Whirlpool W10100920D Guide De Spécification

Option 3 - Combination System
The combination system may be used in high-rise apartments, 
with a bank of dryers installed at several different levels. Each of 
these banks then exhausts into a central vertical vent. See the 
following illustration for an example of a combination system.

 

DRYER INSPECTION 

AND CLEANING

Frequency of Exhaust System Cleaning

Every exhaust system must be inspected periodically and cleaned 
to ensure that it is intact and free from lint accumulation. The 
frequency of these inspections will vary, depending on the system 
and usage of the dryer. For single-family usage, an annual 
inspection is recommended. In commercial usage or in multiple 
dryer systems, a more frequent inspection is recommended. 
Complaints of long drying times or a hot dryer top indicate the 
need for inspection of the exhaust system.

Inspecting the Exhaust System

1. Disconnect the exhaust duct from the dryer and from the 

exhaust hood (at the exhaust outlet) outside of the building. 

2. Inspect the interior of the duct and remove any lint 

accumulation. 

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Be sure that lint is removed from the exhaust hood. Lint 
may collect in the exhaust hood so that the flappers or 
louvers will not open or close completely.

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After cleaning the exhaust hood, check that the flapper or 
louvers move freely.

3. Reassemble the exhaust duct and hood, checking that the 

joints are secure.

4. Operate the dryer and verify that the exhaust air is not 

obstructed in the vent and that there are no leaks in the 
system.

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Seal any leaks found.