Kenmore 90 Series Gas Operating instructions

Owner's Manual and
Installation Instruction_
27-Inch Wide
GAS DRYERS
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IMPORTANT:
Read and follow all safety
and operating instructions
before first use of this product.
Your dryer may look different
from the dryer shown.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
PART NO, 3405603 PRINTED IN U.S.A.

WARNING: For your safety the information in this manual
mustbe followed to minimizethe risk of fire or explosion
or to prevent propertydamage,personalinjury,or death.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
WHATTODO IFYOUSMELL GAS
• Do nottry to lightany appliance.
•Do nottouch anyelectrical switch; do notuse any phonein
your building.
•Clearthe room,building,or area of all occupants.
•Immediatelycall your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone.
Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
•If you cannotreachyourgas supplier,call thefire department.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified
installer,service agency,or the gas supplier.

BEFORE USING YOUR NEW DRYER
SEARS GAS DRYER WARRANTY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING YOUR DRYER 22
LAUNDRY TIPS 29
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER 31
TROUBLESHOOTING 35
SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT 37
Please read this manual. It will help
you install and operate your new
Kenmore dryer in the safest and most
economical way.
For more information about the care
and operation of Kenmore appliances
call your nearest Sears store. You will
need the complete model and serial
numbers when requesting information.
'four dryer's model and serial numbers
are located on the Model and Serial
Number Plate.
Use the space below to record the model
number and serial number of your new
Kenmore Dryer.
Model No.
Serial No.
Date of Purchase
Keep this book and your Sears
Salescheck (receipt) in a safe place
for future reference.
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FULL 1-YEAR WARRANTY
ON MECHANICAL AND
ELECTRICAL PARTS
For one year from the date of purchase,
wiqen this dryer is installed and operated
according to the instructions in the Owner's
Manual, Sear.'; will repair or replace any
mechanical or electrical parts in this dryer,
if defective in material or workmanship.
This warranty does not cover service
calls to correct improper installation,
including dryers that have been vented
with plastic or flexible foil.
If the dryer is subjected to other than
private family use, the above warranty
coverage is effective for only 90 days.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE
BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST
SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE
UNITED STATES.
This warranty applies only while this
product is in use in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA,
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179.
NOTE: Proper installation to comply
with the dryer's warranty is found in
the Installation Instructions of this
Owner's Manual.
Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual
and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.This symbol alerts
you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety
alert symbol and the word "DANGER" or "WARNING:'
These words mean:
You will be killed or seriously
injured if you don't follow
instructions.
You can be killed or seriously
injured if you don't follow
instructions.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the
chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are
not followed.

YOUR SAFE'TY IS IMPORTANT TO US.
WARNING: lb reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury to persons
when using your dryer, follow basic
precautions, including the following:
• Read all instructions before using
the dryer.
• Do not dry articles that have been
previously ('leaned in, washed in, soaked
in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning
solvents, other flammable or explosive
substances as they give off vapors that
could ignite or explode.
• Do not allow children to play on or in
the dryer. Glose supervision of children
is necessary when the dryer is used
near children.
• Before the dryer is removed from
service or discarded, remove the door
to the drying compartment.
• Do not reach into the dryer if the drum
is moving.
• Do not inst.all or store this dryer where
it will be exposed to the weather.
• Do not tamper with controls.
• Do not repair or replace any part of the
dryer or attempt any servicing unless
specifically recommended in the Owner's
Manual or in published user-repair
instructions that you understand and
have the skills to carry out.
• Do not use fabric softeners or products
to eliminate static unless recommended
by the manufacturer of the fabric softener
or product.
• Do not use heat to dry articles containing
foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-
like materials.
• Clean lint screen before or after each
load.
• Keep area around the exhaust opening
and adjacent surrounding areas free from
the accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt.
• The interior of the machine and exhaust
duct should be cleaned periodically by
qualified service personnel.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: The gas installation must conform with local codes, or in the
absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1.
The dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in
the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
For a complete list of tools and parts
needed, see pages 6-8.
