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LG 50144803 - DLE5955W 27in Electric Dryer Manual

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INSTAL[ATION INST UCTIONS iMPORTANT: Read all installation instructions installing and operating your dryer! completely before It is important that you review this entire manual before installing and using your dryer. Detailed instructions concerning electrical connections, gas connections, and exhaust requirements are provided on the following pages. CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION • Store and install the dryer where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to outdoor weather conditions. Choose a location with a solid, level floor. If the dryer is being installed in a garage, place the dryer at least 18 in. (46 cm) above the floor. Properly ground dryer to conform with all governing codes and ordinances. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not install the dryer in damp or wet locations. If you are installing your dryer in a manufactured or mobile home, please refer to the section Special Requirements for Manufactured or Mobile Homes. CLEARANCES 3" (7.6_m) oo o20c Ti 45;7g 18" 48 in. 2 (310 cm 2) 24 in. 2 (155 cm _) 4"_ (10 cm) 1_30"_ (76.1 cm) 50"_ (127 cm) 1_-4" (10 cm) (2.54 1"_11_ cm) 27-_11_1" (68,6 cm) (2.54 cm) Closet Door Vent 3" (7.6 cm) Requirements ...J • Most installations require a minimum 5V2 in. (14 cm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust ducting. Allow minimum clearances of at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) on the sides and back to minimize vibration and noise. Allowing additional clearance for installation and servicing is recommended. Be sure to allow for wall, door, or floor moldings that may increase the required clearances. Allow at least 24 in. (61 cm) in front of the dryer to open the door. Additional Instructions for closet installations: The closet door must allow for sufficient airflow. Refer to the diagram above for minimum vent opening requirements. A Iouvered door is also acceptable. Make sure that there is at least 18 in. (46 cm) of clearance above the dryer. 10

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INSTAL[ATION INST UCTIONS
iMPORTANT:
Read
all
installation
instructions
completely
before
installing
and
operating
your
dryer!
It is important
that you review this entire manual
before installing
and using your dryer.
Detailed
instructions
concerning
electrical
connections,
gas connections,
and exhaust
requirements
are provided
on the
following
pages.
CHOOSE THE
PROPER
LOCATION
• Store and
install the dryer where it will not be
exposed
to temperatures
below freezing
or
exposed
to outdoor
weather
conditions.
Choose
a location
with
a solid,
level floor.
If the dryer is being
installed
in a garage,
place the dryer at least 18 in. (46 cm) above
the floor.
Properly
ground
dryer to conform
with all
governing
codes
and ordinances.
To reduce the risk of electric
shock,
do not
install the dryer in damp or wet locations.
If you are installing
your dryer in a manufactured
or mobile
home,
please refer to the section
Special Requirements
for Manufactured
or
Mobile
Homes.
CLEARANCES
18"
o20c Ti 45;7g
4"_
1_30"_
1_-4"
(10
cm)
(76.1
cm)
(10
cm)
50"_
(127
cm)
oo
1"_11_
27-_11_1"
(2.54
cm)
(68,6
cm)
(2.54
cm)
3"
(7.6_m)
48 in.2
(310 cm2)
24 in.2
(155 cm _)
3"
(7.6cm)
Closet
Door Vent
Requirements
....
J
• Most installations
require a minimum
5V2in.
(14 cm) clearance
behind
the dryer for the
exhaust
ducting.
Allow minimum
clearances
of at least 1 in.
(2.5 cm) on the sides and
back to minimize
vibration
and noise.
Allowing
additional
clearance
for installation
and
servicing
is recommended.
Be sure to allow for wall, door, or floor moldings
that may increase the required
clearances.
Allow at least 24 in. (61 cm) in front
of the dryer
to open the door.
Additional
Instructions
for closet
installations:
The closet
door
must allow for sufficient
airflow.
Refer to the diagram
above for minimum
vent
opening
requirements.
A Iouvered
door
is also
acceptable.
Make sure that there is at least 18 in. (46 cm) of
clearance
above the dryer.
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