Venting the dryer, English, Routing and connecting ductwork – LG DLGX3361R User Manual

Page 17: Ductwork

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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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