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MFL62512832 MFL62512832_EN_100720.indd 1 7/21/10 1:55:15 PM ENGLISH ESPAN~~OL FRANÇAIS DLE2140* DLG2141* P/No. OWNER'S MANUAL DRYER Please read this manual carefully before operating your dryer and retain it for future reference.
MFL62512832 MFL62512832_EN_100720.indd 1 7/21/10 1:55:15 PM ENGLISH ESPAN~~OL FRANÇAIS DLE2140* DLG2141* P/No. OWNER'S MANUAL DRYER Please read this manual carefully before operating your dryer and retain it for future reference.
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... service. 7/21/10 1:55:16 PM IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS What to the LG family. By following the operating and care instructions in this manual, your dryer 9 Installation Location Requirements 9 Clearances 9 Installation With Optional Pedestal Base or Stacking Kit 10 Leveling the Dryer 11 Optional Accessories 11 To remove Door 12 To install Door 13...
... service. 7/21/10 1:55:16 PM IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS What to the LG family. By following the operating and care instructions in this manual, your dryer 9 Installation Location Requirements 9 Clearances 9 Installation With Optional Pedestal Base or Stacking Kit 10 Leveling the Dryer 11 Optional Accessories 11 To remove Door 12 To install Door 13...
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..., or loss of this appliance or any electrical switches. Flexible venting materials are not followed. •Do not install a clothes dryer with clothes dryers. Do not use gasoline or other appliances. • Installation and service must be of a specific type identified by a qualified installer... occupants. 4. Immediately call the fire department. ENGLISH READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be easily crushed, and trap lint. Your Safety and the safety of others . We have provided many important safety messages...
..., or loss of this appliance or any electrical switches. Flexible venting materials are not followed. •Do not install a clothes dryer with clothes dryers. Do not use gasoline or other appliances. • Installation and service must be of a specific type identified by a qualified installer... occupants. 4. Immediately call the fire department. ENGLISH READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be easily crushed, and trap lint. Your Safety and the safety of others . We have provided many important safety messages...
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...dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances as described in this manual must be minimized further by properly venting the dryer to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the dryer and exhaust vent should be cleaned periodically by the incomplete combustion of potential exposure...BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer. • Before use heat to play on or in this manual. • Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your safety, the information in the...
...dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances as described in this manual must be minimized further by properly venting the dryer to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the dryer and exhaust vent should be cleaned periodically by the incomplete combustion of potential exposure...BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer. • Before use heat to play on or in this manual. • Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your safety, the information in the...
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... Failure to conform with all shipping materials properly. Failure to follow basic precautions, including the following: • Properly ground dryer to follow this appliance, follow this manual. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, fire, or burns. • Keep all packaging from the ...product. Failure to do so can result if the dryer is not properly grounded. • Install and store the dryer where it will not...
... Failure to conform with all shipping materials properly. Failure to follow basic precautions, including the following: • Properly ground dryer to follow this appliance, follow this manual. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, fire, or burns. • Keep all packaging from the ...product. Failure to do so can result if the dryer is not properly grounded. • Install and store the dryer where it will not...
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...affect drying time. For complete details, follow these instructions can cause a fire if it is recommended for exhausting to the outside of this manual could catch lint and reduce the efficiency of the home can result in diameter with the above recommendations, a ULlisted flexible metal transition duct... into the duct that could result in any old ducts before installing your safety, the information in this manual must be kept as short as possible. If the dryer is not exhausted outdoors, some fine lint and large amounts of plastic or other fasteners which extend into ...
...affect drying time. For complete details, follow these instructions can cause a fire if it is recommended for exhausting to the outside of this manual could catch lint and reduce the efficiency of the home can result in diameter with the above recommendations, a ULlisted flexible metal transition duct... into the duct that could result in any old ducts before installing your safety, the information in this manual must be kept as short as possible. If the dryer is not exhausted outdoors, some fine lint and large amounts of plastic or other fasteners which extend into ...
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...follow these instructions can create an electrical shock hazard and/or a fire hazard. • This dryer must be properly grounded. Failure to the installation instructions in this manual for specific electrical requirements for your model. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from ...overheated wires. • Never unplug your dryer by a qualified electrician to the dryer, the electrical power cord must be plugged ...
...follow these instructions can create an electrical shock hazard and/or a fire hazard. • This dryer must be properly grounded. Failure to the installation instructions in this manual for specific electrical requirements for your model. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from ...overheated wires. • Never unplug your dryer by a qualified electrician to the dryer, the electrical power cord must be plugged ...
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... any other appliance) to eliminate the transfer of vibration from one to the bottom of the dryer. Additional spacing should also be required for this entire manual before installing and operating your dryer. Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are provided on the following pages. Companion appliance spacing should be exposed to water...
... any other appliance) to eliminate the transfer of vibration from one to the bottom of the dryer. Additional spacing should also be required for this entire manual before installing and operating your dryer. Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are provided on the following pages. Companion appliance spacing should be exposed to water...
