Venting Requirements; Plan Vent System - Kenmore SENSOR SMART KING SIZE Capacity Plus Use & Care Manual

4. Tighten strain relief screws.
5. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel.
Secure cover with hold-down screw.
6. Connect a separate copper ground wire from the external
ground connector screw to an adequate ground.
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1. External ground connector
2. Neutral grounding wire (green/yellow)
3. Neutral wire (white or center wire)
4. Grounding path determined by a qualified electrician

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™ 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.
For further information, please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME
469-4663) or visit our Internet site at: www.sears.com or
www.sears.ca.
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The dryer exhaust must not be connected 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.
Use clamps to seal all joints. Exhaust vent must not be
connected or secured with screws or other fastening devices
which extend into the interior of the duct. Do not use duct
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tape.
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
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Improper venting can cause moisture and lint to collect
indoors, which may result in:
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Moisture damage to woodwork, furniture, paint, wall-
paper, carpets, etc.
Housecleaning problems and health problems.
Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.
Rigid metal vent is recommended to prevent crushing and
kinking.
Flexible metal vent must be fully extended 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
and poor performance.
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.
Typical exhaust installations
Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer.
Other installations are possible.
1. Dryer
2. Elbow
3. Wall
4. Exhaust hood
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Plan Vent System

5. Clamps
6. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent
7. Vent length necessary to connect
elbows
8. Exhaust outlet