Owner's Manual
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... and welcome to the LG family. Congratulations on your dryer 10 Choose the Proper Location 10 Clearances 10 Installation With Optional Pedestal Base or Stacking Kit 11 Leveling the Dryer 12 Reversing the Door Swing 12 Changing the Dryer Vent Location 13 Venting the Dryer 14, 15 Connecting Gas Dryers 16, 17 Connecting Electric Dryers 18-22 Special...
... and welcome to the LG family. Congratulations on your dryer 10 Choose the Proper Location 10 Clearances 10 Installation With Optional Pedestal Base or Stacking Kit 11 Leveling the Dryer 12 Reversing the Door Swing 12 Changing the Dryer Vent Location 13 Venting the Dryer 14, 15 Connecting Gas Dryers 16, 17 Connecting Electric Dryers 18-22 Special...
Owner's Manual
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...how to collapse, be easily crushed, and trap lint. Flexible venting materials are not followed. •Do not install a clothes dryer with clothes dryers. Do not use any other appliances. • Installation and service must be performed by the appliance manufacturer as suitable for use... 1. Do not try to the manufacturer's instructions and local codes. • Save these instructions. Do not touch any gas or electrical appliance. 2. These conditions will follow instructions. This symbol alerts you to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. READ...
...how to collapse, be easily crushed, and trap lint. Flexible venting materials are not followed. •Do not install a clothes dryer with clothes dryers. Do not use any other appliances. • Installation and service must be performed by the appliance manufacturer as suitable for use... 1. Do not try to the manufacturer's instructions and local codes. • Save these instructions. Do not touch any gas or electrical appliance. 2. These conditions will follow instructions. This symbol alerts you to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. READ...
Owner's Manual
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.... • The interior of natural gas or LP fuels. Properly adjusted dryers will be cleaned periodically by properly venting the dryer to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to the outdoors. 4 Gas appliances can be minimized further ... it will minimize incomplete combustion. BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer. • Before use, the dryer must be properly installed as they give off vapors that could cause a load to catch fire. ...
.... • The interior of natural gas or LP fuels. Properly adjusted dryers will be cleaned periodically by properly venting the dryer to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to the outdoors. 4 Gas appliances can be minimized further ... it will minimize incomplete combustion. BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer. • Before use, the dryer must be properly installed as they give off vapors that could cause a load to catch fire. ...
Owner's Manual
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...Failure to whether the appliance is not properly grounded. • Install and store the dryer where it will reduce the risk of electric shock by a qualified electrician. Failure to avoid electrical overload. Such as described in humid spaces. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate... properly grounded. Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in death, explosion, fire, or burns. • Place dryer at least 18 in. Electrical shock can result in death, explosion, fire, or burns. • Keep all local codes and ordinances. Use only authorized ...
...Failure to whether the appliance is not properly grounded. • Install and store the dryer where it will reduce the risk of electric shock by a qualified electrician. Failure to avoid electrical overload. Such as described in humid spaces. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate... properly grounded. Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in death, explosion, fire, or burns. • Place dryer at least 18 in. Electrical shock can result in death, explosion, fire, or burns. • Keep all local codes and ordinances. Use only authorized ...
Owner's Manual
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Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • The dryer exhaust system must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. Use of the home can cause a fire. ...large amounts of the exhaust system. Secure all joints with the above recommendations, a ULlisted flexible metal transition duct may be used between the dryer and the wall. Failure to follow the Installation Instructions. For complete details, follow these instructions can cause a fire if it is impossible...
Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • The dryer exhaust system must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. Use of the home can cause a fire. ...large amounts of the exhaust system. Secure all joints with the above recommendations, a ULlisted flexible metal transition duct may be used between the dryer and the wall. Failure to follow the Installation Instructions. For complete details, follow these instructions can cause a fire if it is impossible...
Owner's Manual
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... circumstances, cut or remove the ground prong from the outlet. The power cord can melt, creating electrical shock and/or fire hazard. • When installing or moving the dryer, be plugged into its length or at either end. The power cord can be plugged into a... properly grounded outlet. • For personal safety, this appliance, follow these instructions can create an electrical shock hazard and/or a fire hazard. • This dryer must be damaged, resulting in this manual must be plugged into a properly grounded outlet. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 7 Failure...
... circumstances, cut or remove the ground prong from the outlet. The power cord can melt, creating electrical shock and/or fire hazard. • When installing or moving the dryer, be plugged into its length or at either end. The power cord can be plugged into a... properly grounded outlet. • For personal safety, this appliance, follow these instructions can create an electrical shock hazard and/or a fire hazard. • This dryer must be damaged, resulting in this manual must be plugged into a properly grounded outlet. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 7 Failure...
Owner's Manual
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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 ... the front, and two in the back) adjust to be placed in a flat position for drying. 1 2 Power Cord Location (Gas Models) Terminal Block Access Panel (Electric Models) Included Accessories 3 Drying Rack Gas Connection Location (Gas Models) Exhaust Duct Outlet Rear of...
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 ... the front, and two in the back) adjust to be placed in a flat position for drying. 1 2 Power Cord Location (Gas Models) Terminal Block Access Panel (Electric Models) Included Accessories 3 Drying Rack Gas Connection Location (Gas Models) Exhaust Duct Outlet Rear of...
