Owners Manual
Page 1
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL OWNER'S MANUAL DRYER Please read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times. DLEX5680* DLGX5681* P/No. : 3828EL2001R www.lg.com
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL OWNER'S MANUAL DRYER Please read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times. DLEX5680* DLGX5681* P/No. : 3828EL2001R www.lg.com
Owners Manual
Page 2
... INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTING ELECTRICITY 40 SPECIFICATIONS 8 PRODUCT FEATURES 41 USING SMART DIAGNOSIS™ 9 INTRODUCING YOUR DRYER 9 Parts 9 Accessories 10 Control Panel Features 11 Display 12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 12 Preview Installation Order 13 Installation Location Requirements 13 Clearances 14...26 Final Installation Check 27 Installation Test (Duct Check) 29 HOW TO USE 29 Operating the Dryer 30 Cycle Guide 31 Sorting Load 31 Loading the Dryer 31 Check the Lint Filter Before Every Load 32 Cycle Settings and Options 32 Special Functions ...
... INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTING ELECTRICITY 40 SPECIFICATIONS 8 PRODUCT FEATURES 41 USING SMART DIAGNOSIS™ 9 INTRODUCING YOUR DRYER 9 Parts 9 Accessories 10 Control Panel Features 11 Display 12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 12 Preview Installation Order 13 Installation Location Requirements 13 Clearances 14...26 Final Installation Check 27 Installation Test (Duct Check) 29 HOW TO USE 29 Operating the Dryer 30 Cycle Guide 31 Sorting Load 31 Loading the Dryer 31 Check the Lint Filter Before Every Load 32 Cycle Settings and Options 32 Special Functions ...
Owners Manual
Page 4
... property damage, injury to persons, or death. #"4*$4"'&5:13&$"65*0/4 WWARNING To reduce the risk of children is necessary when the dryer is moving. 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE WWARNING For your safety, the information in this... minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, and soot, caused primarily by properly venting the dryer to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: t3FBEBMMJOTUSVDUJPOTCFGPSFVTJOHUIFESZFS t#FGPSF...
... property damage, injury to persons, or death. #"4*$4"'&5:13&$"65*0/4 WWARNING To reduce the risk of children is necessary when the dryer is moving. 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE WWARNING For your safety, the information in this... minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, and soot, caused primarily by properly venting the dryer to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: t3FBEBMMJOTUSVDUJPOTCFGPSFVTJOHUIFESZFS t#FGPSF...
Owners Manual
Page 5
... not properly grounded. t3FNPWFBMMQSPUFDUJWFWJOZMGJMNGSPNUIFQSPEVDU Failure to do so can result if the dryer is not properly grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by providing a ... described in a risk of electric shock. t1MBDFESZFSBUMFBTUJODIFTBCPWFUIFGMPPSGPS BHBSBHFJOTUBMMBUJPOFailure to do so can result if the dryer is a risk of suffocation. t%POPUQMBDFDBOEMFT TNPLJOHNBUFSJBMT PSPUIFS GMBNNBCMFTPOUPQPGUIFQSPEVDU Dripping wax, smoke, or fire can melt...
... not properly grounded. t3FNPWFBMMQSPUFDUJWFWJOZMGJMNGSPNUIFQSPEVDU Failure to do so can result if the dryer is not properly grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by providing a ... described in a risk of electric shock. t1MBDFESZFSBUMFBTUJODIFTBCPWFUIFGMPPSGPS BHBSBHFJOTUBMMBUJPOFailure to do so can result if the dryer is a risk of suffocation. t%POPUQMBDFDBOEMFT TNPLJOHNBUFSJBMT PSPUIFS GMBNNBCMFTPOUPQPGUIFQSPEVDU Dripping wax, smoke, or fire can melt...
Owners Manual
Page 6
... EJBNFUFSXJUIOPPCTUSVDUJPOT5IFFYIBVTUEVDU TIPVMECFLFQUBTTIPSUBTQPTTJCMF.BLFTVSF UPDMFBOBOZPMEEVDUTCFGPSFJOTUBMMJOHZPVSOFX dryer. 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE WWARNING For your safety, the information in this manual could result in property damage...
