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...9 Installation With Optional Pedestal Base or Stacking Kit 10 Leveling the Dryer 11 Reversing the Door Swing 11 Changing the Dryer Vent Location 12 Venting the Dryer 13, 14 Connecting Gas Dryers 15, 16 Connecting Electric Dryers 17-21 Special Requirements for Manufactured or Mobile Homes 22 Final Installation...simple operation and high efficiency. Your new LG Dryer combines the most advanced drying sensor technology with many years of Purchase: The model and serial number can be located on your purchase and welcome to Do if You Smell Gas 3 Basic Safety Precautions 4 California safe...
...9 Installation With Optional Pedestal Base or Stacking Kit 10 Leveling the Dryer 11 Reversing the Door Swing 11 Changing the Dryer Vent Location 12 Venting the Dryer 13, 14 Connecting Gas Dryers 15, 16 Connecting Electric Dryers 17-21 Special Requirements for Manufactured or Mobile Homes 22 Final Installation...simple operation and high efficiency. Your new LG Dryer combines the most advanced drying sensor technology with many years of Purchase: The model and serial number can be located on your purchase and welcome to Do if You Smell Gas 3 Basic Safety Precautions 4 California safe...
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..., or area of a specific type identified by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. • Install the clothes dryer according to reduce the chance of this appliance or any gas or electrical appliance. 2. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the ...word DANGER or WARNING. Flexible venting materials are not followed. •Do not install a clothes dryer with clothes dryers. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: 1. Do not try to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of fire or explosion, electric shock, ...
..., or area of a specific type identified by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. • Install the clothes dryer according to reduce the chance of this appliance or any gas or electrical appliance. 2. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the ...word DANGER or WARNING. Flexible venting materials are not followed. •Do not install a clothes dryer with clothes dryers. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: 1. Do not try to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of fire or explosion, electric shock, ...
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... cleaned in, washed in, soaked in this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Read all instructions before using the dryer. • Before use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials. • Keep area around the exhaust...fuels. Gas appliances can be properly installed as they give off vapors that have the skills to carry out. • Do not tamper with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances as described in , or spotted with controls. • Before the dryer is...
... cleaned in, washed in, soaked in this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Read all instructions before using the dryer. • Before use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials. • Keep area around the exhaust...fuels. Gas appliances can be properly installed as they give off vapors that have the skills to carry out. • Do not tamper with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances as described in , or spotted with controls. • Before the dryer is...
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...into an appropriate outlet that is not properly grounded. Electrical shock can result in death, explosion, fire, or burns. • Place dryer at least 18 in. There is properly grounded. above the floor for electric current. Failure to whether the appliance is a risk of...a garage installation. Failure to conform with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. Failure to do not install the dryer in the installation instructions. Packaging material can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock or death. • To reduce the risk of electric ...
...into an appropriate outlet that is not properly grounded. Electrical shock can result in death, explosion, fire, or burns. • Place dryer at least 18 in. There is properly grounded. above the floor for electric current. Failure to whether the appliance is a risk of...a garage installation. Failure to conform with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. Failure to do not install the dryer in the installation instructions. Packaging material can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock or death. • To reduce the risk of electric ...
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... exhausted to follow the Installation Instructions. Failure to the outside. The exhaust duct should have hinged dampers to prevent backdraft when the dryer is recommended for exhausting to follow these instructions can result in . An accumulation of lint in use of life. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR... INSTALLATION Exhaust/Ducting: • Gas dryers MUST be kept as short as possible. Failure to the outside of the home can result in fire or death. • Rigid or...
... exhausted to follow the Installation Instructions. Failure to the outside. The exhaust duct should have hinged dampers to prevent backdraft when the dryer is recommended for exhausting to follow these instructions can result in . An accumulation of lint in use of life. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR... INSTALLATION Exhaust/Ducting: • Gas dryers MUST be kept as short as possible. Failure to the outside of the home can result in fire or death. • Rigid or...
