Kenmore 8075 Use and Care Manual - Page 18

• Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking. • Use the fewest 90 ° turns possible. Determine vent length and elbows needed for best drying performance • Use the Vent system chart below to determine type of vent material and hood combinations acceptable to use. NOTE: Do not use vent runs longer than those specified in the Vent system chart. Exhaust systems longer than those specified will: • Shorten the life of the dryer. • Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times and increased energy usage. The Vent system chart provides venting requirements that will help to achieve the best drying performance. Vent system chart NOTE: Side exhaust installations add a 90 ° turn inside the laundry center. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90 ° turn to the chart. Number of go ° turns or elbows Type of Vent Box or Louvered hoods Angled hoods 0 Rigid metal 43 ft (13.1 m) 36 ft (11.0 m) Flexible metal 30 ft (9.1 m) 24 ft (7.3 m) 1 Rigid metal 33 ft (10.1 m) 26 ft (7.9 m) Flexible metal 24 ft (7.3 m) 18 ft (5.5 m) 2 Rigid metal 24 ft (7.3 m) 16 ft (4.9 m) Flexible metal 16 ft (4.9 m) 10 ft (3.0 m) 1. Install exhaust hood. Use caulking compound to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust hood. 2. Connect vent to exhaust hood. Vent must fit inside exhaust hood. Secure vent to exhaust hood with 4" (10.2 cm) clamp. 3. Run vent to dryer location. Use the straightest path possible. See "Determine vent path" in "Plan Vent System." Avoid 90 ° turns. Use clamps to seal all joints. Do not use duct tape, screws or other fastening devices that extend into the interior of the vent to secure vent. Properly leveling your laundry center averts excessive noise and vibration. 1. Check the levelness of the laundry center by placing a level on the top edge of the washer, first side to side, then front to back. 2. If the laundry center is not level, prop up the front with a wood block and adjust the feet up or down as necessary. Remove wood block and lower laundry center. Repeat this step until the laundry center is level. 1. Using a 4" (10.2 cm) clamp, connect vent to exhaust outlet in laundry center. If connecting to existing vent, make sure the vent is clean. The vent must fit over the exhaust outlet and inside the exhaust hood. Make sure the vent is secured to exhaust hood with a 4" (10.2 cm) clamp. 2. Move laundry center into its final position. Do not crush or kink vent. Make sure laundry center is level. 1. Check that all parts are now installed, If there is an extra part, go back through the steps to see which step was skipped, 2. Check that you have all of your tools. 3. Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials, Keep the plastic foam for use if the laundry center should be transported. 4. Check the laundry center's final location. Be sure the vent is not crushed or kinked. 5. Check that the laundry center is level and front leveling feet are tight. See "Level Laundry Center." 6. For power supply cord installation, plug into an outlet. For direct wire installation, turn on power. 7. Check that the water faucets are on. 8. Check for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses. g. Remove the blue protective film on the console and any tape remaining on the laundry center. 10. Read "Washer Use" and "Dryer Use." 11. Wipe the dryer drum interior thoroughly with a damp cloth to remove any dust. 12. To test the washer, measure _/2the normal recommended amount of detergent and pour it into the washer. Close the lid. Select HEAVY DUTY and pull out the Cycle Control knob. Allow the washer to complete one whole cycle. 13. To test the dryer, set the dryer on a full heat cycle (not an air cycle) for 20 minutes and start the dryer. If the dryer will not start, check the following: • Controls are set in a running or "On" position. • PUSH TO START DRYER button has been firmly pushed. • Laundry center is plugged into an outlet and/or electrical supply is on. • Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not tripped. • Dryer door is closed. 14. When the dryer has been running for 5 minutes, open the dryer door and feel for heat. If you feel heat, cancel cycle and close the door. If you do not feel heat, turn off the dryer and check the following: • There may be 2 household fuses or circuit breakers for the dryer. Check to make sure both fuses are intact and tight, or that both circuit breakers have not tripped. If there is still no heat, contact a qualified technician. NOTE: You may notice a burning odor when dryer is first heated. This odor is common when the heating element is first used. The odor will go away. 18