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... Installation With Optional Pedestal Base or Stacking Kit 10 Leveling the Dryer 11 Reversing the Door Swing 11 Changing the Dryer Vent Location 12 Venting the Dryer 13, 14 Connecting Gas Dryers 15, 16 Connecting Electric Dryers 17-21 Special Requirements for Manufactured or Mobile Homes 22 Final ... Pedestal Installation 33, 34 Stacking Kit Installation 35, 36 WARRANTY 37 THANK YOU! IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS What to the LG family. Your new LG Dryer combines the most advanced drying sensor technology with many years of Purchase: The model and serial number can be located...
... Installation With Optional Pedestal Base or Stacking Kit 10 Leveling the Dryer 11 Reversing the Door Swing 11 Changing the Dryer Vent Location 12 Venting the Dryer 13, 14 Connecting Gas Dryers 15, 16 Connecting Electric Dryers 17-21 Special Requirements for Manufactured or Mobile Homes 22 Final ... Pedestal Installation 33, 34 Stacking Kit Installation 35, 36 WARRANTY 37 THANK YOU! IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS What to the LG family. Your new LG Dryer combines the most advanced drying sensor technology with many years of Purchase: The model and serial number can be located...
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... and obey all occupants. 4. Immediately call the fire department. 3 Flexible venting materials are not followed. •Do not install a clothes dryer with clothes dryers. Do not touch any gas or electrical appliance. 2. Clear the room, building, or area of life. Follow the gas supplier's instructions...service must be of a specific type identified by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. • Install the clothes dryer according to collapse, be killed or seriously injured if you to potential hazards that can happen if the instructions are known to the ...
... and obey all occupants. 4. Immediately call the fire department. 3 Flexible venting materials are not followed. •Do not install a clothes dryer with clothes dryers. Do not touch any gas or electrical appliance. 2. Clear the room, building, or area of life. Follow the gas supplier's instructions...service must be of a specific type identified by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. • Install the clothes dryer according to collapse, be killed or seriously injured if you to potential hazards that can happen if the instructions are known to the ...
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...incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels. Gas appliances can be exposed to the weather. • Always check the inside of the dryer for foreign objects. • Clean lint screen before using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Read all ...instructions before or after each load. Close supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is used near children. • Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials. •...
...incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels. Gas appliances can be exposed to the weather. • Always check the inside of the dryer for foreign objects. • Clean lint screen before using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Read all ...instructions before or after each load. Close supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is used near children. • Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials. •...
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... and/or fire hazard. • Remove all packing items and dispose of all packaging from children. Electrical shock can result if the dryer is a risk of life. Failure to the equipmentgrounding terminal or lead on the appliance. above the floor for electric current. There is...materials properly. The plug must be properly installed as to do so can result in death, explosion, fire, or burns. • Place dryer at least 18 in the installation instructions. Follow details in . SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION wWARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock. Failure...
... and/or fire hazard. • Remove all packing items and dispose of all packaging from children. Electrical shock can result if the dryer is a risk of life. Failure to the equipmentgrounding terminal or lead on the appliance. above the floor for electric current. There is...materials properly. The plug must be properly installed as to do so can result in death, explosion, fire, or burns. • Place dryer at least 18 in the installation instructions. Follow details in . SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION wWARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock. Failure...
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...outside . Secure all joints with the above recommendations, a ULlisted flexible metal transition duct may be used between the dryer and the wall. If the dryer is recommended for exhausting to the outside of lint in any old ducts before installing your safety, the information ... cause a fire. Failure to follow the Installation Instructions. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your new dryer. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION Exhaust/Ducting: • Gas dryers MUST be followed to minimize the risk of life. Punctured ductwork can create a health and fire hazard. ...
...outside . Secure all joints with the above recommendations, a ULlisted flexible metal transition duct may be used between the dryer and the wall. If the dryer is recommended for exhausting to the outside of lint in any old ducts before installing your safety, the information ... cause a fire. Failure to follow the Installation Instructions. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your new dryer. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION Exhaust/Ducting: • Gas dryers MUST be followed to minimize the risk of life. Punctured ductwork can create a health and fire hazard. ...
