Changing The Dryer Vent Location - LG DLEX2450 Série Mode D'emploi

CHANGING THE DRYER VENT LOCATION

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.
• T o reduce the risk of injury to persons , adhere to all
industry recommended safety procedures including
the use of long sleeved gloves and safety glasses.
• F ailure to follow all of the safety warnings in this
manual could result in property damage, injury to
persons or death.
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.
OPTION 1: Side Venting
Adapter
Duct
Bracket
Knockout
Press the tabs on the knockout and carefully
2
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.
Cover
Plate
Elbow
3
Preassemble a 4 inches (10.2 cm) elbow to the
next 4-inches (10.2 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 inches (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)
Rear
Exhaust Duct
1 1 Remove the rear exhaust duct retaining
screw. Pull out the exhaust duct.
OPTION 2: Bottom Venting
Adapter
Duct
Bracket
Press the adapter duct onto the blower
2
housing and secure to the base of the dryer
as shown.
Cover
Plate
Elbow
3 Insert the 4 inches (10.2 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.
Retaining
Screw
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