Kenmore ELITE HE3 110.9787 - Manual (Page 10)

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Clamps
■ Use clamps to seal all joints.
■ Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws
or other fastening devices that extend into the interior of the
duct. Do not use duct tape.
Exhaust
Recommended hood styles are shown here.
The angled hood style (shown here) is acceptable.
■ An exhaust hood should cap the vent to keep rodents and
insects from entering the home.
■ Exhaust hood must be at least 12" (30.5 cm) from the ground
or any object that may be in the path of the exhaust (such as
flowers, rocks or bushes, snow line, etc.).
■ Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch.
Plan Vent System
Choose your exhaust installation type
Recommended exhaust installations
Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer.
Other installations are possible.
Optional exhaust installations
This dryer can be converted to exhaust out the right side, left
side, or through the bottom.
Contact your local dealer to have the
dryer converted.
Clamp
A. Louvered hood style
B. Box hood style
4"
(10.2 cm)
4"
(10.2 cm)
B
A
4"
(10.2 cm)
2½"
(6.4 cm)
Improper venting can cause moisture and lint to collect
indoors, which may result in:
Moisture damage to woodwork, furniture, paint, wallpaper,
carpets, etc.
Housecleaning problems and health problems.
A. Dryer
B. Elbow
C. Wall
D. Exhaust hood
E. Clamps
F. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent
G. Vent length necessary to connect elbows
H. Exhaust outlet
A. Standard rear offset exhaust installation
B. Left or right side exhaust installation
C. Bottom exhaust installation (not an option
with pedestal installations)
H
G
F
E
D
C
A
B
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Cover unused exhaust holes with one of the
following kits:
279818 (white)
279915 (black diamond)
280102 (pacific blue)
280103 (champagne)
280189 (barolo)
Contact your local dealer.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, electrical shock, or serious injury.
A B C