LG Electronics D 5988W Positioning the Dryer, Installing Your Dryer in a Closet or Recessed

Models: DLE 5977 B D 5988 B DLE 5977W D 5988W

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The following instructions will help guide you through the initial steps of setting up your dryer for use. Please note that every section of this manual provides important information regarding the preparation and use of your dryer, and it is important that you review this entire manual before proceeding with any installation or use. More detailed instructions concerning electrical connections, gas connections, and exhaust requirements are provided at other parts of this manual.

STEP 1" Positioning the Dryer.

Choose a location with a solid floor for your dryer. Place the dryer at least eighteen inches above the

floor for a garage installation. After placing the dryer in the desired location, please confirm that the dryer has the required clearances through reference to the following information and manual sections on

Exhaust Requirements and Maintenance.

If you are installing your dryer in a manufactured or

mobile home, please refer to STEP 9 below for additional instructions.

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(98.3 crn)

38.7"1 !

(68.6cm) / -- (76.1cm)

Installing Your Dryer in a Closet or Recessed

Area. Following are instructions concerning and the minimum clearances required for any closet, recessed area, or customized under-counter installation:

Additional spacing should be considered for installation and servicing.

Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, and floor moldings.

Additional spacing of 1 in. (2.5 cm) on all sides of

the dryer is recommended to reduce noise transfer. For closet installation with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom of the door are required. Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are acceptable. Companion appliance spacing should also be considered.

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(7.6cm)

48"2 jJl

18"

(45.72 crn)

(310cm_)

 

24,,211!

(7.6cm)

_ 29196" _

(2.54 cm) (76.1 cm) (2.54 crn)

<Closet door with ventilation hole.> <Side view-closet or conined area.>

*Most installations require a minimum 5 1/2in.

(14 cm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow.

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27" _'q_0"

 

(0 cm)

(68.6 cm)

(0 cm)

<Recessed Area>

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LG Electronics D 5988W, DLE 5977W, DLE 5977 B, D 5988 B Positioning the Dryer, Installing Your Dryer in a Closet or Recessed