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... on the rating plate inside the front door. 2 By following the operating and care instructions in this manual, your dryer will provide you with simple operation and high efficiency. Your new LG Dryer combines the most advanced drying sensor technology with many years of Purchase: The model and serial number can be located...
... on the rating plate inside the front door. 2 By following the operating and care instructions in this manual, your dryer will provide you with simple operation and high efficiency. 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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... phone. These words mean: wDANGER: Y ou can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions. These conditions will obstruct clothes dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire. •Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this... be easily crushed, and trap lint. wWARNING: You can happen if the instructions are not followed. •Do not install a clothes dryer with clothes dryers. If you how to collapse, be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow the safety alert symbol and either the word...
... phone. These words mean: wDANGER: Y ou can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions. These conditions will obstruct clothes dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire. •Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this... be easily crushed, and trap lint. wWARNING: You can happen if the instructions are not followed. •Do not install a clothes dryer with clothes dryers. If you how to collapse, be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow the safety alert symbol and either the word...
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...reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of these substances can cause minor exposure to play on or in the dryer. Properly adjusted dryers will be exposed to cooking oils in your safety, the information in this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the ...after each load. Exposure to these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, and soot, caused primarily by properly venting the dryer to such substances. Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that you understand and have been previously cleaned in...
...reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of these substances can cause minor exposure to play on or in the dryer. Properly adjusted dryers will be exposed to cooking oils in your safety, the information in this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the ...after each load. Exposure to these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, and soot, caused primarily by properly venting the dryer to such substances. Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that you understand and have been previously cleaned in...
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... • To reduce the risk of electric shock, do so can result in death, explosion, fire, or burns. • Place dryer at least 18 in. Packaging material can result in the installation instructions. Failure to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system or an equipmentgrounding conductor...INSTALLATION wWARNING: To reduce the risk of all shipping materials properly. Failure to follow basic precautions, including the following: • Properly ground dryer to do so can be dangerous for a garage installation. Failure to do so can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or ...
... • To reduce the risk of electric shock, do so can result in death, explosion, fire, or burns. • Place dryer at least 18 in. Packaging material can result in the installation instructions. Failure to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system or an equipmentgrounding conductor...INSTALLATION wWARNING: To reduce the risk of all shipping materials properly. Failure to follow basic precautions, including the following: • Properly ground dryer to do so can be dangerous for a garage installation. Failure to do so can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or ...
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...locally. For complete details, follow these instructions can cause a fire if it is not provided with duct tape. diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or for use or during installation. • Ductwork is impossible to clean any area of moisture will affect drying time. The ...the information in this ducting will be exhausted to the outside of lint in . READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your new dryer. An accumulation of the dwelling. The use sheet metal screws or other combustible ductwork can result in fire or death. 6 Failure to...
...locally. For complete details, follow these instructions can cause a fire if it is not provided with duct tape. diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or for use or during installation. • Ductwork is impossible to clean any area of moisture will affect drying time. The ...the information in this ducting will be exhausted to the outside of lint in . READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your new dryer. An accumulation of the dwelling. The use sheet metal screws or other combustible ductwork can result in fire or death. 6 Failure to...
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...injury and prevent damage to persons when using this manual for specific electrical requirements for your model. To prevent personal injury or damage to the dryer, the electrical power cord must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury..., or damage the power cord. The power cord can melt, creating electrical shock and/or fire hazard. • When installing or moving the dryer, be plugged into its length or at either end. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTING ELECTRICITY wWARNING: To reduce the risk of life.
...injury and prevent damage to persons when using this manual for specific electrical requirements for your model. To prevent personal injury or damage to the dryer, the electrical power cord must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury..., or damage the power cord. The power cord can melt, creating electrical shock and/or fire hazard. • When installing or moving the dryer, be plugged into its length or at either end. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTING ELECTRICITY wWARNING: To reduce the risk of life.
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KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS 1 Easy-to-USE Control Panel Rotate the Cycle Selector Knob to improve dryer stability 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 a ... installation location. 4 4 FRONT-MOUNT LINT FILTER Front-mounted lint filter allows for loading and unloading. Add cycle options or adjust settings with the touch of Dryer 8
KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS 1 Easy-to-USE Control Panel Rotate the Cycle Selector Knob to improve dryer stability 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 a ... installation location. 4 4 FRONT-MOUNT LINT FILTER Front-mounted lint filter allows for loading and unloading. Add cycle options or adjust settings with the touch of Dryer 8
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...pages. A louvered door is also acceptable. • Make sure that there is at least 18 in front of the dryer to conform with a solid, level floor. • If the dryer is recommended. • Be sure to outdoor weather conditions. • Choose a location with all installation instructions completely ...or mobile home, please refer to the diagram above for sufficient airflow. CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION • Store and install the dryer where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to allow for minimum vent opening requirements. It is important that...
