Kenmore 3405594 - Manual (Page 28)

K. CONNECT EXHAUST
A properly exhausted laundry center
will give you the shortest drying time,
lower your utility bill, and extend the
life of the laundry center.
A WARNING
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Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death or fire.
ROUTE THE VENT
Typical installations exhaust from the
rear of the laundry center.
Avoid pushing the laundry center tightly
against a wall. This can crush or kink the
vent. Use the straightest path you can,
where possible. Avoid 90° turns.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire,
this dryer must be exhausted outdoors.
• Use a heavy metal vent.
• Do not use a plastic vent.
• Do not use a metal foil vent.
• Do not exhaust laundry center into
a chimney, a wall, a ceiling, or a
concealed space of a building.
• The diameter of the heavy metal vent
must be 4 inches.
• Do not use an exhaust hood with a
magnetic latch.
• If using an existing exhaust system,
disconnect vent from the laundry center
and clean one section at a time until you
reach the exhaust hood. To clean out
lint, you can use the hose attachment
on your vacuum or, use a pole or wire
with a feather duster or rag attached.
Rear exhaust installations for standard
offset connections - (see pgs. 30-31)
Rear exhaust installations for offset
connections with close clearances -
(see p. 32)
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■ Make sure exhaust hood is not plugged
with lint. Follow the instructions in this
section to reinstall your vent system.