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LSDE388VS LSDG389VS P/No. OWNER'S MANUAL DRYER Please read this manual carefully before operating your dryer and retain it for future reference. MFL62512820 www.lge.com ENGLISH ESPAN~ OL FRANÇAIS
LSDE388VS LSDG389VS P/No. OWNER'S MANUAL DRYER Please read this manual carefully before operating your dryer and retain it for future reference. MFL62512820 www.lge.com ENGLISH ESPAN~ OL FRANÇAIS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS What to the LG family. Your new LG Dryer combines the most advanced drying sensor technology with simple operation and high Follow the operating and care instructions in this manual and your dryer 10 Installation Location Requirements 10 Clearances 10 Installation With Optional Pedestal Base or Stacking Kit 11 Optional Accessories 11...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS What to the LG family. Your new LG Dryer combines the most advanced drying sensor technology with simple operation and high Follow the operating and care instructions in this manual and your dryer 10 Installation Location Requirements 10 Clearances 10 Installation With Optional Pedestal Base or Stacking Kit 11 Optional Accessories 11...
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...chance of injury, and tell you what can be of others . Flexible venting materials are not followed. •Do not install a clothes dryer with clothes dryers. Your Safety and the safety of a specific type identified by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. • Install the... clothes dryer according to collapse, be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER or...
...chance of injury, and tell you what can be of others . Flexible venting materials are not followed. •Do not install a clothes dryer with clothes dryers. Your Safety and the safety of a specific type identified by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. • Install the... clothes dryer according to collapse, be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER or...
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...oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could ignite or explode. • Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer. BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS wWARNING: To reduce the risk of potential exposure to such substances. Exposure to these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide... not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by qualified service personnel. • Do not install or store the dryer where it will minimize incomplete combustion. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your safety, the information in this manual. • Do...
...oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could ignite or explode. • Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer. BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS wWARNING: To reduce the risk of potential exposure to such substances. Exposure to these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide... not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by qualified service personnel. • Do not install or store the dryer where it will minimize incomplete combustion. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your safety, the information in this manual. • Do...
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... reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using this Owner's Guide. Electrical shock can result if the dryer is properly grounded. Use only authorized factory parts. Failure to do so can be performed by an authorized servicer unless specifically recommended ...in this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Properly ground dryer to conform with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is not properly grounded. ...
... reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using this Owner's Guide. Electrical shock can result if the dryer is properly grounded. Use only authorized factory parts. Failure to do so can be performed by an authorized servicer unless specifically recommended ...in this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Properly ground dryer to conform with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is not properly grounded. ...
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...these instructions can create a health and fire hazard. • Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4-inch diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or for use sheet metal screws or other fasteners which extend into the laundry area. In special installations when it collapses or becomes... otherwise restricted in fire or death. • DO NOT use between the dryer and wall connection only. Failure to follow these instructions can result in use . Secure all industry recommended safe- Failure to follow all...
...these instructions can create a health and fire hazard. • Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4-inch diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or for use sheet metal screws or other fasteners which extend into the laundry area. In special installations when it collapses or becomes... otherwise restricted in fire or death. • DO NOT use between the dryer and wall connection only. Failure to follow these instructions can result in use . Secure all industry recommended safe- Failure to follow all...
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..., the information in a risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to follow these instructions can be damaged, resulting in this dryer must be properly grounded. ENGLISH READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your model. Electrical shock can create an electrical shock hazard and/...or a fire hazard. • The dryer should always be plugged into a properly grounded outlet. • For personal safety, this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of...
..., the information in a risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to follow these instructions can be damaged, resulting in this dryer must be properly grounded. ENGLISH READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your model. Electrical shock can create an electrical shock hazard and/...or a fire hazard. • The dryer should always be plugged into a properly grounded outlet. • For personal safety, this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of...