... EJBNFUFSXJUIOPPCTUSVDUJPOT5IFFYIBVTUEVDU TIPVMECFLFQUBTTIPSUBTQPTTJCMF.BLFTVSF UPDMFBOBOZPMEEVDUTCFGPSFJOTUBMMJOHZPVSOFX dryer. 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE WWARNING For your safety, the information in this manual could result in property damage...
Owners Manual
Page 7
...following: t%POPU VOEFSBOZDJSDVNTUBODFT DVUPSSFNPWF UIFHSPVOEQSPOHGSPNUIFQPXFSDPSETo prevent injury to persons or damage to the dryer from overheated wires. t3FGFSUPUIFJOTUBMMBUJPOJOTUSVDUJPOTJOUIJTNBOVBM GPSTQFDJGJDFMFDUSJDBMSFRVJSFNFOUTGPSZPVSNPEFM Failure to do so can create...PSNPWJOHUIFESZFS CFDBSFGVMOPU UPQJODI DSVTI PSEBNBHFUIFQPXFSDPSEThis will prevent injury and prevent damage to the dryer, the electrical power cord must be damaged, resulting in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this manual must...
...following: t%POPU VOEFSBOZDJSDVNTUBODFT DVUPSSFNPWF UIFHSPVOEQSPOHGSPNUIFQPXFSDPSETo prevent injury to persons or damage to the dryer from overheated wires. t3FGFSUPUIFJOTUBMMBUJPOJOTUSVDUJPOTJOUIJTNBOVBM GPSTQFDJGJDFMFDUSJDBMSFRVJSFNFOUTGPSZPVSNPEFM Failure to do so can create...PSNPWJOHUIFESZFS CFDBSFGVMOPU UPQJODI DSVTI PSEBNBHFUIFQPXFSDPSEThis will prevent injury and prevent damage to the dryer, the electrical power cord must be damaged, resulting in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this manual must...
Owners Manual
Page 8
...CONTROL PANEL Rotate the cycle selector knob to restrictions in the installed household ductwork that reduce exhaust airflow through the dryer. If you to inject fabrics with your dryer, it has the capability of hot steam to the Customer Information Center. FLOW SENSE™ DUCT BLOCKAGE SENSING SYSTEM...to refresh clothes, reduce static, and make ironing easier. Smart Diagnosis™ Should you to select the desired dry cycle. STEAM FUNCTIONS LG's steam technology allows you see the alert: Clean or repair the EVDUTUPSFNPWFUIFSFTUSJDUJPOT,FFQZPVSEVDUTDMFBOUPIFMQJODSFBTF...
...CONTROL PANEL Rotate the cycle selector knob to restrictions in the installed household ductwork that reduce exhaust airflow through the dryer. If you to inject fabrics with your dryer, it has the capability of hot steam to the Customer Information Center. FLOW SENSE™ DUCT BLOCKAGE SENSING SYSTEM...to refresh clothes, reduce static, and make ironing easier. Smart Diagnosis™ Should you to select the desired dry cycle. STEAM FUNCTIONS LG's steam technology allows you see the alert: Clean or repair the EVDUTUPSFNPWFUIFSFTUSJDUJPOT,FFQZPVSEVDUTDMFBOUPIFMQJODSFBTF...
Owners Manual
Page 9
ENGLISH INTRODUCING YOUR DRYER Parts INTRODUCING YOUR DRYER 9 Control panel Reversible door Terminal block access panel (Electric models) Power cord location (Gas models) Leveling feet Accessories 0QUJPOBMBDDFTTPSJFT Lint filter Gas connection location (...
ENGLISH INTRODUCING YOUR DRYER Parts INTRODUCING YOUR DRYER 9 Control panel Reversible door Terminal block access panel (Electric models) Power cord location (Gas models) Leveling feet Accessories 0QUJPOBMBDDFTTPSJFT Lint filter Gas connection location (...
Owners Manual
Page 10
... during a cycle will cancel that option to refresh clothes, reduce static, and make ironing easier. Press the button for more detailed information. LG's steam technology allows you can be shown in the display. Simply select the Steam Fresh™ cycle, or you to inject fabrics with .... Turn this knob to selected cycles. Press this manual for that cycle and any load settings will be adjusted using your new dryer. If the dryer is running, use these buttons to persons, read this entire manual, including the Important Safety Instructions, before starting and using the ...
