LG DLGX5966W - Manual (Page 12)

I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T RU C T I O N S
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.
1
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
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
1
Rear
Exhaust Duct
Retaining
Screw
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
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
OPTION 2: Bottom venting
WARNING w
• 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.
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