Kenmore HE2 110.9656 - Manual (Page 10)

Elbows
45° elbows provide better airflow than 90° elbows.
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Better Good
Clamps
■ Use clamps to seal all joints.
■ Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws
or other tastening 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 prevent 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.
Improper venting can cause moisture and iint to coiiect
indoors, which may result in:
■ Moisture damage to woodwork, furniture, paint,
wallpaper, carpets, etc.
■ Housecleaning problems and health problems.
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Choose your exhaust installation type
Recommended exhaust installations
Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer.
Other installations are possible.
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A. Dryer
B. Elbow
C. Wall
D. Exhaust hood
E. Clamps
F. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent
G. Vent length neoessary to connect elbows
H. Exhaust outlet
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.
AWARNING
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Fire Hazard
Cover unused exhaust hoies with the foiiowing kit:
279818 (white)
Contact your iocai deaier.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, electrical shock, or serious injury.
A. Standard rear offset exhaust Installation
B. Left or right side exhaust installation
C. Bottom exhaust Installation (not an option
with pedestal installations)
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