Side Venting Kit Installation - Kenmore 796.8099 Use & Care Manual And Installation Instructions

SIDE VENTING KIT INSTALLATION

List of Parts
The following parts are included with the pedestal.
• Duct Outlet (A) (blower - elbow)
• Duct Elbow
• Duct Outlet (B) (elbow - outlet)
• Cover Plate
• Installation Instruction
• Screw
Tools Needed
The following tools are needed for installation.
• 1 #2 Phillips screwdriver
• 1 adjusting wrench for leveling feet (included)
Option 1 : side venting (Gas dryers can only be vented
to the left side.)
Rear
Exhaust Duct
Remove the rear exhaust duct retaining screw. Pull
1
out the exhaust duct.
Adapter
Duct
Bracket
Knockout
2 Press the tabs on the knockout and carefully
remove the knockout for the desired vent opening
(right-side venting is not available on gas models).
Press the adapter duct onto the blower housing
and secure to the base of the dryer as shown.
Cover
Plate
Elbow
(3.8 cm)
Assemble the 4 in. (10 cm) elbow to the remaining 4 in.(10
3
cm) duct section, and secure all joints with duct tape. Be
sure that the male end of the elbow faces AWAY from
the dryer. Insert the elbow/duct assembly through the
side opening and press it onto the adapter duct. Secure
in place with duct tape. Be sure that the male end of the
duct protrudes 11/2 in. (3.8 cm) to connect the remaining
ductwork. Attach cover plate to the back of the dryer with
included screw.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Retaining
Screw
1 / "
1
2
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wWARNING
• Use a heavy metal vent.
• Do not use plastic or thin foil duct.
• Clean old ducts before installing this dryer.
• Wear gloves during installation.
• Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
or fire.
Your new dryer is shipped to vent to the rear. It can also
be configured to vent to the bottom or side (right-side
venting is not available on gas models).
Option 2 : Bottom venting
Rear
Exhaust Duct
Remove the rear exhaust duct retaining screw.
1
Pull out the exhaust duct.
Adapter
Duct
Bracket
Knockout
Press the adapter duct onto the blower housing
2
and secure to the base of the dryer as shown.
Cover
Plate
Elbow
Insert the 4 in. (10 cm) elbow through the rear
3
opening and press it onto the adapter duct. Be
sure that the male end of the elbow faces down
through hole in the bottom of the dryer. Secure
in place with duct tape. Attach the cover plate to
the back of the dryer with included screw.
Retaining
Screw
1 / "
1
2
(3.8 cm)