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
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
Adapter
Duct
Bracket 
Knockout 
3.Preassemble a 4 inches (10.2 cm) elbow to the next
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
