Side Venting Kit Installation - Kenmore 796.8002 Series 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
out the exhaust duct.
Adapter
Duct
Bracket
Knockout
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
Preassemble a 4-in. (10 cm) elbow to the next 4-in.
(10 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 1. 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
(3.8 cm)
31 31
WARNING:
• 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. Pull
out the exhaust duct.
Adapter
Duct
Bracket
Knockout
Press the adapter duct onto the blower housing
and secure to the base of the dryer as shown.
Cover
Plate
Elbow
Insert the 4-in. (10 cm) elbow through the rear
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