Whirlpool MEDB850YG Installation Instruction

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Louvered Hood
        Good
Angled Hood
Box Hood
      Better
Exhaust hoods:
Elbows:
Recommended Styles:
Recommended Styles:
 
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 interior of duct  
and catch lint. Do not use duct tape.
 
Must be at least 12" (305 mm) from ground or any object that 
may obstruct exhaust (such as flowers, rocks, bushes, or 
snow).
Acceptable Style:
PLAN VENT SYSTEM
Recommended exhaust installations
Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer. 
Other installations are possible.
B
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
A
A. Dryer
B. Elbow
C. Wall 
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:
 
Exhaust Cover Kit (to cover unused exhaust holes):
Part Number W10186596 - all models
 
Bottom Exhaust Kit- Part Number 8212503