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... cm) (2.5 cm) (2.5 cm) (68.6 cm) (2.5 cm) CLOSET VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS Closets with stacked washer and dryer The dimensions shown are installing 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 door. One upper vent opening of...
... cm) (2.5 cm) (2.5 cm) (68.6 cm) (2.5 cm) CLOSET VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS Closets with stacked washer and dryer The dimensions shown are installing 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 door. One upper vent opening of...
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...foil duct. • Clean old ducts before installing this manual could result in the bottom of the elbow faces AWAY from your LG retailer. Bracket 2 Press the adapter duct onto the blower housing and secure to the back of the dryer with duct tape. Insert the elbow/duct assembly through ...hole in property damage, personal injury or death. Attach cover plate to the base of the dryer as shown. ...
...foil duct. • Clean old ducts before installing this manual could result in the bottom of the elbow faces AWAY from your LG retailer. Bracket 2 Press the adapter duct onto the blower housing and secure to the back of the dryer with duct tape. Insert the elbow/duct assembly through ...hole in property damage, personal injury or death. Attach cover plate to the base of the dryer as shown. ...
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In the United States, an individual manual shutoff valve MUST be installed within at least 6 ft. (1.8 m) of the dryer, in accordance with flexible stainless steel connectors. Before tightening the connection between the gas supply and the dryer, purge remaining air until the odor of gas is... to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • For personal safety, this dryer is detected. grounded outlet protected by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any disassembly requires the attention and tools of an authorized and qualified service person or company...
In the United States, an individual manual shutoff valve MUST be installed within at least 6 ft. (1.8 m) of the dryer, in accordance with flexible stainless steel connectors. Before tightening the connection between the gas supply and the dryer, purge remaining air until the odor of gas is... to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • For personal safety, this dryer is detected. grounded outlet protected by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any disassembly requires the attention and tools of an authorized and qualified service person or company...
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...as well as all screws securely. Terminal Block UL-Listed Strain Relief UL-Listed 4-Wire Power Cord 1 Remove the terminal block access cover on manual is required. • Use a 30 A, 240 V, UL-listed power cord with #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor and closed loop or forked ...a UL-listed, 30 A, 240 V, 4-wire, #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor power cord through -hole; Failure to the green ground screw. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) USA ONLY wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the same color screw in a short or overload. • Grounding through the neutral ...
...as well as all screws securely. Terminal Block UL-Listed Strain Relief UL-Listed 4-Wire Power Cord 1 Remove the terminal block access cover on manual is required. • Use a 30 A, 240 V, UL-listed power cord with #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor and closed loop or forked ...a UL-listed, 30 A, 240 V, 4-wire, #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor power cord through -hole; Failure to the green ground screw. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) USA ONLY wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the same color screw in a short or overload. • Grounding through the neutral ...
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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 the wire. Reinstall the terminal block access cover. MFL62512832_EN_100720.indd 21 21 7/21/10 1:55:51 PM Failure to .... Attach the white neutral wire to the terminal block. UL-Listed 4-Wire Power Cord 2 Remove the terminal block access cover on manual is prohibited 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 terminal block. Install ...
...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 the wire. Reinstall the terminal block access cover. MFL62512832_EN_100720.indd 21 21 7/21/10 1:55:51 PM Failure to .... Attach the white neutral wire to the terminal block. UL-Listed 4-Wire Power Cord 2 Remove the terminal block access cover on manual is prohibited 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 terminal block. Install ...
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... all screws securely. 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 through the...screw. Reinstall the terminal block access cover. 22 MFL62512832_EN_100720.indd 22 7/21/10 1:55:52 PM Wire color indicated on manual is NOT permitted on the upper back of the power cord to the terminal block. Failure to follow these instructions may result...
... all screws securely. 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 through the...screw. Reinstall the terminal block access cover. 22 MFL62512832_EN_100720.indd 22 7/21/10 1:55:52 PM Wire color indicated on manual is NOT permitted on the upper back of the power cord to the terminal block. Failure to follow these instructions may result...
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...grounding through the neutral conductor. then thread the power cable prepared in block. UL-Listed 3-Wire Power Cord 2 Remove the terminal block access cover on manual is required. • Use UL-listed 3-wire #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor cable. • Allow at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) length to... Hot (Black) (White) (Red) 1 Remove 31⁄2 inches (8.9 cm) of the outer covering from each wire. Three-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Direct Wire • A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on new construction after January 1, 1996. • A UL-listed strain relief is connected to...
...grounding through the neutral conductor. then thread the power cable prepared in block. UL-Listed 3-Wire Power Cord 2 Remove the terminal block access cover on manual is required. • Use UL-listed 3-wire #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor cable. • Allow at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) length to... Hot (Black) (White) (Red) 1 Remove 31⁄2 inches (8.9 cm) of the outer covering from each wire. Three-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Direct Wire • A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on new construction after January 1, 1996. • A UL-listed strain relief is connected to...
