Whirlpool 24 Inch Electric Dryer Owners Guide - Manuel (Page 9)

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Alternate installations for close clearances
Venting systems come in many varieties. Select the type best for
your installation. Two close-clearance installations are shown.
NOTE: The following kits for close-clearance alternate
installations are available for purchase. Refer to Quick Start Guide
for contact information.
A. Over-the-top installation
(also available with one
offset elbow)
B. Periscope installation
Special provisions for mobile home installations:
Exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible
portion of the mobile home and must not terminate beneath the
mobile home. Terminate exhaust vent outside.
Determine vent path:
� Select route that will provide
straightest and most direct path
outdoors.
� Plan installation to use fewest
number of elbows and turns.
� When using elbows or making
turns, allow as much room as
possible.
� Bend vent gradually to avoid
kinking.
� Use as few 90° turns as
possible.
Determine vent length and elbows needed for best
drying performance:
� Use following “Vent System Chart” to determine type of vent
material and hood combinations acceptable to use.
NOTE: Do not use vent runs longer than those specified in
“Vent System Chart.” Exhaust systems longer than those
specified will:
� Shorten life of dryer.
� Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times and
increased energy usage.
The “Vent System Chart” provides venting requirements that will
help achieve best drying performance.
Vent System Chart
Number of
90° turns or
elbows
Type of vent
Box/louvered
hoods Angled
hoods
0 Rigid metal 36 ft. (11 m) 26 ft. (7.9 m)
1 Rigid metal 26 ft. (7.9 m) 16 ft. (4.9 m)
2 Rigid metal 16 ft. (4.9 m) 6 ft. (1.8 m)
Install Vent System
1. Remove the wire exhaust guard
Before installing the vent system, be sure to remove the wire
exhaust guard that is located at the exhaust outlet.
2. Install exhaust hood
Install exhaust hood and use caulking compound to seal
exterior wall opening around exhaust hood.
3. Connect vent to exhaust hood
Vent must fit over the exhaust hood. Secure vent to exhaust
hood with 4" (102 mm) clamp. Run vent to dryer location
using straightest path possible. Avoid 90° turns. Use clamps
to seal all joints. Do not use duct tape, screws, or other
fastening devices that extend into interior of vent to secure
vent, because they can catch lint.
Connect Vent (Vented Models Only)
1. Connect vent to exhaust outlet
Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to exhaust outlet in
dryer. If connecting to existing vent, make sure vent is clean.
Dryer vent must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside
exhaust hood. Check that vent is secured to exhaust hood
with a 4" (102 mm) clamp.