A. SELECT LOCATION
FOR YOUR DRYER (pgs. 9-11)
Standard Installation (p. 9)
B. IrNSTALL LEVELING LEGS (p. 12)
Recessed Area/
Closet Installation Instructions (pgs. 10-11)
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Tools Needed: Parts Needed:
6
Adjustable
wrench
Two corner posts
(from dryer carton)
Flashlight (optional
depending on installation)
4 leveling legs (supplied with dryer)
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C. INSTALL GAS LINE (pgs. 13-15)
Tools Needed:
8-Inch Pipe-joint
or 10-inch compound
pipe wrench resistant to
L.P. gas
Flashlight (optional
depending on installation)
Parts Needed:
Do not use pipe
joint compound
3/8-Inch male pipe flare
(optional depending
on installation)
Use pipe joint
compound
1/2-Inch to
3/8-inch pipe
reducer
Rigid gas supply line approved for
natural gas use (NOTE: additional
fittings may be required)
3/8-Inch diameter, flexible stainless
steel 4-foot or 6-foot gas line, including
gas supply pipe and dryer connectors

D. CONNECT EXHAUST (pgs. 16-20)
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Tools Needed: Parts Needed:
Tin snips Duct tape
I-lashlight (optional
depending on installation) Flat-bladed
screwdriver
4-Inch heavy or
flexible metal vent
4-Inch outlet
exhaust hood
4-Inch metal elbow(s)
(optional depending
on installation)
O0
O0
(4) 4-Inch
diameter clamps
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A. SELECT LOCATION FOR
YOUR DRYER
Selecting the proper location for your
dryer makes installation easier and
gives you the best drying performance.
S']r'ANDARD INSTALLATION
Check location where dryer will be installed.
Proper installation is your responsibility.
Make sure you have everything necessary
for correct installation including proper
floor support, a level floor, a rigid gas
supply line approved for natural gas use,
and a shut-off valve.
• The dryer rnust not be installed where it
will be exposed to water and/or weather.
Proper operation of dryer cycles requires
temperatures above 45°R At lower tem-
i:,eratures, the dryer may not shut off at
the end of automatic cycles. Drying times
will be extended.
• Use, at least, the minimum installation
spacings described on page 10. This will
ensure you lqave an adequate clearance
for service and proper operation including
flow of combustion and ventilation air,
and that you have a sufficient distance
from combustible constructien.
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors,
like gasoline, away from dryer.
Place dryer at least 18 inches above
the floor for a garage installation.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death, explosion, or fire.
• Be sure your location allows for a proper
exhaust installation. A gas dryer must be
exhausted to the outdoors. See pages
16-20 for complete exhaust requirements.
• Check code requirements. Some
codes limit or do not permit installation
of clothes dryers in garages, closets,
mobile homes, or sleeping quarters.
Contact your local building inspector.
_'---- 6Ft. Max._
Rigid gas supply line:
Approved for natural
gas use.
Grounded receptacle:
Within 2 feet of either
side of dryer.
Shut-off valve:
No further than
6 feet away from
dryer.
Support: Floor must be sturdy
enough to support a total weight
of 175 pounds (includes dryer and
load weight).
Level floor: Maximum
allowable slope under
entire dryer- 1 inch.

RE"CESSED AREA/CLOSET
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Check governing codes and ordinances.
This dryer may be installed in a recessed
area or closet.
NOTE: No fuel burning appliances may be
installed in the same closet as a dryer.
•The dryer must not be installed where it
will be exposed to water and/or weather.
Proper operation of dryer cycles requires
temperatures above 45°E At lower tem-
peratures, the dryer may not shut off at
the end of automatic cycles. Drying times
will be extenaed.
• Use, at least, the minimum installation
spacings described below. This will
ensure you have an adequate clearance
for service and proper operation including
flow of combustion and ventilation air,
and that you have a sufficient distance
from combustible construction.
•Be sure your location allows for a proper
exhaust installation. A gas dryer must be
e}'hausted to [he outdoors. See pages
16-20 for complete exhaust requirements.
• Clqeck code requirements. Some
codes limit or do not permit installation
of clothes dryers in garages, closets,
mobile homes, or sleeping quarters.
Contact your local building inspector.
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(Door Not Shown)
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PRODUCT DIMENSIONS
Location must be large enough to fully
open dryer door.
27=],
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EZLoader HamperDoor
\14"
-_ 14" max.
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1"_27_14"
SideView
(DoorShown)
"'48 sq. in.
minimum -
ventilation
area
**24 sq. in.
minimum _
ventilation
area
...5_h-
3"
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Front View
(DoorWithVent)
MINIMUM INSTALLATION SPACING. Closet installation MUST be exhausted outside.
* Additional clearances for wall, door and floor moldings may be required. O"clearance
is acceptable but not recommended.
** Opening is minimum for closet door. Louvered door with equivalent air
openings is acceptable.
