ENGLISH
15
CHANGING THE DRYER VENT LOCATION
Your new dryer is shipped to vent to the rear.
It can also be configured to vent to the bottom or side
(right-side venting is not available on gas models).
An adapter kit, part number
383EEL9001B,
may be
purchased from your LG retailer. This kit contains the
necessary duct components to change the dryer vent
location.
Remove the rear exhaust duct retaining
screw. Pull out the exhaust duct.
11
Rear
Exhaust Duct
Retaining
Screw
Preassemble a 4 inches (10.2 cm) elbow to the
next 4-inches (10.2 cm) duct section, and secure
all joints with duct tape. Be sure that the male
end of the elbow faces AWAY from the dryer.
Insert the elbow/duct assembly through the side
opening and press it onto the adapter duct.
Secure in place with duct tape.
Be sure that the male end of the duct protrudes
1½ inches (3.8 cm) to connect the remaining
ductwork.
Attach cover plate to the back of the dryer with
included screw.
1
1
/
2
"
(3.8 cm)
3
Elbow
Cover
Plate
Insert the 4 inches (10.2 cm) elbow through
the rear opening and press it onto the
adapter duct. Be sure that the male end of
the elbow faces down through hole in the
bottom of the dryer. Secure in place with
duct tape.
Attach the cover plate to the back of the
dryer with included screw.
3
Elbow
Cover
Plate
Press the tabs on the knockout and carefully
remove the knockout for the desired vent
opening (right-side venting is not available on
gas models). Press the adapter duct onto the
blower housing and secure to the base of the
dryer as shown.
2
Knockout
Bracket
Adapter
Duct
OPTION 1: Side Venting
Press the adapter duct onto the blower
housing and secure to the base of the dryer
as shown.
2
Bracket
Adapter
Duct
OPTION 2: Bottom Venting
WARNING
w
• Use a heavy metal vent.
• Do not use plastic or thin foil duct.
• Clean old ducts before installing this dryer.
• To reduce the risk of injury to persons , adhere to all
industry recommended safety procedures including
the use of long sleeved gloves and safety glasses.
• Failure to follow all of the safety warnings in this
manual could result in property damage, injury to
persons or death.
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