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Connect a separate copper ground wire from the external
ground conductor screw to an adequate ground.
A B
A. External ground conductor screw
B. Neutral grounding wire (green/yellow)
C. Neutral wire (white or center wire)
D. Grounding path determined by a qualified electrician
Use clamps to seal all joints. Exhaust vent must not be
connected or secured with screws or other fastening devices
which extend into the interior of the duct. Do not use duct
tape.
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
improper venting can cause moisture and lint to cotlect
indoors, which may resumt in:
[] Moisture damage to woodwork, furniture, paint,
wallpaper, carpets, etc=
[] Housecleardng problems and health problems.
Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.
Rigid metal vent is recommended to prevent crushing and
kinking.
Flexible metal vent must be fully extended 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" (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. Replace any plastic or metal foil vent with rigid metal or
flexible metal vent.
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a pmasticvent.
Do not use a metam 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" (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must be used.
DURASAEF Mventing products are recommended and are
available from your local Sears store or Sears Service Center.
DURASAFE TM vent products can be purchased from your dealer.
For further information, please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®
(1-800-469-4663) or visit our Internet site at: www.sears.com.
• The dryer exhaust must not be connected 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.
Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer.
B ...........................................
A. Exhausthood
B. Hexible metalventorr_id metalvent
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