Venting The Dryer - Kenmore 402.8903 Serie Manual De Uso Y Cuidado

VENTING THE DRYER
CHECK YOUR EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR PROBLEMS
The most common cause of dryer problems is poor exhaust venting. 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.
1, DIRTY OR DAMAGED EXHAUST DUCTS. The duct is not kinked or crushed. 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.
2, WRONG VENT MATERIAL. Check your vent to make sure it is rigid or semi-rigid metal ducting. If your venting is plastic flexible foil, have
it replace before using the dryer.
3, RESTRICTED OR DAMAGED VENT HOOD. 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.
4, EXESSIVELY LONG VENT. Measure the length of your exhaust system and count the elbows. Use the chart of page 14 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.
5. DO NOT USE PLASTIC OR FOIL VENTING. 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.
Using the duct requirements chart (below)
1. Select the type of wall cap.
2. Select row that matches the number of elbows required in the dryer duct run.
3. Select the duct type. The length shown in the chart at this point is the maximum allowable 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.
Selecting and verifying duct length chart
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Recommended
4" (10.16 cm)
Use only for short-run installation
2.5" (6.35 era)
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1
2
3
0
1
80 ft. (24.4 m)
68 ft. (20.7 m)
57 ft. (17.4 m)
47 ft. (14.3 m)
74 ft. (22.6 m)
62 ft. (18.9 m)
41 ft. (12.4 m)
37 ft. (11.2 m)
33 ft. (10.1 m)
29 ft. (9.0 m)
33 ft. (10.1 m)
29 ft. (8.8 m)
2
3
51 ft. (15.5 m)
41 ft. (12.5 m)
25 ft. (7.6 m)
21 ft. (6.5 m)
* Do not use non-metallic flexible duct.
NOTE: Side and bottom exhaust installations have a 90 ° turn inside the dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90 ° turn to
the chart.
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