Connecting Gas Dryers - LG DLE3500 Serie Manual Del Propietário

Routing and Connecting Ductwork
NOTE
Follow the guidelines below to maximize drying
performance and reduce lint buildup and
condensation in the ductwork. Ductwork and
fittings are NOT included and must be purchased
separately.
• Use 4-inch (10.2 cm) diameter rigid, semi-rigid or
flexible 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.
• Incorrect or inadequate exhaust systems are not
covered by the dryer warranty. Dryer failures or
service required because of such exhaust systems
will not be covered by the dryer warranty.
Correct Venting
Incorrect Venting

Connecting Gas Dryers

WARNING
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:
Electrical Requirements for Gas
Models Only
• Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove
the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
• For personal safety, this dryer must be properly
grounded.
• This dryer must be plugged into a 120-VAC,
60-Hz. grounded outlet protected by a
15-ampere fuse or circuit breaker.
• Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is
encountered, it is your personal responsibility
and obligation to have it replaced with a properly
grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
Failure to follow safety warnings could result
in serious injury
• This dryer is equipped with a three-prong
grounding plug for protection against shock
hazard and should be plugged directly into a
properly grounded three-prong receptacle. Do
not cut or remove the grounding prong from this
plug.
Gas Supply Requirements
• As shipped from the factory, this dryer is
configured for use with natural gas (NG). It can
be converted for use with propane (LP) gas.
Gas pressure must not exceed 8-inch (20.4 cm)
water column for NG, or 13-inch (33.1 cm) water
column for LP.
• A qualified service or gas company technician
must connect the dryer to the gas service.
• Isolate the dryer from the gas supply system by
closing its individual manual shutoff valve during
any pressure testing of the gas supply.
• DO NOT attempt any disassembly of the dryer;
disassembly requires the attention and tools of
an authorized and qualified service technician or
company.
• Securely tighten all gas connections.
• Connect the dryer to the type of gas shown on
the nameplate.
INSTALLATION 19