KitchenAid FRONT-LOADING GAS DRYER ユーザーズマニュアル

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Exhaust
Recommended hood styles are shown here.
The angled hood style (shown here) is acceptable.
An exhaust hood should cap the vent to keep rodents and 
insects from entering the home.
Exhaust hood must be at least 12" (30.5 cm) from the ground 
or any object that may be in the path of the exhaust (such as 
flowers, rocks or bushes, snow line, etc.).
Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch.
Plan Vent System
Choose your exhaust installation type
Recommended exhaust installations 
This dryer vents from the rear of the dryer.
Alternate installations for close clearances
Venting systems come in many varieties. Select the type best for 
your installation. One close-clearance installation is shown. Refer 
to the manufacturer’s instructions. Refer to Vent system chart 2 
for vent length and elbows needed for best drying performance.
NOTE: The following kit for close clearance alternate installations 
is available for purchase. Please see the “Assistance or Service” 
section of this manual to order.
Over-the-Top Installation: 
Part Number 4396028
Special provisions for mobile home installations
The exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible 
portion of the mobile home structure and must not terminate 
beneath the mobile home. Terminate the exhaust vent outside.
A. Louvered hood style
B. Box hood style
     4"
(10.2 cm)
      4"
(10.2 cm)
B
A
   4"
(10.2 cm)
2½"
(6.4 cm)
Improper venting can cause moisture and lint to collect 
indoors, which may result in:
Moisture damage to woodwork, furniture, paint, wallpaper, 
carpets, etc.
Housecleaning problems and health problems.
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
Over-the-top installation (also available with one offset elbow)
H
G
F
E
D
C
A
B