Fire Hazard; Venting Requirements - Kenmore 592-89107 Serie Guide D'utilisation Et D'entretien

WARNING

Fire Hazard

Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or
fire.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE
EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
The dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent,
chimney, wall, ceiling or a concealed space of a building.
Please read the following instructions carefully before installing
the dryer. These instructions should be kept for future reference.
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 or flexible
heavy metal vent.
■ Review Vent system chart. Modify existing vent system if
necessary to achieve the best drying performance.
If this is a new vent system
Vent material
■ Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.
■ 4" (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must be
used.
"
4 (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent
Rigid metal vent
■ For best drying performance, rigid metal vents are
recommended.
■ Rigid metal vent is recommended to avoid crushing and
kinking.
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Venting Requirements

Flexible metal vent
■ Flexible metal vents are acceptable only if accessible for
■ Flexible metal vent must be fully extended and supported
■ Remove excess flexible metal vent to avoid sagging
■ Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed walls, ceilings
Elbows
Clamps
■ Use clamps to seal all joints.
■ Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws
Exhaust
■ An exhaust hood should cap the vent to keep rodents and
cleaning.
when the dryer is in its final location.
and kinking that may result in reduced airflow and poor
performance.
floors.
45° elbows provide better airflow than 90° elbows.
Good
or other fastening devices that extend into the interior of the
duct. Do not use duct tape.
Clamp
Recommended hood styles are shown here.
A
4"
(10.2 cm)
A. Louvered hood style
B. Box hood style
The angled hood style (shown here) is acceptable.
insects from entering the home.
4"
(10.2 cm)
Better
B
4"
(10.2 cm)
2½"
(6.4 cm)
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