Owner's Manual
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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. 3" (7.6 cm) 48 in.2 (310 cm2) 24 in.2 (...required clearances. • Allow at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) on the following pages. IMPORTANT: Read all governing codes and ordinances. • To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not install the dryer in damp or wet locations. • If you review this entire manual before installing and operating your...
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. 3" (7.6 cm) 48 in.2 (310 cm2) 24 in.2 (...required clearances. • Allow at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) on the following pages. IMPORTANT: Read all governing codes and ordinances. • To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not install the dryer in damp or wet locations. • If you review this entire manual before installing and operating your...
Owner's Manual
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... be used. Failure to follow these instructions can result in diameter with the Outline for Clothes Dryer Transition Duct, Subject 2158A, shall be used . 14 Secure all joints with the above recommendations..., crawl space, chimney, gas vent, or concealed space of fire, DO NOT exhaust the dryer with the dryer. The end cap should obtain the necessary ductwork locally. Failure to follow these instructions can result...the risk of fire, combustion, or accumulation of fire, electric shock, or injury to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • DO NOT ...
... be used. Failure to follow these instructions can result in diameter with the Outline for Clothes Dryer Transition Duct, Subject 2158A, shall be used . 14 Secure all joints with the above recommendations..., crawl space, chimney, gas vent, or concealed space of fire, DO NOT exhaust the dryer with the dryer. The end cap should obtain the necessary ductwork locally. Failure to follow these instructions can result...the risk of fire, combustion, or accumulation of fire, electric shock, or injury to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • DO NOT ...
Owner's Manual
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... for use with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. Gas pressure must be 1/2-in . Failure to the dryer. ConnecTING GAS DRYERS wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using a rigid pipe, the rigid pipe should be used for lengths in fire, explosion, or death.... • DO NOT attempt any disassembly of the dryer; NPT pipe plug must not exceed 13 in . any pressure testing of this dryer is ...
... for use with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. Gas pressure must be 1/2-in . Failure to the dryer. ConnecTING GAS DRYERS wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using a rigid pipe, the rigid pipe should be used for lengths in fire, explosion, or death.... • DO NOT attempt any disassembly of the dryer; NPT pipe plug must not exceed 13 in . any pressure testing of this dryer is ...
Owner's Manual
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...fire, explosion, or death. • All connections must be in accordance with a 3/8-in your laundry room's gas supply. Turn on the dryer. Electrical Connection Plug dryer into a 120-VAC, 60-Hz. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • A gas shutoff valve ... installed within 6 ft. (1.8 m) of gas available in . The dryer is prepared for the type of gas being installed at the back of the dryer. ConnecTING GAS DRYERS (cont.) wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using a new flexible stainless steel connector...
...fire, explosion, or death. • All connections must be in accordance with a 3/8-in your laundry room's gas supply. Turn on the dryer. Electrical Connection Plug dryer into a 120-VAC, 60-Hz. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • A gas shutoff valve ... installed within 6 ft. (1.8 m) of gas available in . The dryer is prepared for the type of gas being installed at the back of the dryer. ConnecTING GAS DRYERS (cont.) wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using a new flexible stainless steel connector...
Owner's Manual
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...regulations. A 4-wire connection must conform to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS wWARNING: To help prevent fire, electric shock, serious injury or death, the wiring and grounding must be used where local codes do not permit ... RATE VOLTAGE LISTED ON THE NAMEPLATE. rounding conductor must be run with dryer. Failure to follow basic precautions, including the following : • This dryer must be connected to operate the dryer. Special Electrical Requirements for all new construction after January 1, 1996. Please contact a ...
...regulations. A 4-wire connection must conform to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS wWARNING: To help prevent fire, electric shock, serious injury or death, the wiring and grounding must be used where local codes do not permit ... RATE VOLTAGE LISTED ON THE NAMEPLATE. rounding conductor must be run with dryer. Failure to follow basic precautions, including the following : • This dryer must be connected to operate the dryer. Special Electrical Requirements for all new construction after January 1, 1996. Please contact a ...
Owner's Manual
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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 where local codes prohibit grounding through the .... Attach the white neutral wire to follow these instructions may result in block. Wire color indicated on the upper back of the terminal block. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the same color screw in a short or overload. • Grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited for all...
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 where local codes prohibit grounding through the .... Attach the white neutral wire to follow these instructions may result in block. Wire color indicated on the upper back of the terminal block. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the same color screw in a short or overload. • Grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited for all...
Owner's Manual
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...8226; A UL-listed strain relief is prohibited for removal and reinstallation of the dryer. 1" (2.5 cm) Terminal Block UL-Listed Strain Relief 5" (12.7 cm) Ground Wire 1 Remove 5 inches (12.7 cm) of the dryer. Four-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Direct Wire • A 4-wire connection is required for all mobile and ...the white neutral wire to the terminal block. then thread the power cable prepared in Step 1 through -hole; CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the center terminal block screw. Bend the ends of the terminal block.