... during a cycle will cancel that option to refresh clothes, reduce static, and make ironing easier. Press the button for more detailed information. LG's steam technology allows you can be shown in the display. Simply select the Steam Fresh™ cycle, or you to inject fabrics with .... Turn this knob to selected cycles. Press this manual for that cycle and any load settings will be adjusted using your new dryer. If the dryer is running, use these buttons to persons, read this entire manual, including the Important Safety Instructions, before starting and using the ...
Owners Manual
Page 11
...estimated time remaining, options, and status messages for optimal results ü $ZDMF$PNQMFUJPO*OEJDBUPS8JUI$IFDL'JMUFS3FNJOEFS - This prevents children from the dryer. If you have a special combination of the drying cycle is currently VOEFSXBZ $IFDL'JMUFS %SZJOH PS$PPMJOH ü $IJME-PDL*...; 'MPX4FOTF%VDU#MPDLBHF4FOTJOH4ZTUFN*OEJDBUPS - It turns off when the Start/Pause button is turned on as the dryer recalculates drying time for your money. The display will illuminate. When the Start/Pause button is turned on Sensor Dry cycles may ...
...estimated time remaining, options, and status messages for optimal results ü $ZDMF$PNQMFUJPO*OEJDBUPS8JUI$IFDL'JMUFS3FNJOEFS - This prevents children from the dryer. If you have a special combination of the drying cycle is currently VOEFSXBZ $IFDL'JMUFS %SZJOH PS$PPMJOH ü $IJME-PDL*...; 'MPX4FOTF%VDU#MPDLBHF4FOTJOH4ZTUFN*OEJDBUPS - It turns off when the Start/Pause button is turned on as the dryer recalculates drying time for your money. The display will illuminate. When the Start/Pause button is turned on Sensor Dry cycles may ...
Owners Manual
Page 12
12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Preview Installation Order Checking and choosing the proper location Leveling the dryer Venting the dryer 120V 240V Connecting gas dryers Connecting electric dryers Plugging in the power cord and grounding Press and hold Installation test (Refer to page 27.) Test run
12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Preview Installation Order Checking and choosing the proper location Leveling the dryer Venting the dryer 120V 240V Connecting gas dryers Connecting electric dryers Plugging in the power cord and grounding Press and hold Installation test (Refer to page 27.) Test run
Owners Manual
Page 13
... tNo other causing paint damage and making even more noise. Some codes limit, or do not permit, installation of the dryer in the same closet as a dryer. %POPUPQFSBUFZPVSESZFSBUUFNQFSBUVSFTCFMPX¡' ¡$ "UMPXFSUFNQFSBUVSFT UIFESZFSNJHIUOPUTIVUPGG at ...UIF&YUFOEFE%SZFS'FFU,JU$MPUIFTNBZOPUUVNCMFQSPQFSMZ BOEBVUPNBUJDTFOTPSDZDMFTNBZOPU operate correctly if dryer is important that you review this dryer. This dryer has been tested for this entire manual before installing and using your local building inspector. For closet installation, with...
... tNo other causing paint damage and making even more noise. Some codes limit, or do not permit, installation of the dryer in the same closet as a dryer. %POPUPQFSBUFZPVSESZFSBUUFNQFSBUVSFTCFMPX¡' ¡$ "UMPXFSUFNQFSBUVSFT UIFESZFSNJHIUOPUTIVUPGG at ...UIF&YUFOEFE%SZFS'FFU,JU$MPUIFTNBZOPUUVNCMFQSPQFSMZ BOEBVUPNBUJDTFOTPSDZDMFTNBZOPU operate correctly if dryer is important that you review this dryer. This dryer has been tested for this entire manual before installing and using your local building inspector. For closet installation, with...
Owners Manual
Page 14
... If you must be a perfectly level, solid surface. NOTE Adjust the leveling feet only as far as necessary to vibrate. The dryer leveling feet should be level. Extending the leveling feet more than necessary can cause serious injury or death. 14 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Clearances ... pedestal, you are required. *Required spacing **For side or bottom venting, JODIFT DN TQBDJOHJTBMMPXFE 7"* (17.8 cm) 7"* (17.8 cm) Leveling the Dryer 5"* 28 1"* (12.7 cm) (73.4 cm) (2.5 cm) 1" 29/32" (2.54 cm) (68.6 cm) 1" (2.54 cm) WWARNING t5PSFEVDFUIFSJTLPG...