"** Additional space is needed when e_ernal exhaust elbow is used. Can be IT clearance
when house exhausting is lined up directly with dryer exhaust.
•The installation spacing is in inches
and is the minimum allowable.
• Additional spacing should be considered
for ease of in.,_tallation and servicing.
•If closet door is installed, the minimum
air openings in top and bottom are
required. Louvered doors with equiva-
lent air openings in top and bottom are
acceptable.
• All installations must be exhausted
outside. Use at least the minimum
dimensions indicated.
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MOBILE HOME EXHAUST
RP'QUIREMENTS
•T[ne dryer must not be installed where it
will be exposed to water and/or weather.
Proper operation of dryer cycles requires
temperatures above 45°E At lower tem-
peratures, the dryer may not shut off at
the end of automatic cycles. Drying times
will be extended.
• Use, at least, the minimum installation
spacings described on page 10. This will
e_nsureyou have an adequate clearance
for service and proper operation includ-
irtg flow of combustion and ventilation air,
and that you have a sufficient distance
from combustible construction.
• Special provisions must be made for the
introduction of outside air into the dryer
when installed in a mobile home. The
area of any opening for the introduction
of outside air (such as a nearby window)
should be at Heasttwice as large as the
dryer exhaust opening.
This dryer is suitable for mobile home
installations. The installation must conform
to the Manufactured Home Construction
and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part
3280 (formerly the Federal Standard for
Mobile Homes Construction ,and Safety,
Title 24, HUD Part 280).
For mobile home use, gas dryers must
be securely fastened to the floor. Order
Mobile Home Installation Kit 346764
from your Sears store or Sears Service
Center. Kit includes the necessary fast-
ening hardware and detailed installation
instructions. Exhaust system hardware
is also available through your Sears
store or Sears Service Center.
• Dryer exhaust vent must not
be connected or secured with
screws or other /
devices which
extend into the _ t-
interior of the duct. Ii
•A gas dryer must i
be exhausted t
outdoors. The _
exhaust vent must
be securely fastened
to a non-combustible portion
of the mobile home structure
and must not terminate beneath
the mobile home.
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B. INSTALL LEVELING LEGS
;Leveling your dryer correctly will
1reduce operating noise and provide
iimproved drying performance.
:STEP 1. Take two of the cardboard
corners from the carton. Place them on
the floor in back of the dryer.
:STEP 2. Firmly grasp the body of the
dryer (not the top or console panel).
Gently lay clryer on the cardboard
corners.
STEP 3. With one of the legs in hand,
check the ridges for a diamond marking.
STEP 4. Start to screw the legs into the
holes by hand. Use a wrench to finish
turning the legs until the diamond marking
is no longer 'visible. This is when we
recommend you start checking the
dryer for levelness. Further adjustment
may be necessary.
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STEP 5. Now stand the dryer up and
move it close to its final location. Leave
enough room to connect the exhaust
vent.
STEP 6. Check levelness of dryer by
placing a level on top of the dryer, first
side-to-side; then front-to-back.
STEP 7. If dryer is not level, prop the
dryer up using two stacked cardboard
corner posts. Use a wrench to adjust
the legs up or down.
NOTE: It may be necessary to level
the dryer again after it is moved into
its final position.
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C. INSTALL GAS LINE
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The, proper gas connection ensures
a safe installation that meets local
code requirements.
GAS REQUIREMENTS
Explosion Hazard
Connect dryer to a regulated gas
supply.
L.P. gas supply pressure must not
exceed 13" water column.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death, explosion, or fire.
It is your responsibility to contact a
qualified gas line installer to ensure
you have natural gas.
•The design of this dryer has been certi-
fied by the American Gas A.,;sociation
for use at altitudes up to 10,000 feet
above sea level at the B.T.U. rating
indicated on the model/serial number
plate. Burner input adjustments are not
required when the dryer is operated
up to this level.
• When installed above 10,000 feet,
a four percent (4%) reduction of the
burner B.T.U. rating shown on the
model/serial number plate is required
for each 1,000 foot increase in eleva-
tion. For assistance when converting
to other gas types and/or installing
above 10,000 feet elevation contact
your local service company.
• Make certain your dryer has the
correct burner for the type of gas
in your home. Burner information
is located on the rating plate in
the door well of your dryer. If this
information does not agree with the
type of gas available, contact your
local Sears store or Sears Service
Center. Any change to the burner
must be made by a qualified installer.
• Provide a rigid gas supply line of
l/z-inch pipe to your dryer.
