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Question posted by maryw81404 on December 2nd, 2012

Our Lg Dryer Does Everything But Dry. It Will Smell Like Gas If We Turn It On.

our dryer is about 4-5 yrs old. it woked perfecty then all of a sudden the heat stopped. It smells like gas if left on too long, wehich I believe means that the igniter isn't lighting up.

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Owner's Manual (English) - Page 2

Product Registration Information Model: Serial Number: Date of reliable service. Your new LG Dryer combines the most advanced drying sensor technology with many years of Purchase: The model and serial number can be located on your purchase and welcome to Do if You Smell Gas 4 Grounding Instructions 5 Safety Instructions for Installation 5, 6 Safety Instructions for Steam Functions...

Owner's Manual (English) - Page 4

... must be minimized further by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: 1. Do not try to the outdoors. Do not touch any gas or electrical appliance. 2. Gas appliances can be performed by properly venting the dryer to light a match or cigarette, or turn on any electrical switches. Follow the...

Owner's Manual (English) - Page 6

...dry-cleaning solvents, or other fasteners which extend into the laundry area. Failure to follow these instructions can cause a fire. If the dryer is not provided with gasoline, dry... FOR INSTALLATION Exhaust/Ducting: • Gas dryers MUST be exhausted to the outside ....ignite or explode. Failure to follow basic precautions, including the following: • Do not open the dryer...

Owner's Manual (English) - Page 8

...illuminates when the dryer door is open and turns off when the door is closed. 4 HELPFUL STEAM FUNCTIONS LG's new steam technology allows you can be reversed to select the desired dry cycle. Simply select...SPECIAL FEATURES 1 Easy-to-USE Control Panel 4 Rotate the Cycle Selector Knob to adjust for loading and unloading. Add cycle options or adjust settings with the touch of a button. 2 EASY-...

Owner's Manual (English) - Page 9

.... 4 PLC ModeM The PLC modem is used when installing the optional Remote Laundry Monitor (purchased separately). 1 2 Power Cord Location (Gas Models) Terminal Block Access Panel (Electric Models) Included Accessories 3 Drying Rack 4 Gas Connection Location (Gas Models) Exhaust Duct Outlet Rear of Dryer The drying rack allows items, such as sweaters, delicates, and gym shoes, to improve...

Owner's Manual (English) - Page 12

...and the 4 screws. Test the door swing to make sure that the dryer provides optimal drying performance, it . Level • All four leveling feet must use ...the leveling feet on the floor. Make sure that secure the door hinge to the dryer door opening , and remove the door latch. 12 Latch Screws Hinge Screws 2 Turn...

Owner's Manual (English) - Page 13

...in place with duct tape. Be sure that the male end of the elbow faces AWAY from your LG retailer. Secure in . (10 cm) duct section, and secure all joints with duct tape. Cover... dryer with included screw. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CHANGING THE DRYER VENT LOCATION Your new dryer is not available on gas models). This kit contains the necessary duct components to the back of the dryer ...

Owner's Manual (English) - Page 14

...• Gas dryers MUST exhaust ... dryer ...dryer is suitable and clean before installing your new dryer... gas...dryer...dryer with no obstructions. Secure all joints with the dryer. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS VENTING THE DRYER... wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this ducting will affect drying...dryer...

Owner's Manual (English) - Page 17

... a qualified technician and the change should be installed within 6 ft. (1.8 m) of the dryer. Turn on the dryer. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. Confirm that the type of gas available in your laundry room's gas supply. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ConnecTING GAS DRYERS (cont.) wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury...

Owner's Manual (English) - Page 18

Heating elements are available for field installation in fire, explosion, or death. • A 4-wire connection is ...No.-10 AWG wire (copper wire only), or as all applicable local regulations. Failure to follow these instructions can result in dryers which are to be used where local codes do not permit grounding through the neutral wire. Failure to follow these instructions ...

