Initial Steps For Installing Your Dryer; Positioning The Dryer - LG DLE0442W Owner's Manual

The following instructionswill help guideyou throughthe initial steps of settingupyour dryerfor use.
Please notethateverysectionof this manualprovidesimportantinformationregardingthe preparation and
useof your dryer,andit is importantthatyoureview this entiremanualbeforeproceeding with any
installationor use. More detailedinstructionsconcerningelectricalconnections, g asconnections, a nd
exhaustrequirements a reprovidedat otherpartsof this manual.
Choose a location with a solid floor for your dryer.
Place the dryer at least eighteen inches above the
floor for a garage installation. After placing the
dryer in the desired location, please make sure that
it has the required clearances shown below, and
sections on Exhaust and Maintenance requirements.
If you are installing your dryer in a manufactured or
mobile home, please refer to STEP 9 below for
additional instructions.
50.5"
(128.27 cm)
29.98"
(76.1 cm)
423/4"
108.6 cm)
* Most installations require a minimum 5 _/2in.
(14 cm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust
vent with elbow.
Certain minimum clearances are required
above, behind, and to the sides of the unit, as
shown below. Those required minimum clearances
are set forth in the picture below. Please also keep the
following instructions in mind when installing in a
closet or recessed area:
• Consider allowing additional clearance for
installation and servicing.
• Wall, door and floor molding may tk)rce additional
clearances.
• An additional inch of clearance is recommended to
minimize noise transfer.
• Consider space needed tk)r companion appliances.
• For closet installations, the picture below shows the
minimum required ventilation openings t_r the door.
A louvered door with comparable ventilation openings
is also acceptable.
3Bt _ .....................................................
(7.6 cm)
48 t_2.
(310 cm 2)
24*'2
(155 cm _)..
(7.6 cm)
<Closet door>
ventilation
hole
ventilation
hole
_ZZC;...................
29.96"
(2.54cm) (76.1 cm) (2.54cm)
<Closet-Side view>
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Leveling legs should be secured.
All four legs are stably placed on the solid and
even floor.
If dryer is not level, laundry may not tumble
properly and sensor will not detect the accurate
humidity information.
When adjusting leveling, please be cautious not to
have serious injuries on your fingers and toes.
O" _ 27" _0"
(O cm) (68.6 cm) (0 cm)
<Closet-Front view>