Amana W10216186A User Manual
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Venting Requirements
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.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE
EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
The dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent,
chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space
chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space
of a building.
If using an existing vent system
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Clean lint from the entire length of the system and make sure
exhaust hood is not plugged with lint.
exhaust hood is not plugged with lint.
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Replace any plastic or metal foil vent with rigid or flexible
heavy metal vent.
heavy metal vent.
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Review Vent system chart. Modify existing vent system if
necessary to achieve the best drying performance.
necessary to achieve the best drying performance.
If this is a new vent system
Vent material
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Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.
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4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must be
used. DURASAFE™ venting products are recommended.
used. DURASAFE™ venting products are recommended.
4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent
4"
102 mm
DURASAFE™ vent products can be purchased from your
dealer or by calling Whirlpool Parts and Accessories. For
more information, see the “Assistance or Service” section.
dealer or by calling Whirlpool Parts and Accessories. For
more information, see the “Assistance or Service” section.
Rigid metal vent
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For best drying performance, rigid metal vents are
recommended.
recommended.
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Rigid metal vent is recommended to avoid crushing and
kinking.
kinking.
Flexible metal vent
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Flexible metal vents are acceptable only if accessible for
cleaning.
cleaning.
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Flexible metal vent must be fully extended and supported
when the dryer is in its final location.
when the dryer is in its final location.
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Remove excess flexible metal vent to avoid sagging and
kinking that may result in reduced airflow and poor
performance.
kinking that may result in reduced airflow and poor
performance.
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Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed walls, ceilings,
or floors.
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The total length of flexible metal vent should not exceed
7¾ ft (2.4 m).
Elbows
45° elbows provide better airflow than 90° elbows.
Good
Better
Clamps
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Use clamps to seal all joints.
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Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws
or other fastening devices that extend into the interior of the
duct and catch lint. Do not use duct tape.
or other fastening devices that extend into the interior of the
duct and catch lint. Do not use duct tape.
Clamp
Exhaust
Recommended hood styles are shown here.
4"
(102 mm)
(102 mm)
4"
(102 mm)
(102 mm)
B
A
A. Louvered hood style
B. Box hood style
B. Box hood style
The angled hood style (shown here) is acceptable.
4"
(102 mm)
2½"
(63.5 mm)
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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.).
or any object that may be in the path of the exhaust (such as
flowers, rocks or bushes, snow line, etc.).