EXHAUSTING REQUIREMENTS Dryer Safety WARNING The dryer shall not be exhausted into a chimney, a wall, a ceiling, an attic, a crawl space, or a concealed space of a building. The dryer must be exhausted to the outside to reduce the risk of fire when installed in alcove or closet. Operation Requirements Exhausting the dryer to the outside will prevent large amounts of lint and moisture from being blown into the room.
Parts and Features WARNING NEVER USE A PLASTIC OR NON-METAL FLEXIBLE DUCT If your existing ductwork is plastic, non-metal, or combustible, replace it with metal before installation this appliance Installation Instructions Dryer Use Appendix Dryer Care Troubleshooting Use only a metal exhaust duct that is non-flammable to ensure containment of the exhaust air heat, and lint. Refer to the “Ducting requirements” section on page 12 for the maximum duct length and number of bends. All dryers must be exhausted to the outside. Do not assemble the duct with screws or other fastening means that extend into the duct and catch lint. The exhaust duct should be 4 inches (102mm) in diameter.
The total length of flexible metal duct shall not exceed 7.8 feet (2.4 meters). GAS REQUIREMENTS Use only natural or LP (liquid propane) gases. THE INSTALLATION MUST CONFORM WITH LOCAL CODES, OR IN THE ABSENCE OF LOCAL CODES, WITH THE NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, LATEST REVISION (FOR THE UNITED STATES), OR THE NATURAL GAS AND PROPANE INSTALLATION CODE, CSA B149.1, LATEST REVISION (FOR CANADA). Gas dryers are equipped with a burner vent for use with natural gas. If you plan to use your dryer with LP (liquid propane) gas, it must be converted for safe and proper performance by a qualified service technician.
A 1 / 2" (1.27 cm) gas supply line is recommended and must be reduced to connect to the 3 / 8" (1 cm) gas line on your dryer. The National Fuel Gas Code requires that an accessible , approved manual gas shut - off valve be installed within 6 " ( 15 , 24 cm ) of your dryer . Gas dryers installed in residential garages must be raised 18" (46cm) above the floor. 14