Kenmore 796.8172 Clothes Dryer User Manual


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VENTING THE DRYER
CHECK YOUR EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR PROBLEMS
IMPORTANT!
The most common cause of dryer problems is poor
exhaust venting. 




• DIRTY OR DAMAGED EXHAUST DUCTS.




• WRONG VENT MATERIAL. 



NOTE:
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Recommended
Only for Short-Run Installations
4"
(10.2 cm)
4"
(10.2 cm)
2
1/2
"
(6.35 cm )
Number of 90°
Elbows
Vent Hood Type
Maximum length of 4" (10.2 cm )
diameter rigid metal duct
65 feet (19.8 m)
55 feet (16.8 m)
47 feet (13.7 m)
36 feet (11.0 m)
28 feet (8.5 m)
55 feet (16.8 m)
47 feet (13.7 m)
41 feet (12.5 m)
30 feet (9.1 m)
22 feet (6.7 m)
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• RESTRICTED OR DAMAGED VENT HOOD. 



• EXCESSIVELY LONG VENT.




• DO NOT USE PLASTIC OR FOIL VENTING.



UsingtheDUCTLENGTHCHART(below)




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
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