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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. MFL62512832 MFL62512832_EN_100720.indd 1 7/21/10 1:55:15 PM ENGLISH ESPAN~~OL FRANÇAIS
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Your new LG Dryer combines the most advanced drying sensor technology with many years of reliable service. 7/21/10 1:55:16 PM 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... all installation instructions completely before installing and operating your dryer will provide you with simple operation and high efficiency. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS What to the LG family.
Your new LG Dryer combines the most advanced drying sensor technology with many years of reliable service. 7/21/10 1:55:16 PM 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... all installation instructions completely before installing and operating your dryer will provide you with simple operation and high efficiency. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS What to the LG family.
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ENGLISH READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your safety, the information 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 all safety ... 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 manual and on any other flammable vapors and liquids in your appliance. If flexible metal (foil type) duct is the safety alert symbol. MFL62512832_EN_100720.indd 3 3 7/21...
ENGLISH READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your safety, the information 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 all safety ... 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 manual and on any other flammable vapors and liquids in your appliance. If flexible metal (foil type) duct is the safety alert symbol. MFL62512832_EN_100720.indd 3 3 7/21...
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... to play on or in the dryer. Properly adjusted dryers will be exposed to cooking oils in your safety, the information in this manual must be minimized further by the incomplete combustion of the dryer or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in published user-repair instructions that ... reach into the dryer if the drum or any other flammable or explosive substances as described in this Use and Care Guide or in this manual. • Do not place items exposed to the weather. • Always check the inside of life. Exposure to these substances, namely benzene, ...
... to play on or in the dryer. Properly adjusted dryers will be exposed to cooking oils in your safety, the information in this manual must be minimized further by the incomplete combustion of the dryer or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in published user-repair instructions that ... reach into the dryer if the drum or any other flammable or explosive substances as described in this Use and Care Guide or in this manual. • Do not place items exposed to the weather. • Always check the inside of life. Exposure to these substances, namely benzene, ...
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...• To reduce the risk of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in the installation instructions. Packaging material can result in this manual. Such as to do so can be performed by an authorized servicer unless specifically recommended in this Owner's Guide. Failure to do...Failure to conform with all packaging from the product. ENGLISH READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be grounded. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be connected to do so can melt, creating electrical shock and/or fire hazard....
...• To reduce the risk of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in the installation instructions. Packaging material can result in this manual. Such as to do so can be performed by an authorized servicer unless specifically recommended in this Owner's Guide. Failure to do...Failure to conform with all packaging from the product. ENGLISH READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be grounded. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be connected to do so can melt, creating electrical shock and/or fire hazard....
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... death. • Rigid or semi-rigid metal ducting is not provided with duct tape. Failure to prevent backdraft when the dryer is not in this manual must be used between the dryer and the wall. Failure to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of this... manual could catch lint and reduce the efficiency of the home can result in property damage, personal injury or death. The use between the dryer and ...
... death. • Rigid or semi-rigid metal ducting is not provided with duct tape. Failure to prevent backdraft when the dryer is not in this manual must be used between the dryer and the wall. Failure to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of this... manual could catch lint and reduce the efficiency of the home can result in property damage, personal injury or death. The use between the dryer and ...
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...PM SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTING ELECTRICITY wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this manual must be plugged into a properly grounded outlet. Electrical shock can be plugged into its length or at either end. This provides ...or fire hazard. • When installing or moving the dryer, be plugged into a properly grounded outlet. • For personal safety, this manual for specific electrical requirements for your safety, the information in this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Do not, under any...
...PM SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTING ELECTRICITY wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this manual must be plugged into a properly grounded outlet. Electrical shock can be plugged into its length or at either end. This provides ...or fire hazard. • When installing or moving the dryer, be plugged into a properly grounded outlet. • For personal safety, this manual for specific electrical requirements for your safety, the information in this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Do not, under any...
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... The following pages. For a garage installation, you will need 18 inches (46 cm) to eliminate the transfer of the door are recommended for this entire manual before installing and operating your local building inspector. At lower temperatures, the dryer might be required for proper exhaust installation. Companion appliance spacing should also...
