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SIDE VENTING KIT INSTALLATION

List of Parts

The following parts are included with the pedestal.

Duct Outlet (A) (blower - elbow)

Duct Elbow

Duct Outlet (B) (elbow - outlet)

Cover Plate

Installation Instruction

Screw

Tools Needed

The following tools are needed for installation.

1 #2 Phillips screwdriver

1 adjusting wrench for leveling feet (included)

Option 1 : side venting (Gasdryerscanonlybeventedtotheleftside.)

Screw

Rear

Exhaust Duct

A, WARNING"

Use a heavy metal vent.

Do not use plastic or thin foil duct.

Clean old ducts before installing this dryer.

Wear gloves during installation.

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

Your new dryer is shipped to vent to the rear. It can also be configured to vent to the bottom or side (right-side venting is not available on gas models).

Option 2 : Bottom venting

Retaining

Screw

Rear

Exhaust Duct

O Remove the rear exhaust duct retaining screw. Pull out the exhaust duct.

O Remove the rear exhaust duct retaining screw. Pull out the exhaust duct.

fAdapter

Bracket

Knockout

0Press the tabs on the knockout and carefully remove the knockout for the desired vent opening

(right-side venting is not available on gas models). Press the adapter duct onto the blower housing and secure to the base of the dryer as shown.

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Adapter

Duct

s

Knockout

OPress the adapter duct onto the blower housing and secure to the base of the dryer as shown.

f

Cover Plate

Elbow

(3.8 cm)

OAssemble the 4 in. (10 cm) elbow to the remaining 4 in.(10 cm) duct section, and secure all joints with duct tape. Be sure that the male end of the elbow faces AWAY from the dryer. Insert the elbow/duct assembly through the side opening and press it onto the adapter duct. Secure in place with duct tape. Be sure that the male end of the duct protrudes 11/2in. (3.8 cm) to connect the remaining ductwork. Attach cover plate to the back of the dryer with included screw.

Elbow

OInsert the 4 in. (10 cm) elbow through the rear opening and press it onto the adapter duct. Be sure that the male end of the elbow faces down through hole in the bottom of the dryer. Secure in place with duct tape. Attach the cover plate to the back of the dryer with included screw.

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Kenmore 796.8051 manual Side Venting KIT Installation, Option 2 Bottom venting