Kenmore 3405594 owner manual Using 4-inch flexible heavy metal vent, Flexible

Using 4-inch flexible heavy 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 laundry center's exhaust outlet.

STEP 2. Measure the length of 4-inch flexible heavy metal vent needed from the laundry center to the hood.

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STEP 6. Stretch the vent only as needed by pulling out from the center in each direction, De not stretch vent sections over 6 feet. If distance is more than 6 feet, use 2 or more sections of rigid metal vent with flexible metal vent attached at ends.

STEP 7. Connect the vent directly to the laundry center's exhaust outlet or to a separate elbow. Tape the joints with duct tape. Secure with clamps.

STEP 8. To fit the vent over the duct on

the hood it may be necessary to make two V2Anch cuts in the end of the vent to

allow it to expand.

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

STEP 4. Add 3 more inches to the measurement for connection over the laundry center's exhaust outlet and hood.

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

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

Tape

NOTE: Once the exhaust vent is con- nected and the laundry center is in its final location, check to make sure the laundry center is still level (see section "If'LEVEL LAUNDRY CENTER).

Finish Installation. See "REVIEW

INSTALLATION" on page 33.

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