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Your new LG Dryer combines the most advanced drying sensor technology with many years of reliable service. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS What to Do if You Smell Gas 3 Basic Safety ... Special Features 8 Key Parts and Components 9 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: Read all installation instructions completely before installing and operating your purchase 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 Optional Accessories 11 Leveling the...
Your new LG Dryer combines the most advanced drying sensor technology with many years of reliable service. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS What to Do if You Smell Gas 3 Basic Safety ... Special Features 8 Key Parts and Components 9 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: Read all installation instructions completely before installing and operating your purchase 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 Optional Accessories 11 Leveling the...
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... this manual and on any gas or electrical appliance. 2. Your Safety and the safety of all safety messages. These conditions will obstruct clothes dryer airflow and increase the risk of injury, and tell you what can kill or hurt you and others is installed, it must be killed ... light a match or cigarette, or turn on your appliance. Flexible venting materials are not followed. •Do not install a clothes dryer with clothes dryers. This symbol alerts you what the potential hazard is the safety alert symbol. All safety messages will tell you to potential hazards that ...
... this manual and on any gas or electrical appliance. 2. Your Safety and the safety of all safety messages. These conditions will obstruct clothes dryer airflow and increase the risk of injury, and tell you what can kill or hurt you and others is installed, it must be killed ... light a match or cigarette, or turn on your appliance. Flexible venting materials are not followed. •Do not install a clothes dryer with clothes dryers. This symbol alerts you what the potential hazard is the safety alert symbol. All safety messages will tell you to potential hazards that ...
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...birth defects, or other part is removed from the accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt. • Do not reach into the dryer if the drum or any servicing unless specifically recommended in this manual must be cleaned periodically by the incomplete combustion of fire or ...substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, and soot, caused primarily by qualified service personnel. • Do not install or store the dryer where it will minimize incomplete combustion. Gas appliances can be properly installed as described in this manual. • Do not place items exposed ...
...birth defects, or other part is removed from the accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt. • Do not reach into the dryer if the drum or any servicing unless specifically recommended in this manual must be cleaned periodically by the incomplete combustion of fire or ...substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, and soot, caused primarily by qualified service personnel. • Do not install or store the dryer where it will minimize incomplete combustion. Gas appliances can be properly installed as described in this manual. • Do not place items exposed ...
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...an authorized servicer unless specifically recommended in a risk of electric shock by a qualified electrician. Such as to do not install the dryer in accordance with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in . above the floor for children. This appliance must be...death. • To reduce the risk of least resistance for electric current. There is not properly grounded. • Before use, the dryer must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly grounded. wWARNING - This appliance must be grounded. Electrical shock can cause deform, ...
...an authorized servicer unless specifically recommended in a risk of electric shock by a qualified electrician. Such as to do not install the dryer in accordance with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in . above the floor for children. This appliance must be...death. • To reduce the risk of least resistance for electric current. There is not properly grounded. • Before use, the dryer must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly grounded. wWARNING - This appliance must be grounded. Electrical shock can cause deform, ...
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... lint in any old ducts before installing your safety, the information in . Failure to follow these instructions can result in diameter with the dryer, and you should obtain the necessary ductwork locally. The use or during installation. • Ductwork is not exhausted outdoors, some fine lint ...electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of the home can result in fire or death. • The dryer exhaust system must be exhausted to follow these instructions can cause a fire if it is not in use sheet metal screws or other combustible ...
... lint in any old ducts before installing your safety, the information in . Failure to follow these instructions can result in diameter with the dryer, and you should obtain the necessary ductwork locally. The use or during installation. • Ductwork is not exhausted outdoors, some fine lint ...electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of the home can result in fire or death. • The dryer exhaust system must be exhausted to follow these instructions can cause a fire if it is not in use sheet metal screws or other combustible ...
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... electric shock, or injury to follow these instructions can melt, creating electrical shock and/or fire hazard. • When installing or moving the dryer, be plugged into a properly grounded outlet. • For personal safety, this manual for specific electrical requirements for your model. Have the wall...in electrical shock or injury. • Refer to pinch, crush, or damage the power cord. To prevent personal injury or damage to the dryer from the outlet. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your safety, the information in a risk of fire and electrical shock. •...
