LG 3828EL3010Y User Manual

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vENTING THE DRYER
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Do not crush or collapse ductwork. Failure 
to follow these instructions can result in fi re 
or death.
• 
Do not allow ductwork to rest on or 
contact sharp objects. Failure to follow these 
instructions can result in fi re or death.
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If connecting to existing ductwork, make 
sure it is suitable and clean before installing 
the dryer. Failure to follow these instructions 
can result in fi re or death.
• 
Venting must conform to local building 
codes. Failure to follow these instructions can 
result in fi re or death.
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Gas dryers MUST exhaust to the outdoors. 
Failure to follow these instructions can result 
in fi re or death.
• 
Use only 4-in. (10 cm) rigid or fl exible metal 
ductwork inside the dryer cabinet and 
for venting outside. Failure to follow these 
instructions can result in fi re or death.
• 
To reduce the risk of fi re, 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 fi re 
or death.
• 
To reduce the risk of fi re, DO NOT exhaust 
the dryer with plastic or thin foil ducting. 
Failure to follow these instructions can result 
in fi re or death.
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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.
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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 
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. Failure to follow these 
instructions can result in fi re 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 fi re or death.
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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 fi re or death.
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WARNING: 
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this 
appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:
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