Specification

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VENTING REQUIREMENTS
Exhaust venting: Exhaust your dryer to the outside. 4" (102 mm)
diameter vent is required. Rigid or exible metal exhaust vent
must be used. Do not use plastic or metal foil vet. Exhaust hood
must be at least 12" (305 mm) from the ground or any object that
may be in the path of the exhaust.
Louvered Hood
Angled Hood
Box Hood
Exhaust hoods:
Recommended Styles:
Acceptable Style:
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
To supply the required 3 or 4 wire, single phase, 120/240 volt, 60 Hz., AC only electrical supply (or 3 or 4 wire, 120/208 volt electrical
supply, if specied on the serial/rating plate) on a separate 30-amp circuit, fused on both sides of the line. A time-delay fuse or circuit
breaker is recommended. Connect to an individual branch circuit.
Determine vent path:
■ Select route that will provide straightest and most direct
path outdoors.
■ Plan installation to use fewest number of elbows and turns.
■ When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room
as possible.
■ Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking.
■ Use as few 90° turns as possible.
Determine vent length and elbows needed for best
drying performance:
■ Use the “Vent System Charts” on the next page to determine
type of vent material and hood combinations acceptable to
use.
NOTE: Do not use vent runs longer than those specied
in “Vent System Charts.”
Exhaust systems longer than those specied will:
■ Shorten life of dryer.
■ Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times
and increased energy usage.
The “Vent System Charts” provide venting requirements that
will help achieve best drying performance.
To determine if your model has a long vent system, refer to the
type code located on the serial number plate in the inner door
well. Example: An electric model would be DALV – Ele – XXXX
XXX-XXX.
NOTE: For long vent systems, use of box/louvered hoods will
improve venting regardless of length.
Long Vent System Chart
Number of
90° elbows
Type
of vent
Angled
hoods
1
4
3
2
0
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
160 ft. (48.8 m)
150 ft. (45.7 m)
140 ft. (42.7 m)
130 ft. (39.6 m)
120 ft. (36.6 m)
Standard Vent System Chart
Number of
90° elbows
Type
of vent
Angled
hoods
1
4
3
2
0
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
64 ft. (20 m)
54 ft. (16.5 m)
44 ft. (13.4 m)
35 ft. (10.7 m)
27 ft. (8.2 m)