LG DLHX4072V - Manual (Page 28)

28 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS
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Special requirements for
manufactured or mobile homes
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To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when
using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the
following:
Any installation in a manufactured or mobile home must comply
with the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards
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local codes and ordinances. If you are uncertain whether your
proposed installation will comply with these standards, please
contact a service and installation professional for assistance.
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connection. More detailed information concerning the electrical
connection is provided in the section Connecting Electric Dryers.
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vented to the outside.
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home.
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right, or bottom panel.
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manufactured or mobile home structure, and the exhaust duct
must be made of a material that will resist fire and combustion.
It is recommended that you use a rigid or flexible metal duct.
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chimney, or other exhaust duct.
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ensure proper operation. The opening for outside fresh air must
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the dryer. You should obtain the venting materials necessary for
proper installation.
Final installation check
Once you have completed the installation of the dryer and it is
in its final location, confirm proper operation with the following
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Testing Dryer Heating
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Close the dryer door, press the ON/OFF switch to turn the dryer
on, and start the dryer on a heat setting. The exhaust air should
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Checking Airflow
Effective dryer operation requires proper airflow.
The adequacy of the airflow can be measured by evaluating
the static pressure. Static pressure in the exhaust duct can
be measured with a manometer, placed on the exhaust duct
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with no load.
Checking Levelness
Once the dryer is in its final location, recheck the dryer to be sure
it is level. Make sure it is level front to back and side to side, and
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