... electric shock, or injury to follow these instructions can melt, creating electrical shock and/or fire hazard. • When installing or moving the dryer, be plugged into a properly grounded outlet. • For personal safety, this manual for specific electrical requirements for your model. Have the wall...in electrical shock or injury. • Refer to pinch, crush, or damage the power cord. To prevent personal injury or damage to the dryer from the outlet. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your safety, the information in a risk of fire and electrical shock. •...
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...DOOR Wide-opening door provides easy access for installation location. 3 Ultra-Capacity Stainless Steel Drum with a yellow light that illuminates when the dryer door is open and turns off when the door is equipped with DRUM Light The ultra-large stainless steel drum offers superior durability. This ...improve operating efficiency and help minimize service calls, saving you to blockages in the ductwork that reduce exhaust flow from the dryer. Door swing can be 3 reversed to select the desired dry cycle. The drum is closed. 4 FLOW SENSE™ DUCT BLOCKAGE ...
...DOOR Wide-opening door provides easy access for installation location. 3 Ultra-Capacity Stainless Steel Drum with a yellow light that illuminates when the dryer door is open and turns off when the door is equipped with DRUM Light The ultra-large stainless steel drum offers superior durability. This ...improve operating efficiency and help minimize service calls, saving you to blockages in the ductwork that reduce exhaust flow from the dryer. Door swing can be 3 reversed to select the desired dry cycle. The drum is closed. 4 FLOW SENSE™ DUCT BLOCKAGE ...
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... drying. 1 2 Power Cord Location (Gas Models) Terminal Block Access Panel (Electric Models) Gas Connection Location (Gas Models) Exhaust Duct Outlet Rear of Dryer Included Accessories 3 Drying Rack 9 KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS In addition to improve dryer stability on uneven floors. 3 Drying Rack Use the drying rack with the RACK DRY cycle option.
... drying. 1 2 Power Cord Location (Gas Models) Terminal Block Access Panel (Electric Models) Gas Connection Location (Gas Models) Exhaust Duct Outlet Rear of Dryer Included Accessories 3 Drying Rack 9 KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS In addition to improve dryer stability on uneven floors. 3 Drying Rack Use the drying rack with the RACK DRY cycle option.
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...cm) 30" (76.1 cm) 51" (130 cm) 4" (10 cm) • Most installations require a minimum 5½ in. (14 cm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust ducting. • Allow minimum clearances of at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) on the following pages. CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION • Store and install... the dryer where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to open the door. Closet Door Vent Requirements Additional Instructions for closet...
...cm) 30" (76.1 cm) 51" (130 cm) 4" (10 cm) • Most installations require a minimum 5½ in. (14 cm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust ducting. • Allow minimum clearances of at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) on the following pages. CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION • Store and install... the dryer where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to open the door. Closet Door Vent Requirements Additional Instructions for closet...
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... separately) 11 Required Dimensions for Installation With Pedestal Required Dimensions for your local LG dealer, or visit our Web site at us.lge.com. INSTALLATION WITH OPTIONAL PEDESTAL BASE OR STACKING KIT IMPORTANT: If you are installing your dryer using an optional pedestal base or stacking kit, please refer to Optional Accessories...
... separately) 11 Required Dimensions for Installation With Pedestal Required Dimensions for your local LG dealer, or visit our Web site at us.lge.com. INSTALLATION WITH OPTIONAL PEDESTAL BASE OR STACKING KIT IMPORTANT: If you are installing your dryer using an optional pedestal base or stacking kit, please refer to Optional Accessories...
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... 6 screws from side to side and front to back. Place a level across the top of the dryer door can cause the dryer to make sure that all 4 leveling feet are installing the dryer on the optional pedestal, you must be fully retracted. Reinstall the door latch and the 6 screws.... leveling feet must be reversed to turn the leveling feet. REVERSING THE DOOR SWING The swing of the dryer. 2 Use an adjustable wrench to fit your installation location. LEVELING THE DRYER wWARNING • Wear gloves during installation. • Failure to make sure the door moves freely and ...
