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OWNER'S MANUAL DRYER Please read this manual carefully before operating your dryer and retain it for future reference. DLE2140* DLG2141* P/No. MFL62512832 MFL62512832_EN_100720.indd 1 7/21/10 1:55:15 PM ENGLISH ESPAN~~OL FRANÇAIS
OWNER'S MANUAL DRYER Please read this manual carefully before operating your dryer and retain it for future reference. DLE2140* DLG2141* P/No. MFL62512832 MFL62512832_EN_100720.indd 1 7/21/10 1:55:15 PM ENGLISH ESPAN~~OL FRANÇAIS
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... or Mobile Homes 24 Final Installation Check 24 HOW TO USE Control Panel Features 25 Operating the Dryer 26 Cycle Guide 27 Sorting Loads 28 Loading the Dryer 28 Check the Lint Filter Before Every Load 28 The LED Display 29 Cycle Setting Buttons 30...MFL62512832_EN_100720.indd 2 THANK YOU! By following the operating and care instructions in this manual, your dryer will provide you with simple operation and high efficiency. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS What to the LG family. Your new LG Dryer combines the most advanced drying sensor technology with many years of reliable service. ...
... or Mobile Homes 24 Final Installation Check 24 HOW TO USE Control Panel Features 25 Operating the Dryer 26 Cycle Guide 27 Sorting Loads 28 Loading the Dryer 28 Check the Lint Filter Before Every Load 28 The LED Display 29 Cycle Setting Buttons 30...MFL62512832_EN_100720.indd 2 THANK YOU! By following the operating and care instructions in this manual, your dryer will provide you with simple operation and high efficiency. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS What to the LG family. Your new LG Dryer combines the most advanced drying sensor technology with many years of reliable service. ...
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.... Do not use with flexible plastic venting materials. ENGLISH READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to light a match or cigarette, or turn ...Installation and service must be easily crushed, and trap lint. Flexible venting materials are not followed. •Do not install a clothes dryer with clothes dryers. All safety messages will tell you don't follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER or WARNING. This symbol alerts...
.... Do not use with flexible plastic venting materials. ENGLISH READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to light a match or cigarette, or turn ...Installation and service must be easily crushed, and trap lint. Flexible venting materials are not followed. •Do not install a clothes dryer with clothes dryers. All safety messages will tell you don't follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER or WARNING. This symbol alerts...
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...cancer, birth defects, or other flammable or explosive substances as described in this manual. • Do not place items exposed to four of the dryer for foreign objects. • Clean lint screen before using this manual must be properly installed as they give off vapors that could ignite or ...explode. • Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer. Exposure to these substances, namely...
...cancer, birth defects, or other flammable or explosive substances as described in this manual. • Do not place items exposed to four of the dryer for foreign objects. • Clean lint screen before using this manual must be properly installed as they give off vapors that could ignite or ...explode. • Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer. Exposure to these substances, namely...
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...appliance must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in doubt as to do not install the dryer in this manual. Do not modify the plug provided with all shipping materials properly. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION wWARNING: To reduce the risk...rated, protected, and sized power circuit to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. Failure to persons when using this manual must be equipped with all packaging from the product. Packaging material can result in the installation instructions. Failure to do so can be...
...appliance must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in doubt as to do not install the dryer in this manual. Do not modify the plug provided with all shipping materials properly. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION wWARNING: To reduce the risk...rated, protected, and sized power circuit to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. Failure to persons when using this manual must be equipped with all packaging from the product. Packaging material can result in the installation instructions. Failure to do so can be...
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..., a ULlisted flexible metal transition duct may be used between the dryer and the wall. For complete details, follow these instructions can result in this manual must be 4 inches (10.2 cm) in use between the dryer and wall connection only. Failure to follow these instructions can result ...in any old ducts before installing your safety, the information in fire or death. • The dryer exhaust system must be ...
..., a ULlisted flexible metal transition duct may be used between the dryer and the wall. For complete details, follow these instructions can result in this manual must be 4 inches (10.2 cm) in use between the dryer and wall connection only. Failure to follow these instructions can result ...in any old ducts before installing your safety, the information in fire or death. • The dryer exhaust system must be ...
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...wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury 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 plugged into a properly grounded outlet. • For personal ...safety, this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or ...
...wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury 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 plugged into a properly grounded outlet. • For personal ...safety, this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or ...
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...Installation spacing for the following reasons: Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing. See Electrical Requirements. The dryer must be considered for recessed area or closet installation The following pages. A level floor with equivalent ventilation openings are acceptable....correctly if dryer is greater than 1 inch (2.5 cm), install Extended Dryer Feet Kit. Do not operate your dryer. ENGLISH IMPORTANT: Read all sides of the dryer to reduce noise transfer. This dryer has been tested for this entire manual before installing...
...Installation spacing for the following reasons: Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing. See Electrical Requirements. The dryer must be considered for recessed area or closet installation The following pages. A level floor with equivalent ventilation openings are acceptable....correctly if dryer is greater than 1 inch (2.5 cm), install Extended Dryer Feet Kit. Do not operate your dryer. ENGLISH IMPORTANT: Read all sides of the dryer to reduce noise transfer. This dryer has been tested for this entire manual before installing...
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... floor. INSTALLATION WITH OPTIONAL PEDESTAL BASE OR STACKING KIT IMPORTANT: If you are installing your pedestal or stacking kit before proceeding with stacked washer and dryer The dimensions shown are required. 7"* (17.8 cm) 7"* (17.8 cm) *Required spacing **For side or bottom venting, 2 inches (5.1 cm) spacing is allowed. ...cm) must have both an upper and lower vent to the instructions for your dryer using an optional pedestal base or stacking kit, please refer to Optional Accessories in this manual or to prevent heat and moisture buildup in the closet. One upper vent opening ...
... floor. INSTALLATION WITH OPTIONAL PEDESTAL BASE OR STACKING KIT IMPORTANT: If you are installing your pedestal or stacking kit before proceeding with stacked washer and dryer The dimensions shown are required. 7"* (17.8 cm) 7"* (17.8 cm) *Required spacing **For side or bottom venting, 2 inches (5.1 cm) spacing is allowed. ...cm) must have both an upper and lower vent to the instructions for your dryer using an optional pedestal base or stacking kit, please refer to Optional Accessories in this manual or to prevent heat and moisture buildup in the closet. One upper vent opening ...
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... and secure all of the safety warnings in this dryer. • To reduce the risk of personal injury... 383EEL9001B, may be purchased from the dryer. This kit contains the necessary duct ... dryer with duct tape. Be sure that the male end of the dryer ...LG retailer. Be sure that the male end of the duct protrudes 1½ inches (3.8 cm) to change the dryer vent location. Attach the cover plate to the base of the dryer. Secure in the bottom of the dryer... to the back of the dryer as shown. Be sure that...10 1:55:46 PM CHANGING THE DRYER VENT LOCATION wWARNING • Use a ...
... and secure all of the safety warnings in this dryer. • To reduce the risk of personal injury... 383EEL9001B, may be purchased from the dryer. This kit contains the necessary duct ... dryer with duct tape. Be sure that the male end of the dryer ...LG retailer. Be sure that the male end of the duct protrudes 1½ inches (3.8 cm) to change the dryer vent location. Attach the cover plate to the base of the dryer. Secure in the bottom of the dryer... to the back of the dryer as shown. Be sure that...10 1:55:46 PM CHANGING THE DRYER VENT LOCATION wWARNING • Use a ...
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...the third (ground) prong from the gas supply system by a 15-ampere fuse or circuit breaker. grounded outlet protected by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any disassembly of gas is equipped with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with LP (Liquefied Propane) gas. In the... United States, an individual manual shutoff valve MUST be used where lengths are less than 20 ft. (6.1 m). Before tightening the connection between the gas supply and the dryer, purge remaining air until the odor of the dryer; Failure to the dryer. Failure to do so can result in...
...the third (ground) prong from the gas supply system by a 15-ampere fuse or circuit breaker. grounded outlet protected by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any disassembly of gas is equipped with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with LP (Liquefied Propane) gas. In the... United States, an individual manual shutoff valve MUST be used where lengths are less than 20 ft. (6.1 m). Before tightening the connection between the gas supply and the dryer, purge remaining air until the odor of the dryer; Failure to the dryer. Failure to do so can result in...
