Kenmore 3405594 owner manual Connectexhaust, Route the Vent

K. CONNECTEXHAUST

A properly exhausted laundry center will give you the shortest drying time, lower your utility bill, and extend the life of the laundry center.

Fire Hazard

Use a heavy metal vent.

Do not use a plastic vent.

Do not use a metal foil vent.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire,

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer must be exhausted outdoors.

•Use a heavy metal vent,

•Do not use a plastic vent.

•Do not use a metal foil vent.

•Do not exhaust laundry center into a chimney, a wall, a ceiling, or a concealed space of a building.

•The diameter of the heavy metal vent must be 4 inches.

•Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch.

•If using an existing exhaust system, disconnect vent from the laundry center

and clean one section at a time until you reach the exhaust hood. To clean out

lint, you can use the hose attachment on your vacuum or, use a pole or wire with a feather duster or rag attached.

ROUTE THE VENT

Typical installations exhaust from the rear of the laundry center.

Avoid pushing the laundry center tightly against a wall. This can crush or kink the vent. Use the straightest path you can, where possible. Avoid 90 ° turns.

Rear exhaust installations for standard offset connections - (see pgs. 30-31)

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Rear exhaust installations for offset connections with cIose clearances - (see p. 32)

•Make sure exhaust hood is not plugged with lint. Follow the instructions in this

28section to reinstall your vent system.