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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..............................................................................................................................................2-5 BEFORE USING YOUR NEW DRYER.........................................................................................................................2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................................................3 LG DRYER WARRANTY ..........
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ! WARNING! For your safety, the recommendations in this manual must be followed.. To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following. ■ Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer or service agency. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: ■ Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone.
Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: 8) Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in the user-maintenance instructions. 1) Read all instructions before using the appliance.
LG DRYER WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, if this dryer is installed and operated according to the instructions in this manual, LG will repair or replace any of its mechanical or electrical parts if they are defective in material or workmanship. This waranty applies only while this dryer is in use in the United States. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Safety Instructions Installation clearances The location must be large enough to fully open the dryer door. Dryer Dimensions Closet installation - Dryer only 3" (7.6 cm) .5" ) 50 7 cm 2 8. (12 14" max (35.6 cm) 48"2 (310 cm2) 18" (45.72 cm) Installation Instructions 43" (109.22 cm) 24"2 (155 cm2) 3" (7.6 cm) 1" (2.54cm) (6827" .6 c m) 30" (76.2 cm) Operating Instruction * Most installations require a minimum 51/2 in.
INSTALLING THE DRYER For further assistance refer to section on Location Requirements. Place the dryer in position, and adjust the legs until the dryer is level from side to side and front to back. ● Locate dryer so exhaust duct is as short as possible. ● Be certain old ducts are cleaned before installing your new dryer. ● Use 4” (10.2 cm) diameter rigid or flexible metal duct. ● The male end of each section of duct must point away from the dryer. ● Use as few elbows as possible.
Safety Instructions INSTALLING THE DRYER Step 3 : Connect Gas Supply Pipe (Gas Dryer ONLY) For further assistance, refer to section on Gas Requirements. 1. Make certain your dryer is equipped for use with the type of gas in your laundry room. Dryer is equipped at the factory for Natural Gas with a 3/8” N.P.T. gas connection. 3. Connect to gas supply pipe using a new flexible stainless steel connector. 4. Tighten all connections securely.
For further assistance refer to section on Electrical Requirements. IMPORTANT : Use only a new U.L. listed No. 10 (copper wire only) three conductor power supply cord kit rated 240 Volts (minimum)30 Amperes and labeled as suitable for use in a clothes dryer. NOTE : Four-wire cord is required for mobile homes or where codes do not permit grounding through neutral.
The door on this dryer is completely reversible.
MANUFACTURED (MOBILE) HOME INSTALLATION ● Dryer exhaust duct MUST NOT terminate under the mobile home. 1. IMPORTANT : Gas dryers MUST be permanently attached to the floor at the time of installation. ● For proper operation, it is important that the dryer has an ample amount of outside Fresh air. The opening for outside air must be at least 25 in2 (163 cm2) 2 Electrical Connections (Electric Dryer Only) must be a 4-wire connection. 3 Venting - Dryer MUST be exhausted to the outdoors.
Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instruction Installation Instructions Safety Instructions ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS - ELECTRICAL DRYER 12 Electric Dryers (120V/240 Volt, 60 Hertz, 3-Wire Installation) (120V/208 Volt, 60 Hertz, 3-Wire Installation) NOTE : The wiring diagram is located inside the control hood.
1. Remove center terminal block screw. If your home has: And you will be connecting to 2. Remove appliance ground wire (green) from external ground connector screw. Fasten it under center, silver colored terminal block screw. Go to Section 4-wire receptacle A UL listed, 120/240 4-wire connection: (NEMAType14-30R) volt minimum, 30 Power supply cord amp, dryer power supply cord* A fused 1 3 4-wire connection: disconnect or circuit Direct Wire breaker box* 5" (12.7cm) 1.
Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instruction Installation Instructions Safety Instructions ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS - ELECTRICAL DRYER 14 When connecting to the terminal block, place the hooked end of the wire under the screw of the terminal block (hook facing right), squeeze hooked end together and tighten screw. 3-wire connection: Power supply cord Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire. 1" cm) .5 (2 1 2 4 5 5 (12 " .7c m) 3 1.
Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire. Direct wire cable must have 5 ft (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed. Strip 3V2 in. (8.9 cm) of outer covering from end of cable. Strip insulation back 1 in. (2.5 cm). If using 3-wire cable with ground wire, cut bare wire even with outer covering. Shape ends of wires into a hook shape.
Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instruction Installation Instructions Safety Instructions ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS - GAS DRYER 16 Gas Dryers (120 Volt, 60 Hertz, with 3-Prong Grounding Plug) NOTE : The wiring diagram is located inside the control panel, inside the control cabinet.
WARNING Improper connection of the equipmentgrounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to whether the dryer is properly grounded.
Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instruction Installation Instructions Safety Instructions GAS REQUIREMENTS 18 Gas Dryers NOTE : The gas service to a gas dryer must conform with the local codes and ordinances or, in the absence of local codes and ordinances, with the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 or the CAN/CGA-B149, National Gas Installation Code. L.P (Liquefied Petroleum) Gas, 2,500 Btu/ft3 (93.1 MJ/m3), service must be supplied at 10 1.5 in.