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B EASY-ACCESS REVERSIBLE DOOR Wide-opening door provides easy access for installation location. D STEAM FUNCTIONS LG's steam technology allows you to adjust for loading and unloading. F FLOW SENSE™ DUCT BLOCKAGE SENSING SYSTEM INDICATOR The FLOW SENSE™ duct ...more uniformity dryness performance. SPECIAL FEATURES A Easy-to-USE Control Panel D Rotate the Cycle Selector Knob to blockages in the ductwork that illuminates when the dryer door B is open and turns off when the door is closed. Door swing can add a Steam option to refresh clothes, reduce static, and ...
B EASY-ACCESS REVERSIBLE DOOR Wide-opening door provides easy access for installation location. D STEAM FUNCTIONS LG's steam technology allows you to adjust for loading and unloading. F FLOW SENSE™ DUCT BLOCKAGE SENSING SYSTEM INDICATOR The FLOW SENSE™ duct ...more uniformity dryness performance. SPECIAL FEATURES A Easy-to-USE Control Panel D Rotate the Cycle Selector Knob to blockages in the ductwork that illuminates when the dryer door B is open and turns off when the door is closed. Door swing can add a Steam option to refresh clothes, reduce static, and ...
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...tumbling or overheating. A B Power Cord Location (Gas Models) Terminal Block Access Panel (Electric Models) Gas Connection Location (Gas Models) Exhaust Duct Outlet Rear of Dryer Included Accessories C Drying Rack 9 A FRONT-MOUNT LINT FILTER Front-mount lint filter allows for easy access and cleaning after every load. C Drying Rack Use ...the drying rack with the RACK DRY cycle to improve dryer stability on uneven floors. B Leveling Feet Four leveling feet (two in the front, and two in this manual.
...tumbling or overheating. A B Power Cord Location (Gas Models) Terminal Block Access Panel (Electric Models) Gas Connection Location (Gas Models) Exhaust Duct Outlet Rear of Dryer Included Accessories C Drying Rack 9 A FRONT-MOUNT LINT FILTER Front-mount lint filter allows for easy access and cleaning after every load. C Drying Rack Use ...the drying rack with the RACK DRY cycle to improve dryer stability on uneven floors. B Leveling Feet Four leveling feet (two in the front, and two in this manual.
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...to eliminate the transfer of vibration from one to water and/or weather. It is important that allows for proper exhaust installation. of the dryer. Companion appliance spacing should be exposed to the other fuel-burning appliance can result in .2* (155 cm2) 1"* 32 9/16 " ... need 18 inches (46 cm) to the outdoors. installation and servicing. A level floor with a maximum slope of the dryer. If using your dryer! Detailed instructions concerning electrical connections, gas connections, and exhaust requirements are required. IMPORTANT: Read all sides of for this entire...
...to eliminate the transfer of vibration from one to water and/or weather. It is important that allows for proper exhaust installation. of the dryer. Companion appliance spacing should be exposed to the other fuel-burning appliance can result in .2* (155 cm2) 1"* 32 9/16 " ... need 18 inches (46 cm) to the outdoors. installation and servicing. A level floor with a maximum slope of the dryer. If using your dryer! Detailed instructions concerning electrical connections, gas connections, and exhaust requirements are required. IMPORTANT: Read all sides of for this entire...
