Kenmore 7.0 cu. ft. Electric Dryer w/ Auto Dry - White Installation Guide download pdf (Page 13)

VENTING

Venting Requirements

WARNING: To reduce the risk of re, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED

OUTDOORS.

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

Dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent, chimney, wall,

ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space of a building. Only rigid

or exible metal vent shall be used for exhausting.

■ Only a 4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps may

be used.

■ Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.

■ Recommended for best drying performance and to avoid crushing

and kinking.

Flexible metal vent: (Acceptable only if accessible to clean)

■ Must be fully extended and supported in nal dryer location.

■ Remove excess to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in

reduced airow and poor performance.

■ Do not install in enclosed walls, ceilings, or oors.

■ The total length should not exceed 7¾ ft. (2.4 m).

NOTE: If using an existing vent system, clean lint from entire length of

the system and make sure exhaust hood is not plugged with lint. Replace

plastic or metal foil vents with rigid metal or exible metal vents. Review

“Vent System Chart” and if necessary, modify existing vent system to

achieve best drying performance.

Rigid metal vent:

(102 mm)

4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent

See “Venting Kits” for more information.

Louvered Hood

Angled Hood

Box Hood

Exhaust hoods:

Elbows:

Recommended Styles:

■ 45° elbows provide better airow than 90° elbows.

Clamps:

■ Use clamps to seal all joints.

■ Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws or other

fastening devices that extend into interior of duct and catch lint.

Do not use duct tape.

■ Must be at least 12" (305 mm) from ground or any object that may

obstruct exhaust (such as owers, rocks, bushes, or snow).

Good

Better

Acceptable Style:

1 2 ... 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 ... 39 40

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