• If you are using natural gas, do not
use copper tubing.
•If your dryer has been converted to
use L.P. gas, 3/8-inch L.P.-compatible
copper tubing may be used. If the
total length of the supply line is more
than 20 feet, use larger pipe. Pipe
joint compounds that resist the action
of L.P. gas must be used. Do not use
Teflon tape.
l/z-inchgasthreaded
supply line 3/8-inchmale threadedpipe
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•If local codes permit, use flexible
stainless steel tubing (Design Certified
by the American Gas Association) to
(-onnect your dryer to the gas supply
line. To prevent kinking, you may need
an elbow and connector between the
stainless steel tubing and the dryer
gas pipe. The gas pipe that comes
out through the rear of your dryer has
a 3/8-inch male pipe thread.
_/8-.inchmale
threadedconnection
\
1/2-inchto3/8-inch
pipereducer
• A combination of pipe fittings must
be used to connect the dryer to the
existing gas line.
l/a-inch NPT plugged
3/a-inchmale threaded tapping
connection
%-inchgas
Reduceror
connector supplyline
Gasshut-
offvalve
•The gas supply must have a shut-off
valve. The valve should be in the same
room as the dryer, within six feet. The
location should be easy to reach for
opening and closing the valve.
• A %-inch NPT plugged tapping, acces-
sible for test gauge connection, must
be installed immediately upstream of
the gas supply connection to the dryer.
• To ensure proper combustion and
ventilation, the dryer installation should
adhere to the minimum recommended
clearances. See pages 9-10.
• For mobile home installation, see
page 11 for more instructions.
• The dryer must be disconnected from
the gas supply piping system during
any pressure testing of that system at
test pressures in excess of 1/2psig.
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CONNECT DRYER TO GAS LINE
Explosion Hazard
Use anew flexible gas supply line.
Failure to do so can result in
death, explosion, or fire.
STEP 1. Remove the red cap from
the gas pipe. Move the dryer to its
final position.
STEP 2. Connect gas supply to dryer.
Use a wrench to tighten. For gas
connections you must use pipe joint
compound resistant to the action of
L.P. gas. Apply pipe joint compound
to the non-flared male threads only.
If flexible metal tubing is used be sure
there are no kinks.
Do not use pipe
joint compound Use pipe joint
compound
STEP 3. Open the shut-off valve in the
supply line. The valve is open when the
handle is parallel to the gas pipe.
vALVE
STEP 4. Test all the connections by
brushing on a soapy water solution
(liquid detergent also works well).
Bubbles will show a leak. Correct
any leak found. Never test for gas
leaks with a flame.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
It is your responsibility:
•To contact a qualified electrical installer.
• To assure that the electrical installation
is adequate and in conformance with
the National Electrical Code, ANSI/
NFPA 70-Latest Edition and all local
codes and ordinances.
Copies of the code standards listed
above may be obtained from:
National Fire Protection Association
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
The proper electrical connection
ensures a safe installation that
meets local code requirements.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3-prong
outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death, fire, or
electrical shock.
oA 120-Volt, 60-Hz., AC-only, 15- or
20-ampere fused electrical supply
is required.
• A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is
recommended. Be sure fuse or circuit
breaker matches the rating of your line
•Use a separate circuit serving only
your dryer.
• Do not use an extension cord.
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: -[his appliance must be
grounded. In the event of malfunction or
breakdown, grounding will reduce the
risk of electric- shock by providing a path
of least resistance for electric current.
Your dryer has a power supply cord
with a 3-prong grounding plug. Never
remove the power supply cord ground
prong.
To help prevent electrical shock hazard,
the power supply cord must be plugged
into a mating 3-prong grounded wall
receptacle (grounded in accordance with
the National Flectrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
70-Latest Edition and local codes and
ordinances). If a mating wall receptacle
is not available, it is your responsibility
to have a properly grounded, 3-prong
wall receptacle installed by a_qualified
electrician.
If ('odes permit and a separate grounding
wire is used, it is recommended that a
qualified electrician determine that the
grounding path is adequate.
D. CONNECT EXHAUST
A properly exhausted dryer will give
you the shortest drying time, lower
your utility bill, and extend the life of
the dryer.
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.
• Replace plastic exhaust vent with
heavy metal or flexible metal vent.
• Do not use non-metal flexible vent,
metal vent that is smaller than four
inches in diameter, or exhaust hoods
with magnetic latches.
