Installing The Vent Kit - LG DL X450 Series Owner's Manual

18 INSTALLATION
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Check that the door closes and latches
properly.

Installing the Vent Kit

WARNING
• Use long-sleeved gloves and safety glasses.
• Use a heavy metal vent.
• Do not use plastic or thin foil ducts.
• Clean old ducts before installing the appliance.
The appliance is configured to vent to the rear. It
can also vent to the bottom or side.
NOTE
• An adapter kit, part number 383EEL9001B, may
be purchased from your LG retailer. This kit
contains duct components necessary to change
the appliance vent location.
• Right-side venting is not available on gas
models.
Side Venting
1
Remove the rear exhaust duct retaining screw
and pull out the exhaust duct
a
2
3
Bottom Venting
.
b
1
b
Press the tabs on the knockout
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
d
to the base of the dryer as shown.
d
c
Preassemble a 4" (10.2 cm) elbow
next 4" (10.2 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 it in place with duct tape. Be sure
that the male end of the duct protrudes 1.5"
(3.8 cm) to connect the remaining ductwork.
Attach the cover plate
dryer with the included screw.
f
e
Remove the rear exhaust duct retaining screw
. Pull out the exhaust duct
a
a
and
c
to the
e
to the back of the
f
.
b