Whirlpool W10224594A User Manual
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Exhaust
A and B: Recommended hood styles.
C: Acceptable hood style.
4"
(102 mm)
(102 mm)
4"
(102 mm)
(102 mm)
B
A
4"
(102 mm)
2½"
(64 mm)
C
A. Louvered hood style
B. Box hood style
B. Box hood style
C. Angled hood style
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An exhaust hood should cap the vent to keep rodents and
insects from entering the home.
insects from entering the home.
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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.).
any object that may be in the path of the exhaust (such as
flowers, rocks or bushes, snow line, etc.).
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Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch.
Improper venting can cause moisture and lint to collect
indoors, which may result in:
indoors, which may result in:
Moisture damage to woodwork, furniture, paint, wallpaper,
carpets, etc.
carpets, etc.
Housecleaning problems and health problems.
Plan Vent System
Choose your exhaust installation type
Recommended exhaust installations
Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer. Other
installations are possible.
installations are possible.
H
G
F
E
D
C
A
B
A. Dryer
B. Elbow
B. Elbow
C. Wall
D. Exhaust hood
D. Exhaust hood
E. Clamps
F. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent
G. Vent length necessary to connect elbows
H. Exhaust outlet
Optional exhaust installations
This dryer can be converted to exhaust out the right side, left side or
through the bottom. If you prefer, you may contact your local dealer
to have the dryer converted.
through the bottom. If you prefer, you may contact your local dealer
to have the dryer converted.
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.
or fire.
A
B
C
A. Standard rear offset exhaust installation
B. Left or right side exhaust installation
B. Left or right side exhaust installation
C. Bottom exhaust installation
Alternate installations for close clearances
Venting systems come in many varieties. Select the type best for
your installation. Two close-clearance installations are shown. Refer
to the manufacturer’s instructions.
your installation. Two close-clearance installations are shown. Refer
to the manufacturer’s instructions.
A
B
A. Over-the-top installation (also available with one offset elbow)
B. Periscope installation
B. Periscope installation
NOTE: The following kits for close clearance alternate installations
are available for purchase. Please see the “Assistance or Service”
section to order.
are available for purchase. Please see the “Assistance or Service”
section to order.
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Over-the-Top Installation:
Part Number 4396028
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Periscope Installation (For use with dryer vent to wall vent
mismatch):
mismatch):
Part Number 4396037 - 0" (0 mm) to 18" (457 mm) mismatch
Part Number 4396011 - 18" (457 mm) to 29" (737 mm)
mismatch
mismatch
Part Number 4396014 - 29" (737 mm) to 50" (1.27 m) mismatch