Before Installing
Choosing the Proper Location
Read all installation instructions completely before installing and operating the appliance. It is important that you review this entire manual before installing and using the appliance. Detailed instructions concerning electrical connections and additional requirements are provided on the following pages.
Leveling the Appliance
Use long-sleeved gloves and safety glasses.The appliance is heavy. Two or more people are required when installing the appliance.
Reversing the Door
Support the door with a stool or box that fits under the door, or have an assistant support the weight of the door.Avoid dropping the door.Unplug the appliance or turn off power at the main circuit breaker before beginning door reversal.Always reverse the door BEFORE stacking the appliance on top of the washer.
Installing the Vent Kit
Use long-sleeved gloves and safety glasses.Use a heavy metal vent.Do not use plastic or thin foil ducts.Clean old ducts before installing the appliance.The appliance is configured to vent to the rear. It can also vent to the bottom or side.An adapter kit, part number 383EEL9001B, may be purchased from your LG retailer. This kit contains duct components necessary to change the appliance vent location.Right-side venting is not available on gas models.
Stacking the Appliance
Venting the Dryer
The gas dryer must exhaust directly to the outdoors and not into a crawl space or attic.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.To reduce the risk of fire, DO NOT exhaust the dryer with plastic or thin foil ducting.Do not exceed the recommended duct length limitations noted in the chart. Failure to follow these instructions may result in extended drying times, fire or death.Do not crush or collapse ductwork.Do not allow ductwork to rest on or contact sharp objects.If connecting to existing ductwork, make sure it is suitable and clean before installing the dryer.Venting must conform to local building codes.Use only 4-inch (10.2 cm) rigid, semi-rigid or flexible metal ductwork inside the dryer cabinet and for venting outside.The exhaust duct must be 4 inches (10.2 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 the new dryer.Rigid, semi-rigid or flexible metal ducting is recommended for use between the dryer and the wall. All non-rigid metal transition duct must be UL-listed. Use of other materials for transition duct could affect drying time.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.Ductwork is not provided with the dryer. You should obtain the necessary ductwork locally. The vent hood should have hinged dampers to prevent backdraft when the dryer is not in use.The total length of flexible metal duct must not exceed 8 ft. (2.4 m).When pushing the dryer into the final install position, do not crush or collapse ductwork.
Connecting Gas Dryers
To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, property damage, injury to persons, or death when using this appliance, follow requirements including the following.
Connecting Electric Dryers
To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, property damage, injury to persons, or death when using this appliance, fulfill the following requirements.
Final Installation Check
Once you have completed the installation of the dryer and it is in its final location, confirm proper operation with the following tests.