Exhaust System Requirements - Kenmore 41791122310 Installation Instructions Manual

Installation Requirements
Exhaust system requirements
Use only 4 inch (102 mm) diameter rigid or flexible
metal duct and approved vent hood which has a swing-
out damper(s) that open when the dryer is in operation.
When the dryer stops, the dampers automatically close
to prevent drafts and the entrance of insects and rodents.
To avoid restricting the outlet, maintain a minimum of 12
inches (30.5 cm) clearance between the vent hood and the
ground or any other obstruction.
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The following are specific requirements for
proper and safe operation of your dryer.
WARNING ...............
FiRE HAZARD
Do not install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic or
metal foil venting materials. Flexible venting materials
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are known to collapse, be easily crushed
and trap
lint.
These conditions will obstruct clothes dryer airflow and
increase the risk of fire.
If your present system is made up of plastic duct or metal
foil duct, replace it with a rigid or semi-rigid metal duct.
Also, ensure the present duct is free of any lint prior to
installing dryer duct.
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