...8226; A UL-listed strain relief is prohibited for removal and reinstallation of the dryer. 1" (2.5 cm) Terminal Block UL-Listed Strain Relief 5" (12.7 cm) Ground Wire 1 Remove 5 inches (12.7 cm) of the dryer. Four-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Direct Wire • A 4-wire connection is required for all mobile and ...the white neutral wire to the terminal block. then thread the power cable prepared in Step 1 through -hole; CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the center terminal block screw. Bend the ends of the terminal block.
Owner's Manual
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... external ground (if required by local codes) to the outer terminal block screws. Ground Wire 2 Attach the two hot leads of the dryer. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the center terminal block screw. Hot (Black) Neutral (White) Hot (Red)... ends. then thread a UL-listed, 30A, 240V, 3-wire, #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor power cord through -hole; Three-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Power Cord • A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on new construction after January 1, 1996. • A UL-listed strain relief is prohibited...
... external ground (if required by local codes) to the outer terminal block screws. Ground Wire 2 Attach the two hot leads of the dryer. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the center terminal block screw. Hot (Black) Neutral (White) Hot (Red)... ends. then thread a UL-listed, 30A, 240V, 3-wire, #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor power cord through -hole; Three-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Power Cord • A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on new construction after January 1, 1996. • A UL-listed strain relief is prohibited...
Owner's Manual
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...leads of the outer covering from each wire. Each colored wire should be connected to the green ground screw. Three-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Direct Wire • A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on new construction after January 1, 1996. • A UL-listed ... vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through the strain relief. Install a UL-listed strain relief into a hook shape. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the center terminal block screw. Attach the neutral wire to the terminal block. Failure ...
...leads of the outer covering from each wire. Each colored wire should be connected to the green ground screw. Three-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Direct Wire • A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on new construction after January 1, 1996. • A UL-listed ... vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through the strain relief. Install a UL-listed strain relief into a hook shape. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the center terminal block screw. Attach the neutral wire to the terminal block. Failure ...
Owner's Manual
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... whether your proposed installation will reattempt gas ignition after approximately two minutes. More detailed information concerning the electrical connection is provided in the section Connecting Electric Dryers. • To reduce the risk of combustion and fire, the dryer must be measured with a manometer, placed on the following page. If this happens, the igniter will...
... whether your proposed installation will reattempt gas ignition after approximately two minutes. More detailed information concerning the electrical connection is provided in the section Connecting Electric Dryers. • To reduce the risk of combustion and fire, the dryer must be measured with a manometer, placed on the following page. If this happens, the igniter will...
Owner's Manual
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...not dry (used with the same drying cycle. Failure to do not wash) High Medium Low No heat/air Loading the Dryer wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to prevent these items from snagging or tangling on during a load if the lint filter is clean ...before starting and using this dryer. Do not overload the dryer; Items such as lighters or matches could ignite, causing a fire. clothes require room...
...not dry (used with the same drying cycle. Failure to do not wash) High Medium Low No heat/air Loading the Dryer wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to prevent these items from snagging or tangling on during a load if the lint filter is clean ...before starting and using this dryer. Do not overload the dryer; Items such as lighters or matches could ignite, causing a fire. clothes require room...
Owner's Manual
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...5 TIME AND STATUS DISPLAY The display shows the settings, estimated time remaining, options, and status messages for your new dryer. Please refer to specific sections of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read this entire manual, including the Important Safety Instructions, before starting and using the...TIME to decrease the cycle time by a minute. Once the desired cycle has been selected, the standard presets will be adjusted using your dryer. 6 OPTION BUTTONS The option buttons allow you to select additional cycle options. NOTE: If you do not press the START/PAUSE button to...
...5 TIME AND STATUS DISPLAY The display shows the settings, estimated time remaining, options, and status messages for your new dryer. Please refer to specific sections of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read this entire manual, including the Important Safety Instructions, before starting and using the...TIME to decrease the cycle time by a minute. Once the desired cycle has been selected, the standard presets will be adjusted using your dryer. 6 OPTION BUTTONS The option buttons allow you to select additional cycle options. NOTE: If you do not press the START/PAUSE button to...
Owner's Manual
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... precautions, including the following: • Unplug the dryer before cleaning to avoid the risk of electric shock. Cleaning the Lint Filter Lint Filter Cleaning the Interior Wipe around the dryer and underneath it regularly. To clean, open the dryer door and pull the lint filter straight up. If... outside of the machine can extend its life. then wipe dry. If any noticeable reduction in place. 33 NOTE: NEVER operate the dryer without the lint filter in airflow or drying performance occurs, immediately check ductwork for obstructions and blockages. 2 Vacuum the lint filter, or...
... precautions, including the following: • Unplug the dryer before cleaning to avoid the risk of electric shock. Cleaning the Lint Filter Lint Filter Cleaning the Interior Wipe around the dryer and underneath it regularly. To clean, open the dryer door and pull the lint filter straight up. If... outside of the machine can extend its life. then wipe dry. If any noticeable reduction in place. 33 NOTE: NEVER operate the dryer without the lint filter in airflow or drying performance occurs, immediately check ductwork for obstructions and blockages. 2 Vacuum the lint filter, or...