Kenmore Gas Dryer 110.7506 Use & Care Manual page 9

• Remove excess flexible m etal vent t oavoid sagging and
kinking t hatmay result inreduced airflow andpoor
performance.
• Donotinstall flexible m etal vent i nenclosed walls, ceilings or
floors.
Elbows
45 ° elbows provide better airflow than 90 ° elbows.
Clamps
J/
Good Better
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.
B
(10_2 cm)
A. Louvered hood style
B. Box hood style
The angled hood style (shown here) is acceptable.
(6.4 cm)
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.
_mproper venting can cause moisture and mintto co_mect
indoors, which may resumt in:
[] Moisture damage to woodwork, furniture, paint,
wallpaper, carpets, etc=
[] Housecleaning problems and health problems.
Choose your exhaust installation type
Recommended exhaust installations
Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer.
Other installations are possible.
B
A
A. Dryer
B. Elbow
C. Wall
D. Exhaust hood
E. Clamps
E Rigid metal or flexible metal vent
G. Vent length necessary 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. If you prefer, you may contact your
local dealer to have the dryer converted.
Fire Hazard
Cover unused exhaust holes with one of the following
kits:
279818 (white)
279819 (almond)
279915 (graphite}
279925 (biscuit)
Contact your Ioca_ dealer.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, e_ectrical shock, or serious injury.
A C
A. Standard rear offset exhaust installation
B. Left or right side exhaust installation
C. Bottom exhaust installation