Kenmore Washer/Dryer - Manual (Page 32)

I. CONNECT EXHAUST
for
t/om-Benefit
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
M
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.
Typiii^l installations exhaust from the
rear of the laundry center.
Avoid pushing the laundiy center tightly
against a wall. This can crush or kink the
vent. Use the straightest path you can,
where possible. Avoid 90° turns.
ROUTE THE VENT
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
offs(;t connections - (see pigs. 34-35)
• Make sure exhaust hood is not plugged
with lint. Follow the instructions in this
section to reinstall your vent system.
Bear exhaust installations for offset
connections with close clearances -
(see p. 36)
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