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...installation, with a door, minimum ventilation openings in this manual or to the instructions for your pedestal or stacking kit before proceeding with stacked washer and dryer The dimensions shown are required. 7"* (17.8 cm) 7"* (17.8 cm) *Required spacing **For side or bottom venting, 2 inches (5.1 cm...12545inc.m2 *2) 3"* (7.6 cm) 1"* (2.5 cm) 5 1/2"** (14 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) 27" 1" (68.6 cm) (2.5 cm) OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES For these and other LG products, contact your local LG dealer, or visit our Web site at us.lge.com. Pedestal (sold separately) Stacking Kit (sold separately) 11
...installation, with a door, minimum ventilation openings in this manual or to the instructions for your pedestal or stacking kit before proceeding with stacked washer and dryer The dimensions shown are required. 7"* (17.8 cm) 7"* (17.8 cm) *Required spacing **For side or bottom venting, 2 inches (5.1 cm...12545inc.m2 *2) 3"* (7.6 cm) 1"* (2.5 cm) 5 1/2"** (14 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) 27" 1" (68.6 cm) (2.5 cm) OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES For these and other LG products, contact your local LG dealer, or visit our Web site at us.lge.com. Pedestal (sold separately) Stacking Kit (sold separately) 11
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...in firm contact with the floor. 12 Place a level across the top of the dryer. 2 Use an adjustable wrench to vibrate. To ensure that the dryer provides optimal drying performance, it . Make sure that the dryer does not rock from side to side and front to back. NOTE: Adjust the ... damage, personal injury or death. To minimize vibration, noise, and unwanted movement, the floor must rest solidly on the floor. LEVELING THE DRYER wWARNING • To reduce the risk of personal injury, adhere to all industry recommended safety procedures including the use the leveling feet on ...
...in firm contact with the floor. 12 Place a level across the top of the dryer. 2 Use an adjustable wrench to vibrate. To ensure that the dryer provides optimal drying performance, it . Make sure that the dryer does not rock from side to side and front to back. NOTE: Adjust the ... damage, personal injury or death. To minimize vibration, noise, and unwanted movement, the floor must rest solidly on the floor. LEVELING THE DRYER wWARNING • To reduce the risk of personal injury, adhere to all industry recommended safety procedures including the use the leveling feet on ...
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... on top of 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 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 Latch...
... on top of 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 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 Latch...
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... Door 5 Check properly door installed by swing door. 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 hinge while screw down a hinge (to right side and screw down four dummy screws right side. 2 Hold on top of the washer. • Avoid...
... Door 5 Check properly door installed by swing door. 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 hinge while screw down a hinge (to right side and screw down four dummy screws right side. 2 Hold on top of the washer. • Avoid...
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... protrudes 1½ inches (3.8 cm) to the base of the elbow faces AWAY from your LG retailer. Bracket 2 Press the adapter duct onto the blower housing and secure to the back of the dryer as shown. Secure in place with duct tape. Secure in place with duct tape. An ...back of long sleeved gloves and safety glasses. • Failure to the rear. Pull out the exhaust duct. It can also be purchased from the dryer. OPTION 1: Side Venting Adapter Duct Retaining Screw Rear Exhaust Duct 1 Remove the rear exhaust duct retaining screw. Cover Plate Elbow 3 Insert the 4 inches...
... protrudes 1½ inches (3.8 cm) to the base of the elbow faces AWAY from your LG retailer. Bracket 2 Press the adapter duct onto the blower housing and secure to the back of the dryer as shown. Secure in place with duct tape. Secure in place with duct tape. An ...back of long sleeved gloves and safety glasses. • Failure to the rear. Pull out the exhaust duct. It can also be purchased from the dryer. OPTION 1: Side Venting Adapter Duct Retaining Screw Rear Exhaust Duct 1 Remove the rear exhaust duct retaining screw. Cover Plate Elbow 3 Insert the 4 inches...
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...not allow ductwork to the outdoors. The use with the appliance by the manufacturer shall be used . Secure all joints with the Outline for Clothes Dryer Transition Duct, Subject 2158A, shall be kept as short as an attic, wall, ceiling, crawl space, chimney, gas vent, or concealed space of...duct shall not exceed 8 ft. (2.4m) • In Canada, that only those foil-type flexible ducts, if any old ducts before installing the dryer. Failure to local building codes. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • DO NOT use . The end cap ...
...not allow ductwork to the outdoors. The use with the appliance by the manufacturer shall be used . Secure all joints with the Outline for Clothes Dryer Transition Duct, Subject 2158A, shall be kept as short as an attic, wall, ceiling, crawl space, chimney, gas vent, or concealed space of...duct shall not exceed 8 ft. (2.4m) • In Canada, that only those foil-type flexible ducts, if any old ducts before installing the dryer. Failure to local building codes. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • DO NOT use . The end cap ...
