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Installation Instructions
EXHAUSTING THE DRYER
EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECKLIST
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 airflow and should require little or no
maintenance to prevent clogging.
Wall caps must be installed at least 12” above ground
level or any other obstruction with the opening
pointed down.
Never vent the dryer out of the roof.
SEPARATION OF TURNS
For best performance, separate all turns by at least
4 ft. of straight duct, including distance between last
turn and dampened wall cap.
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.
Duct joints should be made air- and moisture-tight
by wrapping the overlapped joints with duct tape or
aluminum tape.
Do not assemble ductwork with any fasteners
that extend into the duct. These fasteners can
accumulate lint, creating a potential fire hazard.
Horizontal runs should slope down towards the
outdoors 1/4” per foot.
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.
INSULATION
Ductwork that runs through an unheated area or is
near air conditioning should be insulated to reduce
condensation and lint buildup.
TOOLS AND MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED TO INSTALL EXHAUST DUCT
Phillips-head screwdriver
Duct tape or duct
clamp
Rigid or UL-listed
flexible metal 4” (10.2
cm) duct
Drill with 1/8” drill bit
(for bottom venting)
Hacksaw
Vent hood
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- Fire Hazard
WARNING
This dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors.
Use only 4” rigid metal ducting for the home
exhaust duct.
Use only 4” rigid metal or UL-listed dryer transition
duct to connect the dryer to the home exhaust.
DO NOT use a plastic vent.
DO NOT exhaust into a chimney, kitchen exhaust,
gas vent, wall, ceiling, attic, crawl space, or
concealed space of a building.
DO NOT install a screen in or over the exhaust duct.
DO NOT install a booster fan in the exhaust duct.
DO NOT use duct longer than specified in the
exhaust length table.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death or fire.
PARTS AVAILABLE FROM GEAPPLIANCES.COM
OR LOCAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
PM8X85
Outdoor exhaust hood
PM08X10085
8’ Flexible metal clothes dryer
transition duct with 2 clamps
WX08X10130
4” Dryer exhaust clamp
WE49X22606
Rear exhaust opening cover, for side
or bottom vented dryers
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