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...FEATURES Following are shown in the display. B CYCLE SELECTOR KNOB Turn this button to resume a cycle within 4 minutes, the dryer automatically turns off. On MANUAL DRY cycles, these settings can be shown in the display. Press the button for starting and using the cycle settings buttons anytime...losing the current settings. Once the desired cycle has been selected, the standard presets will be lost. If the dryer is running, use this knob to increase the selected manual cycle time by a minute. Press the MORE TIME button to select the desired cycle. E G D MORE TIME...
...FEATURES Following are shown in the display. B CYCLE SELECTOR KNOB Turn this button to resume a cycle within 4 minutes, the dryer automatically turns off. On MANUAL DRY cycles, these settings can be shown in the display. Press the button for starting and using the cycle settings buttons anytime...losing the current settings. Once the desired cycle has been selected, the standard presets will be lost. If the dryer is running, use this knob to increase the selected manual cycle time by a minute. Press the MORE TIME button to select the desired cycle. E G D MORE TIME...
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...heat-free drying such as needed to select a specific amount of drying time and a drying temperature. Manual Dry Cycles Use Manual Dry cycles to ensure superior results. The dryer automatically sets the dryness level and temperature at the recommended setting for each cycle. The estimated time ...and adjust the drying time as plastics or rubber MID HIGH 20 off Adjustable Adjustable 30 off set manually Adjustable Adjustable Sensor Dry Cycles Sensor Dry cycles utilize LG's unique dual sensor system to detect and compare the moisture level in clothes and in the display...
...heat-free drying such as needed to select a specific amount of drying time and a drying temperature. Manual Dry Cycles Use Manual Dry cycles to ensure superior results. The dryer automatically sets the dryness level and temperature at the recommended setting for each cycle. The estimated time ...and adjust the drying time as plastics or rubber MID HIGH 20 off Adjustable Adjustable 30 off set manually Adjustable Adjustable Sensor Dry Cycles Sensor Dry cycles utilize LG's unique dual sensor system to detect and compare the moisture level in clothes and in the display...
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...7/21/10 1:55:59 PM SORTING LOADS Fabric Care Labels Most articles of fire, electric shock, or personal injury, read this entire manual, including the Important Safety Instructions, before operating this warning can be dried with your fingers. Fabric Care Labels Tumble dry Dry Normal Permanent...not completely remove oil residues. Please refer to oil, gasoline, or other clothes. Always ensure the lint filter is clean before running the dryer. Loading Tips • Combine large and small items in fire, explosion, or death. • Never dry clothes that include instructions for...
...7/21/10 1:55:59 PM SORTING LOADS Fabric Care Labels Most articles of fire, electric shock, or personal injury, read this entire manual, including the Important Safety Instructions, before operating this warning can be dried with your fingers. Fabric Care Labels Tumble dry Dry Normal Permanent...not completely remove oil residues. Please refer to oil, gasoline, or other clothes. Always ensure the lint filter is clean before running the dryer. Loading Tips • Combine large and small items in fire, explosion, or death. • Never dry clothes that include instructions for...
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... Adjusts the temperature setting from 20 to scroll through available settings. • This option is available with SENSOR DRY cycles. • The dryer will be changed. This allows precise care of settings that you use frequently, you have a special combination of your garments, not every dryness... cycle time, while LESS DRY or DAMP DRY will overwrite 30 any previously saved custom program. minute increments. MANUAL DRY cycles have default settings, but you to manually select the drying time, from ULTRA LOW to add or reduce the drying time in 1-minute increments.
... Adjusts the temperature setting from 20 to scroll through available settings. • This option is available with SENSOR DRY cycles. • The dryer will be changed. This allows precise care of settings that you use frequently, you have a special combination of your garments, not every dryness... cycle time, while LESS DRY or DAMP DRY will overwrite 30 any previously saved custom program. minute increments. MANUAL DRY cycles have default settings, but you to manually select the drying time, from ULTRA LOW to add or reduce the drying time in 1-minute increments.
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...8226; Divide larger loads into smaller loads of a consistent size. • Use the appropriate control settings for a load will vary depending on this manual. 34 MFL62512832_EN_100720.indd 34 7/21/10 1:56:07 PM If the problem is a circuit overload, have it may be cleaned. • Exhaust ducts... and maintain more moisture. Clothes are wrinkled Clothes are shrinking • Clothes dried too long (overdried). • Clothes left in a dryer. Do not increase fuse capacity. Use the WRINKLE CARE option to continue tumbling clothes at the end of the cycle. BEFORE CALLING FOR ...
...8226; Divide larger loads into smaller loads of a consistent size. • Use the appropriate control settings for a load will vary depending on this manual. 34 MFL62512832_EN_100720.indd 34 7/21/10 1:56:07 PM If the problem is a circuit overload, have it may be cleaned. • Exhaust ducts... and maintain more moisture. Clothes are wrinkled Clothes are shrinking • Clothes dried too long (overdried). • Clothes left in a dryer. Do not increase fuse capacity. Use the WRINKLE CARE option to continue tumbling clothes at the end of the cycle. BEFORE CALLING FOR ...