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Question posted by dastolt on January 3rd, 2013

When My Dryer Runs It Makes A Screeching Sound

The dryer makes a screeching sound when it runs for a few minutes

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Service Manual - Page 1

MODEL : DLE8377WM/DLG8388WM DLE8377NM/DLG8388NM DLE7177WM/DLG7188WM Website: http://us.lgservice.com Canadian Website: http://lg.ca ELECTRIC & GAS DRYER SERVICE MANUAL CAUTION READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY IN ORDER TO PROPERLY DIAGNOSE PROBLEMS AND TO SAFELY PROVIDE QUALITY SERVICE ON THESE DRYERS. U.S.A.
Service Manual - Page 6

.... of Temperature Controls No. of Dry Levels Sound levels Sensor Moisture Temperature Reversible Door Drum Dryer Rack Child Lock Interior Light Product (WxHxD) ...(GAS MODEL) Electrode sensor Thermistor 5 of Programs No. ITEM DLE7177WM/DLE8377WM DLE8377NM DLG7188WM/DLG8388WM DLG8388NM Material & Finish Color Top Plate Door Trim POWER SUPPLY ELECTRICITY CONSUMPTION MOTOR HEATER...
Service Manual - Page 10

... to external ground screw and move neutral ground wire of length in right position. 1" (2.5 cm) D 3V2" E (8.9 cm) F a C b 9 Make sure that all terminal block nuts are on tight and power cord is in order for dryer to be connecting box to a fused disconnect or circuit breaker box 5" (12.7 cm) 3-wire direct 31/2" (8.6 cm...
Service Manual - Page 11

... position. E 3. Prepare minimum 5ft(1.52m) of appliance and connect it to center screw. 4. Make sure that the strain relief screw is tightened and be 31/2" (8.6 cm) replaced. Make sure that the strain relief screw is prohibited for cm) dryer to the external ground screw. 3-wire connection : Direct wire Important : Grounding through the neutral...
Service Manual - Page 13

... Design A.G.A. Gas Connection 12 Certified Connector) 2 1/8" N.P.T. Use 1/2" pipe 5 3/8" N.P.T. Make certain your laundry room. Connect to section on Gas Requirements. 1 2 5 3 4 1 New Stainless Steel...Shut-Off Valve-Installed within 6' (1.8 m) of the dryer. Turn on gas and check all connections securely. gas connection. 2. Dryer is equipped for gas leaks with a non-corrosive ...
Service Manual - Page 28

... (Refer to Component testing.) • Check Lamp. (When opening Door, Drum motor and Trouble Symptom Heater run continuously) Door Close is not sensed. (Drum motor will flash at 0.5 second intervals.) Measurement Condition After turning Dryer Power Off, measure resistance. YES NO • Door switch Check (Refer to Component testing.) Check Controller. Check...
Owners Manual - Page 2

... A WEEK FOR LG CUSTOMER SERVICE DLE7177WM/DLG7188WM DLE7177NM/DLG7188NM DLE7177RM/DLG7188RM Thank you for future reference. Please read your manual carefully, as it provides instructions on safe Installation, Use and Maintenance. Record the Model and Serial Numbers, and retain the manual for buying a LG Dryer. For more information, visit our website at...
Owners Manual - Page 3

... It makes it automatically determines operation time based on the dryness of user-friendly functions make your dryer look and big crystal-clear glass door make operating the dryer easy.... LAUNDRY MONITOR) 6 The RLM monitors status of load weight, more effective for this dryer. It happens because a sensor will detect laundry humidity within a certain period. So regardless of your dryer...
Owners Manual - Page 4

I ACCESSORIES Dryer rack (1 each) Stacking kit (1 each ) Remote Laundry Monitor Purchased Separately Purchased Separately See page 26 for how to change without manafaturers notice. See page 13 for how ...Pedestal (1 each ) Purchased Separately ❊ Design of pedestals are subject to use. 3 Part 1 SPECIFICATIONS I Type : Electric and Gas Dryer I Rating : Please refer to use.
Owners Manual - Page 6