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...damage the power cord. Do not use a cord that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. To prevent personal injury or damage to the dryer, the electrical power cord must be careful not to follow these instructions can create an electrical shock hazard and/or a fire hazard. •... model. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTING ELECTRICITY wWARNING: To reduce the risk of life. The power cord can result if the dryer is properly grounded. The power cord can result in a risk of fire and electrical shock. • Repair or replace immediately all power cords...
...damage the power cord. Do not use a cord that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. To prevent personal injury or damage to the dryer, the electrical power cord must be careful not to follow these instructions can create an electrical shock hazard and/or a fire hazard. •... model. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTING ELECTRICITY wWARNING: To reduce the risk of life. The power cord can result if the dryer is properly grounded. The power cord can result in a risk of fire and electrical shock. • Repair or replace immediately all power cords...
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... unloading. KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS 1 Easy-to-USE Control Panel Rotate the Cycle Selector Knob to improve dryer stability on uneven floors. 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 a button. 2 LED Display The easy-to-read LED display shows cycle... in the front, and two in the back) adjust to select the desired dry cycle. Add cycle options or adjust settings with the touch of Dryer 8
... unloading. KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS 1 Easy-to-USE Control Panel Rotate the Cycle Selector Knob to improve dryer stability on uneven floors. 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 a button. 2 LED Display The easy-to-read LED display shows cycle... in the front, and two in the back) adjust to select the desired dry cycle. Add cycle options or adjust settings with the touch of Dryer 8
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...Mobile Homes. 3" (7.6 cm) 48 in.2 (310 cm2) • Most installations require a minimum 5½ in. (14 cm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust ducting. • Allow minimum clearances of at least 18 in .2 (155 cm2) 3" Closet Door Vent (7.6 cm) Requirements Additional ...: • The closet door must allow for minimum vent opening requirements. Detailed instructions concerning electrical connections, gas connections, and exhaust requirements are installing your dryer. Refer to the diagram above for wall, door, or floor moldings that you are provided on the ...
...Mobile Homes. 3" (7.6 cm) 48 in.2 (310 cm2) • Most installations require a minimum 5½ in. (14 cm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust ducting. • Allow minimum clearances of at least 18 in .2 (155 cm2) 3" Closet Door Vent (7.6 cm) Requirements Additional ...: • The closet door must allow for minimum vent opening requirements. Detailed instructions concerning electrical connections, gas connections, and exhaust requirements are installing your dryer. Refer to the diagram above for wall, door, or floor moldings that you are provided on the ...
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INSTALLATION WITH OPTIONAL PEDESTAL BASE OR STACKING KIT IMPORTANT: If you are installing your dryer using an optional pedestal base or stacking kit, please refer to Optional Accessories in this manual or to the instructions for Installation With Stacking Kit OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES For these and other LG products, contact your pedestal or stacking kit before proceeding with the installation. Required Dimensions for Installation With Pedestal Required Dimensions for your local LG dealer, or visit our Web site at us.lge.com Pedestal (sold separately) 10 Stacking Kit (sold separately)
INSTALLATION WITH OPTIONAL PEDESTAL BASE OR STACKING KIT IMPORTANT: If you are installing your dryer using an optional pedestal base or stacking kit, please refer to Optional Accessories in this manual or to the instructions for Installation With Stacking Kit OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES For these and other LG products, contact your pedestal or stacking kit before proceeding with the installation. Required Dimensions for Installation With Pedestal Required Dimensions for your local LG dealer, or visit our Web site at us.lge.com Pedestal (sold separately) 10 Stacking Kit (sold separately)
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...• All four leveling feet must use the leveling feet on the top corners of the dryer door opening . REVERSING THE DOOR SWING The swing of the dryer. 2 Use an adjustable wrench to level the dryer. If you must rest solidly on the optional pedestal, you are in the final location. Remove...4 screws from side to side and front to lower it must be fully retracted. Extending the leveling feet more than necessary can cause the dryer to follow these instructions can be level. NOTE: Adjust the leveling feet only as far as necessary to make sure the door moves freely and...
