Whirlpool WGD9400SB1 Use & Care Manual - Page 10
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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" (10,2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must be
used, DURASAFF Mventing products are recommended,
Exhaust
4" (10.2cm) heavy metal exhaust vent
DURASAFE
TM
vent products can be purchased from your
dealer or by calling Whirlpool Parts and Accessories.
For
more information, see the "Assistance
or Service" section.
Rigid metal vent
•
For best drying performance,
rigid metal vents are
recommended.
•
Rigid metal vent is recommended
to avoid crushing and
kinking.
Flexible
metal 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.
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, Do not use duct tape.
Clamp
Recommended
hood styles are shown here.
B
(10.2 cm)
A. Louvered hood style
B. Box hood style
The angled hood style (shown here) is acceptable.
4"
(10.2 cm)_C_
An exhaust
hood should
cap the vent to keep rodents
and
insects from entering the home.
Exhaust hood must be at least 12" (30.5 cm) 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.
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