...fabric softner or product. To help reduce any servicing unless specifically recommended in your dryer, please exercise care and follow basic safety precautions, including the following: 1) Read...children is necessary when using your dryer. WARNING - Improper connection of the equipmentgrounding conductor can result in the appliance. This appliance must be run with controls. 8) Do not ...
Owners Manual - Page 8

...injure your dryer. More detailed instructions concerning electrical connections, gas connections, and exhaust requirements are installing your dryer, and it is not level, laundry may force .... After placing the dryer in the desired location, please make sure that you are provided in the picture below . ventilation hole ventilation hole 7 If dryer is important that it...
Owners Manual - Page 10

... pipe walls. • PLEASE BE AWARE THAT FAILURE TO EXHAUST THE DRYER CORRECTLY WILL VOID THE DRYER'S WARRANTY. 3-1. Pre-assemble 4" elbow with the dryer, and you should obtain the venting materials necessary for proper installation) • Position the Dryer such that the exhaust duct run is a SVC part) • Do not use plastic or thin...
Owners Manual - Page 11

...2 5 3 4 1. For additional instruction on connecting the dryer to an electrical power source, please refer to your laundry room's gas supply using a new flexible stainless steel connector... Dryer. Part 3 INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR DRYER STEP 4 Connection of dryer 4. If needed in a clothes dryer. 2. Electrical Plug Connections. 4. Use 1/2" pipe. 5. 3/8" N.P.T. Make sure...
Owners Manual - Page 21

...laundry room must have a qualified person make sure gas pressure does not exceed 13 in. To reduce the danger of gas leaks, explosion, and fire, please follow and observe the following instructions and WARNINGS. • Connect the dryer... qualified professional. 3. water column. • Examples of the dryer, in . Supply Line Requirements. N.P.T. Larger tubing should be ...
Owners Manual - Page 22

...a UL-listed flexible metal transition duct may be used between the dryer and and the wall. Make sure to use more than 4 90° elbows. The use ...m) 28 feet (8.5 m) 45 feet (13.7 m) 35 feet (10.7 m) 30 feet (9.1 m) 25 feet (7.6 m) 20 feet (6.1 m) Use Only for Short Run Installations 2-1/2" (6.35 cm) 0 55 feet (16.8 m) 35 feet (10.7 m) 1 47 feet (14.3 m) 27 feet (8.2 m) 2 41 feet (12...
Owners Manual - Page 23

...has been set against the dampers. 4. Always make sure the lint filter is attached to the wall...maintenance. 5. Remove lint from the lint screen before running the dryer. In order to rapidly fill. b) Wet a...dryer control hood. The lint filter can also be washed as required, and always wipe the exterior of the control panel. 9. Clean the control panel with hot or warm water. Laundry...
Owners Manual - Page 26

...Minutes) Washable wool items Low Stuffed toys with items which are not designed for use . 6 Child Lock 2. Change DRY LEVEL and TEMP. Rack Dry is shipped in place in your favorite combination of drying operation. Suggested Items Temperature Suggested for normal laundry. When power is on control panel while the dryer...Child Lock is running. When Wrinkle ...door. Make sure Dryer RACK ...
Owners Manual - Page 27

Press BEEPER to adjust the sound level or turn off the signal. 9 Time Dry Use Time Dry Option to change Drying Time on the ...of the buttons on your laundry. When you may wish to iron. 8 Beeper The BEEPER controls the volume of items that you select the wrinkle free option, the dryer will allow you to remove lightweight items that are slow to 60 minutes. 26 Manual Preset Cycle ...
Owners Manual - Page 28

...the life of your dryer 1. To use • Clean lint screen before or after each cycle. • Place laundry into dryer and shut door. Selecting...based on the selected dryness level. As the cycle runs, the control senses the dryness of the load and ...will show in minutes) will glow. See Loading. • Turn the knob to dry the load. The preset setting for Super Capacity Dryers: Heavy Work ...
Owners Manual - Page 30

...or the circuit breaker tripped, the dryer might tumble but not heat. Make sure to Do • Is ...the fuse blown, or is short. In this case, thermistor should tE1 be replaced and call a service center. Stains on your home's or laundry room's fuse box/circuit breaker box and replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. (IMPORTANT: electric dryers...

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