Venting Requirements; Rigid Metal Vent; Flexible Metal Vent; If Using An Existing Vent System - Kenmore Oasis 110.67032600 Manual

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 dry-
er MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes
and ordinances.
The dryer exhaust must not be connected into
any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling or a con-
cealed space of a building.

If using an existing vent system

• Clean lint from the entire length of the sys-
tem and make sure exhaust hood is not
plugged with lint.
• Replace any plastic or metal foil vent with
rigid or flexible heavy metal vent.
• Review Vent system chart. Modify existing
vent system if necessary to achieve the
best drying performance.
If this is a new vent system
Vent material
• Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use plastic
or metal foil vent.
• 4˝ (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent
and clamps must be used. DURASAFE
venting products are recommended.
4" (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent
DURASAFE
™
chased from your dealer. For further informa-
tion, please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME
469-4663) or visit our website at www.sears.
com.

Rigid metal vent

• For best drying performance, rigid metal
vents are recommended.
• Rigid metal vent is recommended to avoid
crushing and kinking.

Flexible metal vent

• Flexible metal vents are acceptable only if
accessible for cleaning.
• 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 re-
duced airflow and poor performance.
• Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed
walls, ceilings or floors.
2-16
4"
10.2 cm
vent products can be pur-
™
(1-800-
®