LG Electronics DLE1101W, DLG1102W owner manual Installing the side vent kit, Option 1 Side Venting

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16INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Installing the side vent kit

wWarning

•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.

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.

1.Remove the rear exhaust duct retaining screw. Pull out the exhaust duct.

Retaining

Screw

Rear

Exhaust Duct

OPTION 1: Side Venting

2.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.

Adapter

Duct

Bracket

Knockout

3.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.

Cover

Plate

Elbow

11/2”

(3.8 cm)

OPTION 2: Bottom Venting

2.Press the adapter duct onto the blower housing and secure to the base of the dryer as shown.

Adapter

Duct

Bracket

3.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.

Cover

Plate

Elbow

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Contents DrYer No El2001JProtocol P154 Special FeaturesSanitization Performance of Residential Clothes dryer Important Safety Instructions This is the safety alert symbolBasic Safety Precautions Safety Instructions for Installation Exhaust/Ducting Failure to do so can result in electric shock or injury Table of Contents Optional accessories Introducing Your DryerParts Drying rack Sold separatelyControl panel features Cycle Completion Indicator with Check Filter Reminder Flow Sense Duct Blockage Sensing System IndicatorDisplay Custom ProgramInstallation Instructions Preview installation orderLeveling the dryer Press and holdInstallation location requirements Side of the dryer. See Connecting electric dryersClearances See Venting the dryerRecommended installation spacing for cabinet installation Leveling the dryerHinge screw Reversing the doorSwing Door Installing the side vent kit Option 1 Side VentingOption 2 Bottom Venting Adapter Duct Bracket KnockoutVenting the dryer Correct Venting Routing and Connecting DuctworkIncorrect Venting Connecting gas dryers Electrical requirements for gas models onlyFailure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death Connect the dryer to the type of gas shown on the nameplateHigh-altitude installations Connecting the gas supplyElectrical connection Connecting electric dryers Electrical requirements for electric models onlyFour-wire connection for electric dryers Power cord Connecting electric dryers cont. USA onlyUL-Listed Wire Power Cord Four-wire connection for electric dryers Direct wire Use UL-listed4-wire #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor cableThree-wire connection for electric dryers Power cord Three-wire connection for electric dryers Direct wire Use UL-listed3-wire #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor cableFinal installation check GAS ModelsElectric Models Gas dryer must be permanently attached to the floorInstallation test Duct check Check the display for resultsEnd of cycle Press START/PAUSE buttonRestricted or blocked airflow TE1 or tE2PS or PF or nP Check the duct conditionOperating the dryer 3TURN on the DryerSelect a Cycle Begin CycleCycle guide Sensor dry cyclesManual dry cycles Certified by NSFLoading the dryer Sorting loadCheck the lint filter before every load Cycle setting buttons Special functions Custom programTo Add Cycle Options to a Cycle To Save a Custom ProgramMaintenance Regular cleaningTroubleshooting Before calling for serviceSpecifications Using Smartdiagnosistm SmartdiagnosisWarranty Period HOW Service is Handled Page Secadora Características Especiales Panel DE Control Fácil Para UsarInstrucciones Importantes DE Seguridad Estas palabras significanNo altere los controles Instrucciones DE Conexión a Tierra Instrucciones Importantes parapara la instalación Guarde Estas Instrucciones Tabla de contenidos Accesorios opcionales PartesSecado en parrilla Adquirido por separado Características del panel de control Botones DE MÁS TIEMPO/MENOS Tiempo More TIME/LESS TimePrograma Botón Cycles Pantalla DE Tiempo Y EstadoPantalla Estimated Time RemainingRecordatorio DE Verificar Filtro Check Filter Reminder Programa Personalizado Custom ProgramVista previa del orden de instalación Instrucciones Para LA InstalaciónPulse y mantenga Requisitos del lugar de instalación Espacios de instalaciónUn lugar que permita la instalación correcta del sistema de Exterior. Consulte Requisitos de ventilaciónNivelación de la secadora Inversion de la puerta Instalación del kit de ventilación lateral Opción 1 Ventilación lateralOpción 2 Ventilación inferior Codo 11/2Cónexión del conducto de ventilación de la secadora Conexión del conducto de ventilación de la secadora Ventilación de escapeCorrecta IncorrectaConexión de secadoras a gas Requisitos eléctricos para modelos a gas únicamenteConexión del suministro de gas Conexión eléctricaInstalaciones en lugares de gran altitud Conector flexible de aceroRequisitos eléctricos únicamente para modelos eléctricos Cómo conectar las secadoras eléctricas cont. 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