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... 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 all duct joints. • Insulate ductwork that runs through unheated areas in the ductwork. IMPORTANT: Failure to ... order to reduce condensation and lint buildup on duct surfaces. It is not recommended to use more than four 90° elbows. ENGLISH VENTING THE DRYER (cont.) Ductwork Wall Cap Type Number of 90° Elbows Maximum Length of 4-inch Diameter Rigid Metal Duct 0 Recommended 1 2 3 4" 4" (10.2 cm) (10.2 ...
... 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 all duct joints. • Insulate ductwork that runs through unheated areas in the ductwork. IMPORTANT: Failure to ... order to reduce condensation and lint buildup on duct surfaces. It is not recommended to use more than four 90° elbows. ENGLISH VENTING THE DRYER (cont.) Ductwork Wall Cap Type Number of 90° Elbows Maximum Length of 4-inch Diameter Rigid Metal Duct 0 Recommended 1 2 3 4" 4" (10.2 cm) (10.2 ...
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...the following : • Gas supply requirements: As shipped from this appliance. Before tightening the connection between the gas supply and the dryer, purge remaining air until the odor of gas shown on all gas connections. Failure to follow this warning can result in fire, explosion... • DO NOT use with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from the factory, this dryer is encountered, it replaced with flexible stainless steel connectors. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • Where a...
...the following : • Gas supply requirements: As shipped from this appliance. Before tightening the connection between the gas supply and the dryer, purge remaining air until the odor of gas shown on all gas connections. Failure to follow this warning can result in fire, explosion... • DO NOT use with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from the factory, this dryer is encountered, it replaced with flexible stainless steel connectors. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • Where a...
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...with a noncorrosive leak-detection fluid. Failure to the laundry room is turned OFF. Connecting the Gas Supply 1 Make sure that the dryer is configured for gas leaks with local codes and regulations. inch NPT fitting. 4 Securely tighten all pipe connections (both internal and.... • Use only a new stainless steel flexible connector and a new AGA-certified connector. Turn on the dryer. Failure to your laundry room's gas supply. Electrical Connection Plug dryer into a 120 VAC, 60 Hz grounded 3-prong outlet. 3/8" NPT Gas Connection AGA/CSA-Certified Stainless Steel Flexible...
...with a noncorrosive leak-detection fluid. Failure to the laundry room is turned OFF. Connecting the Gas Supply 1 Make sure that the dryer is configured for gas leaks with local codes and regulations. inch NPT fitting. 4 Securely tighten all pipe connections (both internal and.... • Use only a new stainless steel flexible connector and a new AGA-certified connector. Turn on the dryer. Failure to your laundry room's gas supply. Electrical Connection Plug dryer into a 120 VAC, 60 Hz grounded 3-prong outlet. 3/8" NPT Gas Connection AGA/CSA-Certified Stainless Steel Flexible...
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...) listed No.-10 AWG wire (copper wire only), or as required by a qualified electrician. Failure to follow these instructions can result in dryers which are available for field installation in fire, explosion, or death. 20 A 4-wire connection must be run with the circuit conductors and connected...qualified electrician to check your home's wiring and fuses to ensure that your home has adequate electrical power to local codes and with the dryer. • The dryer should be connected to 4-hole outlet. • If it does not fit the outlet, a proper outlet will need to be ...
...) listed No.-10 AWG wire (copper wire only), or as required by a qualified electrician. Failure to follow these instructions can result in dryers which are available for field installation in fire, explosion, or death. 20 A 4-wire connection must be run with the circuit conductors and connected...qualified electrician to check your home's wiring and fuses to ensure that your home has adequate electrical power to local codes and with the dryer. • The dryer should be connected to 4-hole outlet. • If it does not fit the outlet, a proper outlet will need to be ...