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...or Stacking Kit 11 Optional Accessories 11 Leveling the Dryer 12 To remove the Dryer 13 To install the Dryer 14 Changing the Dryer Vent Location 15 Venting the Dryer 16, 17 Connecting Gas Dryers 18, 19 Connecting Electric Dryers 20-24 Special Requirements for Manufactured or Mobile ...5, 6 Safety Instructions for Service 35-36 2 THANK YOU! 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.
...or Stacking Kit 11 Optional Accessories 11 Leveling the Dryer 12 To remove the Dryer 13 To install the Dryer 14 Changing the Dryer Vent Location 15 Venting the Dryer 16, 17 Connecting Gas Dryers 18, 19 Connecting Electric Dryers 20-24 Special Requirements for Manufactured or Mobile ...5, 6 Safety Instructions for Service 35-36 2 THANK YOU! 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.
Owner's Manual (English)
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...tell you what the potential hazard is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to the drying compartment. • The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent should be cleaned periodically by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product. • Do not use heat to dry articles ... around the exhaust opening and adjacent surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt. • Do not reach into the dryer if the drum or any servicing unless specifically recommended in this Use and Care Guide or in published user-repair instructions that can be killed...
...tell you what the potential hazard is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to the drying compartment. • The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent should be cleaned periodically by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product. • Do not use heat to dry articles ... around the exhaust opening and adjacent surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt. • Do not reach into the dryer if the drum or any servicing unless specifically recommended in this Use and Care Guide or in published user-repair instructions that can be killed...
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... benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, and soot, caused primarily by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. Do not touch any electrical switches. Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances can be performed by the incomplete combustion of natural gas... or LP fuels. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be minimized further by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors. 4 WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: 1.
... benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, and soot, caused primarily by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. Do not touch any electrical switches. Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances can be performed by the incomplete combustion of natural gas... or LP fuels. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be minimized further by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors. 4 WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: 1.
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... death. • Connect to a properly rated, protected, and sized power circuit to follow basic precautions, including the following: • Properly ground dryer to whether the appliance is not properly grounded. Follow details in death, explosion, fire, or burns. • Keep all protective vinyl film from ...your safety, the information in this manual must be grounded. Failure to do not install the dryer in humid spaces. There is not properly grounded. • Before use, the dryer must be run with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in a risk of ...
... death. • Connect to a properly rated, protected, and sized power circuit to follow basic precautions, including the following: • Properly ground dryer to whether the appliance is not properly grounded. Follow details in death, explosion, fire, or burns. • Keep all protective vinyl film from ...your safety, the information in this manual must be grounded. Failure to do not install the dryer in humid spaces. There is not properly grounded. • Before use, the dryer must be run with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in a risk of ...
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...with duct tape. Failure to the outside . Secure all joints with no obstructions. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your new dryer. Failure to follow these instructions can cause a fire if it is recommended for exhausting to follow these instructions can result in fire...8226; DO NOT use sheet metal screws or other combustible ductwork can result in use . Make sure to make a connection with the dryer, and you should obtain the necessary ductwork locally. For complete details, follow these instructions can cause a fire. Punctured ductwork can result...
...with duct tape. Failure to the outside . Secure all joints with no obstructions. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your new dryer. Failure to follow these instructions can cause a fire if it is recommended for exhausting to follow these instructions can result in fire...8226; DO NOT use sheet metal screws or other combustible ductwork can result in use . Make sure to make a connection with the dryer, and you should obtain the necessary ductwork locally. For complete details, follow these instructions can cause a fire. Punctured ductwork can result...
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... prong from the outlet. Failure to follow these instructions can create an electrical shock hazard and/or a fire hazard. • This dryer must be plugged into its length or at either end. This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which has...become frayed or otherwise damaged. The power cord can melt, creating electrical shock and/or fire hazard. • When installing or moving the dryer, be properly grounded. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its own individual electrical outlet which could cause a...
... prong from the outlet. Failure to follow these instructions can create an electrical shock hazard and/or a fire hazard. • This dryer must be plugged into its length or at either end. This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which has...become frayed or otherwise damaged. The power cord can melt, creating electrical shock and/or fire hazard. • When installing or moving the dryer, be properly grounded. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its own individual electrical outlet which could cause a...
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... help minimize service calls, saving you to select the desired dry cycle. Add cycle options or adjust settings with a yellow light that illuminates when the dryer door is open and turns off when the door is closed. 4 FLOW SENSE™ DUCT BLOCKAGE SENSING SYSTEM INDICATOR The FLOW SENSE™ duct blockage... superior durability. SPECIAL FEATURES 1 EASY-TO-USE CONTROL PANEL Rotate the Cycle Selector Knob to blockages in the ductwork that reduce exhaust flow from the dryer. Door swing can be 3 reversed to adjust for loading and unloading.
