Kenmore 796.8172 Clothes Dryer User Manual


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• Properly ground dryer to conform with all governing
codes and ordinances.

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• Before use, the dryer must be properly installed as
described in this manual.

• Install and store the dryer where it will not be exposed
to temperatures below freezing or exposed to
the weather.
• All repairs and servicing must be performed by an
authorized service technician unless specically
recommended in this Use & Care Guide. Use only
authorized factory parts.

• To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not install the
dryer in humid spaces.

• Connect to a properly rated, protected, and sized
power circuit to avoid electrical overload.


• Gas dryers MUST be exhausted to the outside. 

• The dryer exhaust system must be exhausted to the
outside of the dwelling. If the dryer is not exhausted
outdoors, some ne lint and large amounts of
moisture will be expelled into the laundry area.


• Use only rigid metal or exible metal 4 inch diameter
duct inside the dryer cabinet or for exhausting to the
outside. Use of plastic or other combustible ductwork
can cause a re. Punctured ductwork can cause a re


• Ductwork is not provided with the dryer, and you
should obtain the necessary ductwork locally. The end
cap should have hinged dampers to prevent backdraft
when the dryer is not in use

• Remove all packing items and dispose of all shipping
materials properly.

• Place dryer at least 18 inches above the oor for a
garage installation.

• Keep all packaging from children. 


• Do not install near items that produce heat or open
ame


• Do not place candles or cigarettes on top of the
product. 

• Remove all protective vinyl lm from the product.

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• The exhaust duct must be 4 inches (10.2 cm) in
diameter with no obstructions. The exhaust duct
should be kept as short as possible. Make sure to
clean any old ducts before installing your new dryer.


• Rigid or semi rigid metal ducting is recommended
for use between the dryer and the wall. In special
installations when it is impossible to make a
connection with the above recommendations, a UL
listed exible metal transition duct may be used
between the dryer and wall connection only. The
use of this ducting will aect drying time.

• DO NOT use sheet metal screws or other fasteners
which extend into the duct that could catch lint and
reduce the eciency of the exhaust system.



IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION
Exhaust/Ducting:
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance,
follow basic precautions, including the following:
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