EXHAUST REQUIREMENTS A clothes dryer produces combustible lint. To reduce the risk of fire or gas accumulation, the dryer MUST be exhausted to the outdoors. To reduce the risk of fire, DO NOT use plastic or thin foil ductiong to exhaust the dryer. Exhaust duct must be four inches (10.2 cm) in diameter having no obstructions. Rigid metal duct is recommended. Non-combustible flexible metal duct is acceptable.
Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instruction Installation Instructions Safety Instructions EXHAUST REQUIREMENTS 20 Number of 90° Elbows Weather Hood Type Use Only for Short Run Installations Recommended 4” 4” 2-1/2” (10.2 cm) (10.2 cm) (6.35 cm) Maximum length of 4” (10.2 cm) diameter rigid metal duct 0 65 feet (19.8 m) 55 feet (16.8 m) 1 55 feet (16.8 m) 47 feet (14.3 m) 2 47 feet (14.3 m) 41 feet (12.5 m) 3 36 feet (11.0 m) 30 feet (9.1 m) 4 22 feet (6.
The dryer interior and the complete exhaust system should be inspected after one year of use and cleaned if necessary. Inspect and clean exhaust duct every one to two years as required thereafter. The weather hood should be checked frequently to make sure the dampers move freely, they are not pushed in and that nothing has been set against them. This maintenance work should be done by a qualified service person. Efficient dryer operation requires proper dryer airflow.
Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instruction Installation Instructions Safety Instructions USER MAINTENANCE Lubrication All moving parts are sealed in a permanent supply of Iubricant or are equipped with oilless bearings. Additional lubrication will not be necessary. Care of Your Dryer Clean the lint filter before drying each load. The lint filter may be washed if needed. Annually remove the lint filter and attach to the vaccuum duct under it. Ordinarily, the dryer cylinder will need no care.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS ! WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persion, read the IMPORTANT ■ DLE5911W / DLG5911W Troubleshooting Tips ■ DLE2532W / DLG2532W Operating Instruction ■ DLE5932W / DLG5932W Installation Instructions ■ DLE2511W / DLG2511W Safety Instructions SAFTY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.
Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instruction Installation Instructions Safety Instructions FEATURES AND BENEFITS 24 Starting Your Dryer WARNING Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer. Do not dry anything that has ever had anything flammable on it (even after washing). Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, explosion, or fire. WARNING Fire Hazard No washer can completely remove oil.
■ Select an Sensor Dry Cycle. ■ Select DRY LEVEL to adjust how dry you want the load. As the cycle runs, the control senses the dryness of the load and adjusts the time automatically for the selected dryness level. ■ Select the desired Options. ■ Press START/PAUSE To stop your dryer at any time Press START/PAUSE or open the door. Pausing or Restarting To pause the dryer at any time Open the door or press START/PAUSE once. To restart the dryer Close the door. Press START/PAUSE.
Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instruction Installation Instructions Safety Instructions FEATURES AND BENEFITS 26 Cycle Descriptions Select the drying cycle that matches the type of load you are drying. (See Sensor Dry or Manual Preset Cycle Settings charts.) Sensor Dry Cycles allow you to match the cycle to the load you are drying. Each cycle dries certain fabrics at the recommended temperature.
Temp. Default Time* (Minutes) SPEED DRY TM SMALL LOADS High 25 FRESHEN UP Remove Wrinkles Medium High 20 AIR DRY Air Dry 30 Use Modifiers to select temperatures for the Manual Cycles. Press TEMP. CONTROL until the desired temperature setting glows. Temperature modifiers cannot be used with the Sensor Dry Cycles. Options You can customize your cycles by selecting options.
Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instruction Installation Instructions Safety Instructions FEATURES AND BENEFITS 28 RACK DRY The dryer rack is shipped in place in your dryer. Remove and discard any packing material before use. Use the RACK DRY for items that you do not want to tumble dry, such as sweaters. When you use the heated dryer rack, the heated air inside the dryer flows in a concentrated pattern to allow efficient and uniform drying. Use RACK DRY to select the desired time.
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE Problem Possible Causes Dryer doesn’t start What To Do • Make sure the dryer plug is pushed completely into the outlet. Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace fuse or reset breaker. NOTE: Most electric dryers use two fuses/breakers. Gas service is off • Make sure gas shutoff at dryer and main shutoff are fully open. Dryer shakes or makes noise Some shaking/noise is normal.
Clothes take too long to dry Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instruction Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Problem 30 Possible Causes What To Do Improper sorting • Separate heavy items from lightweight items (generally, a well-sorted washer load is a well-sorted dryer load). Large loads of heavy fabrics (like beach towels) • Large, heavy fabrics contain more moisture and take longer to dry. Separate large, heavy fabrics into smaller loads to speed drying time.
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