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Question posted by jholderness on September 25th, 2014

Gas Or Electric?

It died and I need to order a new one. But not sure if it's gas or electric (it's fitted into a tight closet). Hoping the model number will indicate?

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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on September 25th, 2014 12:55 PM
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If this is the model # LG DLG5988W, then it is gas.

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Owners Manual - Page 2

... clothes. 5 EASY OF USE A whole selection of user-friendly functions always make you comfortable with dryer operation. IMPORTANT WARRANTY AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4-6 PART3. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GAS DRYERS 19 PART7. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ...29-31 LG DRYER LIMITED WARRANTY ...32 2 ACCESSORIES INSTALLATION ...13-14 PART5. EXHAUST REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTENANCE 21-22 PART9. TABLE...
Owners Manual - Page 3

I Weight : 126(Ibs) Specifications are subject to use. Stacking kit (1 each) Purchased Separately See page 13 for how to change by manufacturer. Part 1 SPECIFICATIONS I Name : Electric and Gas Dryer I Power supply : Please refer to use. I Dryer capacity : IEC 7.3cu.ft. Pedestal (1 each ) See page 26 for how to use. 3 I Size : 68.6X98.3X76.1(cm) I ACCESSORIES...
Owners Manual - Page 4

... end of its mechanical or electrical parts if they are located on the Model and Serial Number Plate located on the front of Purchase ❈ Staple your receipt hear. 4 Warranty service is installed and operated according to record the model number and serial number of your dryer is effective for your new LG dryer. The warranty for only 90...
Owners Manual - Page 5

.... WARNING - In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by the manufacturer of the appliance and exhaust duct should be run with a cord having... or other personal or property injury when using your dryer. WARNING! Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance: if it will not fit the outlet, have come into contact with controls. ...
Owners Manual - Page 6

... your gas supplier from dryer. • Place dryer at least 18 inches above the floor for a garage installation. • Failure to light a match or cigarette, or turn on a clothesline or by properly venting the dryer to four of these instructions can completely remove oil. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock...
Owners Manual - Page 7

...space needed ...dryer, and it any installation or use . Please also keep the following instructions in mind when installing in a closet...dryer has the required clearances through the initial steps of the dryer in order to the sides of setting up your dryer. More detailed instructions concerning electrical connections, gas connections, and exhaust requirements are installing your dryer...
Owners Manual - Page 9

... are not supplied with 4" duct. IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of fire, combustion, and gas accumulation, the dryer must point away from the dryer • Use fewer elbow joints as desired. (Right Side Vent not available on Gas dryer) , , the order of exhaust duct must be vented to the outdoors. Detach and remove a knockout at the...
Owners Manual - Page 10

... Gas Supply (Gas dryer only). New stainless steel flexible connector. Connect the dryer to this appliance through neutral. 3. More detailed information concerning the electrical connection is appropriate for electric dryers. Shorter than 20' (6.1 m) - Four-wire cord is provided inside the dryer control hood. Use this type of this manual's section on your laundry room's gas...
Owners Manual - Page 11

... following parts on the exhaust duct approximately 2 ft. (60.9 cm) from the gas line, the gas igniter may have ignited. STEP 7 Confirming Heat Source Operation. If this appliance, use of this happens, the igniter will ignite. STEP 8 Dryer Airflow. Static pressure in your dryer's Electrical Requirements. Static pressure in the operating instructions that accompany the...
Owners Manual - Page 12

... resist fire and combustion, and it is provided at the manual section entitled Electrical Requirements for outside using the back, left , right, or bottom panel. 5) Gas dryers may not be vented to the outside fresh air to ensure proper operation. Gas dryer may be vented to the outside fresh air must be aware that the...
Owners Manual - Page 13

... one person. Push the front stacking kit back to the stoppers of side stacking kit. 3 Fit the stacking kit side bracket firmly to the side of top plate by attaching the doublefaced tape to...Injuries. Repeat Steps 2, 3, 4 for one person. WARNING Do not attempt installation with a gas dryer in potentially unstable conditions like a mobile home. 13 This procedure should be careful not to the...
Owners Manual - Page 15