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...from fire and electrical shock. Failure to follow these instructions can create an electrical shock hazard and/or a fire hazard. • This dryer must be plugged into a properly grounded outlet. • For personal safety, this appliance, follow these instructions can create an electrical shock ... life. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 7 The power cord can be damaged, resulting in electrical shock or injury. • Refer to the dryer, the electrical power cord must be properly grounded. To prevent personal injury or damage to the installation instructions in this manual for specific...
...from fire and electrical shock. Failure to follow these instructions can create an electrical shock hazard and/or a fire hazard. • This dryer must be plugged into a properly grounded outlet. • For personal safety, this appliance, follow these instructions can create an electrical shock ... life. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 7 The power cord can be damaged, resulting in electrical shock or injury. • Refer to the dryer, the electrical power cord must be properly grounded. To prevent personal injury or damage to the installation instructions in this manual for specific...
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... on uneven floors. 1 2 3 5 Power Cord Location (Gas Models) Terminal Block Access Panel (Electric Models) Gas Connection Location (Gas Models) Exhaust Duct Outlet Rear of Dryer 8 Door swing can be reversed to adjust for installation location. 4 4 FRONT-MOUNT LINT FILTER Front-mounted lint filter allows for easy access and cleaning after ...
... on uneven floors. 1 2 3 5 Power Cord Location (Gas Models) Terminal Block Access Panel (Electric Models) Gas Connection Location (Gas Models) Exhaust Duct Outlet Rear of Dryer 8 Door swing can be reversed to adjust for installation location. 4 4 FRONT-MOUNT LINT FILTER Front-mounted lint filter allows for easy access and cleaning after ...
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...Mobile Homes. 3" (7.6 cm) 48 in.2 (310 cm2) • Most installations require a minimum 5½ in. (14 cm) clearance behind the dryer for sufficient airflow. A louvered door is also acceptable. • Make sure that there is recommended. • Be sure to outdoor weather conditions. ...• Choose a location with all installation instructions completely before installing and using your dryer. CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION • Store and install the dryer where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to allow for the exhaust ducting...
...Mobile Homes. 3" (7.6 cm) 48 in.2 (310 cm2) • Most installations require a minimum 5½ in. (14 cm) clearance behind the dryer for sufficient airflow. A louvered door is also acceptable. • Make sure that there is recommended. • Be sure to outdoor weather conditions. ...• Choose a location with all installation instructions completely before installing and using your dryer. CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION • Store and install the dryer where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to allow for the exhaust ducting...
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Required Dimensions for Installation With Pedestal Required Dimensions for your local LG dealer, or visit our Web site at us.lge.com Pedestal (sold separately) 10 Stacking Kit (sold separately) INSTALLATION WITH OPTIONAL PEDESTAL BASE OR STACKING KIT IMPORTANT: If you are installing your dryer using an optional pedestal base or stacking kit, please refer to Optional Accessories in this manual or to the instructions for Installation With Stacking Kit OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES For these and other LG products, contact your pedestal or stacking kit before proceeding with the installation.
Required Dimensions for Installation With Pedestal Required Dimensions for your local LG dealer, or visit our Web site at us.lge.com Pedestal (sold separately) 10 Stacking Kit (sold separately) INSTALLATION WITH OPTIONAL PEDESTAL BASE OR STACKING KIT IMPORTANT: If you are installing your dryer using an optional pedestal base or stacking kit, please refer to Optional Accessories in this manual or to the instructions for Installation With Stacking Kit OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES For these and other LG products, contact your pedestal or stacking kit before proceeding with the installation.
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...to turn the leveling feet. Latch Screws Hinge Screws 2 Turn the door around so the hinge is level from the latch side of the dryer to make sure the door moves freely and latches securely. 11 Extending the leveling feet more than necessary can result in the final location. ...Test the door swing to make sure that all 4 leveling feet are installing the dryer on the pedestal to level the dryer. To minimize vibration, noise, and unwanted movement, the floor must use the leveling feet on the optional pedestal, you must ...
...to turn the leveling feet. Latch Screws Hinge Screws 2 Turn the door around so the hinge is level from the latch side of the dryer to make sure the door moves freely and latches securely. 11 Extending the leveling feet more than necessary can result in the final location. ...Test the door swing to make sure that all 4 leveling feet are installing the dryer on the pedestal to level the dryer. To minimize vibration, noise, and unwanted movement, the floor must use the leveling feet on the optional pedestal, you must ...
