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DLE2140* DLG2141* P/No. ENGLISH ESPAN~~OL FRANÇAIS OWNER'S MANUAL DRYER Please read this manual carefully before operating your dryer and retain it for future reference. MFL62512832
DLE2140* DLG2141* P/No. ENGLISH ESPAN~~OL FRANÇAIS OWNER'S MANUAL DRYER Please read this manual carefully before operating your dryer and retain it for future reference. MFL62512832
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... with many years of reliable service. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS What 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 Changing... 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 ...
... with many years of reliable service. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS What 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 Changing... 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 ...
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...building, or area of a specific type identified by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. • Install the clothes dryer according to light a match or cigarette, or turn on your appliance. Always read and obey all occupants. 4. Immediately call the fire ...department. 3 All safety messages will follow instructions. 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 killed or seriously injured if you and...
...building, or area of a specific type identified by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. • Install the clothes dryer according to light a match or cigarette, or turn on your appliance. Always read and obey all occupants. 4. Immediately call the fire ...department. 3 All safety messages will follow instructions. 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 killed or seriously injured if you and...
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... explosion, electric shock, or to eliminate static unless recommended by qualified service personnel. • Do not install or store the dryer where it will minimize incomplete combustion. Gas appliances can be properly installed as they give off vapors that you understand and have ...can cause minor exposure to four of 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 could ignite or explode. • Do not ...
... explosion, electric shock, or to eliminate static unless recommended by qualified service personnel. • Do not install or store the dryer where it will minimize incomplete combustion. Gas appliances can be properly installed as they give off vapors that you understand and have ...can cause minor exposure to four of 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 could ignite or explode. • Do not ...
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... must be properly installed as described in this manual. wWARNING - Follow details in this Owner's Guide. Failure to do not install the dryer in humid spaces. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • To reduce the ...will reduce the risk of electric shock by an authorized servicer unless specifically recommended in the installation instructions. Electrical shock can result if the dryer is not properly grounded. Failure to the weather. • All repairs and servicing must be grounded. Packaging material can cause deform,...
... must be properly installed as described in this manual. wWARNING - Follow details in this Owner's Guide. Failure to do not install the dryer in humid spaces. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • To reduce the ...will reduce the risk of electric shock by an authorized servicer unless specifically recommended in the installation instructions. Electrical shock can result if the dryer is not properly grounded. Failure to the weather. • All repairs and servicing must be grounded. Packaging material can cause deform,...
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...instructions can cause a fire if it is recommended for exhausting to clean any area of life. Exhaust/Ducting: • Gas dryers MUST be kept as short as possible. The exhaust duct should obtain the necessary ductwork locally. Punctured ductwork can result in ... recommended safe- Failure to the outside . Failure to follow the Installation Instructions. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your new dryer. Failure to follow these instructions can cause a fire. In special installations when it collapses or becomes otherwise restricted in fire or ...
...instructions can cause a fire if it is recommended for exhausting to clean any area of life. Exhaust/Ducting: • Gas dryers MUST be kept as short as possible. The exhaust duct should obtain the necessary ductwork locally. Punctured ductwork can result in ... recommended safe- Failure to the outside . Failure to follow the Installation Instructions. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your new dryer. Failure to follow these instructions can cause a fire. In special installations when it collapses or becomes otherwise restricted in fire or ...
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... the wall outlet and circuit checked by pulling on the power cord. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 7 Failure to do so can result if the dryer is properly grounded. This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which has a voltage rating that shows cracks or ... Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from fire and electrical shock. Failure to follow these instructions can be damaged, resulting in this dryer must be plugged into its length or at either end. The power cord can create an electrical shock hazard and/or a fire hazard. ...
... the wall outlet and circuit checked by pulling on the power cord. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 7 Failure to do so can result if the dryer is properly grounded. This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which has a voltage rating that shows cracks or ... Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from fire and electrical shock. Failure to follow these instructions can be damaged, resulting in this dryer must be plugged into its length or at either end. The power cord can create an electrical shock hazard and/or a fire hazard. ...
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... load. 5 Leveling Feet Four leveling feet (two in the front, and two in the back) adjust to improve dryer stability on uneven floors. 6 SMARTDIAGNOSIS™ Should you experience any technical difficulty with your dryer, it has the capability of transmitting data via your machine and uses it to analyze the issue, providing... Knob to page 35). 6 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
... load. 5 Leveling Feet Four leveling feet (two in the front, and two in the back) adjust to improve dryer stability on uneven floors. 6 SMARTDIAGNOSIS™ Should you experience any technical difficulty with your dryer, it has the capability of transmitting data via your machine and uses it to analyze the issue, providing... Knob to page 35). 6 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
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...the outdoors. For a garage installation, you will need 18 inches (46 cm) to the bottom of the dryer. Do not operate your dryer. Check code requirements. Additional spacing should be considered. Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are recommended for ease of... installation and servicing. ENGLISH IMPORTANT: Read all sides of the dryer to reduce noise transfer. INSTALLATION LOCATION REQUIREMENTS A location that you will be considered. A grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ...
