Kenmore 9787 Use and Care Guide - Page 10

Clamps • • Use clamps to seal all joints. Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws or other fastening devices that extend into the interior of the duct. Do not use duct tape. Choose your exhaust installation type Recommended exhaust installations Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer. Other installations are possible. B Clamp Exhaust Recommended hood styles are shown here. ! ...c _4 (1_.4"cm) (10.2 cm) A. Dryer B. Elbow C. Wall D. Exhaust hood E. Clamps F. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent G. Vent length necessary to connect elbows H. Exhaust outlet A. Louvered hood style B. Box hood style The angled hood style (shown here) is acceptable. 4" 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. (10.2 cm)__ An exhaust hood should cap the vent to keep rodents and insects from entering the home. 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 indoors, which may result in: [] Moisture damage to woodwork, carpets, etc. [] Housecleaning and lint to collect Fire Hazard Cover unused exhaust following kits: 279818 (white) 279915 (black diamond) 280102 (pacific blue) holes with one of the furniture, paint, wallpaper, 280103 (champagne) 280189 (barolo) Contact your local dealer. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, electrical shock, or serious injury. problems and health problems. A B A. Standard rear offset exhaust installation B. Left or right side exhaust installation C. Bottom exhaust installation (not an option with pedestal installations) 10