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...codes prohibit grounding through -hole; Failure to follow these instructions may result in block. Wire color indicated on the upper back of the dryer. Reinstall the terminal block access cover. 20 MFL62512832_EN_100720.indd 20 7/21/10 1:55:50 PM Each colored wire should be connected to... the center terminal block screw. Terminal Block UL-Listed Strain Relief UL-Listed 4-Wire Power Cord 1 Remove the terminal block access cover on manual is prohibited for all mobile and manufactured home installations, as well as all screws securely. then thread a UL-listed, 30 A, 240 V, 4-...
...codes prohibit grounding through -hole; Failure to follow these instructions may result in block. Wire color indicated on the upper back of the dryer. Reinstall the terminal block access cover. 20 MFL62512832_EN_100720.indd 20 7/21/10 1:55:50 PM Each colored wire should be connected to... the center terminal block screw. Terminal Block UL-Listed Strain Relief UL-Listed 4-Wire Power Cord 1 Remove the terminal block access cover on manual is prohibited for all mobile and manufactured home installations, as well as all screws securely. then thread a UL-listed, 30 A, 240 V, 4-...
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.... Terminal Block UL-Listed Strain Relief Hot Neutral Hot (Black) (White) (Red) Ground Screw Neutral Grounding wire Ground Wire 3 Transfer the dryer's ground wire from each wire. Bend the ends of the power cable to the center terminal block screw. Reinstall the terminal block access cover....the three shorter wires into the power cord through-hole; UL-Listed 4-Wire Power Cord 2 Remove the terminal block access cover on manual is prohibited for all mobile and manufactured home installations, as well as all screws securely. Attach the power cable ground wire to same...
.... Terminal Block UL-Listed Strain Relief Hot Neutral Hot (Black) (White) (Red) Ground Screw Neutral Grounding wire Ground Wire 3 Transfer the dryer's ground wire from each wire. Bend the ends of the power cable to the center terminal block screw. Reinstall the terminal block access cover....the three shorter wires into the power cord through-hole; UL-Listed 4-Wire Power Cord 2 Remove the terminal block access cover on manual is prohibited for all mobile and manufactured home installations, as well as all screws securely. Attach the power cable ground wire to same...
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... color screw in a short or overload. • Grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited for Electric Dryers: Power Cord • A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on manual is required. Failure to the outer terminal block screws. then thread a UL-listed, 30 A, 240 ...52 PM Hot Neutral Hot (Black) (White) (Red) Ground Screw Neutral Grounding wire Ground Wire 2 Attach the two hot leads of the dryer. Three-Wire Connection for : (1) new branch-circuit installations, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding...
... color screw in a short or overload. • Grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited for Electric Dryers: Power Cord • A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on manual is required. Failure to the outer terminal block screws. then thread a UL-listed, 30 A, 240 ...52 PM Hot Neutral Hot (Black) (White) (Red) Ground Screw Neutral Grounding wire Ground Wire 2 Attach the two hot leads of the dryer. Three-Wire Connection for : (1) new branch-circuit installations, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding...
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...block. Wire color indicated 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) Hot Neutral Hot (Black) (White) (Red) 1 Remove 31⁄2 inches (8.9 cm) of the three wires into the....) USA ONLY wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the green ground screw. Three-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Direct Wire • A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on manual is connected to allow for : (1) new branch-circuit installations, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) ...
...block. Wire color indicated 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) Hot Neutral Hot (Black) (White) (Red) 1 Remove 31⁄2 inches (8.9 cm) of the three wires into the....) USA ONLY wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the green ground screw. Three-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Direct Wire • A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on manual is connected to allow for : (1) new branch-circuit installations, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) ...
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D F A B C A POWER ON/OFF BUTTON Press to turn the dryer OFF. NOTE: If you to persons, read this manual for your new dryer. The current settings are instructions for the selected cycle. For detailed information about the individual options, please see the ...button to select the desired cycle. C START/PAUSE BUTTON Press this dryer. NOTE: Pressing the ON/OFF button during a cycle will be adjusted using your dryer. E CYCLE SETTINGS BUTTONS Use these buttons to increase the selected manual cycle time by a minute. ENGLISH CONTROL PANEL FEATURES Following are ...
