Plan Vent System - Kenmore 592-89032 Use & Care Manual

■ 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, snow line, etc.).
■ Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch.
Improper venting can cause moisture and lint to collect
indoors, which may result in:
■ Moisture damage to woodwork, furniture, paint,
wallpaper, carpets, etc.
■ Housecleaning problems and health problems.

Plan Vent System

LOCATION CONSIDERATIONS
The dryer should be located where there is enough space at
the front for loading the dryer, and enough space behind for the
exhaust system. This dryer is factory-ready for rear exhaust. To
exhaust out the bottom, left or right (for gas dryer, bottom or
left), contact your local dealer to have the dryer converted. It's
important to make sure the room has enough fresh air. The dryer
must be located where there is no air-flow obstruction.
THE DRYER MUST NOT BE INSTALLED OR STORED IN
AND AREA WHERE IT WILL BE EXPOSED TO WATER AND
/OR WATHER. THE DRYER AREA IS TO BE KEPT CLEAR
OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, GASOLINE, AND OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS. A DRYER PRODUCES
COMBUSTIBLE LINT. THE AREA AROUND THE DRYER
SHOULD BE KEPT LINT-FREE.
Choose your exhaust installation type
Recommended exhaust installations
Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer.
Other installations are possible.
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A. Dryer E. Clamps
B. Elbow F. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent
C. Wall G. Vent length necessary to connect elbows
D. Exhaust hood H. Exhaust outlet
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Optional exhaust installations
This dryer can be converted to exhaust out the right side, left
side, or through the bottom. Contact your local dealer to have
the dryer converted.
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A. Standard rear offset exhaust installation
B. Left or right side exhaust installation
C. Bottom exhaust installation (not an option with
pedestal installations)
Special provisions for mobile home installations
The exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a
noncombustible portion of the mobile home structure and must
not terminate beneath the mobile home. Terminate the exhaust
vent outside.
Determine vent path
■ Select the route that will provide the straightest and most
direct path outdoors.
■ Plan the installation to use the fewest number of elbows and
turns.
■ When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room as
possible.
■ Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking.
■ Use the fewest 90° turns possible.
Determine vent length and elbows needed for best drying
performance
■ Use the following Vent system chart to determine type of
vent material and hood combinations acceptable to use.
■ NOTE: Do not use vent runs longer than those specified in
the Vent system chart. Exhaust systems longer than those
specified will:
■ Shorten the life of the dryer.
■ Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times and
increased energy usage.
The Vent system chart provides venting requirements that will
help to achieve the best drying performance.
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