possible.

A. Dryer

F. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent

B. Elbow

G. Vent length necessary to connect elbows

C. Wall

H. Exhaust outlet

D. Exhaust hood

I. Optional side exhaust outlet

E. Clamps

Optional exhaust installations:

27" Wide Models can be converted to exhaust out the right side,

left side, or through the bottom (4-way vent kit). Each kit includes

step-by-step instructions. For ordering information, see "Venting

Kits."

A. Standard rear offset exhaust installation

B. Left- or right-side exhaust installation (27" wide models only)

C. Bottom exhaust installation (27" wide models only)