Venting the dryer, English, Routing and connecting ductwork – LG Dryer MFL62512805 User Manual

Page 15: Cont.), Ductwork

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ENGLISH

Correct Venting

Incorrect Venting

Routing and Connecting Ductwork

Follow the guidelines below to maximize drying

performance and reduce lint buildup and

condensation in the ductwork.
NOTE: Ductwork and fittings are NOT included

and must be purchased separately.

• Use 4-inch (10.2 cm) diameter rigid or semirigid

metal ductwork.

• The exhaust duct run should be as short as

possible.

• Use as few elbow joints as possible.
• The male end of each section of exhaust duct

must point away from the dryer.

• Use duct tape on all duct joints.
• Insulate ductwork that runs through unheated

areas in order to reduce condensation and lint

buildup on duct surfaces.

IMPORTANT: Failure to exhaust the dryer

correctly will void the dryer’s warranty.

VENTING THE DRYER

(cont.)

NOTE: Deduct 6 ft. (1.8 m) for each additional elbow. It is not recommended to use more than four 90° elbows.

Ductwork

65 ft. (19.8 m)
55 ft. (16.8 m)
47 ft. (13.7 m)
36 ft. (11.0 m)
28 ft. (8.5 m)
55 ft. (16.8 m)
47 ft. (13.7 m)
41 ft. (12.5 m)
30 ft. (9.1 m)
22 ft. (6.7 m)

Wall Cap Type

0
1
2
3
4
0
1
2
3
4

Number of 90° Elbows

Maximum Length of 4-inch Diameter

Rigid Metal Duct

4"

(10.2 cm)

4"

(10.2 cm)

Recommended

2

1

/

2

"

(6.35 cm)

Use Only for Short

Run Installations

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