LG 3828EL3004T User Manual

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION
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WARNING 
For your safety, the information in this manual must be 
followed to minimize the risk of fi re or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent 
property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
Exhaust/Ducting:
• 
Gas dryers MUST be exhausted to the 
outside. Failure to follow these instructions 
can result in fi re or death.
• 
The dryer exhaust system must be exhausted 
to the outside of the dwelling. If the dryer is 
not exhausted outdoors, some fi ne lint and 
large amounts of moisture will be expelled 
into the laundry area. An accumulation of 
lint in any area of the home can create a health 
and fi re hazard. 
• 
Use only rigid metal or fl exible metal 4-in. 
diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet 
or for exhausting to the outside. Use of 
plastic or other combustible ductwork can 
cause a fi re. Punctured ductwork can cause 
a fi re if it collapses or becomes otherwise 
restricted in use or during installation.
• 
Ductwork is not provided with the dryer, and 
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 fi re 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 fi re or death.
• 
Rigid or semi rigid 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 fl exible 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 fi re or death.
• 
DO NOT use sheet metal screws or other 
fasteners which extend into the duct that 
could catch lint and reduce the effi ciency 
of the exhaust system. Secure all joints with 
duct tape. For complete details, follow the 
Installation Instructions. Failure to follow these 
instructions can result in fi re or death.