Kenmore 6962 Installation Instructions - Page 8

4. 5. 6. Tighten strain relief screws. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw. Connect a separate copper ground wire from the external ground connector screw to an adequate ground. The dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, or a concealed space of a building. Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch. Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed walls, ceilings or floors. Use clamps to seal all joints. Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws or other fastening devices which extend into the interior of the duct. Do not use duct tape. 2 IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances... improper venting can cause moisture indoors, which may resumt in: and mintto collect 4 S [] [] Moisture damage to woodwork, paper, carpets, etc. Housecleaning furniture, paint, wall- problems and health problems. Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent. Rigid metal vent is recommended to prevent crushing and kinking. Flexible metal vent must be fully extended and supported when the dryer is in its final position. Remove excess flexible metal vent to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced airflow and poor performance. An exhaust hood should cap the vent to prevent rodents and insects from entering the home. Exhaust hood must be at least 12 in. (30.5 cm) from the ground or any object that may be in the path of the exhaust (such as flowers, rocks or bushes, etc.). 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 metal or flexible metal vent. 1. 2. 3. 4. External ground connector Neutral grounding wire (green/yellow) Neutral wire (white or center wire) Grounding path determined by a qualified electrician Fire Hazard Use a heavy metaB vent. Do not use a pmastic vent. Do not use a metam foil vent. Failure to follow or fire. these instructions can result in death Typical exhaust installations Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer. Other installations are possible. 2 WARNING; To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. 4 in. (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must be used. DURASAFE TM venting products are recommended. DURASAFE TM vent products can be purchased from your local Sears store or Sears Service Center. For more information, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®(1-800-469-4663). 1. 2. 3. 4. Dryer Elbow Wall Exhaust hood 5. 6. 7. 8. Clamps Rigid metal or flexible metal vent Vent length necessary to connect elbows Exhaust outlet