Maytag 27 Inch Electric Dryer Installation Guide - Manual (Página 8)

8
VENTING
Venting Requirements
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE
EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent,
chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space
of a building. Only rigid or flexible metal vent shall be used
for exhausting.
■ Only a 4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps
may be used.
■ Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.
Rigid metal vent:
■ Recommended for best drying performance and to avoid
crushing and kinking.
4"
(102 mm)
4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
n For a grounded, cord-connected dryer:
This dryer must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or
breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock
by providing a path of least resistance for electric current.
This dryer is equipped with a cord having an equipment-
grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must
be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes
and ordinances.
WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or service representative
or personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the dryer is
properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with
the dryer: if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician. Exhaust hoods:
■ Must be at least 12" (305 mm) from ground or any object
that may obstruct exhaust (such as flowers, rocks, bushes,
or snow).
Elbows:
■ 45° elbows provide better airflow than 90° elbows.
Clamps:
■ Use clamps to seal all joints.
■ Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws
or other fastening devices that extend into interior of duct
and catch lint. Do not use duct tape.
Recommended Styles:
Acceptable Style:
Louvered hood Box hood
Angled hood
Good Better
Flexible metal vent: (Acceptable only if accessible to clean)
■ Must be fully extended and supported in final dryer location.
■ Remove excess to avoid sagging and kinking that may result
in reduced airflow and poor performance.
■ Do not install in enclosed walls, ceilings, or floors.
■ The total length should not exceed 7 3 /
4
ft (2.4 m).
NOTE: If using an existing vent system, clean lint from
entire length of the system and make sure exhaust hood is
not plugged with lint. Replace plastic or metal foil vents with
rigid metal or flexible metal vents. Review “Vent System Chart”
and, if necessary, modify existing vent system to achieve best
drying performance.