CHANGING THE DRYER VENT LOCATION
wWARNING
•Use a heavy metal vent.
•Do not use plastic or thin foil duct.
•Clean old ducts before installing this dryer.
•Wear gloves during installation.
•Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fi re.
Your new dryer is shipped to vent to the rear. It can also be configured to vent to the bottom or side
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.
Retaining
Screw
Rear
Exhaust Duct
1Remove the rear exhaust duct retaining screw. Pull out the exhaust duct.
OPTION 1: Side Venting
Adapter duct
Bracket
Knockout
2Press the tabs on the knockout and carefully remove the knockout for the desired vent opening
Cover
Plate
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Elbow | (3.8 cm) | |
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| 11/2" |
3 Preassemble a
OPTION 2: Bottom Venting
Adapter
Duct
Bracket
2Press the adapter duct onto the blower housing and secure to the base of the dryer as shown.
Cover
Plate
Elbow
3 Insert 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 |
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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 in. (3.8 cm) to connect the remaining ductwork.
Attach cover plate to the back of the dryer with included screw.
dryer. Secure in place with duct tape. |
Attach the cover plate to the back of the |
dryer with included screw. |