Owner's Manual (English) - Page 23

... with these standards, please contact a service and installation professional for assistance. • A gas dryer must be permanently attached to the outside using the back, left , right, or bottom panel. • Gas dryers may turn off before the main burner ignites. If you are firmly on a heat setting. The exhaust air should obtain the venting materials necessary for an...

Owner's Manual (English) - Page 25

..., options, and status messages for that cycle and any load settings will be lost. 2 CYCLE SELECTOR KNOB Turn this knob to activate special functions by pressing and holding the button for the selected cycle. On MANUAL DRY cycles, these settings can be adjusted using your dryer. 7 OPTION BUTTONS The OPTION buttons allow you to...

Owner's Manual (English) - Page 27

...and status messages for your dryer. 2 3 1 4 1 Estimated Time Remaining When the START/PAUSE button is pressed, the display will appear and all buttons are disabled. It turns off when the start/pause... button is pressed. 5 custom program If you have a special combination of the drying cycle is currently underway (CHECK FILTER, DRY, COOLING, or ...

Owner's Manual (English) - Page 32

...MORE TIME or LESS TIME button, depending on the load (quantity of items). PRESS, DELICATES, ULTRA DELICATE, and TIME DRY cycles. They give off vapors vapors that could ...means 3 or fewer items, 5 is selected with the HEAVY DUTY, COTTON/TOWELS, NORMAL and PERM. wWARNING: • Do not open the dryer door during the STEAM FRESH™ cycle. • Depending on the dryer and turn...

Owner's Manual (English) - Page 35

... a load of static electricity. Make sure that clothes are being dried together. • Thermistor is malfunctioning. • Lint filter not cleaned properly. • Laundry not sorted properly. • Excess static in clothes. • Dryer is overloaded. • Tissue, paper, etc., left in pockets. • Fabric softener not used or used incorrectly. • Clothes dried too long...

Owner's Manual (English) - Page 36

...Clothes dried too long (overdried). • Clothes left in steam generator will vary depending on the heat setting, the type of heat used (electric, natural, or LP gas), the size of the load, ... (cont.) Problem Possible Causes Solutions Drying time is not consistent • Heat settings, load size, or dampness of clothing is fully closed. (3) Turn the dryer off then restart the Steam cycle...

Owner's Manual (English) - Page 38

..., contact your local LG dealer, or visit our Web site at a premium, use this guide may vary due to constant product improvements. STEAM Dryer Models DLEX7177WM, DLEX7177RM, DLGX7188WM, and DLGX7188RM Description TROMM Series Steam Dryer Electrical Requirements* Please refer to the rating label regarding detailed information. Gas Requirements* NG: 10-13 in . This unit plugs...

Owner's Manual (English) - Page 43

... the Date of the product. USA Your LG Dryer will be will repaired or replaced, at : http://www.lgservice.com. TO CONTACT LG ELECTRONICS BY MAIL: LG Customer Interactive Center P. HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED...good only to the original purchaser of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to ...

Specification (English) - Page 1

...GAS DRYERS New LG SteamDryer™ D L E X 7177 W M / D L E X 7177 R M D LG X 718 8 W M / D LG X 718 8 R M Performance • XL Load Capacity with NeveRust™ Stainless Steel Drum (7.3 cu.ft.) • Sensor Dry...; EasyIron™ • 9 Drying Programs • 5 Temperature Levels • Precise Temperature Control with Variable Heat Source • Drying Rack • Wrinkle Care Option...

Specification (English) - Page 2

....com ELECTRIC/GAS DRYERS DLEX7177WM / DLEX7177RM DLGX7188WM / DLGX7188RM TYPE Front Loader Design Look Front Control Intelligent Electronic Controls with a good book, you'll know how much time is left. Printed in the drum during the final five minutes of a button. EasyIron™ Evenly and lightly moistens load prior to keep tabs on your favorite dry cycle...

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