GE 10 - Exhaust Connection

Installation Instructions
SEALING OF JOINTS
@ Alljoints should be tight to avoid leaks. The male end of
each section of duct must point away from the dryer.
* The duct shall not be assembled with screws or other
fastening means that extend into the duct and catch lint.
* Ductjoints can be made air and moisture-tight by
wrapping the overlapped joints with duct tape.
e Horizontal runs should slope down toward the outdoors
1/4 inch per foot.
INSULATION
Duct work that runs through an unheated area or is
near air conditioning should be insulated to reduce
condensation and lint build-up.
EXHAUST CONNECTION
BEFORE PERFORMING THIS EXHAUST
INSTALLATION, BE SURE TO DISCONNECT THE
DRYER FROM ITS ELECTRICAL SUPPLY.
A\WARNING - To REDUCE THE RISK
OF FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY:
This clothes dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.
«Use only 4” rigid metal ducting for the home exhaust
duct.
«Use only 4” rigid metal or UL-listed flexible metal (serni-
rigid or foil-type) duct to connect the dryer to the home
exhaust duct. It must be installed in accordance with
the instructions found in “Connecting the Dryer to
House Vent” on pages 5-6 of this manual.
* Do not terminate exhaust in a chirnney, a wall, a ceiling,
gas vent, crawl space, attic, under an enclosed floor,
or in any other concealed space of a building. The
accumulated lint could create a potential fire hazard.
* Never terminate the exhaust into a common duct with
a kitchen exhaust system. A combination of grease and
lint creates a potential fire hazard.
*Do not use duct longer than specified in the exhaust
length table. Longer ducts can accumulate lint, creating
a potential fire hazard.
* Never install a screen in or over the exhaust duct. This
will cause lint to accumulate, creating a potential fire
hazard.
*Do not assemble ductwork with any fasteners that
extend into the duct. These fasteners can accumulate
lint, creating a potential fire hazard.
*Do not obstruct incoming or exhausted air.
«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.
THIS DRYER COMES READY FOR REAR
EXHAUSTING. IF SPACE IS LIMITED, USE
THE INSTRUCTIONS IN SECTION 13 TO
EXHAUST DIRECTLY FROM THE SIDES OR
BOTTOM OF THE CABINET.
STANDARD REAR EXHAUST
(Vented at floor level)
For straight line installation, connect
the dryer exhaust to the external aaa
exhaust hood using duct tape or
clamp.
EXTERNAL DUCT
OPENING
TO PROPER LENGTH
DUCT TAPE OR
DUCT CLAMP
DUCT TAPE OR 7p
DUCT CLAMP / .
4" METAL DUCT CUT /
NOTE: WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND SOLID
METAL EXHAUST DUCTING. HOWEVER, IF
FLEXIBLE DUCTING IS USED IT MUST BE
UL-LISTED METAL, NOT PLASTIC.
STANDARD REAR EXHAUST
(Vented above floor level)
ELBOW HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED
RECOMMENDED
CONFIGURATION
TO MINIMIZE
EXHAUST
BLOCKAGE.
ELBOW HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED
NOTE: ELBOWS WILL PREVENT DUCT KINKING AND
COLLAPSING.
CONNECTING THE DRYER TO HOUSE VENT
RIGID METAL TRANSITION DUCT
*For best drying performance, a rigid metal transition duct
is recommended.
¢ Rigid metal transition ducts reduce the risk of crushing and
kinking.