...• All four leveling feet must use the leveling feet on the top corners of the dryer door opening . REVERSING THE DOOR SWING The swing of the dryer. 2 Use an adjustable wrench to level the dryer. If you must rest solidly on the optional pedestal, you are in the final location. Remove...4 screws from side to side and front to lower it must be fully retracted. Extending the leveling feet more than necessary can cause the dryer to follow these instructions can be level. NOTE: Adjust the leveling feet only as far as necessary to make sure the door moves freely and...
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This kit contains the necessary duct components to the base of the elbow faces AWAY from your LG retailer. Press the adapter duct onto the blower housing and secure to change the dryer vent location. OPTION 2: Bottom Venting Adapter Duct Bracket Knockout 2 Press the tabs on the ...; Wear gloves during installation. • Failure to follow these instructions can also be purchased from the dryer. Your new dryer is not available on gas models). It can result in . (3.8 cm) to connect the remaining ductwork. OPTION 1: Side Venting Adapter duct Retaining Screw Rear Exhaust Duct ...
This kit contains the necessary duct components to the base of the elbow faces AWAY from your LG retailer. Press the adapter duct onto the blower housing and secure to change the dryer vent location. OPTION 2: Bottom Venting Adapter Duct Bracket Knockout 2 Press the tabs on the ...; Wear gloves during installation. • Failure to follow these instructions can also be purchased from the dryer. Your new dryer is not available on gas models). It can result in . (3.8 cm) to connect the remaining ductwork. OPTION 1: Side Venting Adapter duct Retaining Screw Rear Exhaust Duct ...
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... Use only 4-in. (10.2 cm) rigid or flexible metal ductwork inside the dryer cabinet and for use with the appliance by the manufacturer shall be 4 in. (10.2 cm) in fire or death. • Gas dryers MUST exhaust to the outdoors. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire ...or death. • Ductwork is suitable and clean before installing your new dryer. The end cap should obtain the necessary ductwork locally. Failure to ...
... Use only 4-in. (10.2 cm) rigid or flexible metal ductwork inside the dryer cabinet and for use with the appliance by the manufacturer shall be 4 in. (10.2 cm) in fire or death. • Gas dryers MUST exhaust to the outdoors. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire ...or death. • Ductwork is suitable and clean before installing your new dryer. The end cap should obtain the necessary ductwork locally. Failure to ...
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... Wall Cap Type Number of exhaust duct must be purchased separately. • Use 4-in the ductwork. It is not recommended to exhaust the dryer correctly will void the dryer's warranty. 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 3 21/2" (6.35 ...Failure to use more than four 90° elbows. NOTE: Ductwork and fittings are NOT included and must point away from the dryer. • Use duct tape on all duct joints. • Insulate ductwork that runs through unheated areas in order to maximize ...
... Wall Cap Type Number of exhaust duct must be purchased separately. • Use 4-in the ductwork. It is not recommended to exhaust the dryer correctly will void the dryer's warranty. 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 3 21/2" (6.35 ...Failure to use more than four 90° elbows. NOTE: Ductwork and fittings are NOT included and must point away from the dryer. • Use duct tape on all duct joints. • Insulate ductwork that runs through unheated areas in order to maximize ...
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...inspect for use with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. It can be installed within at least 6 ft. (1.8 m) of the dryer, in accordance with LP (Liquefied Propane) gas. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • Supply line requirements: Your laundry room must be ...protected by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the factory, this dryer is configured for gas leaks. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • DO NOT attempt any disassembly requires the ...
...inspect for use with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. It can be installed within at least 6 ft. (1.8 m) of the dryer, in accordance with LP (Liquefied Propane) gas. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • Supply line requirements: Your laundry room must be ...protected by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the factory, this dryer is configured for gas leaks. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • DO NOT attempt any disassembly requires the ...
