Kenmore 8873 Use and Care Guide - Page 12

2. Determine vent length. The maximum length of the exhaust system depends upon: • The type of vent (rigid metal or flexible metal). • The number of elbows used. • Type of hood. Recommended hood styles are shown here. 1 1. (Optional) Put on safety glasses and gloves. 2. Install exhaust hood. Use caulking compound to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust hood. 3. Connect vent to exhaust hood. Vent must fit inside exhaust hood. Secure vent to exhaust hood with 4 in. (10.2 cm) clamp. 4. Run vent to dryer location. Use the straightest path possible (see "Determine Vent Length"). Avoid 90 ° turns. Use duct tape to seal all joints. (1o.2 cm) 1, Louvered hood style 2. Box hood style The angled hood style (shown following) is acceptable. Properly leveling your laundry center prevents 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 frontto-back. See the exhaust vent length chart that matches your hood type for the maximum vent lengths you can use. Exhaust systems longer than specified will: • Shorten the life of the dryer. • Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times and increased energy usage. 3. Determine the number of elbows you will need. IMPORTANT: Do not use vent runs longer than those specified in the Vent Length Chart. The following Vent Length Chart helps you determine your maximum vent length based on the number of 90 ° turns or elbows you will need and the type of vent (rigid metal or flexible metal) and hood that you will use. Vent Length Chart Number of 90 ° turns or elbows Type of Vent Box or Louvered hoods Angled hoods 0 Rigid metal 34 ft (12.2 m) 29 ft (10.7 m) Flexible metal 21 ft (7.6 m) 16 ft (6.1 m) 1 Rigid metal 24 ft (9.7 m) 20 ft (8.2 m) Flexible metal 15 ft (6.4 m) 10 ft (4.9 m) 2 Rigid metal 14 ft (7.3 m) 12 ft (5.8 m) Flexible metal 7 ft (4.6 m) 2 ft (3.0 m) NOTE: Side exhaust adds a 90 ° turn inside the laundry center. To determine maximum exhaust length, add 1 90 ° turn to the chart. 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 in. (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 in. (10.2 cm) clamp. 2. Move laundry center into final position. Do not crush or kink vent. Make sure laundry center is level. 12