Leveling The Dryer; Reversing The Door Swing; Changing The Dryer Vent Location - LG DLGX8388WM Manual

I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S

LEvELING THE DRYER

To ensure that the dryer provides optimal drying
performance, it must be level. To minimize
vibration, noise, and unwanted movement, the
floor must be a perfectly level, solid surface.
NOTE: Adjust the leveling feet only as far as
necessary to level the dryer. Extending the
leveling feet more than necessary can cause
the dryer to vibrate.
Level
Leveling Feet
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Position the dryer in the final location. Place
a level across the top of the dryer.

REvERSING THE DOOR SWING

The swing of the dryer door can be reversed to fit your installation location.
Door
Latch
Hinge
Screws
Latch Screws
1 Open the dryer door. Using a Phillips
screwdriver, remove the 2 screws that secure
the door hinge to the dryer door opening.
Remove the 4 screws from the latch side of the
dryer door opening, and remove the door latch.
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• All four leveling feet must rest solidly on the
floor. Gently push on the top corners of the
dryer to make sure that the dryer does not
rock from corner to corner.
If you are installing the dryer on the optional
pedestal, you must use the leveling feet on the
pedestal to level the dryer. The dryer leveling feet
should be fully retracted.
2 Use an adjustable wrench to turn the leveling
feet. Turn clockwise to raise the dryer or
counterclockwise to lower it. Raise or lower
the leveling feet until dryer is level from
side to side and front to back.
Make sure that all 4 leveling feet are in firm
contact with the floor.
Latch
Screws
Hinge
Screws
Turn the door around so the hinge is
2
reversed, and reattach the door using the
2 screws previously removed. Reinstall the
door latch and the 4 screws.
Test the door swing to make sure the door
moves freely and latches securely.
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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.
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 1 1 / "
2
(3.8 cm)
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.
Retaining
Screw
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 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.
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