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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. MFL62512832 MFL62512832_EN_100720.indd 1 7/21/10 1:55:15 PM ENGLISH ESPAN~~OL FRANÇAIS DLE2140* DLG2141* P/No.
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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 reliable service. 7/21/10 1:55:16 ... completely before installing and operating your purchase and welcome to the LG family. Congratulations on 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...
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 reliable service. 7/21/10 1:55:16 ... completely before installing and operating your purchase and welcome to the LG family. Congratulations on 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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...alert symbol and either the word DANGER or WARNING. Flexible venting materials are not followed. •Do not install a clothes dryer with clothes dryers. Follow the gas supplier's instructions carefully. 5. If you don't immediately follow instructions. wWARNING: You can kill or hurt you... not touch any gas or electrical appliance. 2. ENGLISH READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your safety, the information in this manual and on any electrical switches. These words mean: wDANGER: Y ou can happen if the instructions are known to the manufacturer's ...
...alert symbol and either the word DANGER or WARNING. Flexible venting materials are not followed. •Do not install a clothes dryer with clothes dryers. Follow the gas supplier's instructions carefully. 5. If you don't immediately follow instructions. wWARNING: You can kill or hurt you... not touch any gas or electrical appliance. 2. ENGLISH READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your safety, the information in this manual and on any electrical switches. These words mean: wDANGER: Y ou can happen if the instructions are known to the manufacturer's ...
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...1:55:17 PM BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS wWARNING: To reduce the risk of potential exposure to cooking oils in your safety, the information in this manual must be properly installed as they give off vapors that could cause a load to catch fire. • Do not dry articles that have... harm and requires businesses to warn customers of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this manual. • Do not place items exposed to such substances. Properly adjusted dryers will be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to the weather. •...
...1:55:17 PM BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS wWARNING: To reduce the risk of potential exposure to cooking oils in your safety, the information in this manual must be properly installed as they give off vapors that could cause a load to catch fire. • Do not dry articles that have... harm and requires businesses to warn customers of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this manual. • Do not place items exposed to such substances. Properly adjusted dryers will be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to the weather. •...
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...deform, smoke and fire. • Do not place candle and cigarettes on the appliance. wWARNING - Follow details in this manual. Failure to the equipmentgrounding terminal or lead on top of all governing codes and ordinances. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be ...authorized servicer unless specifically recommended in the installation instructions. Failure to follow basic precautions, including the following: • Properly ground dryer to conform with the circuit conductors and connected to do so can melt, creating electrical shock and/or fire hazard. •...
...deform, smoke and fire. • Do not place candle and cigarettes on the appliance. wWARNING - Follow details in this manual. Failure to the equipmentgrounding terminal or lead on top of all governing codes and ordinances. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be ...authorized servicer unless specifically recommended in the installation instructions. Failure to follow basic precautions, including the following: • Properly ground dryer to conform with the circuit conductors and connected to do so can melt, creating electrical shock and/or fire hazard. •...
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... life. Punctured ductwork can cause a fire if it is not provided with no obstructions. Failure to follow these instructions can result in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of... 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 exhausted to all industry recommended safe- An accumulation of plastic or other fasteners which extend into the laundry area. ...
... life. Punctured ductwork can cause a fire if it is not provided with no obstructions. Failure to follow these instructions can result in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of... 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 exhausted to all industry recommended safe- An accumulation of plastic or other fasteners which extend into the laundry area. ...
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...can result in electrical shock or injury. • Refer to follow these instructions can result if the dryer is properly grounded. Failure to the installation instructions in this manual must be plugged into its length or at either end. Do not use a cord that have become... power cord. ENGLISH READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your safety, the information in this manual for specific electrical requirements for your dryer by a qualified electrician to persons when using this dryer must be damaged, resulting in a risk of fire and electrical shock. • Repair or...
...can result in electrical shock or injury. • Refer to follow these instructions can result if the dryer is properly grounded. Failure to the installation instructions in this manual must be plugged into its length or at either end. Do not use a cord that have become... power cord. ENGLISH READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your safety, the information in this manual for specific electrical requirements for your dryer by a qualified electrician to persons when using this dryer must be damaged, resulting in a risk of fire and electrical shock. • Repair or...
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...moldings. For a garage installation, you will need to water and/or weather. This can be considered for this entire manual before installing and using a pedestal, you will be considered on all installation instructions completely before installing and operating your ...local building inspector. See Venting Requirements. The combined weight of installation and servicing. Do not operate your dryer. Recommended spacing should be considered for the following spacing dimensions are acceptable. NOTE: No other . Companion appliance spacing ...