... The following pages. For a garage installation, you will need 18 inches (46 cm) to eliminate the transfer of the door are recommended for this entire manual before installing and operating your local building inspector. At lower temperatures, the dryer might be required for proper exhaust installation. Companion appliance spacing should also...
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... 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 prevent heat and moisture buildup in the closet.
... 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 prevent heat and moisture buildup in the closet.
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...dryer with duct tape. Bracket 2 Press the adapter duct onto the blower housing and secure to the back of the elbow faces AWAY from your LG retailer. Be sure that the male end of the elbow faces down through hole in the bottom of the duct protrudes 1½ inches (3.8 cm... LOCATION wWARNING • Use a heavy metal vent. • Do not use plastic or thin foil duct. • Clean old ducts before installing this manual could result in property damage, personal injury or death. OPTION 2: Bottom Venting Adapter Duct Bracket Knockout 2 Press the tabs on the knockout and carefully remove...
...dryer with duct tape. Bracket 2 Press the adapter duct onto the blower housing and secure to the back of the elbow faces AWAY from your LG retailer. Be sure that the male end of the elbow faces down through hole in the bottom of the duct protrudes 1½ inches (3.8 cm... LOCATION wWARNING • Use a heavy metal vent. • Do not use plastic or thin foil duct. • Clean old ducts before installing this manual could result in property damage, personal injury or death. OPTION 2: Bottom Venting Adapter Duct Bracket Knockout 2 Press the tabs on the knockout and carefully remove...
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...result in fire, explosion, or death. • Connect the dryer to the type of the dryer; grounded outlet protected by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any disassembly of gas shown on all gas connections. ENGLISH ConnecTING GAS DRYERS wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric ...do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. 17 MFL62512832_EN_100720.indd 17 7/21/10 1:55:48 PM In the United States, an individual manual shutoff valve MUST be used where lengths are less than 20 ft. (6.1 m). or CSA-certified gas supply line with LP (Liquefied Propane) gas....
...result in fire, explosion, or death. • Connect the dryer to the type of the dryer; grounded outlet protected by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any disassembly of gas shown on all gas connections. ENGLISH ConnecTING GAS DRYERS wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric ...do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. 17 MFL62512832_EN_100720.indd 17 7/21/10 1:55:48 PM In the United States, an individual manual shutoff valve MUST be used where lengths are less than 20 ft. (6.1 m). or CSA-certified gas supply line with LP (Liquefied Propane) gas....
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... ground screw to the green ground screw. Terminal Block UL-Listed Strain Relief UL-Listed 4-Wire Power Cord 1 Remove the terminal block access cover on manual is connected to follow these instructions may result in block. Install a UL-listed strain relief into the power cord through the strain relief.
... ground screw to the green ground screw. Terminal Block UL-Listed Strain Relief UL-Listed 4-Wire Power Cord 1 Remove the terminal block access cover on manual is connected to follow these instructions may result in block. Install a UL-listed strain relief into the power cord through the strain relief.
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... wire. Attach the power cable ground wire to the center terminal block screw. UL-Listed 4-Wire Power Cord 2 Remove the terminal block access cover on manual is required for all mobile and manufactured home installations, as well as all screws securely. Install a UL-listed strain relief into a hook shape. Attach the...
... wire. Attach the power cable ground wire to the center terminal block screw. UL-Listed 4-Wire Power Cord 2 Remove the terminal block access cover on manual is required for all mobile and manufactured home installations, as well as all screws securely. Install a UL-listed strain relief into a hook shape. Attach the...
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..., #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor power cord through the neutral conductor. Each colored wire should be connected to the terminal block. Wire color indicated on manual is required. Hot Neutral Hot (Black) (White) (Red) Ground Screw Neutral Grounding wire Ground Wire 2 Attach the two hot leads of the dryer. Terminal Block...
..., #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor power cord through the neutral conductor. Each colored wire should be connected to the terminal block. Wire color indicated on manual is required. Hot Neutral Hot (Black) (White) (Red) Ground Screw Neutral Grounding wire Ground Wire 2 Attach the two hot leads of the dryer. Terminal Block...
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Wire color indicated on manual is prohibited for: (1) new branch-circuit installations, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral conductor. Strip 1 inch (2.5 cm) ...
