GE DNCD450EGWC - Exhaust Connection; Installation Instructions

Installation Instructions
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EXHAUST CONNECTION
THIS DRYER COMES READY FOR REAR
EXHAUSTING. IF SPACE IS LIMITED,
USE THE INSTRUCTIONS IN STEP 10 TO
EXHAUST DIRECTLY FROM THE SIDES OR
THE BOTTOM OF THE CABINET.
WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK
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CONNECTING THE DRYER TO HOUSE VENT
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DUCT TAPE OR
DUCT CLAMP
DUCT TAPE OR
DUCT CLAMP
4" METAL DUCT CUT
TO PROPER LENGTH
EXTERNAL DUCT
OPENING
For straight line installation, connect
the dryer exhaust to the external
exhaust hood using duct tape or
clamp.
NOTE: WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND SOLID
METAL EXHAUST DUCTING. HOWEVER, IF
FLEXIBLE DUCTING IS USED IT MUST BE
UL-LISTED METAL
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NOT PLASTIC.
STANDARD REAR EXHAUST
(Vented at Àoor level)
STANDARD REAR EXHAUST
(Vented above Àoor level)
NOTE: ELBOWS WILL PREVENT DUCT
KINKING AND COLLAPSING.