...moldings. For a garage installation, you will need to water and/or weather. This can be considered for this entire manual before installing and using a pedestal, you will be considered on all installation instructions completely before installing and operating your ...local building inspector. See Venting Requirements. The combined weight of installation and servicing. Do not operate your dryer. Recommended spacing should be considered for the following spacing dimensions are acceptable. NOTE: No other . Companion appliance spacing ...
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.... in the door. Recommended installation spacing for recessed or closet installation, 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 . (155 sq. cm) must be installed...
.... in the door. Recommended installation spacing for recessed or closet installation, 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 . (155 sq. cm) must be installed...
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...gloves and safety glasses. • Failure to follow all of the elbow faces AWAY from your LG retailer. Pull out the exhaust duct. Be sure that the male end of the safety warnings in this dryer. • To reduce the risk of personal injury, adhere to all joints with duct tape.... duct section, and secure all industry recommended safety procedures including the use plastic or thin foil duct. • Clean old ducts before installing this manual could result in place with included screw. 7/21/10 1:55:46 PM Be sure that the male end of the elbow faces down through the...
...gloves and safety glasses. • Failure to follow all of the elbow faces AWAY from your LG retailer. Pull out the exhaust duct. Be sure that the male end of the safety warnings in this dryer. • To reduce the risk of personal injury, adhere to all joints with duct tape.... duct section, and secure all industry recommended safety procedures including the use plastic or thin foil duct. • Clean old ducts before installing this manual could result in place with included screw. 7/21/10 1:55:46 PM Be sure that the male end of the elbow faces down through the...
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...NPT pipe plug must have it is detected. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. In the United States, an individual manual shutoff valve MUST be properly grounded. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • Use only a new AGA- Failure... Securely tighten all pipe threads. Gas pressure must not exceed 13 inches water column. • A qualified service or gas company technician must connect the dryer to do so can be installed. grounded outlet protected by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any disassembly of the...
...NPT pipe plug must have it is detected. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. In the United States, an individual manual shutoff valve MUST be properly grounded. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • Use only a new AGA- Failure... Securely tighten all pipe threads. Gas pressure must not exceed 13 inches water column. • A qualified service or gas company technician must connect the dryer to do so can be installed. grounded outlet protected by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any disassembly of the...
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...power cord through the neutral conductor. 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 ...20 MFL62512832_EN_100720.indd 20 7/21/10 1:55:50 PM Each colored wire should be connected to 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. Attach...
...power cord through the neutral conductor. 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 ...20 MFL62512832_EN_100720.indd 20 7/21/10 1:55:50 PM Each colored wire should be connected to 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. Attach...
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...; Grounding through the strain relief. Tighten all new construction after January 1, 1996. • A UL-listed strain relief is prohibited for Electric Dryers: Direct Wire • A 4-wire connection is connected to the center terminal block screw. Attach the two hot leads of the terminal block....inches of the outer covering from the ground wire. UL-Listed 4-Wire Power Cord 2 Remove the terminal block access cover on manual 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 insulation from the wire...
...; Grounding through the strain relief. Tighten all new construction after January 1, 1996. • A UL-listed strain relief is prohibited for Electric Dryers: Direct Wire • A 4-wire connection is connected to the center terminal block screw. Attach the two hot leads of the terminal block....inches of the outer covering from the ground wire. UL-Listed 4-Wire Power Cord 2 Remove the terminal block access cover on manual 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 insulation from the wire...
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... ground screw. Hot Neutral Hot (Black) (White) (Red) Ground Screw Neutral Grounding wire Ground Wire 2 Attach the two hot leads of the dryer. Reinstall the terminal block access cover. 22 MFL62512832_EN_100720.indd 22 7/21/10 1:55:52 PM then thread a UL-listed, 30 A, 240 V, ...same 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. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) USA ONLY wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the terminal block.
... ground screw. Hot Neutral Hot (Black) (White) (Red) Ground Screw Neutral Grounding wire Ground Wire 2 Attach the two hot leads of the dryer. Reinstall the terminal block access cover. 22 MFL62512832_EN_100720.indd 22 7/21/10 1:55:52 PM then thread a UL-listed, 30 A, 240 V, ...same 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. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) USA ONLY wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the terminal block.
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...cord through the strain relief. Reinstall the terminal block access cover. MFL62512832_EN_100720.indd 23 23 7/21/10 1:55:53 PM 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 ... of the outer covering from each wire. UL-Listed 3-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) Hot Neutral Hot (Black) (White) (Red) 1 Remove 31⁄2 inches (8.9 cm) of the...
