CHECKING YOUR VENTDRYER USE
Your dryer must be properly installed and vented to achieve
maximum drying efficiency and shorten drying times. Use the
minimum recommended installation clearances found in the Starting Your Dryer
Installation Instructions. See the Installation Instructions for more
information.
WARNING
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
Fire Hazardgasoline, away from dryer.
Use a heavy metal vent.Do not dry anything that has ever had anything
Do not use a plastic vent.flammable on it (even after washing).
Do not use a metal foil vent.Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
explosion, or fire.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
or fire.
If the dryer is not properly installed and vented, it will not be WARNING
covered under the warranty. Proper venting of your dryer is
important for satisfactory drying results. See the Installation
Instructions for more detail.
NOTE: Service calls caused by improper venting will be paid for
by the customer, whether it was a paid installation or self-
installed.
1. Do not use plastic vent or metal foil vent. Use 4" (10.2 cm)
Fire Hazard
metal or flexible metal vent. Do not kink or crush flexible metal
vent. It must be completely extended to allow adequate No washer can completely remove oil.
exhaust air to flow. Check vent after installation. Refer to the
Installation Instructions for proper length requirements of vent.Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on
2. Use a 4" (10.2 cm) exhaust hood.it (including cooking oils).
Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried
on a clothesline or by using an Air Cycle.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
4"or fire.
10.2 cm
Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to
3. Use the straightest path possible when routing the vent.remove dust from storing and shipping.
1. Clean lint screen before each load. See ?Cleaning the Lint
Screen.?
2. Load clothes loosely into the dryer and close the door. Do not
pack the dryer. Allow space for clothes to tumble freely.
Good Better
4. Use clamps to seal all joints. Do not use duct tape, screws or
other fastening devices that extend into the interior of the vent
to secure vent.
5. Clean exhaust vent periodically, depending on use, but at
least every 2 years, or when installing your dryer in a new
3. Turn the Cycle Control knob to the recommended cycle for the
location. When cleaning is complete, be sure to follow the type of load being dried. Use the Energy Preferred setting to
Installation Instructions supplied with your dryer for final
dry most heavyweight and medium-weight loads. See
product check.?Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips.?
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