...pages. A louvered door is also acceptable. • Make sure that there is at least 18 in front of the dryer to conform with a solid, level floor. • If the dryer is recommended. • Be sure to outdoor weather conditions. • Choose a location with all installation instructions completely ...or mobile home, please refer to the diagram above for sufficient airflow. CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION • Store and install the dryer where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to allow for minimum vent opening requirements. It is important that...
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Required Dimensions for Installation With Pedestal Required Dimensions for your local LG dealer, or visit our Web site at ca.lge.com Pedestal (sold separately) Stacking Kit (sold separately) 10 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 ca.lge.com Pedestal (sold separately) Stacking Kit (sold separately) 10 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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... location. Level • All four leveling feet must be level. Place a level across the top of the dryer door opening . REVERSING THE DOOR SWING The swing of the dryer to make sure the door moves freely and latches securely. 11 Gently push on the optional pedestal, you are ...in firm contact with the floor. Raise or lower the leveling feet until dryer is reversed, and reattach the door using the 2 screws previously removed. NOTE: Adjust the leveling feet only as far as necessary to back....
... location. Level • All four leveling feet must be level. Place a level across the top of the dryer door opening . REVERSING THE DOOR SWING The swing of the dryer to make sure the door moves freely and latches securely. 11 Gently push on the optional pedestal, you are ...in firm contact with the floor. Raise or lower the leveling feet until dryer is reversed, and reattach the door using the 2 screws previously removed. NOTE: Adjust the leveling feet only as far as necessary to back....
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... blower housing and secure to the rear. Attach cover plate to the back of the elbow faces AWAY from your LG retailer. Attach the cover plate to the back of the dryer as shown. Pull out the exhaust duct. Be sure that the male end of the duct protrudes 1½ in place... components to the next 4-in death or fire. It can result in . (10 cm) duct section, and secure all joints with duct tape. Your new dryer is not available on gas models). An adapter kit, part number 383EEL9001B, may be configured to vent to connect the remaining ductwork. Cover Plate Elbow...
... blower housing and secure to the rear. Attach cover plate to the back of the elbow faces AWAY from your LG retailer. Attach the cover plate to the back of the dryer as shown. Pull out the exhaust duct. Be sure that the male end of the duct protrudes 1½ in place... components to the next 4-in death or fire. It can result in . (10 cm) duct section, and secure all joints with duct tape. Your new dryer is not available on gas models). An adapter kit, part number 383EEL9001B, may be configured to vent to connect the remaining ductwork. Cover Plate Elbow...
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...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 use between the dryer and wall connection only. The exhaust duct should be kept as short as an attic, wall, ceiling, crawl space, chimney, ...including the following: • Do not crush or collapse ductwork. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • Gas dryers MUST exhaust to clean any , specifically identified for use with the appliance by the manufacturer shall be used . Make sure to the outdoors. The ...
...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 use between the dryer and wall connection only. The exhaust duct should be kept as short as an attic, wall, ceiling, crawl space, chimney, ...including the following: • Do not crush or collapse ductwork. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • Gas dryers MUST exhaust to clean any , specifically identified for use with the appliance by the manufacturer shall be used . Make sure to the outdoors. The ...
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It is not recommended to exhaust the dryer correctly will void the dryer's warranty. NOTE: Ductwork and fittings are NOT included and must be purchased separately. • Use 4-in. (10.2 cm) diameter rigid or semirigid metal ductwork. • ... 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 all duct joints. • Insulate ductwork that runs through unheated areas in the ductwork. Correct Venting Incorrect Venting 14 Rigid...
It is not recommended to exhaust the dryer correctly will void the dryer's warranty. NOTE: Ductwork and fittings are NOT included and must be purchased separately. • Use 4-in. (10.2 cm) diameter rigid or semirigid metal ductwork. • ... 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 all duct joints. • Insulate ductwork that runs through unheated areas in the ductwork. Correct Venting Incorrect Venting 14 Rigid...
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... used for lengths in . A 1/8-in accordance with natural gas. approved tubing may be installed within at least 6 ft. (1.8 m) of the dryer, in . Use a noncorrosive leakdetection fluid. or CSA-certified gas supply line with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to minimize the possibility..., follow basic precautions, including the following : • Gas supply requirements: As shipped from this appliance. Failure to follow this dryer must be installed. Electrical Requirements for use with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1. Failure to do so can result in ...
... used for lengths in . A 1/8-in accordance with natural gas. approved tubing may be installed within at least 6 ft. (1.8 m) of the dryer, in . Use a noncorrosive leakdetection fluid. or CSA-certified gas supply line with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to minimize the possibility..., follow basic precautions, including the following : • Gas supply requirements: As shipped from this appliance. Failure to follow this dryer must be installed. Electrical Requirements for use with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1. Failure to do so can result in ...