... 6 screws from side to side and front to back. Place a level across the top of the dryer door can cause the dryer to make sure that all 4 leveling feet are installing the dryer on the optional pedestal, you must be fully retracted. Reinstall the door latch and the 6 screws.... leveling feet must be reversed to turn the leveling feet. REVERSING THE DOOR SWING The swing of the dryer. 2 Use an adjustable wrench to fit your installation location. LEVELING THE DRYER wWARNING • Wear gloves during installation. • Failure to make sure the door moves freely and ...
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...all joints with duct tape. It can result in death or fire. Cover Plate Elbow 3 Insert the 4-in the bottom of the dryer with included screw. 13 Your new dryer is not available on gas models). Bracket 2 Press the adapter duct onto the blower housing and secure to the base of the... back of the duct protrudes 1½ in place with duct tape. Be sure that the male end of the elbow faces AWAY from your LG retailer. CHANGING THE DRYER VENT LOCATION wWARNING • Use a heavy metal vent. • Do not use plastic or thin foil duct. • Clean old ducts before installing...
...all joints with duct tape. It can result in death or fire. Cover Plate Elbow 3 Insert the 4-in the bottom of the dryer with included screw. 13 Your new dryer is not available on gas models). Bracket 2 Press the adapter duct onto the blower housing and secure to the base of the... back of the duct protrudes 1½ in place with duct tape. Be sure that the male end of the elbow faces AWAY from your LG retailer. CHANGING THE DRYER VENT LOCATION wWARNING • Use a heavy metal vent. • Do not use plastic or thin foil duct. • Clean old ducts before installing...
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... into an enclosed and unventilated area, such as possible. In special installations when it is suitable and clean before installing your new dryer. The exhaust duct should obtain the necessary ductwork locally. You should be used . 14 Secure all joints with the Outline for use...shock, or injury to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • The Total length of the exhaust system. VENTING THE DRYER wWARNING: To reduce the risk of this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Do not crush or collapse ductwork. Failure...
... into an enclosed and unventilated area, such as possible. In special installations when it is suitable and clean before installing your new dryer. The exhaust duct should obtain the necessary ductwork locally. You should be used . 14 Secure all joints with the Outline for use...shock, or injury to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • The Total length of the exhaust system. VENTING THE DRYER wWARNING: To reduce the risk of this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Do not crush or collapse ductwork. Failure...
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Length of 90° Elbows Max. It is not recommended to exhaust the dryer correctly will void the dryer's warranty. IMPORTANT: Failure to use more than four 90° elbows. Routing and Connecting Ductwork Follow the guidelines below to maximize drying ...ft. (9.1 m) 22 ft. (6.7 m) NOTE: Deduct 6 ft. (1.8 m) for each section of exhaust duct must point away from the dryer. • Use duct tape on duct surfaces. Correct Venting Incorrect Venting 15 VENTING THE DRYER (cont.) Ductwork Wall Cap Type Number of 4-In. Dia. NOTE: Ductwork and fittings are NOT included and must...
Length of 90° Elbows Max. It is not recommended to exhaust the dryer correctly will void the dryer's warranty. IMPORTANT: Failure to use more than four 90° elbows. Routing and Connecting Ductwork Follow the guidelines below to maximize drying ...ft. (9.1 m) 22 ft. (6.7 m) NOTE: Deduct 6 ft. (1.8 m) for each section of exhaust duct must point away from the dryer. • Use duct tape on duct surfaces. Correct Venting Incorrect Venting 15 VENTING THE DRYER (cont.) Ductwork Wall Cap Type Number of 4-In. Dia. NOTE: Ductwork and fittings are NOT included and must...
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... or death. 16 Failure to follow this warning can result in fire, explosion, or death. • For personal safety, this dryer must connect the dryer to your dryer. water column. • A qualified service or gas company technician must be installed within at least 6 ft. (1.8 m) of an... shock hazard from this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following : • Gas supply requirements: As shipped from the factory, this dryer is insoluble in Liquefied Petroleum (LP) gas on the nameplate. Larger tubing should be used where lengths are less than 20 ft. (6.1...
... or death. 16 Failure to follow this warning can result in fire, explosion, or death. • For personal safety, this dryer must connect the dryer to your dryer. water column. • A qualified service or gas company technician must be installed within at least 6 ft. (1.8 m) of an... shock hazard from this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following : • Gas supply requirements: As shipped from the factory, this dryer is insoluble in Liquefied Petroleum (LP) gas on the nameplate. Larger tubing should be used where lengths are less than 20 ft. (6.1...
