Venting The Dryer - Kenmore 796.91582410 Use & Care Manual

VENTING THE DRYER (continued)
Routing and Connecting Duclwork
Follow the guidelines below to maximize dryer
performance and reduce lint buildup and condensation
in the ductwork.
NOTE: Transition duct _from dryer to wall) and fittings
are NOT included and must be purchased separately.
* Use 4 inch {102ram} diameter rigid or semi-rigid
metal duct.
• The exhaust duct run should be as short as possible.
• Use as few elbow joints as possible.
• The male end of each section of exhaust duct must
point away from the dryer. See figure on lower right of
page.
• Use duct tape on all joints. Never use screws.
• Insulate ducts, that runs through unheated areas in
order to reduce condensation and lint buiJdup on
duct surfaces.
• The total length of semi-rigid metal transition duct
should not exceed 8 ft. (2.4 m).
A WARNING: Failure tofo,ow these
guidelines wil! result in poor performance, product
failure, and/or result in fire or death.
IMPORTANT: Failure to exhaust the dryer, per the
guidelines included within these instructions, may
result in unsatisfactory dryer performance. All venting
and ductwork beyond the exterior of the dryer is the
responsibility of the consumer. Product failure, as a
result of improper venting, is not covered by the dryer
warranty.
Conneding the Dryer Vent
O Verify aft ducts and elbows are cleon and free
from any blockages.
Measure duct }ength. DO NOT exceed the
maximum length listed in the Duct Length Chart.
Connect dryer exhaust to existing duct.
* Only use duct tape or clamps.
"DO NOT usescrewsto secureduc_ork.
"Use rigid or semi-rigid metal ducts.
* DO NOT use plastic or thin metal foil tubing
for ductwork.
- The male end of each elbow must always point in
the direction of the airflow.
NOTE: Be careful when moving the dryer into its
final location. Do NOT crush the duct. Make sure the
connections do not come loose.
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