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Changing the dryer vent location, Warning – LG PROTOCOL P154 User Manual

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CHANGING THE DRYER vENT LOCATION

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.

Remove the rear exhaust duct retaining

screw. Pull out the exhaust duct.

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Rear

Exhaust Duct

Retaining

Screw

Preassemble a 4-in. (10 cm) elbow to the next 4-in. (10 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 in. (3.8

cm) to connect the remaining ductwork.

Attach cover plate to the back of the dryer with included

screw.

1

1

/

2

"

(3.8 cm)

3

Elbow

Cover

Plate

Insert the 4-in. (10 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.

3

Elbow

Cover

Plate

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.

2

Knockout

Bracket

Adapter

Duct

OPTION 1: Side venting

Press the adapter duct onto the blower

housing and secure to the base of the dryer

as shown.

2

Bracket

Adapter

Duct

OPTION 2: Bottom venting

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WARNING

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• 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 fire.