LG DLG9588SM Owners Manual - Page 11

WARNING! • Use a heavy metal vent. • Do not use plastic or thin foil duct. • Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire. • Clean old ducts before installing this dryer Vent end will face to the outside home and improper taping and unstable installation of vent will cause undesirable drying performance, In addition to the following warnings, please refer to manual section on Exhaust Requirements and Maintenance. IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of fire, combustion, and gas accumulation, the dryer must be vented to the outdoors. Please follow the instructions (and all others in this manual) very carefully. • Do not use Plastic or thin foil duct. • Use 4" (10.2 cm) diameter rigid or Semi-rigid metal duct (note: venting materials are not supplied with the dryer, and you should obtain the venting materials necessary for proper installation) • Position the Dryer such that the exhaust duct run is as short as possible. • Clean old duets beJbre installing this dryer • The male end of each section of exhaust duct must point away from the dryer • Use as few elbow joints as possible. • Use duct tape on all duct joints • Insulate ductwork that runs through unheated areas in order to reduce condensation and lint build-up on pipe walls. • PLEASE BE AWARE THAT FAILURE EXHAUST THE DRYER CORRECTLY VOID THE DRYER'S WARRANTY. TO WILL • ALTERNATE EXHAUST DIRECTIONS Knockout @ 2-2. Reconnect the duct to the blower housing and attach the duct to the base.(Duct is a SVC part) TAPE 3-1. Pre-assemble 4" elbow with 4" duct. Wrap duct tape around joint. DUCT TAPE 3-2. Insert elbow duct assembly first through the side opening and connect the elbow to the internal duct. 11