Installing The Dryer Side Vent Kit; Venting The Dryer - LG WKEX200H A Série Manuel D'installation

16 INSTALLATION
WARNING
• Connect the power cord to the terminal block.
Each colored wire should be connected to the
same color screw. Wire color indicated on
manual is connected to the same color screw in
the block.
• Grounding through the neutral conductor is
prohibited for: (1) new branch-circuit
installations and (2) areas where local codes
prohibit grounding through the neutral
conductor.
• This dryer is supplied with the neutral wire
grounded. This white ground wire MUST BE
MOVED to the neutral terminal when a 4-wire
cord is to be used, or where grounding through
the neutral conductor is prohibited.
Installing the Dryer Side
Vent Kit
The appliance is configured to vent to the rear. It
can also vent to the side.
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.
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.
• Bottom venting is not available on stacked or
integrated stacked models.
Side Venting
1
Remove the rear exhust duct retaining screw
a
and pull out the exhaust duct
2
3

Venting the Dryer

b
.
• Gas dryers MUST exhaust to the outdoors.
• DO NOT use sheet metal screws or other
fasteners which extend into the duct that could
catch lint and reduce the efficiency of the
exhaust system. Secure all joints with duct tape.
b
Press the tabs on the knockout
carefully remove the knockout for the desired
vent opening. (Right-side venting is not
available on gas models.) Press the adapter
d
duct onto the blower housing and secure
to the base of the dryer as shown.
d
c
Preassemble a 4" (10 cm) elbow
4" (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 it in place with duct tape. Be sure that
the male end of the duct protrudes 1 1/2" (3.8
cm) to connect the remaining ductwork.
Attach the cover plate
dryer with the included screw.
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e
WARNING
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c
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