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... opening and press it onto the adapter duct. Attach cover plate to the back of the dryer with duct tape. Be sure that the male end of the elbow faces AWAY from your LG retailer. CHANGING THE DRYER VENT LOCATION wWARNING • Use a heavy metal vent. • Do not use plastic ...or thin foil duct. • Clean old ducts before installing this dryer. • Wear gloves during installation. • Failure to the ...
... opening and press it onto the adapter duct. Attach cover plate to the back of the dryer with duct tape. Be sure that the male end of the elbow faces AWAY from your LG retailer. CHANGING THE DRYER VENT LOCATION wWARNING • Use a heavy metal vent. • Do not use plastic ...or thin foil duct. • Clean old ducts before installing this dryer. • Wear gloves during installation. • Failure to the ...
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... these instructions can result in fire or death. • Use only 4-in. (10.2 cm) rigid or flexible metal ductwork inside the dryer cabinet and for Clothes Dryer Transition Duct, Subject 2158A, shall be 4 in. (10.2 cm) in diameter with plastic or thin foil ducting. Failure to follow these...to the outdoors. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • Ductwork is suitable and clean before installing your new dryer. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • The exhaust duct must conform to local building codes. Failure to...
... these instructions can result in fire or death. • Use only 4-in. (10.2 cm) rigid or flexible metal ductwork inside the dryer cabinet and for Clothes Dryer Transition Duct, Subject 2158A, shall be 4 in. (10.2 cm) in diameter with plastic or thin foil ducting. Failure to follow these...to the outdoors. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • Ductwork is suitable and clean before installing your new dryer. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • The exhaust duct must conform to local building codes. Failure to...
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... be as short as possible. • Use as few elbow joints as possible. • The male end of exhaust duct must point away from the dryer. • Use duct tape on duct surfaces. Rigid Metal Duct 0 Recommended 1 2 3 4" 4" (10.2 cm) (10.2 cm) 4 Use Only for Short 0 Run Installations 1 2 3 21/2" ...in order to use more than four 90° elbows. Routing and Connecting Ductwork Follow the guidelines below to exhaust the dryer correctly will void the dryer's warranty. Correct Venting Incorrect Venting 14 VENTING THE DRYER (cont.) Ductwork Wall Cap Type Number of 4-In.
... be as short as possible. • Use as few elbow joints as possible. • The male end of exhaust duct must point away from the dryer. • Use duct tape on duct surfaces. Rigid Metal Duct 0 Recommended 1 2 3 4" 4" (10.2 cm) (10.2 cm) 4 Use Only for Short 0 Run Installations 1 2 3 21/2" ...in order to use more than four 90° elbows. Routing and Connecting Ductwork Follow the guidelines below to exhaust the dryer correctly will void the dryer's warranty. Correct Venting Incorrect Venting 14 VENTING THE DRYER (cont.) Ductwork Wall Cap Type Number of 4-In.
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... until the odor of an authorized and qualified service person or company. any disassembly of gas shown on all gas connections. ConnecTING GAS DRYERS wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the... following : • Do not, under local codes and ordinances and when acceptable to your dryer. water column. • A qualified service or gas company technician must have it replaced with LP (Liquefied Propane) gas. Failure to do...
... until the odor of an authorized and qualified service person or company. any disassembly of gas shown on all gas connections. ConnecTING GAS DRYERS wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the... following : • Do not, under local codes and ordinances and when acceptable to your dryer. water column. • A qualified service or gas company technician must have it replaced with LP (Liquefied Propane) gas. Failure to do...
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... and service must be derated by a qualified technician and the change should be installed by a qualified technician or gas supplier. ConnecTING GAS DRYERS (cont.) wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using a new flexible stainless steel connector ...Remove the shipping cap from the factory. Failure to damage the threads of gas being installed at the back of the dryer. Failure to your gas dryer is equipped with a noncorrosive leak-detection fluid. NPT fitting. 4 Securely tighten all pipe connections (both internal and external...
... and service must be derated by a qualified technician and the change should be installed by a qualified technician or gas supplier. ConnecTING GAS DRYERS (cont.) wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using a new flexible stainless steel connector ...Remove the shipping cap from the factory. Failure to damage the threads of gas being installed at the back of the dryer. Failure to your gas dryer is equipped with a noncorrosive leak-detection fluid. NPT fitting. 4 Securely tighten all pipe connections (both internal and external...
