LG DLGX8388NM Owner's Manual - Page 8

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS VENTING THE DRYER wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Do not crush or collapse ductwork. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • Do not allow ductwork to rest on or contact sharp objects. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • If connecting to existing ductwork, make sure it is suitable and clean before installing the dryer. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • Venting must conform to local building codes. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • Gas dryers MUST exhaust to the outdoors. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • Use only 4-in. (10 cm) rigid or flexible metal ductwork inside the dryer cabinet and for venting outside. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • 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. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • To reduce the risk of fire, DO NOT exhaust the dryer with plastic or thin foil ducting. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • The exhaust duct must be 4 in. (10 cm) in diameter with no obstructions. The exhaust duct should be kept as short as possible. Make sure to clean any old ducts before installing your new dryer. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • Rigid or semirigid metal ducting is recommended for use between the dryer and the wall. In special installations when it is impossible to make a connection with the above recommendations, a UL-listed flexible metal transition duct may be used between the dryer and wall connection only. The use of this ducting will affect drying time. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • 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. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • To maximize operating results, please observe the duct length limitations noted in the chart on page 15. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • Ductwork is not provided with the dryer. You should obtain the necessary ductwork locally. The end cap should have hinged dampers to prevent backdraft when the dryer is not in use. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS VENTING THE DRYER (cont.) Ductwork Wall Cap Type Number of 90° Elbows Max. Length of 4-In. Dia. Rigid Metal Duct Max. Length of 4-In. Dia. Flexible Metal Duct 0 Recommended 1 2 3 4" 4" (10.2 cm) (10.2 cm) 4 Use Only for Short 0 Run Installations 1 2 3 21/2" (6.35 cm) 4 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) 45 ft. (13.7 m) 35 ft. (10.7 m) 30 ft. (9.1 m) 25 ft. (7.6 m) 20 ft. (6.1 m) 35 ft. (10.7 m) 27 ft. (8.1 m) 21 ft. (6.4 m) 17 ft. (5.2 m) 15 ft. (4.5 m) 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-in. (10 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. Correct Venting Incorrect Venting 14 15