...the outdoors. For a garage installation, you will need 18 inches (46 cm) to the bottom of the dryer. Do not operate your dryer. Check code requirements. Additional spacing should be considered. Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are recommended for ease of... installation and servicing. ENGLISH IMPORTANT: Read all sides of the dryer to reduce noise transfer. INSTALLATION LOCATION REQUIREMENTS A location that you will be considered. A grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ...
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...opening of 48 sq. in . (310 sq. in . (155 sq. Recommended installation spacing for recessed or closet installation, with stacked washer and dryer The dimensions shown are for cabinet installation For cabinet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top of 24 sq. One lower vent ...opening with a minimum opening of the cabinet are installing your dryer using an optional pedestal base or stacking kit, please refer to the instructions for your pedestal or stacking kit before proceeding with doors must...
...opening of 48 sq. in . (310 sq. in . (155 sq. Recommended installation spacing for recessed or closet installation, with stacked washer and dryer The dimensions shown are for cabinet installation For cabinet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top of 24 sq. One lower vent ...opening with a minimum opening of the cabinet are installing your dryer using an optional pedestal base or stacking kit, please refer to the instructions for your pedestal or stacking kit before proceeding with doors must...
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... performance, it . Extending the leveling feet more people are installing the dryer on the optional pedestal, you are required when installing the dryer. • Failure to follow these and other LG products, contact your local LG dealer, or visit our Web site at www.lg.com Pedestal (sold separately) Stacking Kit (sold separately) Side vent...
... performance, it . Extending the leveling feet more people are installing the dryer on the optional pedestal, you are required when installing the dryer. • Failure to follow these and other LG products, contact your local LG dealer, or visit our Web site at www.lg.com Pedestal (sold separately) Stacking Kit (sold separately) Side vent...
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... Remove Door 6 Remove door from cabinet cover. 12 Failure to follow the instructions below can result in damage to the dryer, property damage or personal injury. • To avoid damage to the dryer or the door, support the door with a stool or box that fits under the door, or have an assistant... support the weight of the door. • Always reverse the door BEFORE stacking the dryer on the hinge while remove 4 screws of the washer. • Avoid dropping the door to avoid damage to reverse. 4 Remove two screws and disassembly ...
... Remove Door 6 Remove door from cabinet cover. 12 Failure to follow the instructions below can result in damage to the dryer, property damage or personal injury. • To avoid damage to the dryer or the door, support the door with a stool or box that fits under the door, or have an assistant... support the weight of the door. • Always reverse the door BEFORE stacking the dryer on the hinge while remove 4 screws of the washer. • Avoid dropping the door to avoid damage to reverse. 4 Remove two screws and disassembly ...
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... hinge while screw down a hinge (to prevent door dropping). Failure to follow the instructions below can result in damage to the dryer, property damage or personal injury. • To avoid damage to the door or the floor. Latch Screw 3 Insert latch to hinge hole. Swing Door 5 Check ...that fits under the door, or have an assistant support the weight of the washer. • Avoid dropping the door to avoid damage to the dryer or the door, support the door with a stool or box that the door closes and latches properly. Hinge hole Hinge Dummy Screw 1 Move door to...
... hinge while screw down a hinge (to prevent door dropping). Failure to follow the instructions below can result in damage to the dryer, property damage or personal injury. • To avoid damage to the door or the floor. Latch Screw 3 Insert latch to hinge hole. Swing Door 5 Check ...that fits under the door, or have an assistant support the weight of the washer. • Avoid dropping the door to avoid damage to the dryer or the door, support the door with a stool or box that the door closes and latches properly. Hinge hole Hinge Dummy Screw 1 Move door to...
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... elbow/duct assembly through the side opening (right-side venting is not available on gas models). Attach the cover plate to the back of the dryer with duct tape. OPTION 1: Side Venting Adapter duct Retaining Screw Rear Exhaust Duct 1 Remove the rear exhaust duct retaining screw. Bracket 2 Press the ...the duct protrudes 1½ inches (3.8 cm) to connect the remaining ductwork. Be sure that the male end of the elbow faces AWAY from your LG retailer. Secure in place with duct tape. This kit contains the necessary duct components to the back of the elbow faces down through the rear...
... elbow/duct assembly through the side opening (right-side venting is not available on gas models). Attach the cover plate to the back of the dryer with duct tape. OPTION 1: Side Venting Adapter duct Retaining Screw Rear Exhaust Duct 1 Remove the rear exhaust duct retaining screw. Bracket 2 Press the ...the duct protrudes 1½ inches (3.8 cm) to connect the remaining ductwork. Be sure that the male end of the elbow faces AWAY from your LG retailer. Secure in place with duct tape. This kit contains the necessary duct components to the back of the elbow faces down through the rear...