... If you must be a perfectly level, solid surface. NOTE Adjust the leveling feet only as far as necessary to vibrate. The dryer leveling feet should be level. Extending the leveling feet more than necessary can cause serious injury or death. 14 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Clearances ... pedestal, you are required. *Required spacing **For side or bottom venting, JODIFT DN TQBDJOHJTBMMPXFE 7"* (17.8 cm) 7"* (17.8 cm) Leveling the Dryer 5"* 28 1"* (12.7 cm) (73.4 cm) (2.5 cm) 1" 29/32" (2.54 cm) (68.6 cm) 1" (2.54 cm) WWARNING t5PSFEVDFUIFSJTLPG...
Owners Manual
Page 15
... persons. 3FNPWFUIFTDSFXTTFDVSJOHUIFIJOHFTUPUIFEPPS frame. t"WPJEESPQQJOHUIFEPPSUPBWPJEEBNBHFUPUIF EPPSPSUIFGMPPS THE DRYER DOOR IS VERY LARGE AND HEAVY. Inner door frame Latch hook Swing Door Failure to follow the instructions below can result in damage to the... dryer, property damage or injury to the opposite side. 5FTUUIFTXJOHPGUIFEPPSUPNBLFTVSFUIFIJOHFT and latch are properly aligned and ...
... persons. 3FNPWFUIFTDSFXTTFDVSJOHUIFIJOHFTUPUIFEPPS frame. t"WPJEESPQQJOHUIFEPPSUPBWPJEEBNBHFUPUIF EPPSPSUIFGMPPS THE DRYER DOOR IS VERY LARGE AND HEAVY. Inner door frame Latch hook Swing Door Failure to follow the instructions below can result in damage to the... dryer, property damage or injury to the opposite side. 5FTUUIFTXJOHPGUIFEPPSUPNBLFTVSFUIFIJOHFT and latch are properly aligned and ...
Owners Manual
Page 16
...also be configured to vent to change the dryer vent location. 1SFBTTFNCMFBJODIFT DN FMCPXUPUIFOFYU JODIFT DN EVDUTFDUJPO BOETFDVSFBMMKPJOUT XJUIEVDUUBQF#FTVSFUIBUUIFNBMFFOEPGUIFFMCPX faces AWAY from your LG retailer. This kit contains the necessary duct... components to the bottom or side SJHIUTJEFWFOUJOHJTOPUBWBJMBCMFPOHBTNPEFMT An adapter kit, part number may be purchased from the dryer. Retaining Screw Option 2: Bottom Venting 1SFTT...
...also be configured to vent to change the dryer vent location. 1SFBTTFNCMFBJODIFT DN FMCPXUPUIFOFYU JODIFT DN EVDUTFDUJPO BOETFDVSFBMMKPJOUT XJUIEVDUUBQF#FTVSFUIBUUIFNBMFFOEPGUIFFMCPX faces AWAY from your LG retailer. This kit contains the necessary duct... components to the bottom or side SJHIUTJEFWFOUJOHJTOPUBWBJMBCMFPOHBTNPEFMT An adapter kit, part number may be purchased from the dryer. Retaining Screw Option 2: Bottom Venting 1SFTT...
Owners Manual
Page 17
...CBDLESBGUXIFOUIFESZFSJTOPUJOVTFFailure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 17 Venting the Dryer ENGLISH WWARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including ...XJUIOPPCTUSVDUJPOT5IFFYIBVTUEVDU TIPVMECFLFQUBTTIPSUBTQPTTJCMF.BLFTVSF UPDMFBOBOZPMEEVDUTCFGPSFJOTUBMMJOHZPVSOFX dryer. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. t5PSFEVDFUIFSJTLPGGJSF DPNCVTUJPO PS BDDVNVMBUJPOPGDPNCVTUJCMF...
...CBDLESBGUXIFOUIFESZFSJTOPUJOVTFFailure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 17 Venting the Dryer ENGLISH WWARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including ...XJUIOPPCTUSVDUJPOT5IFFYIBVTUEVDU TIPVMECFLFQUBTTIPSUBTQPTTJCMF.BLFTVSF UPDMFBOBOZPMEEVDUTCFGPSFJOTUBMMJOHZPVSOFX dryer. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. t5PSFEVDFUIFSJTLPGGJSF DPNCVTUJPO PS BDDVNVMBUJPOPGDPNCVTUJCMF...
