Maytag 53-3442 - Manual (Page 5)

EXHAUST VENTING REQUIREMENTS
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WARNING
FIRE HAZARD
NEVER EXHAUST INTO A CHIMNEY, DUCT, GAS
VENT, WALL, CEILING, ATTIC, CONFINED SPACE,
BEDROOM, OR UNDER A BUILDING.
DO NOT USE VINYL, PLASTIC, CLOTH OR OTHER
NONMETALIC DUCT TO EXHAUST THE DRYER.
MULTIPLE INSTALLATIONS REQUIRE INDIVIDUAL
EXHAUST SYSTEMS.
DRYERS INSTALLED IN A MANUFACTURED
(MOBILE) HOME MUST BE VENTED OUTDOORS.
PERIODICALLY CLEAN LINT FROM VENT SYSTEM.
CLEAN FREQUENTLY IF USING MAXIMUM
LENGTH OF VENT.
Exhausting can be accomplished directly from the rear of
the cabinet, through right side of the cabinet, or down­
ward through the cabinet base. If your existing ductwork is
plastic, nonmetal, or combustible, replace it with METAL.
Standard four inch diameter galvanized or aluminum pipe
should be used. DO NOT use any pipe which may be sus­
ceptible to rust or COMBUSTION. To avoid catching lint
the crimped end of each pipe section should face away
from the dryer. Do not use screws or other fasteners that
extend into the exhaust pipe or duct.
Flexible 4” diameter metal tubing may be used for
exhausting the dryer. However, the convolutions create a
greater restriction than pipe and serious blockage can
result if the tubing is bent too sharply. If clearance to the
wall is less than 8 inches, use a 4” sheet metal elbow at
the rear of the dryer to avoid a sharp bend in the tubing.
Do not use over 8 feet (2.5 m.) of flexible metallic tubing
between the elbow and the vent hood.
VENT HOOD
The use of a vent hood
on the outside is recom­
mended.
When the dryer stops the damper automatically closes to
prevent drafts and the entrance of insects and rodents. To
avoid restricting the outlet, maintain a minimum 8 inch
clearance between the hood and the ground or other
obstruction.
FIG. #4-
PIPE CONNECTION
EXHAUST FLOW EXHAUST FLOW
CORRECT _______________ INCORRECT_______
Number of
90° Turns
Separated by
at least 4 ft.
of Straight Run
VENT HOOD TYPE
____________ K
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OPENING
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OPENING
0 45 feet 30 feet
f 35 feet 20 feet
2 25 feet 10 feet
Vent should never exceed 0.6 inches water column back
pressure, fluff empty dryer.
BOTTOM EXHAUSTING
If space permits behind the dryer, a 4” elbow pointed down­
ward may be used to pass the exhaust system through the
floor. If this is not possible, the dryer may be exhausted
through the bottom as illustrated in FIG. #7. When exhaust­
ing in this manner, the installation should be made accord­
ing to the following steps:
1. Disconnect electric cord.
2. Raise the top of the dryer by pressing in with a putty knife
on the top panel retaining clips. FIG. #5.
Remove front panel by removing two VT screws inside top
corners of front panel. Disconnect door switch wires.
NOTE position of front seal before removing front panel.
Remove the cylinder as follows:
LENGTH OF VENT
Maximum Length of 4” Rigid Duct
a. Force idler pulley to the right and remove cylinder belt
from idler and motor pulleys. See FIG. #6.
b. Lift up and turn cylinder to clear the roller supports.
c. Lift out of cabinet.
5. Remove tape and screw securing dryer vent pipe.
6. Remove the 4” dryer vent pipe and shorten to a suitable
length. Length depends on type of elbow purchased.
7. Remove knockout from dryer base.
8. Place dryer in position and mark duct location on floor.
Check floor joist location before sawing hole in floor.