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.
Side Venting
Remove the rear exhaust duct retaining screw a and pull out the exhaust duct b.Press the tabs on the knockout c and carefully remove the knockout for the desired vent opening. (Right-side venting is not available on gas models.) Press the adapter duct d onto the blower housing and secure to the base of the dryer as shown.Preassemble a 4" (10.2 cm) elbow e to the next 4" (10.2 cm) duct section, and secure all joints with duct tape. Be sure that the male end of the elbow faces AWAY from the dryer. Insert the elbow/duct assembly through the side opening and press it onto the adapter duct. Secure it in place with duct tape. Be sure that the male end of the duct protrudes 1.5" (3.8 cm) to connect the remaining ductwork. Attach the cover plate f to the back of the dryer with the included screw.
Bottom Venting
Remove the rear exhaust duct retaining screw a. Pull out the exhaust duct b.Press the adapter duct c onto the blower housing and secure it to the base of the dryer as shown.Insert the 4" (10.2 cm) elbow d through the rear opening and press it onto the adapter duct. Be sure that the male end of the elbow faces down through the hole in the bottom of the dryer. Secure it in place with duct tape. Attach the cover plate e to the back of the dryer with the included screw.