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... precautions, including the following: • Installation and service must be in accordance with a 3/8-in fire, explosion, or death. • The dryer is appropriate for Natural Gas with a noncorrosive leak-detection fluid. Be careful not to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. ...• Use only a new stainless steel flexible connector and a new AGA-certified connector. 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. • All connections must ...
... precautions, including the following: • Installation and service must be in accordance with a 3/8-in fire, explosion, or death. • The dryer is appropriate for Natural Gas with a noncorrosive leak-detection fluid. Be careful not to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. ...• Use only a new stainless steel flexible connector and a new AGA-certified connector. 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. • All connections must ...
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... when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following : • Do not modify the plug and internal wire provided with the dryer. • The dryer should be used where local codes do so can result in length, use UL-listed No.-8 AWG wire (copper wire only), or as ...all new construction after January 1, 1996. DO NOT CONNECT DRYER TO 110-, 115-, OR 120-VOLT CIRCUIT. Heating elements are to be connected to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the ...
... when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following : • Do not modify the plug and internal wire provided with the dryer. • The dryer should be used where local codes do so can result in length, use UL-listed No.-8 AWG wire (copper wire only), or as ...all new construction after January 1, 1996. DO NOT CONNECT DRYER TO 110-, 115-, OR 120-VOLT CIRCUIT. Heating elements are to be connected to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the ...
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... recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral conductor. Ground Screw Power Cord Ground Wire 2 Transfer the dryer's ground wire from behind the green ground screw to the center terminal block screw. Wire color indicated on the upper back of the ...terminal block. then thread a UL-listed, 30A, 240V, 4-wire, #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor power cord through -hole; CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) USA ONLY wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the same color screw in a short or overload. • Grounding through...
... recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral conductor. Ground Screw Power Cord Ground Wire 2 Transfer the dryer's ground wire from behind the green ground screw to the center terminal block screw. Wire color indicated on the upper back of the ...terminal block. then thread a UL-listed, 30A, 240V, 4-wire, #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor power cord through -hole; CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) USA ONLY wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the same color screw in a short or overload. • Grounding through...
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...ground screw to the outer terminal block screws. Each colored wire should be connected to the green ground screw. Four-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Direct Wire • A 4-wire connection is connected to the same color screw in block. Remove 5 inches of the outer covering from... in Step 1 through -hole; Tighten all new construction after January 1, 1996. • A UL-listed strain relief is prohibited for removal and reinstallation of the dryer. 1" (2.5 cm) 5" (12.7 cm) Ground Wire 1 Remove 5 inches (12.7 cm) of insulation from the wire. Attach the two hot leads of...
...ground screw to the outer terminal block screws. Each colored wire should be connected to the green ground screw. Four-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Direct Wire • A 4-wire connection is connected to the same color screw in block. Remove 5 inches of the outer covering from... in Step 1 through -hole; Tighten all new construction after January 1, 1996. • A UL-listed strain relief is prohibited for removal and reinstallation of the dryer. 1" (2.5 cm) 5" (12.7 cm) Ground Wire 1 Remove 5 inches (12.7 cm) of insulation from the wire. Attach the two hot leads of...
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...instructions may result in block. Hot Neutral Hot (Black) (White) (Red) Ground Screw Ground Wire 2 Attach the two hot leads of the dryer. Connect the external ground (if required by local codes) to the center terminal block screw. Reinstall the terminal block access cover. 21 Install ...of the power cord to the same color screw in a short or overload. • Grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited for Electric Dryers: Power Cord • A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on manual is required. Tighten all screws securely. Each colored wire should be ...
...instructions may result in block. Hot Neutral Hot (Black) (White) (Red) Ground Screw Ground Wire 2 Attach the two hot leads of the dryer. Connect the external ground (if required by local codes) to the center terminal block screw. Reinstall the terminal block access cover. 21 Install ...of the power cord to the same color screw in a short or overload. • Grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited for Electric Dryers: Power Cord • A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on manual is required. Tighten all screws securely. Each colored wire should be ...