Maytag MGD7100D Installationsanweisungen

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Venting Requirements
VENTING
WARNING: 
To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE 
EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent, 
chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space 
of a building. Only rigid or flexible metal vent shall be used for 
exhausting.
 
Only a 4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps  
may be used. 
 
Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.
Rigid metal vent:
 
Recommended for best drying performance and to avoid 
crushing and kinking.
Flexible metal vent: 
(Acceptable only if accessible to clean)
 
Must be fully extended and supported in final dryer location.
 
Remove excess to avoid sagging and kinking that may result 
in reduced airflow and poor performance.
 
Do not install in enclosed walls, ceilings, or floors.
 
The total length should not exceed 7
3
/
4
 ft. (2.4 m).
 
The length of flexible metal vent used must be included in 
the overall vent system design as shown in the “Vent System 
Charts.”
NOTE: 
If using an existing vent system, clean lint from entire 
length of the system and make sure exhaust hood is not plugged 
with lint. Replace plastic or metal foil vents with rigid metal 
or flexible metal vents. Review “Vent System Charts” and if 
necessary, modify existing vent system to achieve best drying 
performance.
Louvered Hood
Angled Hood
Box Hood
4"
(102 mm)
4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent
Exhaust hoods:
 
An exhaust hood should cap the vent to keep rodents and 
insects from entering the home. 
 
Must be at least 12” (305 mm) from ground or any object  
that may obstruct exhaust (such as flowers, rocks, bushes,  
or snow).
 
Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch.
Elbows:
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.
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Acceptable Style: