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Verting reqoireitients, Elbows, Fire hazard – Kenmore ELITE OASIS 110.6707 User Manual

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Verting ReqoireiTients

■ Remove excess flexible metal vent to avoid sagging and

kinking that may result in reduced airflow and poor
performance.

■ Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed walls, ceilings or

floors.

Elbows

45° elbows provide better airflow than 90° elbows.

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 resuit in death
or fire.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE

EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

The dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent,

chimney, wall, ceiling or a concealed space of a building.

If using an existing vent system

Clean lint from the entire length of the system and make sure
exhaust hood is not plugged with lint.

Replace any plastic or metal foil vent with rigid or flexible
heavy metal vent.

Review Vent system chart. Modify existing vent system if
necessary to achieve the best drying performance.

If this is a new vent system

Vent material

■ Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.

■ 4" (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must be

used. DURASAFE™ venting products are recommended.

4" (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent

DURASAFE™ vent products can be purchased from your
dealer. For further information, please call
1-800-4-MY-HOME® (1 -800-469-4663) or visit our website at

www.sears.com.

Rigid metai vent

■ For best drying performance, rigid metal vents are

recommended.

■ Rigid metal vent is recommended to avoid crushing and

kinking.

Flexible metal vent

■ Flexible metal vents are acceptable only if accessible for

cleaning.

■ Flexible metal vent must be fully extended and supported

when the dryer is in its final location.

Good

Better

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.

Clamp

Exhaust

Recommended hood styles are shown here.

A, Louvered hood style
B. Box hood style

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.).

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