Owners Manual
Page 18
...maximize drying performance and reduce lint buildup and condensation in the ductwork. t*ODPSSFDUPSJOBEFRVBUFFYIBVTUTZTUFNTBSFOPU covered by the dryer warranty. t5IFFYIBVTUEVDUSVOTIPVMECFBTTIPSUBTQPTTJCMF t6TFBTGFXFMCPXKPJOUTBTQPTTJCMF t5IFNBMF...FOEPGFBDITFDUJPOPGFYIBVTUEVDUNVTU point away from the dryer. 18 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Venting the Dryer (cont.) Ductwork 8BMM$BQ5ZQF /VNCFS0G ¡&MCPXT .BYJNVN-FOHUI0G JODI%JBNFUFS 3JHJE.FUBM%VDU Recommended GU ...
...maximize drying performance and reduce lint buildup and condensation in the ductwork. t*ODPSSFDUPSJOBEFRVBUFFYIBVTUTZTUFNTBSFOPU covered by the dryer warranty. t5IFFYIBVTUEVDUSVOTIPVMECFBTTIPSUBTQPTTJCMF t6TFBTGFXFMCPXKPJOUTBTQPTTJCMF t5IFNBMF...FOEPGFBDITFDUJPOPGFYIBVTUEVDUNVTU point away from the dryer. 18 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Venting the Dryer (cont.) Ductwork 8BMM$BQ5ZQF /VNCFS0G ¡&MCPXT .BYJNVN-FOHUI0G JODI%JBNFUFS 3JHJE.FUBM%VDU Recommended GU ...
Owners Manual
Page 19
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 19 ENGLISH Connecting Gas Dryers WWARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following : t%POPU VOEFS...
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 19 ENGLISH Connecting Gas Dryers WWARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following : t%POPU VOEFS...
Owners Manual
Page 20
...BDDPSEBODFXJUIMPDBM DPEFTBOESFHVMBUJPOT. Confirm that the type of gas available in fire, explosion, or death. Electrical connection Plug dryer into a 7"$ )[HSPVOEFEQSPOH outlet. w/15(BT Connection AGA/CSA-Certified Stainless Steel Flexible Connector w/151JQF Plug Gas...installed at an elevation above GFFU JUNVTUCFEFSBUFECZBRVBMJGJFEUFDIOJDJBO or gas supplier. 20 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 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...
...BDDPSEBODFXJUIMPDBM DPEFTBOESFHVMBUJPOT. Confirm that the type of gas available in fire, explosion, or death. Electrical connection Plug dryer into a 7"$ )[HSPVOEFEQSPOH outlet. w/15(BT Connection AGA/CSA-Certified Stainless Steel Flexible Connector w/151JQF Plug Gas...installed at an elevation above GFFU JUNVTUCFEFSBUFECZBRVBMJGJFEUFDIOJDJBO or gas supplier. 20 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 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...
Owners Manual
Page 21
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 21 Connecting Electric Dryers ENGLISH WWARNING To help prevent fire, electric shock, serious injury, or death, the wiring and grounding must conform to the latest edition of fire, electric ...BOEPSEJOBODFT t"XJSFDPOOFDUJPOJTSFRVJSFEGPSBMMNPCJMFBOE NBOVGBDUVSFEIPNFJOTUBMMBUJPOT BTXFMMBTBMM OFXDPOTUSVDUJPOBGUFS+BOVBSZ Failure to operate the dryer. WWARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: t%POPUNPEJGZ...
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 21 Connecting Electric Dryers ENGLISH WWARNING To help prevent fire, electric shock, serious injury, or death, the wiring and grounding must conform to the latest edition of fire, electric ...BOEPSEJOBODFT t"XJSFDPOOFDUJPOJTSFRVJSFEGPSBMMNPCJMFBOE NBOVGBDUVSFEIPNFJOTUBMMBUJPOT BTXFMMBTBMM OFXDPOTUSVDUJPOBGUFS+BOVBSZ Failure to operate the dryer. WWARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: t%POPUNPEJGZ...