Kenmore 8472 - 3.4 cu. Ft. Compact Portable Electric Dryer Use And Care Manual page 7

Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent,
Do net use a ptsstic vent,
Do not use a metal foil vent,
FaUure to follow these instructions can resumt in death
or fire,
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE
EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
4" (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must be used.
DURASAFE TMventing products are recommended and are
available from your local Sears store or Sears Service Center.
DURASAFE TMvent products can be purchased from your dealer.
For further information, please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®
(1-800-469-4663) or visit our Internet site at: www.sears.com or
www.sears.ca.
• 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 tape.
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
_mproper venting can cause moisture and mintto collect
indoors, which may resumt in:
[] Moisture damage to woodwork, furniture, paint,
wallpaper, 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.
An exhaust hood should cap the vent to prevent rodents and
insects from entering the home.
Exhaust hood must be at least 12" (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 installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer.
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A. Exhaust hood
B. Flexible metal vent or rigid metal vent
C. Elbow
Alternate installations for close clearances
Venting systems come in many varieties. Select the type best for
your installation. Two close-clearance installations are shown.
Refer to the manufacturer's instructions )rovided with the vent
system.
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A B
A. Over-The-Topinstallation (alsoavailable with
one offset elbow)
B. Periscope installation
NOTE: The following kits for close clearance alternate
installations are available for purchase. For further information,
please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® (1-800-469-4663}.
• Over-The-Top Installation:
Part Number 26-49900
• Periscope Installation (For use with dryer vent to wall vent
mismatch):
Part Number 26-49901 - Less than 5" (12.7 cm) mismatch
Part Number 26-49908 - 5" (12.7 cm) to 18" (45,72 cm)
mismatch
Part Number 26-49904 - 18" (45,72 cm) to 29" (73,66 cm)
mismatch
Part Number 26-49905 - 29" (73.66 cm) to 50" (127 cm)
mismatch