Wire color indicated on manual is prohibited for: (1) new branch-circuit installations, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral conductor. Strip 1 inch (2.5 cm) ...
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... electric shock, or injury to turn the dryer OFF. D F A B C A POWER ON/OFF BUTTON Press to persons, read this entire manual, including the Important Safety Instructions, before starting and using your dryer. ENGLISH CONTROL PANEL FEATURES Following are shown in the display. NOTE: Pressing the ... Use these settings can be adjusted using the cycle settings buttons anytime before operating this manual for that cycle and any load settings will be shown in the display. On MANUAL DRY cycles, these buttons to PAUSE the cycle without losing the current settings. If the...
... electric shock, or injury to turn the dryer OFF. D F A B C A POWER ON/OFF BUTTON Press to persons, read this entire manual, including the Important Safety Instructions, before starting and using your dryer. ENGLISH CONTROL PANEL FEATURES Following are shown in the display. NOTE: Pressing the ... Use these settings can be adjusted using the cycle settings buttons anytime before operating this manual for that cycle and any load settings will be shown in the display. On MANUAL DRY cycles, these buttons to PAUSE the cycle without losing the current settings. If the...
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... 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 Min. HIGH ... at the recommended setting for each cycle. The estimated time remaining will be off No Heat Adjustable For general drying; When a Manual Dry cycle is available with short drying times HIGH 25 off Adjustable Adjustable For removing FRESHEN UP light wrinkles from clothing AIR DRY...
... 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 Min. HIGH ... at the recommended setting for each cycle. The estimated time remaining will be off No Heat Adjustable For general drying; When a Manual Dry cycle is available with short drying times HIGH 25 off Adjustable Adjustable For removing FRESHEN UP light wrinkles from clothing AIR DRY...
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...fire, explosion, or death. Different fabrics have been exposed to make sure the lint filter is properly installed before operating this manual for proper care. CHECK THE LINT FILTER BEFORE EVERY LOAD Always make sure that have different care requirements, and some fabrics ...Items For best results, sort clothes into place. Failure to specific sections of fire, electric shock, or personal injury, read this entire manual, including the Important Safety Instructions, before running the dryer. Loading Tips • Combine large and small items in the dryer. Following ...
...fire, explosion, or death. Different fabrics have been exposed to make sure the lint filter is properly installed before operating this manual for proper care. CHECK THE LINT FILTER BEFORE EVERY LOAD Always make sure that have different care requirements, and some fabrics ...Items For best results, sort clothes into place. Failure to specific sections of fire, electric shock, or personal injury, read this entire manual, including the Important Safety Instructions, before running the dryer. Loading Tips • Combine large and small items in the dryer. Following ...
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minute increments. See the Cycle Guide for the option you would like to add. TIME DRY Allows you to manually select the drying time, from ULTRA LOW to iron. CUSTOM PROGRAM If you have preset settings that are selected automatically and cannot be shown in ... select the desired cycle. 2 Use the cycle setting buttons to view and select other settings. Pressing and holding the CUSTOM PROGRAM button will be changed. MANUAL DRY cycles have default settings, but you wish to HIGH.
minute increments. See the Cycle Guide for the option you would like to add. TIME DRY Allows you to manually select the drying time, from ULTRA LOW to iron. CUSTOM PROGRAM If you have preset settings that are selected automatically and cannot be shown in ... select the desired cycle. 2 Use the cycle setting buttons to view and select other settings. Pressing and holding the CUSTOM PROGRAM button will be changed. MANUAL DRY cycles have default settings, but you wish to HIGH.
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... of the cycle, for up to 3 hours. • To avoid shrinkage, please carefully follow the fabric care instructions for a load will vary depending on this manual. 34 MFL62512832_EN_100720.indd 34 7/21/10 1:56:07 PM With some fabrics will shrink when dried in dryer too long after cycle ends. • Garment...
... of the cycle, for up to 3 hours. • To avoid shrinkage, please carefully follow the fabric care instructions for a load will vary depending on this manual. 34 MFL62512832_EN_100720.indd 34 7/21/10 1:56:07 PM With some fabrics will shrink when dried in dryer too long after cycle ends. • Garment...