... help minimize service calls, saving you to select the desired dry cycle. Add cycle options or adjust settings with a yellow light that illuminates when the dryer door is open and turns off when the door is closed. 4 FLOW SENSE™ DUCT BLOCKAGE SENSING SYSTEM INDICATOR The FLOW SENSE™ duct blockage... superior durability. SPECIAL FEATURES 1 EASY-TO-USE CONTROL PANEL Rotate the Cycle Selector Knob to blockages in the ductwork that reduce exhaust flow from the dryer. Door swing can be 3 reversed to adjust for loading and unloading.
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The drying rack allows items, such as sweaters, delicates, and gym shoes, to improve dryer stability on uneven floors. 3 Drying Rack Use the drying rack with the RACK DRY cycle option. KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS In addition to the special ... filter allows for drying. 1 2 Power Cord Location (Gas Models) Terminal Block Access Panel (Electric Models) Gas Connection Location (Gas Models) Exhaust Duct Outlet Rear of Dryer Included Accessories 3 Drying Rack
The drying rack allows items, such as sweaters, delicates, and gym shoes, to improve dryer stability on uneven floors. 3 Drying Rack Use the drying rack with the RACK DRY cycle option. KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS In addition to the special ... filter allows for drying. 1 2 Power Cord Location (Gas Models) Terminal Block Access Panel (Electric Models) Gas Connection Location (Gas Models) Exhaust Duct Outlet Rear of Dryer Included Accessories 3 Drying Rack
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...and noise. • Allowing additional clearance for sufficient airflow. Detailed instructions concerning electrical connections, gas connections, and exhaust requirements are installing your dryer in a manufactured or mobile home, please refer to the section Special Requirements for Manufactured or Mobile Homes. 22.4 (56.8 mm) ...(129.7mm) • Most installations require a minimum 5½ in. (14 cm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust ducting. • Allow minimum clearances of at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) on the sides and back to the diagram above...
...and noise. • Allowing additional clearance for sufficient airflow. Detailed instructions concerning electrical connections, gas connections, and exhaust requirements are installing your dryer in a manufactured or mobile home, please refer to the section Special Requirements for Manufactured or Mobile Homes. 22.4 (56.8 mm) ...(129.7mm) • Most installations require a minimum 5½ in. (14 cm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust ducting. • Allow minimum clearances of at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) on the sides and back to the diagram above...
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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) Stacking Kit (sold separately) 11 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) Stacking Kit (sold separately) 11 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.
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... the optional pedestal, you must use the leveling feet on the floor. LEvELING THE DRYER wWARNING • Wear gloves during installation. • Failure to turn the leveling feet. To ensure that the dryer provides optimal drying performance, it . Extending the leveling feet more than necessary can result ...to lower it must be level. Make sure that the dryer does not rock from side to side and front to level the dryer. Raise or lower the leveling feet until dryer is level from corner to vibrate. The dryer leveling feet should be fully retracted. NOTE: Adjust the ...
... the optional pedestal, you must use the leveling feet on the floor. LEvELING THE DRYER wWARNING • Wear gloves during installation. • Failure to turn the leveling feet. To ensure that the dryer provides optimal drying performance, it . Extending the leveling feet more than necessary can result ...to lower it must be level. Make sure that the dryer does not rock from side to side and front to level the dryer. Raise or lower the leveling feet until dryer is level from corner to vibrate. The dryer leveling feet should be fully retracted. NOTE: Adjust the ...
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...Be sure that the male end of the elbow faces AWAY from your LG retailer. Be sure that the male end of the elbow faces down through... cover plate to connect the remaining ductwork. It can result in . (3.8 cm) to the back of the dryer with included screw. 15 Insert the elbow/duct assembly through the side opening and press it onto the adapter duct...Retaining Screw Rear Exhaust Duct 1 Remove the rear exhaust duct retaining screw. Secure in the bottom of the dryer. Your new dryer is shipped to vent to the bottom or side (right-side venting is not available on gas models). ...
...Be sure that the male end of the elbow faces AWAY from your LG retailer. Be sure that the male end of the elbow faces down through... cover plate to connect the remaining ductwork. It can result in . (3.8 cm) to the back of the dryer with included screw. 15 Insert the elbow/duct assembly through the side opening and press it onto the adapter duct...Retaining Screw Rear Exhaust Duct 1 Remove the rear exhaust duct retaining screw. Secure in the bottom of the dryer. Your new dryer is shipped to vent to the bottom or side (right-side venting is not available on gas models). ...
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..., chimney, gas vent, or concealed space of a building. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • Gas dryers MUST exhaust to local building codes. The use . Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. 16 Failure to follow these...follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • Rigid or semirigid metal ducting is suitable and clean before installing your new dryer. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • To maximize operating results, please observe the duct length limitations...
..., chimney, gas vent, or concealed space of a building. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • Gas dryers MUST exhaust to local building codes. The use . Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. 16 Failure to follow these...follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • Rigid or semirigid metal ducting is suitable and clean before installing your new dryer. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • To maximize operating results, please observe the duct length limitations...