• Do not exhaust dryer into a chimney,
furnace cold air duct, attic or crawl space,
or any other duct used for venting.
° Do not install flexible metal vent in
enclosed walls, ceilings, or floors.
• If using an existing exhaust system,
disconnect vent from the dryer 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.
• Make sure exhaust hood is not plugged
with lint. Follow the instructions in this
section to reinstall your venl system.

ROUTE THE VENT
Typical installations exhaust from the
rear of the dryer.
Avoid pushing the dryer 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. 18-19)
Rear exhaust installations for offset
connections with close clearances -
(see p. 20)
This dryer may be converted to exhaust
out the right or left side or through the
bottom. To convert the dryer, the following
kits must be used.
Exhaust Kit No. 279818 (white)
Exhaust Kit No. 279819 (almond)
Exhaust Kit No. 279820 (ebony)
Follow the instructions in the kit to
avoid operational and personal hazards.
These kits are available at your local
Sears store or Sears Service (_Center.
Typical installations for left or right side
exhausting
Typical installations for bottom exhausting
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DETERMINE VENT LENGTH
Maximum Exhaust Lengths:
•Rear Exhaust. The maximum length of
the rear exhaust system depends on the
type of vent, the number of elbows, and
the type of exhaust hood. Refer to the
chart below.
•Side or Bottom Exhaust. Side or bottom
exhaust adds a 90° turn inside the dryer.
To determine maximum exhaust length,
add one 90 ° turn to the chart.
EXHAUST HOOD TYPE
(Use 4"
if possible)
Number of Maximum length of 4-inch
90°Turns diameter heavy metal vent.
0
1
2
3
4
64 ft. 58 ft.
54 ft. 48 ft.
44 ft. 38 ft.
35 ft. 29 ft.
27 ft. 21 ft.
Number of Maximum length of 4-inch
cpo°Turns diameter flexible metal vent.
0 36 ft.
1 31 ft.
2 27 ft.
3 _ 25 ft.
4 23 ft.
!
If a combination of heavy metal vent and
flexible metal want is used, use instructions
for flexible metal vent.
28 ft.
23 ft.
19 ft.
17 ft.
15 ft.
STANDARD OFFSET CONNECTIONS
Using 4-inch 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 hood and on the dryer exhaust outlet.
STEP 2. Measure the length of 4-inch
metal vent needed to connect the two
elbows.
Heavy.._al vent
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Dryer
Elbow Wall
/Exhaust
hood
x
\_' Duct
tape&
clamps
See
STEP2
_Elbow
Ducttape& clamps
The vent usually comes in 2..foot lengths.
Use tin snips to cut the vent 3 inches
longer than your measurement in order
to make a connection.
STEP 3. Place a clamp on each end of
vent elbow and connect elbow to dryer
outlet. Tape the joint with duct tape.
Tighten clamp.
Tape
Clamp

STEP4.Connectheavymetalventto
elbow.Tapethejointwithducttape.
Tightenclamp.
STEP5.Installoneendofelbowon
heavymetalvent,theotherendtothe
exhausthood.Tapejointsandtighten
clamps.
FinishInstallation,See"REVIEW
INSTALLATION"on page21.
Using4-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
to the hood.
Elbow I I
Flexiblemetal vent \ I I1/Wall
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_ t Elbow
""V'' (optional)
Ducttape &clamps
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
dryer outlet and hood.
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. ]'ape joints and tighten
clamps.
Clamp
STEP 6. Stretch the vent only as
needed by puiling 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 joinls with duct tape., Secure
with clamp,';.
STEP 8. To fit the flexible metal vent
over the duct on the hood it may be
necessary to make two %-inch cuts in
the end of the flexible vent to allow it
to expand.
Finish Installation. See "REVIEW
INSTALLATliON" on page 21.
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OFFSET CONNECTIONS WITH
CLOSE CLEARANCES
When your exhaust vent is in a close
clearance behind the dryer, or if you are
installing your dryer in a recessed area
or closet, you will find it helpful to install
the exhaust vent over-the-top* of the
dryer. A kit is available from your local
Sears store or Sears Service Center.
*Parts may be covered by one or more
U.S. Patents.
LOOP SYSTEM
NOTE: Vent systems come in many
varieties. Select the type that best
fits your installation. Three of the
most common types of installations
are illustrated here.
Vent system installed over-the-top
with standard elbows Vent system installed over-the-top
with one offset and one standard elbow
PERISCOPE SYSTEM
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Vent system
with one periscope
(2" clearance)