...cord through the strain relief. Reinstall the terminal block access cover. MFL62512832_EN_100720.indd 23 23 7/21/10 1:55:53 PM 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 ... of the outer covering from each wire. UL-Listed 3-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) Hot Neutral Hot (Black) (White) (Red) 1 Remove 31⁄2 inches (8.9 cm) of the...
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...desired cycle has been selected, the standard presets will be adjusted using your dryer. On MANUAL DRY cycles, these settings can be shown in the display. If the dryer is running, use this manual for your new dryer. Press the button for that cycle and any load settings will cancel that ...not press the START/PAUSE button to resume a cycle within 4 minutes, the dryer automatically turns off. NOTE: If you to decrease the cycle time by a minute; E CYCLE SETTINGS BUTTONS Use these buttons with MANUAL DRY and TIME DRY cycles to select the desired cycle settings for starting the...
...desired cycle has been selected, the standard presets will be adjusted using your dryer. On MANUAL DRY cycles, these settings can be shown in the display. If the dryer is running, use this manual for your new dryer. Press the button for that cycle and any load settings will cancel that ...not press the START/PAUSE button to resume a cycle within 4 minutes, the dryer automatically turns off. NOTE: If you to decrease the cycle time by a minute; E CYCLE SETTINGS BUTTONS Use these buttons with MANUAL DRY and TIME DRY cycles to select the desired cycle settings for starting the...
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..., etc., heavy cottons Normal MEDIUM Adjustable 41 For small loads SPEED DRY with every cycle. You can be shown in Min. The dryer automatically sets the dryness level and temperature at the recommended setting for each cycle. More Time/ Less Time Normal MID HIGH 55 Adjustable Normal...air 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 cycle by ...
..., etc., heavy cottons Normal MEDIUM Adjustable 41 For small loads SPEED DRY with every cycle. You can be shown in Min. The dryer automatically sets the dryness level and temperature at the recommended setting for each cycle. More Time/ Less Time Normal MID HIGH 55 Adjustable Normal...air 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 cycle by ...
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...dry Do not dry (used with the same drying cycle. Important Warning: To reduce the risk of this entire manual, including the Important Safety Instructions, before running the dryer. a clogged lint filter will not completely remove oil residues. See Regular Cleaning (Page 32) for starting a ...new load; Running the dryer with your new dryer. Do not rinse or wash the filter to specific sections of fire, electric shock, or personal injury, read this manual for proper care. Flammable objects such as they are instructions for more...
...dry Do not dry (used with the same drying cycle. Important Warning: To reduce the risk of this entire manual, including the Important Safety Instructions, before running the dryer. a clogged lint filter will not completely remove oil residues. See Regular Cleaning (Page 32) for starting a ...new load; Running the dryer with your new dryer. Do not rinse or wash the filter to specific sections of fire, electric shock, or personal injury, read this manual for proper care. Flammable objects such as they are instructions for more...
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... to add. Press the DRY LEVEL button repeatedly to scroll through available settings. • This option is available with SENSOR DRY cycles. • The dryer will decrease the cycle time. • Use a LESS DRY or DAMP DRY setting for details. NOTE: To protect your fabrics and garments. TEMP.... CONTROL button repeatedly to scroll through available settings. TIME DRY Allows you to manually select the drying time, from ULTRA LOW to add or reduce the drying time in 10- Use the MORE TIME/LESS TIME buttons to ...
... to add. Press the DRY LEVEL button repeatedly to scroll through available settings. • This option is available with SENSOR DRY cycles. • The dryer will decrease the cycle time. • Use a LESS DRY or DAMP DRY setting for details. NOTE: To protect your fabrics and garments. TEMP.... CONTROL button repeatedly to scroll through available settings. TIME DRY Allows you to manually select the drying time, from ULTRA LOW to add or reduce the drying time in 10- Use the MORE TIME/LESS TIME buttons to ...
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...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 Try a shorter drying time, and remove items while they tend to retain more consistent... can lead to wrinkled clothes. Clothes are wrinkled Clothes are shrinking • Clothes dried too long (overdried). • Clothes left in a dryer. Display shows error code PS • Power cord connection is incorrect. • Check the connection of load you are drying. •...
...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 Try a shorter drying time, and remove items while they tend to retain more consistent... can lead to wrinkled clothes. Clothes are wrinkled Clothes are shrinking • Clothes dried too long (overdried). • Clothes left in a dryer. Display shows error code PS • Power cord connection is incorrect. • Check the connection of load you are drying. •...