Vent kit installation and vent routing

Vent kit installation and vent routing

This dryer is configured to vent to the rear, but it can also vent to the bottom or side.

Before you begin - Wear 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. - Ductwork and fittings are not included and must be purchased separately. - If you want to change the vent location, an adapter kit, part number 383EEL9001B, may be purchased from your LG retailer. - Right-side venting is not available on gas models.

Important venting rules - Gas dryers must exhaust to the outdoors. - Do not vent into an enclosed or unventilated area, such as an attic, wall, ceiling, crawl space, chimney, gas vent, or concealed space of a building. - Do not exceed the recommended duct length limits. - Do not crush or collapse ductwork. - Do not let ductwork rest on or contact sharp objects. - If you connect to existing ductwork, make sure it is suitable and clean before installing the dryer. - Venting must conform to local building codes. - Use only 4-inch (10.2 cm) rigid, semi-rigid, or flexible metal ductwork inside the dryer cabinet and for venting outside. - The exhaust duct must be 4 inches (10.2 cm) in diameter and have no obstructions. - Keep the exhaust duct as short as possible. - Use rigid, semi-rigid, or flexible metal ducting between the dryer and the wall. All non-rigid metal transition duct must be UL-listed. - Do not use sheet metal screws or other fasteners that extend into the duct and could catch lint. Secure all joints with duct tape. - The vent hood should have hinged dampers to prevent backdraft when the dryer is not in use. - When pushing the dryer into place, do not crush or collapse the ductwork.

Flexible duct limit - The total length of flexible metal duct must not exceed 8 ft. (2.4 m).

Maximum rigid duct length The maximum length of 4-inch diameter rigid metal duct depends on the wall cap and the number of 90° elbows.

For the recommended 4-inch wall cap: - 0 elbows: 65 ft. (19.8 m) - 1 elbow: 55 ft. (16.8 m) - 2 elbows: 47 ft. (14.3 m) - 3 elbows: 36 ft. (11.0 m) - 4 elbows: 28 ft. (8.5 m)

For the 2.5-inch wall cap, use only for short run installations: - 0 elbows: 55 ft. (16.8 m) - 1 elbow: 47 ft. (14.3 m) - 2 elbows: 41 ft. (12.5 m) - 3 elbows: 30 ft. (9.1 m) - 4 elbows: 22 ft. (6.7 m)

Notes: - Deduct 6 ft. (1.8 m) for each additional elbow. - Do not use more than four 90° elbows.

Side venting 1. Remove the rear exhaust duct retaining screw and pull out the exhaust duct. 2. 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. 3. Press the adapter duct onto the blower housing and secure it to the base of the dryer as shown. 4. Preassemble a 4" (10.2 cm) elbow to the next 4" (10.2 cm) duct section, and secure all joints with duct tape. 5. Make sure the male end of the elbow faces away from the dryer. 6. Insert the elbow/duct assembly through the side opening and press it onto the adapter duct. 7. Secure it in place with duct tape. 8. Make sure the male end of the duct protrudes 1.5" (3.8 cm) so it can connect to the remaining ductwork. 9. Attach the cover plate to the back of the dryer with the included screw.

Bottom venting 1. Remove the rear exhaust duct retaining screw. 2. Pull out the exhaust duct. 3. Press the adapter duct onto the blower housing and secure it to the base of the dryer as shown. 4. Insert the 4" (10.2 cm) elbow through the rear opening and press it onto the adapter duct. 5. Be sure the male end of the elbow faces down through the hole in the bottom of the dryer. 6. Secure it in place with duct tape. 7. Attach the cover plate to the back of the dryer with the included screw.

Routing and connecting ductwork - Follow the guidance above to maximize drying performance and reduce lint buildup and condensation. - Incorrect or inadequate exhaust systems are not covered by the dryer warranty. - Dryer failures or service required because of such exhaust systems will not be covered by the dryer warranty. - Use as few elbow joints as possible. - The male end of each section of exhaust duct must point away from the dryer. - Insulate ductwork that runs through unheated areas to reduce condensation and lint buildup on duct surfaces.

Duct material notes by country - In Canada, only foil-type flexible ducts, if any, specifically identified for use with the appliance by the manufacturer should be used. - In the United States, only foil-type flexible ducts, if any, specifically identified for use with the appliance by the manufacturer and that comply with the Outline for Clothes Dryer Transition Duct, Subject 2158A, should be used.