Whirlpool WGD8600YW Installation Manual - Page 10

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Exhaust hoods:

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

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that 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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Recommended Styles:

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.

Vent products can be purchased from your dealer. For more

information, see "Assistance or Service" section in your "Use

and Care Guide".

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

E. Clamps

B. Elbow

F. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent

C. Wall

G. Vent length necessary to connect elbows

D. Exhaust hood

H. Exhaust outlet

Optional exhaust installations:

Exhaust Cover Kit (to cover unused exhaust holes):

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Part Number W10186596 - all models

Bottom Exhaust Kit- Part Number 8212503

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