Kenmore 796.8099, Use & Care Manual And Installation Instructions

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NOTE: Deduct 6 ft. (1.8 m) for each additional elbow. It is not recommended to use more than four 90° elbows.
Selecting and Verifying Duct Length Chart
0 65 feet (19.8 m)
1 55 feet (16.8 m)
2 47 feet (13.7 m)
3 36 feet (11.0 m)
4 28 feet (8.5 m)
0 55 feet (16.8 m)
1 47 feet (13.7 m)
2 41 feet (12.5 m)
3 30 feet (9.1 m)
4 22 feet (6.7 m)
2 1 /
2
"
(6.35 cm)
4"
(10.2 cm)
4"
(10.2 cm)
Recommended
Only for Short-Run
Installations
Numberof90°Elbows VentHoodType
Maximumlengthof4”(10.2cm)
diameter rigid metal duct
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VENTING THE DRYER
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT!
CHECK YOUR EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR
PROBLEMS
Themostcommoncauseofdryerproblemsispoorexhaustventing. Before you install your new dryer, check
the items listed below to make sure you get the best possible performance. This can save you time and money by
reducing cycle times and increasing energy efficiency.
DIRTYORDAMAGEDEXHAUSTDUCTS. Lint builds up in exhaust ducts over time. This decreases the airflow
and makes the dryer work harder. Visually inspect your ducts from both ends and have them cleaned if they have
not been cleaned recently.
WRONGVENTMATERIAL. Check your vent to make sure it is rigid or semi-rigid metal ducting. If your venting is
plastic or flexible foil, have it replace before using the dryer.
RESTRICTEDORDAMAGEDVENTHOOD. Check your vent hood outside. It must be clean and free of lint
buildup. Check the damper and make sure it opens fully and easily.
EXESSIVELYLONGVENT. Measure the length of your exhaust system and count the elbows. Use the chart of
page 16 to see if your duct is too long. If it is too long, have the duct routed to another location that is within the
venting guidelines.
DONOTUSEPLASTICORFOILVENTING. The transition duct from your dryer to the wall must be rigid or semi-
rigid metal ducting. If your old transition duct is plastic or foil, REPLACE IT with semi-rigid metal ducting.
Select the type of vent hood.
Select row that matches the number of elbows required in the dryer duct run.
Look to the right of elbow number for the maximum duct length for your installation. Longer duct length will result
in reduced drying performance, longer dry times and increased energy consumption.
DO NOT exceed maximum length for the duct type and number of elbows used.
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
5
Using the Duct Requirements Chart (below)