Maytag MGD8100DW Installation Guide | Page 11

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Plan Vent System

Choose your exhaust installation type

Recommended exhaust installation:

Special provisions for mobile homes:
Exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible 

portion of mobile home and must not terminate beneath the 

mobile home. Terminate exhaust vent outside. 

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 specified  

in “Vent System Charts.”
Exhaust systems longer than those specified will:

 

■

Shorten life of dryer.

 

■

Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times  

and increased energy usage.

A. Dryer
B Elbow
C. Wall
D.  Exhaust hood
E. Clamps

F. 

Rigid metal or 

flexible metal vent

G.  Vent length 

necessary to 

connect elbows

H.  Exhaust outlet

A

B

C

D

E

F

B

G

H

Optional exhaust installations:
This dryer can be converted to exhaust out the right side, left 

side (all models except WGD71HEW), or through the bottom. If 

you prefer, you may contact your local dealer to have the dryer 

converted. 

A. Standard rear offset exhaust installation 

B. Left- or right-side exhaust installation 

C. Bottom exhaust installation

A

B

C