Venting requirements, Warning – Whirlpool Cabrio W10151493B Manuel d'utilisation

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Venting Requirements

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE

EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
The dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent,

chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space

of a building.

If using an existing vent system

Clean lint from the entire length of the system and make sure

exhaust hood is not plugged with lint.
Replace any plastic or metal foil vent with rigid or flexible

heavy metal vent.
Review Vent system chart. Modify existing vent system if

necessary to achieve the best drying performance. Only
rigid or flexible metal vent shall be used for exhausting.

If this is a new vent system

Vent material

Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.
4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must be

used. DURASAFE™ venting products are recommended.

DURASAFE™ vent products can be purchased from your

dealer or by calling Whirlpool Parts and Accessories. For

more information, see the “Assistance or Service” section.

Rigid metal vent

For best drying performance, rigid metal vents are

recommended.
Rigid metal vent is recommended to avoid crushing and

kinking.

Flexible metal vent

Flexible metal vents are acceptable only if accessible for

cleaning.
Flexible metal vent must be fully extended and supported

when the dryer is in its final location.

Remove excess flexible metal vent to avoid sagging and

kinking that may result in reduced airflow and poor

performance.
Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed walls, ceilings,

or floors.

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 the interior of the

duct and catch lint. Do not use duct tape.

Exhaust

Recommended hood styles are shown here.

The angled hood style (shown here) is acceptable.

An exhaust hood should cap the vent to keep rodents and

insects from entering the home.
Exhaust hood must be at least 12" (305 mm) from the ground

or any object that may be in the path of the exhaust (such as

flowers, rocks or bushes, snow line, etc.).
Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch.

4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent

WARNING

Fire Hazard

Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death

or fire.

4"

102 mm

Good

Better

Clamp

A. Louvered hood style
B. Box hood style

4"

(102 mm)

4"

(102 mm)

B

A

4"

(102 mm)

2½"

(64 mm)

Improper venting can cause moisture and lint to collect

indoors, which may result in:

Moisture damage to woodwork, furniture, paint, wallpaper,

carpets, etc.
Housecleaning problems and health problems.

The total length of flexible metal vent should not exceed

7

3

4

ft (2.4 m).

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