Installing the vent kit, Side venting – LG 27 Inch Electric Smart Dryer Owners Guide User Manual

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INSTALLATION

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2

While supporting the door, remove the 2

screws on the door hinge. Remove the door.

3

Turn the door upside down and line up the

holes in the hinge with the holes on the

opposite side of the cabinet. Reinstall the

door with the screws removed in step 2.

WARNING

• Be sure to support the weight of the door before

inserting the hinge screws.

4

Install the 2 decorative screws, the latch, and

2 latch screws removed in step 1 on the

opposite side from which they were removed.

5

Check that the door closes properly.

Installing the Vent Kit

WARNING

• Use long-sleeved gloves and safety glasses.
• Use a heavy metal vent.
• Do not use plastic or thin foil ducts.
• Clean old ducts before installing the appliance.

The appliance is configured to vent to the rear. It

can also vent to the bottom or side.

NOTE

• An adapter kit, part number 383EEL9001B, may

be purchased from your LG retailer. This kit

contains duct components necessary to change

the appliance vent location.

• Right-side venting is not available on gas

models.

Side Venting

1

Remove the rear exhaust duct retaining screw

a

and pull out the exhaust duct

b

.

2

Press the tabs on the knockout

c

and

carefully remove the knockout for the desired

vent opening. (Right-side venting is not

available on gas models.) Press the adapter

duct

d

onto the blower housing and secure

to the base of the dryer as shown.

a

b

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