Venting; Venting The Dryer - GE GTD84ECSNWS Manual Del Propietário

Venting

Venting the Dryer

For the best drying performance, the dryer needs to be properly vented. The dryer will use more energy and run longer if it is
not vented to the specifications below. Carefully follow the details on Exhausting in the Installation Instructions.
n Use only rigid metal 4" diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet. Use only rigid metal or UL listed flexible metal 4"
diameter ductwork for exhausting to the outside.
n Do not use plastic or other combustible ductwork.
n Use the shortest length possible.
n Do not crush or collapse.
n Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.
n Venting must conform to local building codes.
WARNING
This dryer MUST be exhausted to the outdoors.
Use only 4" rigid metal ducting for the home exhaust duct.
Use only 4" rigid metal or UL-listed dryer transition duct to connect the dryer to the home exhaust.
DO NOT use a plastic vent.
DO NOT exhaust into a chimney, kitchen exhaust, gas vent, wall, ceiling, attic, crawl space, or
concealed space of a building.
DO NOT install a screen in or over the exhaust duct.
DO NOT install a booster fan in the exhaust duct.
DO NOT use duct longer than specified in the exhaust length table.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire.
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