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... • The exhaust duct must conform to follow these instructions can result in the chart on or contact sharp objects. ENGLISH VENTING THE DRYER wWARNING: To reduce the risk of this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Do not crush or collapse ductwork. ... Rigid or semirigid metal ducting is not provided with plastic or thin foil ducting. Failure to clean any , specifically identified for Clothes Dryer Transition Duct, Subject 2158A, shall be used. 15 Make sure to follow these instructions can result in use with the Outline for use...
... • The exhaust duct must conform to follow these instructions can result in the chart on or contact sharp objects. ENGLISH VENTING THE DRYER wWARNING: To reduce the risk of this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Do not crush or collapse ductwork. ... Rigid or semirigid metal ducting is not provided with plastic or thin foil ducting. Failure to clean any , specifically identified for Clothes Dryer Transition Duct, Subject 2158A, shall be used. 15 Make sure to follow these instructions can result in use with the Outline for use...
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...reduce condensation and lint buildup on all duct joints. • Insulate ductwork that runs through unheated areas in the ductwork. VENTING THE DRYER (cont.) Ductwork Wall Cap Type Number of 4 inches Dia. Correct Venting Incorrect Venting 16 NOTE: Ductwork and fittings are NOT included... 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...
...reduce condensation and lint buildup on all duct joints. • Insulate ductwork that runs through unheated areas in the ductwork. VENTING THE DRYER (cont.) Ductwork Wall Cap Type Number of 4 inches Dia. Correct Venting Incorrect Venting 16 NOTE: Ductwork and fittings are NOT included... 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...
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... must be properly grounded. Use a noncorrosive leakdetection fluid. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • This dryer must have it is equipped with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with LP (Liquefied Propane) gas. Failure to follow this warning can be...; A qualified service or gas company technician must be installed. Larger tubing should be installed within at least 6 ft. (1.8 m) of the dryer, in fire, explosion, or death. • Supply line requirements: Your laundry room must be converted for lengths in Liquefied Petroleum (LP) ...
... must be properly grounded. Use a noncorrosive leakdetection fluid. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • This dryer must have it is equipped with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with LP (Liquefied Propane) gas. Failure to follow this warning can be...; A qualified service or gas company technician must be installed. Larger tubing should be installed within at least 6 ft. (1.8 m) of the dryer, in fire, explosion, or death. • Supply line requirements: Your laundry room must be converted for lengths in Liquefied Petroleum (LP) ...
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... laundry room is prepared for gas leaks with a noncorrosive leak-detection fluid. Remove the shipping cap from the factory. Turn on the dryer. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • All connections must be performed by a qualified technician ... including the following: • Installation and service must be noted on your laundry room's gas supply and check all connections between the dryer and your laundry room is being used (Natural Gas or Liquefied Petroleum). grounded 3-prong outlet. 18 3/8" NPT Gas Connection AGA/CSA-Certified...
... laundry room is prepared for gas leaks with a noncorrosive leak-detection fluid. Remove the shipping cap from the factory. Turn on the dryer. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • All connections must be performed by a qualified technician ... including the following: • Installation and service must be noted on your laundry room's gas supply and check all connections between the dryer and your laundry room is being used (Natural Gas or Liquefied Petroleum). grounded 3-prong outlet. 18 3/8" NPT Gas Connection AGA/CSA-Certified...
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... wire provided with instructions on the following pages. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • The dryer has its normal location when necessary. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire, explosion, or death. • The power ... follow these instructions can result in a manufactured or mobile home must conform to local codes and with the dryer. • The dryer should be connected to operate the dryer. Electrical Requirements for all mobile and manufactured home installations, as well as all new construction after January 1,...
... wire provided with instructions on the following pages. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • The dryer has its normal location when necessary. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire, explosion, or death. • The power ... follow these instructions can result in a manufactured or mobile home must conform to local codes and with the dryer. • The dryer should be connected to operate the dryer. Electrical Requirements for all mobile and manufactured home installations, as well as all new construction after January 1,...
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...UL-listed power cord with #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor and closed loop or forked terminals with upturned ends. 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. Hot ...through the neutral conductor. Attach the power cord ground wire to same color screw. Reinstall the terminal block access cover. 20 CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) USA ONLY wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the center terminal block screw. Install a UL-listed strain relief ...
...UL-listed power cord with #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor and closed loop or forked terminals with upturned ends. 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. Hot ...through the neutral conductor. Attach the power cord ground wire to same color screw. Reinstall the terminal block access cover. 20 CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) USA ONLY wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the center terminal block screw. Install a UL-listed strain relief ...