LG DLEX2501W - Manual (Page 13)

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.
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Rear
Exhaust Duct
Retaining
Screw
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
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
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
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
OPTION 2: Bottom venting
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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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