Installing The Side Vent Kit - LG DLE3450 Series Owner's Manual

16 INSTALLATION

Installing the Side 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 this dryer.
Your new dryer is configured to vent to the rear.
It can also 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 duct components necessary to change
the dryer vent location.
1
Remove the rear exhaust duct retaining screw.
Pull out the exhaust duct.
Rear Exhaust Duct
Option 1: Side Venting
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.
Adapter Duct
Bracket
Knockout
Retaining
Screw
3
Preassemble a 4-inch (10.2 cm) elbow to the
next 4-inch (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 inches (3.8 cm) to connect the remaining
ductwork. Attach the cover plate to the back of
the dryer with the included screw.
Cover
Plate
Elbow
Option 2: Bottom Venting
2
Press the adapter duct onto the blower
housing and secure it to the base of the dryer
as shown.
Adapter Duct
Bracket
3
Insert the 4-inch (10.2 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 it in place with duct tape.
Attach the cover plate to the back of the dryer
with the included screw.
Cover
Plate
Elbow
1½" (38 mm)