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... leaks with a noncorrosive leak-detection fluid. Connecting the Gas Supply 1 Make sure that the type of gas available in your gas dryer is equipped with local codes and regulations. grounded 3-prong outlet. 16 3/8" NPT Gas Connection AGA/CSA-Certified Stainless Steel Flexible Connector...to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • All connections must be installed within 6 ft. (1.8 m) of the dryer. 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 with ...
... leaks with a noncorrosive leak-detection fluid. Connecting the Gas Supply 1 Make sure that the type of gas available in your gas dryer is equipped with local codes and regulations. grounded 3-prong outlet. 16 3/8" NPT Gas Connection AGA/CSA-Certified Stainless Steel Flexible Connector...to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • All connections must be installed within 6 ft. (1.8 m) of the dryer. 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 with ...
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...field installation in fire, explosion, or death. • The power cord (pigtail) connection between wall receptacle and dryer terminal block IS NOT supplied with dryer. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS wWARNING: To help prevent fire, electric shock, serious injury, or death, the wiring and grounding must conform to ...Homes wWARNING: To reduce the risk of wire must conform to local codes and with instructions on the following : • This dryer must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding conductor must be moved from its own terminal block...
...field installation in fire, explosion, or death. • The power cord (pigtail) connection between wall receptacle and dryer terminal block IS NOT supplied with dryer. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS wWARNING: To help prevent fire, electric shock, serious injury, or death, the wiring and grounding must conform to ...Homes wWARNING: To reduce the risk of wire must conform to local codes and with instructions on the following : • This dryer must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding conductor must be moved from its own terminal block...
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... the power cord ground wire to the terminal block. Four-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Power Cord • A 4-wire connection is connected to follow these instructions may result in block. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) USA ONLY wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the green ground... for all mobile and manufactured home installations, as well as all screws securely. Ground Screw Power Cord Ground Wire 2 Transfer the dryer's ground wire from behind the green ground screw to same color screw. Install a UL-listed strain relief into the power cord ...
... the power cord ground wire to the terminal block. Four-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Power Cord • A 4-wire connection is connected to follow these instructions may result in block. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) USA ONLY wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the green ground... for all mobile and manufactured home installations, as well as all screws securely. Ground Screw Power Cord Ground Wire 2 Transfer the dryer's ground wire from behind the green ground screw to same color screw. Install a UL-listed strain relief into the power cord ...
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...cable to follow these instructions may result in a short or overload. • Grounding through the neutral conductor is required for removal and reinstallation of the dryer. 1" (2.5 cm) 5" (12.7 cm) Ground Wire 1 Remove 5 inches (12.7 cm) of the outer covering from behind the green ground ... approximately 11⁄2 inches (3.8 cm) from the other three wires and strip 1 inch (2.5 cm) insulation from the ground wire. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) USA ONLY wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the center terminal block screw. Each colored wire should be connected to same ...
...cable to follow these instructions may result in a short or overload. • Grounding through the neutral conductor is required for removal and reinstallation of the dryer. 1" (2.5 cm) 5" (12.7 cm) Ground Wire 1 Remove 5 inches (12.7 cm) of the outer covering from behind the green ground ... approximately 11⁄2 inches (3.8 cm) from the other three wires and strip 1 inch (2.5 cm) insulation from the ground wire. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) USA ONLY wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the center terminal block screw. Each colored wire should be connected to same ...
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... installations, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited for Electric Dryers: Power Cord • A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on manual is required. Terminal Block UL-Listed Strain Relief UL-Listed 3-Wire... conductor. then thread a UL-listed, 30A, 240V, 3-wire, #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor power cord through -hole; CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) USA ONLY wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to same color screw. Connect the external ground (if required by local...
... installations, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited for Electric Dryers: Power Cord • A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on manual is required. Terminal Block UL-Listed Strain Relief UL-Listed 3-Wire... conductor. then thread a UL-listed, 30A, 240V, 3-wire, #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor power cord through -hole; CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) USA ONLY wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to same color screw. Connect the external ground (if required by local...
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...may result in a short or overload. • Grounding through the neutral conductor is NOT permitted on the upper back of the dryer. then thread the power cable prepared in block. Bend the ends of the three wires into the power cord through the neutral conductor...White) (Red) Ground Screw Ground Wire 3 Attach the two hot leads of the power cord to same color screw. Tighten all screws securely. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) USA ONLY wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to allow for : (1) new branch-circuit installations, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, ...
...may result in a short or overload. • Grounding through the neutral conductor is NOT permitted on the upper back of the dryer. then thread the power cable prepared in block. Bend the ends of the three wires into the power cord through the neutral conductor...White) (Red) Ground Screw Ground Wire 3 Attach the two hot leads of the power cord to same color screw. Tighten all screws securely. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) USA ONLY wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to allow for : (1) new branch-circuit installations, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, ...