LG Electronics MFL62512805 Clothes Dryer User Manual


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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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