IF YOUR DRYER COMES WITH REAR EXHAUST,
TO CHANGE TO SIDE OR BOTTOM EXHAUST:
• Remove access panel at back of dryer to gain access
to internal ducts.
• Disconnect duct exhaust from blower housing
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• Seal all joints with aluminum foil tape.
• Reinstall rear access panel.
FOR BOTTOM EXHAUST:
• Remove cover plate at bottom of dryer.
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• Seal all joints with aluminum foil tape.
• Reinstall rear access panel.
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• Remove rear access panel.
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mounting screw from the chassis and remove tape
securing elbow to blower housing.
• Remove cover plate from rear access panel and place
over top exhaust opening.
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EXHAUST INFORMATION
WARNING IN CANADA AND IN THE UNITED
STATES, THE REQUIRED
EXHAUST DUCT DIAMETER IS 4 in (102mm).
DO NOT USE DUCT LONGER THAN SPECIFIED IN
THE EXHAUST LENGTH TABLE.
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• Increase the drying times and the energy cost.
• Reduce the dryer life.
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WARNING BEFORE PERFORMING THIS
EXHAUST INSTALLATION, BE
SURE TO DISCONNECT THE DRYER FROM ITS
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY.
The correct exhaust installation is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. Problems
due to incorrect installation are not covered by the warranty.
Remove and discard existing plastic or metal foil transition duct
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noted below. The maximum duct length for rigid metal duct is
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EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECK LIST
HOOD OR WALL CAP
• Terminate in a manner to prevent back drafts or entry of birds or
other wildlife.
• Termination should present minimal resistance to the exhaust air
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• Never install a screen in or over the exhaust duct. This could
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other obstruction with the opening pointed down.
SEPARATION OF TURNS
For best performance, separate all turns by at least 4 ft. of straight
duct, including distance between last turn and exhaust hood.
TURNS OTHER THAN 90º
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SEALING OF JOINTS
• All joints should be tight to avoid leaks. The male end of each
section of duct must point away from the dryer.
• The duct shall not be assembled with screws or other fastening
means that extend into the duct and catch lint.
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overlapped joints with aluminum foil tape.
• Horizontal runs should slope down toward the outdoors
inch per foot.
INSULATION
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EXHAUST CONNECTION
WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR PERSONAL INJURY:
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This clothes dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.
• Use only 4” rigid metal ducting for the home exhaust duct.
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It must be installed in accordance with the instructions found in
“Connecting the Dryer to House Vent” on page 4 of this manual.
• Do not terminate exhaust in a chimney, a wall, a ceiling, gas
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other concealed space of a building. The accumulated lint
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• Never terminate the exhaust into a common duct with a kitchen
exhaust system. A combination of grease and lint creates a
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table. Longer ducts can accumulate lint, creating a potential
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• Do not assemble ductwork with any fasteners that extend
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• Do not obstruct incoming or exhausted air.
• Provide an access for inspection and cleaning of the exhaust
system, especially at turns and joints. Exhaust system shall be
inspected and cleaned at least once a year.
ALTERNATE EXHAUST INSTRUCTIONS
DRYER TOP VIEW
Left knockout
Bottom
knockout
Right knockout
Blower
Front of dryer
mm
203 mm
(8”)
89 mm
(3½”)
6”
For Rear Exhaust
For Side Exhaust
Rigid
Metallic
Ducting
Cut Here
EXTENSION DUCT
It is importat to replace the ground clip after
cuttin
the exhaust duct,
on rear exhaust model
295 mm
115 mm (4½”)
