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Venting Requirements
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 result in death or fire.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED
OUTDOORS.
4 in. (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent
and clamps must be used. DURASAFE TM
venting products are recommended and
are available from your local Sears store
or Sears Service Center.
DURASAFE vent products can be
purchased from your dealer. For further
information, please reference the service
numbers located on the back page of this
manual.
Visit our Internet site at: www.sears.com
• Do not exhaust the dryer into any gas
vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, or a
concealed space of a building.
• Do not use an exhaust hood with a
magnetic latch.
• Do not install flexible metal vent in
enclosed walls, ceilings or floors.
• Do not use screws or other fastening
devices that extend into the interior of
the vent to secure vent.
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing
codes and ordinances.
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.
Rigid metal vent is recommended to pre-
vent crushing and kinking.
Flexible metal vent must be fully extend-
ed and supported when the dryer is in its
final position. Remove excess flexible
metal vent to avoid sagging and kinking
that may result in reduced airflow.
An exhaust hood should cap the vent to
prevent rodents and insects from
entering the home.
Exhaust hood must be at least 12 in.
(30.5 cm) from the ground or any object
that may be in the path of the exhaust
(such as flowers, rocks or bushes, etc.).
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. Lint should be removed
again every 2 years, or more often,
depending on dryer usage. Replace any
plastic or metal foil vent with rigid metal
or flexible metal vent.
Use duct tape to seal all joints.
Special provisions for mobile home
installations
The exhaust vent must be securely fas-
tened to a noncombustible portion of the
mobile home structure. Do not use
screws or other fastening devices that
extend into the interior of the vent to
secure vent.
Terminate the exhaust vent outside. The
exhaust vent must not terminate beneath
the mobile home and must not be
connected to any other duct, vent or
chimney.
Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use plas-
tic or metal foil vent.
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