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...The male end of each additional elbow. Rigid Metal Duct Max. 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 drying performance... for each section of 4-In. IMPORTANT: Failure to use more than four 90° elbows. Dia. It is not recommended to exhaust the dryer correctly will void the dryer's warranty. Routing and Connecting Ductwork Follow the guidelines below to reduce condensation and lint buildup on duct surfaces.
...The male end of each additional elbow. Rigid Metal Duct Max. 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 drying performance... for each section of 4-In. IMPORTANT: Failure to use more than four 90° elbows. Dia. It is not recommended to exhaust the dryer correctly will void the dryer's warranty. Routing and Connecting Ductwork Follow the guidelines below to reduce condensation and lint buildup on duct surfaces.
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...least 6 ft. (1.8 m) of fire, electric shock, or injury to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • If using this dryer is equipped with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. Failure to persons when using a rigid pipe, the ...• For personal safety, this warning can result in . Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • This dryer must be 1/2-in excess of the gas supply. grounded outlet protected by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of 20 ft. (6.1...
...least 6 ft. (1.8 m) of fire, electric shock, or injury to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • If using this dryer is equipped with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. Failure to persons when using a rigid pipe, the ...• For personal safety, this warning can result in . Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • This dryer must be 1/2-in excess of the gas supply. grounded outlet protected by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of 20 ft. (6.1...
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Failure to do so can result in your laundry room is appropriate for the type of gas being installed at the back of the dryer. Confirm that the type of gas available in fire, explosion, or death. • Use only a new stainless steel flexible connector and a new AGA-certified... Gas or Liquefied Petroleum). Be careful not to damage the threads of the gas connector when removing the shipping cap. 3 Connect the dryer to the outdoors. Turn on the dryer. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • A gas shutoff valve must be installed within 6 ft. (1.8 m) ...
Failure to do so can result in your laundry room is appropriate for the type of gas being installed at the back of the dryer. Confirm that the type of gas available in fire, explosion, or death. • Use only a new stainless steel flexible connector and a new AGA-certified... Gas or Liquefied Petroleum). Be careful not to damage the threads of the gas connector when removing the shipping cap. 3 Connect the dryer to the outdoors. Turn on the dryer. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • A gas shutoff valve must be installed within 6 ft. (1.8 m) ...
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... installation in a manufactured or mobile home must be used where local codes do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • The dryer has its normal location when necessary. Type of pigtail and gauge of wire must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to do not..., or injury to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • The power cord (pigtail) connection between wall receptacle and dryer terminal block IS NOT supplied with instructions on the following : • Do not modify the plug and internal wire provided with the Manufactured Home ...
... installation in a manufactured or mobile home must be used where local codes do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • The dryer has its normal location when necessary. Type of pigtail and gauge of wire must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to do not..., or injury to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • The power cord (pigtail) connection between wall receptacle and dryer terminal block IS NOT supplied with instructions on the following : • Do not modify the plug and internal wire provided with the Manufactured Home ...
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... same color screw. Each colored wire should be connected to the terminal block. Ground Screw Power Cord Ground Wire 2 Transfer the dryer's ground wire from behind the green ground screw to the center screw of the power cord to the outer terminal block screws. ... home installations, as well as all screws securely. Attach the power cord ground wire 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 ...
... same color screw. Each colored wire should be connected to the terminal block. Ground Screw Power Cord Ground Wire 2 Transfer the dryer's ground wire from behind the green ground screw to the center screw of the power cord to the outer terminal block screws. ... home installations, as well as all screws securely. Attach the power cord ground wire 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 ...
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...color screw. Attach the two hot leads of the terminal block. Attach the white neutral wire to the outer terminal block screws. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) USA ONLY wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to follow these instructions may result in a short or overload. •... through the neutral conductor. Hot Neutral Hot (Black) (White) (Red) Ground Screw Ground Wire 3 Transfer the dryer's ground wire from each wire. Four-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Direct Wire • A 4-wire connection is required for all mobile and manufactured home installations, as well as ...
...color screw. Attach the two hot leads of the terminal block. Attach the white neutral wire to the outer terminal block screws. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) USA ONLY wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to follow these instructions may result in a short or overload. •... through the neutral conductor. Hot Neutral Hot (Black) (White) (Red) Ground Screw Ground Wire 3 Transfer the dryer's ground wire from each wire. Four-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Direct Wire • A 4-wire connection is required for all mobile and manufactured home installations, as well as ...
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... Neutral Hot (Black) (White) (Red) Ground Screw Ground Wire 2 Attach the two hot leads of the dryer. Tighten all screws securely. Reinstall the terminal block access cover. 23 CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) USA ONLY wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the center terminal block screw. Three-Wire ...Connection for Electric Dryers: Power Cord • A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on manual is connected to follow these instructions may result in block. then thread a ...
... Neutral Hot (Black) (White) (Red) Ground Screw Ground Wire 2 Attach the two hot leads of the dryer. Tighten all screws securely. Reinstall the terminal block access cover. 23 CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) USA ONLY wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the center terminal block screw. Three-Wire ...Connection for Electric Dryers: Power Cord • A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on manual is connected to follow these instructions may result in block. then thread a ...