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4. Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws.
Tighten screws.
5. Tighten strain relief screws.
6. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel.
Secure cover with hold-down screw.
7. Connect a separate copper wire (G) from the external ground
conductor screw (A) to an adequate ground, as determined by
a qualied electrician.
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 heavy metal ■
vent or exible metal vent.
Review Vent system chart. Modify existing vent system if ■
necessary to achieve the best drying performance. Only rigid
or exible 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.
4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent
DURASAFE™ vent products can be purchased from your
dealer or by calling the toll-free number listed on the cover
of the Dryer User Instructions. For more information, see the
“Assistance or Service” section of the Dryer User Instructions.
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 nal location.
Remove excess exible metal vent to avoid sagging ■
and kinking that may result in reduced airow and poor
performance.
Do not install exible metal vent in enclosed walls, ceilings, ■
or oors.
The total length of exible metal vent shall not exceed ■
7¾ ft. (2.4 m).
Elbows:
45° elbows provide better airow than 90° elbows. ■
Venting Requirements
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 re.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of re, 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.
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