Kenmore 9787 Use and Care Guide - Page 9

Dryer gas pipe • The gas pipe that comes out through the rear of your dryer has a %" male pipe thread. If this is a new vent system Vent material • Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent. • B (15.9 cm) 4" (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must be used. DURASAFF Mventing products are recommended. A. Y2" NPT gas supply line B. _" NPT dryer pipe 4" (10.2cm) heavymetal exhaust vent DURASAFF u vent products can be purchased from your dealer. For further information, please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®(1-800-469-4663) or visit our website at www.sears.com. Rigid metal vent • • For best drying performance, recommended. rigid metal vents are to avoid crushing and *NOTE: If the dryer is mounted on a pedestal, the gas pipe height must be an additional 10" (25.4 cm) or 15.5" (39.4 cm) from the floor, depending on the pedestal model. For a garage installation, the gas pipe height must be an additional 18" (46 cm) from the floor. Rigid metal vent is recommended kinking. Flexible metal vent Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use a plastic vent. • Flexible metal vents are acceptable cleaning. only if accessible for and supported Flexible metal vent must be fully extended when the dryer is in its final location. Remove excess flexible metal vent to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced airflow and poor performance. Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed walls, ceilings or floors. Do not use a metal foil vent. Failure to follow or fire. these instructions can result in death Elbows 45 ° elbows provide better airflow than 90 ° elbows. 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. 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. J Good Better