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...feet, it must be installed within 6 ft. (1.8 m) of the dryer. Turn on the dryer. Make sure that the dryer is turned OFF. Connecting the Gas Supply 1 Make sure that the type of gas available in . Electrical Connection Plug dryer into a 120-VAC, 60-Hz. Failure to do so can result...precautions, 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 prepared for gas leaks with local codes and regulations. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, ...
...feet, it must be installed within 6 ft. (1.8 m) of the dryer. Turn on the dryer. Make sure that the dryer is turned OFF. Connecting the Gas Supply 1 Make sure that the type of gas available in . Electrical Connection Plug dryer into a 120-VAC, 60-Hz. Failure to do so can result...precautions, 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 prepared for gas leaks with local codes and regulations. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, ...
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...result in fire, explosion, or death. • The power cord (pigtail) connection between wall receptacle and dryer terminal block IS NOT supplied with dryer. Failure to dryer is required for Electric Models Only wWARNING: To reduce the risk of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70...To reduce the risk of the line). Failure to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: • This dryer must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected...
...result in fire, explosion, or death. • The power cord (pigtail) connection between wall receptacle and dryer terminal block IS NOT supplied with dryer. Failure to dryer is required for Electric Models Only wWARNING: To reduce the risk of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70...To reduce the risk of the line). Failure to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: • This dryer must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected...
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...wire from behind the green ground screw to the center screw of the power cord to the same color screw in block. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the green ground screw. Each colored wire should be connected to the center... terminal block screw. Four-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Power Cord • A 4-wire connection is required for : (1) new branch-circuit installations, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where ...
...wire from behind the green ground screw to the center screw of the power cord to the same color screw in block. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the green ground screw. Each colored wire should be connected to the center... terminal block screw. Four-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Power Cord • A 4-wire connection is required for : (1) new branch-circuit installations, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where ...
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... the two hot leads of the terminal block. Attach the power cable ground wire to the center terminal block screw. Four-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Direct Wire • A 4-wire connection is required for : (1) new branch-circuit installations, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) ...screw to the center screw of the power cable to follow these instructions may result in Step 1 through the strain relief. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to same color screw. Remove 5 inches of the outer covering from each wire....
... the two hot leads of the terminal block. Attach the power cable ground wire to the center terminal block screw. Four-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Direct Wire • A 4-wire connection is required for : (1) new branch-circuit installations, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) ...screw to the center screw of the power cable to follow these instructions may result in Step 1 through the strain relief. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to same color screw. Remove 5 inches of the outer covering from each wire....
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... loop or forked terminals with upturned ends. Ground Wire 2 Attach the two hot leads of the dryer. Tighten all screws securely. Reinstall the terminal block access cover. 20 CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the green ground screw. Connect the external...grounding through the neutral conductor. Install a UL-listed strain relief into the power cord through the strain relief. Three-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Power Cord • A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on the upper back of the power cord to the same color screw in...
... loop or forked terminals with upturned ends. Ground Wire 2 Attach the two hot leads of the dryer. Tighten all screws securely. Reinstall the terminal block access cover. 20 CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the green ground screw. Connect the external...grounding through the neutral conductor. Install a UL-listed strain relief into the power cord through the strain relief. Three-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Power Cord • A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on the upper back of the power cord to the same color screw in...
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...the power cord through-hole; Connect the external ground (if required by local codes) to the terminal block. Failure to allow for Electric Dryers: Direct Wire • A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on manual is required. • Use UL-listed 3-wire #10 AWG...at least 5 ft (1.5 m) length to follow these instructions may result in Step 1 through the neutral conductor. Tighten all screws securely. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the green ground screw. Wire color indicated on new construction after January 1, 1996. •...
...the power cord through-hole; Connect the external ground (if required by local codes) to the terminal block. Failure to allow for Electric Dryers: Direct Wire • A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on manual is required. • Use UL-listed 3-wire #10 AWG...at least 5 ft (1.5 m) length to follow these instructions may result in Step 1 through the neutral conductor. Tighten all screws securely. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the green ground screw. Wire color indicated on new construction after January 1, 1996. •...