Kenmore 3405602 owner manual Flexible metalvent, IDryer, Ducttape & clamp

STEP 4. Connect heavy metal vent to elbow. Tape the joint with duct tape. Tighten clamp.

STEP 5. Install one end of elbow on heavy metal vent, the other end to the exhaust hood. Tape joints and tighten clamps.

Finish Installation. See "REVIEW INSTALLATION" on page 24.

Using 4-inch flexible metal vent:

NOTE: Do not secure exhaust vent joints with screws. Screws can catch lint and

slow the drying process. Instead, use clamps to secure exhaust vent joints.

STEP 1. Install a 4-inch metal elbow on

the exhaust hood and, if necessary, on the dryer exhaust outlet.

STEP 2. Measure the length of 4-inch

flexible metal vent needed from the dryer 1:othe hood.

Elbow
Flexible metalvent	j	Wall
IDryer	I_/	Exhaust
\
	L__ hood
	_'Duct
		tape &
		clamps
	_See
		STEP 2
	-..	Duct
		tape &
		clamp
Ducttape & clamp	Elbow
	(optional)

STEP 5. Place a clamp on each end of vent elbow. Install one end of elbow on

flexible metal vent, the other end to the exhaust hood. Tape joints and tighten clamps.

L__J

Tape

Clamp

STEP 6. Stretch the vent only as needed by pulling out from the center in each direction. Do not stretch vent sections over 6 feet. If distance is more than 6 feet, use 2 or more sections of

heavy metal vent with flexible metal vent attached at ends.

STEP 7. Connect the vent directly to the dryer outlet or to a separate elbow. Tape the joints with duct tape. Secure with clamps.

STEP 8. To fit the flexible metal vent over the duct on the hood it may be necessary to make two 1/2-inch cuts in the end of the flexible vent to allow it to expand.

STEP 3. Add 10 inches to the measure- rnent for each bend in the vent.

STEP 4. Add 3 more inches to the measurement for connection over the dryer outlet and hood.

Finish Installation. See "REVIEW INSTALLATION" on page 24.

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