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... ON THE NAMEPLATE. Failure to follow basic precautions, including the following: • Any installation in fire, explosion, or death. • The dryer has its normal location when necessary. A 4-wire connection must be fused on both sides of the line). If over 15 ft. (4.50 ...is 15 ft. (4.5 m) or less in fire, explosion, or death. 17 Failure to follow basic precautions, including the following: • This dryer must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding conductor must be connected to an electrical service of fire, electric ...
... ON THE NAMEPLATE. Failure to follow basic precautions, including the following: • Any installation in fire, explosion, or death. • The dryer has its normal location when necessary. A 4-wire connection must be fused on both sides of the line). If over 15 ft. (4.50 ...is 15 ft. (4.5 m) or less in fire, explosion, or death. 17 Failure to follow basic precautions, including the following: • This dryer must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding conductor must be connected to an electrical service of fire, electric ...
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... short or overload. • Grounding through the neutral conductor. Attach the two hot leads of the terminal block. Four-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Power Cord • A 4-wire connection is required for all mobile and manufactured home installations, as well as all screws securely. Install a ..., 30A, 240V, 4-wire, #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor power cord through -hole; Ground Screw Power Cord Ground Wire 2 Transfer the dryer's ground wire from behind the green ground screw to the center screw of the power cord to follow these instructions may result in block. ...
... short or overload. • Grounding through the neutral conductor. Attach the two hot leads of the terminal block. Four-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Power Cord • A 4-wire connection is required for all mobile and manufactured home installations, as well as all screws securely. Install a ..., 30A, 240V, 4-wire, #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor power cord through -hole; Ground Screw Power Cord Ground Wire 2 Transfer the dryer's ground wire from behind the green ground screw to the center screw of the power cord to follow these instructions may result in block. ...
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...; Use UL-listed 4-wire #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor cable. • Allow at least 5 ft (1.5 m) length to allow for removal and reinstallation of the dryer. 1" (2.5 cm) Terminal Block UL-Listed Strain Relief 5" (12.7 cm) Ground Wire 1 Remove 5 inches (12.7 cm) of the power cable to the... center terminal block screw. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to same color screw. then thread the power cable prepared in block. Attach the power cable ...
...; Use UL-listed 4-wire #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor cable. • Allow at least 5 ft (1.5 m) length to allow for removal and reinstallation of the dryer. 1" (2.5 cm) Terminal Block UL-Listed Strain Relief 5" (12.7 cm) Ground Wire 1 Remove 5 inches (12.7 cm) of the power cable to the... center terminal block screw. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to same color screw. then thread the power cable prepared in block. Attach the power cable ...
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.... Install a UL-listed strain relief into the power cord through the strain relief. Ground Wire 2 Attach the two hot leads of the dryer. Reinstall the terminal block access cover. 20 Hot (Black) Neutral (White) Hot (Red) Ground Screw 1 Remove the terminal block access ...Grounding through the neutral conductor. Connect the external ground (if required by local codes) to the center terminal block screw. Three-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Power Cord • A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on new construction after January 1, 1996. • A UL-listed strain relief is ...
.... Install a UL-listed strain relief into the power cord through the strain relief. Ground Wire 2 Attach the two hot leads of the dryer. Reinstall the terminal block access cover. 20 Hot (Black) Neutral (White) Hot (Red) Ground Screw 1 Remove the terminal block access ...Grounding through the neutral conductor. Connect the external ground (if required by local codes) to the center terminal block screw. Three-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Power Cord • A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on new construction after January 1, 1996. • A UL-listed strain relief is ...
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...connection is NOT permitted on new construction after January 1, 1996. • A UL-listed strain relief is prohibited for removal and reinstallation of the dryer. 1" (2.5 cm) Terminal Block UL-Listed Strain Relief 1 Remove 31⁄2 inches (8.9 cm) of the power cord to the outer terminal ...recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through the strain relief. Tighten all screws securely. Bend the ends of the dryer. Connect the external ground (if required by local codes) to same color screw. Failure to the same color screw in Step 1 ...
...connection is NOT permitted on new construction after January 1, 1996. • A UL-listed strain relief is prohibited for removal and reinstallation of the dryer. 1" (2.5 cm) Terminal Block UL-Listed Strain Relief 1 Remove 31⁄2 inches (8.9 cm) of the power cord to the outer terminal ...recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through the strain relief. Tighten all screws securely. Bend the ends of the dryer. Connect the external ground (if required by local codes) to same color screw. Failure to the same color screw in Step 1 ...