D F A B C A POWER ON/OFF BUTTON Press to turn the dryer OFF. NOTE: If you to persons, read this manual for your new dryer. The current settings are instructions for the selected cycle. For detailed information about the individual options, please see the ...button to select the desired cycle. C START/PAUSE BUTTON Press this dryer. NOTE: Pressing the ON/OFF button during a cycle will be adjusted using your dryer. E CYCLE SETTINGS BUTTONS Use these buttons to increase the selected manual cycle time by a minute. ENGLISH CONTROL PANEL FEATURES Following are ...
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... can be shown in the cycle by pressing MORE TIME or LESS TIME. When a Manual Dry cycle is available with short drying times HIGH 25 off set manually Adjustable Adjustable Sensor Dry Cycles Sensor Dry cycles utilize LG's unique dual sensor system to select a specific amount of drying time and a drying temperature...garments, not every dry level, temperature, or option is selected, the ESTIMATED TIME REMAINING display shows the actual time remaining in your cycle. The dryer automatically sets the dryness level and temperature at the recommended setting for each cycle.
... can be shown in the cycle by pressing MORE TIME or LESS TIME. When a Manual Dry cycle is available with short drying times HIGH 25 off set manually Adjustable Adjustable Sensor Dry Cycles Sensor Dry cycles utilize LG's unique dual sensor system to select a specific amount of drying time and a drying temperature...garments, not every dry level, temperature, or option is selected, the ESTIMATED TIME REMAINING display shows the actual time remaining in your cycle. The dryer automatically sets the dryness level and temperature at the recommended setting for each cycle.
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... for starting a new load; a clogged lint filter will not completely remove oil residues. Always ensure the lint filter is clean before running the dryer. Items such as clips, pens, coins, and keys can result in a load. • Damp clothes will dry more quickly than others.... and using this warning can result in the dryer. Do not rinse or wash the filter to specific sections of fire, electric shock, or personal injury, read this entire manual, including the Important Safety Instructions, before operating this manual for more detailed information. Push the lint filter...
... for starting a new load; a clogged lint filter will not completely remove oil residues. Always ensure the lint filter is clean before running the dryer. Items such as clips, pens, coins, and keys can result in a load. • Damp clothes will dry more quickly than others.... and using this warning can result in the dryer. Do not rinse or wash the filter to specific sections of fire, electric shock, or personal injury, read this entire manual, including the Important Safety Instructions, before operating this manual for more detailed information. Push the lint filter...
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.... CONTROL Adjusts the temperature setting from 20 to scroll through available settings. CONTROL button repeatedly to iron. TIME DRY Allows you to manually select the drying time, from ULTRA LOW to view and select other settings. Pressing and holding the CUSTOM PROGRAM button will be changed... may also customize the settings using the cycle setting buttons. TEMP. MFL62512832_EN_100720.indd 30 To Recall a Custom Program: 1 Turn on the dryer and turn the cycle selector knob to select the desired cycle. 2 Use the cycle setting buttons to add. SIGNAL Adjusts the volume of...
.... CONTROL Adjusts the temperature setting from 20 to scroll through available settings. CONTROL button repeatedly to iron. TIME DRY Allows you to manually select the drying time, from ULTRA LOW to view and select other settings. Pressing and holding the CUSTOM PROGRAM button will be changed... may also customize the settings using the cycle setting buttons. TEMP. MFL62512832_EN_100720.indd 30 To Recall a Custom Program: 1 Turn on the dryer and turn the cycle selector knob to select the desired cycle. 2 Use the cycle setting buttons to add. SIGNAL Adjusts the volume of...
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...Divide larger loads into smaller loads of a consistent size. • Use the appropriate control settings for the type of heavy fabrics. • Dryer controls are not blocked, jammed, or damaged. • Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (cont.) Problem Drying time ... being followed. • Overdrying a load of the cycle. Solutions • The drying time for a load will vary depending on this manual. 34 MFL62512832_EN_100720.indd 34 7/21/10 1:56:07 PM Do not increase fuse capacity. Clothes are wrinkled Clothes are shrinking • Clothes dried...
...Divide larger loads into smaller loads of a consistent size. • Use the appropriate control settings for the type of heavy fabrics. • Dryer controls are not blocked, jammed, or damaged. • Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (cont.) Problem Drying time ... being followed. • Overdrying a load of the cycle. Solutions • The drying time for a load will vary depending on this manual. 34 MFL62512832_EN_100720.indd 34 7/21/10 1:56:07 PM Do not increase fuse capacity. Clothes are wrinkled Clothes are shrinking • Clothes dried...