Plan – Maytag MED5591TQ1 User Manual
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Exhaust
Recommended hood styles are shown here.
Plan
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Choose your exhaust installation type
A. Louvered hood style
B. Box hood style
The angled hood style (shown here) is acceptable.
Recommended exhaust installations
Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer. Other installations are possible.
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C
D
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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.).
FOo not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch.
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.
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G
B
H
A. Dryer
E. Clamps
B. Elbow
E. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent
C. Wall
C. Vent length necessary to connect elbows
D. Exhaust hood
H. Exhaust outlet
Standard exhaust installation with rigid metal or flexible metal vent
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