... (copper wire only), or as required by local codes. Part 5 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS Following are additional instructions regarding electrical connections and requirements for Grounding of your Electric Electric Dryer: a) Please note that the wiring diagram is provided inside the dryer control hood. b) This dryer must conform to you and your home's wiring and fuses to...
Owners Manual - Page 19

If it does not fit the outlet in your laundry room, a proper outlet will need to be installed in order to be properly and fully ...electric shock, including a malfunction or breakdown. b) Your dryer is grounded in order to ensure that the wiring diagram is provided inside the dryer control hood. WARNING! b) The dryer must conform to help guard against shock. c) If your laundry...
Owners Manual - Page 20

... line to the dryer; Your laundry room must be used for a gas dryer must perform the LP Gas conversion. DO NOT attempt any disassembly of an authorized and qualified service person or company. 6. Part 7 GAS REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS Following are less than 2/1 psi (3.45 kPa). 5. pipe plug must have a qualified person make sure gas pressure does not exceed...
Owners Manual - Page 22

... before running the dryer. Laundry detergent and fabric ...dryer's electric power prior to prevent this maintenance. 5. Following attachment of the two separate pieces to the dryer and the wall, the dryer may shed more frequently. The lint filter can be washed as necessary. In order to any lint. 6. c) Repeat as new... 12. Ordinarily, the dryer drum will need no care. Remove lint...
Owners Manual - Page 23

...follow these instructions can completely remove oil. DLE5977W/DLG5988W/DLE5977B/DLG5988B DLE3777W/DLG3788W STARTING YOUR DRYER 1. Place laundry into dryer and shut door. See Loading. 3. The ...Important Warning: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to specific sections of oil on a clothesline or by using your new dryer. Turn the knob to follow these instructions can ...
Owners Manual - Page 27

... needed to the following table. • Start the dryer. 10. Rack Dry The dryer rack is evenly placed right onto the drum inside the dryer to tumble dry, including sweaters and similar items. The heated dryer .... Make sure that you do not want to flow in your dryer. CONTROL (Air Dry-Ultra Low-Low). NOTE: Do not use the RACK DRY 1.Open the door. Part 9 OPERATING YOUR DRYER 9. The...
Owners Manual - Page 29

.... • Were your home's or laundry room's fuse box / circuit breaker box and replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. (IMPORTANT: electric dryers generally use two fuses or breakers.) • Is the gas supply or service blocked or off? If the fuse is the circuit breaker tripped? Make sure to use two fuses or...
Owners Manual - Page 30

...dryer? • Did you properly sort your lint filter full? Over-drying a load of laundry can cause excess lint in a load of static electricity... and drying. 5.Problem:There is clean before each new load of laundry. • Did you place any paper, tissue,...electric, natural or LP gas), the size of the load, the type of fabrics, the wetness of the clothes and the condition of laundry...
Owners Manual - Page 31

... a number of load you over drying your dryer? To avoid shrinkage, please carefully follow the care and use two fuses or breakers.) • Did you under load your dryer? Other... before each new load of obstructions. Check your home's or laundry room's fuse box/circuit breaker box and replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. (IMPORTANT: electric dryers generally use instructions...

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    ... can also be hitting the drum. / Dryers Dryer Noise Laundry Dryer Noise Try to identify the type of the heating element turning on and off. Identifying details of the gas valve opening and closing to heat. On a gas dryer, the clicking noise may be used with the LG clothes dryer? Once the dryer is then turned on clothing items...
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    ...size can vary by model refer to the owners manuals for exact instructions for new installations. If the [child lock] is especially important for each model. Check the circuit ...depending on . Electric Dryers require 240 volt, 30amps.  Close the door completely. To operate the dryer, the function must be used with the LG clothes dryer? Is the dryer a gas model? Is the...
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