Venting The Dryer - LG WK22 S6 Series Owner's Manual

blower housing and secure to the base of the
dryer as shown.
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Preassemble a 10 cm elbow
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 3.8 cm to connect the
remaining ductwork. Attach the cover plate
to the back of the dryer with the included
screw.
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Venting the Dryer

WARNING
• Gas dryers MUST exhaust to the outdoors.
• DO NOT use sheet metal screws or other
fasteners which extend into the duct that could
catch lint and reduce the efficiency of the
exhaust system. Secure all joints with duct tape.
• To reduce the risk of fire, combustion, or
accumulation of combustible gases, DO NOT
exhaust dryer air into an enclosed and
unventilated area, such as an attic, wall, ceiling,
crawl space, chimney, gas vent, or concealed
space of a building.
• To reduce the risk of fire, DO NOT exhaust the
• Do not exceed the recommended duct length
• Do not crush or collapse ductwork.
• Do not allow ductwork to rest on or contact
• If connecting to existing ductwork, make sure it
• Venting must conform to local building codes.
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• Use only 10 cm rigid, semi-rigid or flexible metal
• The exhaust duct must be 10 cm in diameter with
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• Rigid, semi-rigid or flexible metal ducting is
• Ductwork is not provided with the dryer. You
• The total length of flexible metal duct must not
INSTALLATION
dryer with plastic or thin foil ducting.
limitations noted in the chart. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in extended drying
times, fire or death.
sharp objects.
is suitable and clean before installing the dryer.
ductwork inside the dryer cabinet and for
venting outside.
no obstructions. The exhaust duct should be
kept as short as possible. Make sure to clean any
old ducts before installing the new dryer.
recommended for use between the dryer and
the wall. All non-rigid metal transition duct must
be UL-listed. Use of other materials for transition
duct could affect drying time.
should obtain the necessary ductwork locally.
The vent hood should have hinged dampers to
prevent backdraft when the dryer is not in use.
exceed 2.4 m.
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