LG DX3876W Owner's Manual page 17

VENTING THE DRYER
Ductwork
Recommended
(10.2 cm)
Use Only for Short
Run Installations
NOTE: Deduct 6 ft. (1.8 m) for each additional elbow. It is not recommended to use more than four 90° elbows.
Routing and Connecting Ductwork
Follow the guidelines below to maximize drying
performance and reduce lint buildup and
condensation in the ductwork.
NOTE: Ductwork and fittings are NOT included
and must be purchased separately.
• Use 4-inch (10.2 cm) diameter rigid or semirigid
metal ductwork.
• The exhaust duct run should be as short as
possible.
• Use as few elbow joints as possible.
• The male end of each section of exhaust duct
must point away from the dryer.
• Use duct tape on all duct joints.
• Insulate ductwork that runs through unheated
areas in order to reduce condensation and lint
buildup on duct surfaces.
IMPORTANT: Failure to exhaust the dryer
correctly will void the dryer's warranty.
MFL62512806_EN_0208.indd 17
(cont.)
Wall Cap Type
4"
4"
(10.2 cm)
2 / "
1
2
(6.35 cm)
Number of 90° Elbows
0
1
2
3
4
0
1
2
3
4
Correct Venting
Incorrect Venting
Maximum Length of 4-inch Diameter
Rigid Metal Duct
65 ft. (19.8 m)
55 ft. (16.8 m)
47 ft. (13.7 m)
36 ft. (11.0 m)
28 ft. (8.5 m)
55 ft. (16.8 m)
47 ft. (13.7 m)
41 ft. (12.5 m)
30 ft. (9.1 m)
22 ft. (6.7 m)
17
2010.2.8 2:7:4 PM