Changing The Dryer Vent Location - LG DLE5955W User's Manual & Installation Instructions

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.
OPTION 1: Side Venting
Adapter
Duct
Bracket
Knockout
2
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.
Cover
Plate
Elbow
3
Preassemble a 4-in. (10 cm) elbow to the next
4-in. (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 in. (3.8
cm) to connect the remaining ductwork.
Attach cover plate to the back of the dryer with
included screw.
I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S
1 / "
1
2
(3.8 cm)
Rear
Exhaust Duct
1 1 Remove the rear exhaust duct retaining
screw. Pull out the exhaust duct.
OPTION 2: Bottom Venting
Adapter
Duct
Bracket
2
Press the adapter duct onto the blower
housing and secure to the base of the dryer
as shown.
Cover
Plate
Elbow
3
Insert the 4-in. (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 the 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.
Retaining
Screw
1