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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.
1
1
Rear
Exhaust Duct
Retaining
Screw
Preassemble a 4-inch (10 cm) elbow to the next
4-inch (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 inches (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-inch
(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
WARNING
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•Useaheavymetalvent.
•Donotuseplasticorthinfoilduct.
•Cleanoldductsbeforeinstallingthisdryer.
•Protectyourhandsandarmsfromsharpedgeswhen
working inside the cabinet.
•Toreducetheriskofpersonalinjury,adheretoallindustry
recommended safety procedures including the use of long
sleeved gloves and safety glasses.
•Failuretofollowallofthesafetywarningsinthismanual
could result in property damage, personal injury or death.