Venting the dryer, English, Routing and connecting ductwork – LG DLEX2650W User Manual
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ENGLISH
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.)
Correct Venting
Incorrect Venting
NOTE: Deduct 6 ft. (1.8 m) for each additional elbow. It is not recommended to use more than four 90° elbows.
 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)
Ductwork
4"
(10.2 cm)
4"
(10.2 cm)
Recommended
2
1
/
2
"
(6.35 cm)
Use Only for Short
Run Installations
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
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