Venting Requirements; Plan Vent System; Typical Exhaust Installations - Kenmore 90 Series Electric Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Venting Requirements
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.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of
fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED
OUTDOORS.
4 in. (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent
and clamps must be used. DURASAFE
TM
venting products are recommended and
are available from your local Sears store
or Sears Service Center.
DURASAFE vent products can be
purchased from your dealer. Please ref-
erence the service numbers located on
the back of the manual or visit our
Internet site at: www.sears.com.
• Do not exhaust the dryer into any gas
vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, or a
concealed space of a building.
• Do not use an exhaust hood with a
magnetic latch.
• Do not install flexible metal vent in
enclosed walls, ceilings or floors.
• Do not use screws or other fastening
devices that extend into the interior of
the vent to secure vent.
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing
codes and ordinances.
Improper venting can cause moisture
and lint to collect indoors, which may
result in:
Moisture damage to woodwork,
furniture,paint, wallpaper, carpets, etc.
Housecleaning problems and health
problems.
Jse a heavy metal vent. Do not use plas-
tic or metal foil vent.
Rigid metal vent is recommended to pre-
vent crushing and kinking.
Flexible metal vent must be fully extend-
ed and supported when the dryer is in its
final position. Remove excess flexible
metal vent to avoid sagging and kinking
that may result in reduced airflow.
An exhaust hood should cap the vent to
prevent rodents and insects from
entering the home.
Exhaust hood must be at least 12 in.
(30.5 cm) from the ground or any object
that may be in the path of the exhaust
(such as flowers, rocks or bushes, etc.).
If using an existing vent system, clean
lint from the entire length of the system
and make sure exhaust hood is not
plugged with lint. Replace any plastic or
metal foil vent with rigid metal or flexible
metal vent.
Use duct tape to seal all joints.
Plan Vent System
Typical Exhaust Installations
Typical installations vent the dryer from
the rear of the dryer.
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1. Dryer
2. Elbow
3. Wall
4. Exhaust hood
5. Duct tape and clamps
6. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent
7. Vent length necessary to connect
elbows
8. Exhaust outlet
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