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... Venting the Dryer 22 Connecting the Inlet Hose (Steam Models) 23 Connecting Gas Dryers 25 Connecting Electric Dryers 30 Final Installation Check 31 Installation Test (Duct Check) 46 SMART FUNCTIONS 46 LG ThinQ Application 49 Smart Diagnosis™ Function 50 MAINTENANCE 50 Regular Cleaning 51 TROUBLESHOOTING 51 FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions 51 User Support Videos 52 Before Calling for Service 58 WARRANTY 33 OPERATION 33 Using the Dryer 34 Check the Lint Filter Before Every Load 34 Sorting Laundry 34 Loading the Dryer 35 Control Panel 38 Cycle Guide...
... Venting the Dryer 22 Connecting the Inlet Hose (Steam Models) 23 Connecting Gas Dryers 25 Connecting Electric Dryers 30 Final Installation Check 31 Installation Test (Duct Check) 46 SMART FUNCTIONS 46 LG ThinQ Application 49 Smart Diagnosis™ Function 50 MAINTENANCE 50 Regular Cleaning 51 TROUBLESHOOTING 51 FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions 51 User Support Videos 52 Before Calling for Service 58 WARRANTY 33 OPERATION 33 Using the Dryer 34 Check the Lint Filter Before Every Load 34 Sorting Laundry 34 Loading the Dryer 35 Control Panel 38 Cycle Guide...
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... Smart Diagnosis™ Should you experience any technical difficulty with the touch of hot steam to remove the restrictions. Add cycle options or adjust settings with your dryer, it to adjust for loading and unloading. LG ThinQ Download the new LG smart phone app to restrictions in the installed household ductwork that reduce exhaust airflow through the dryer. Easy-Access Reversible Door The wide-opening door provides easy access for installation location.
... Smart Diagnosis™ Should you experience any technical difficulty with the touch of hot steam to remove the restrictions. Add cycle options or adjust settings with your dryer, it to adjust for loading and unloading. LG ThinQ Download the new LG smart phone app to restrictions in the installed household ductwork that reduce exhaust airflow through the dryer. Easy-Access Reversible Door The wide-opening door provides easy access for installation location.
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... not install a clothes dryer with clothes dryers. If flexible metal (foil type) duct is installed, it must be performed by the appliance manufacturer as suitable for use with flexible plastic venting materials. These words mean: WARNING You may be of a specific type identified by a qualified installer, service agency or your building. - Risk of Fire Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer's instructions and local codes. ••Clothes dryer installation must...
... not install a clothes dryer with clothes dryers. If flexible metal (foil type) duct is installed, it must be performed by the appliance manufacturer as suitable for use with flexible plastic venting materials. These words mean: WARNING You may be of a specific type identified by a qualified installer, service agency or your building. - Risk of Fire Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer's instructions and local codes. ••Clothes dryer installation must...
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... metal transition duct must not be kept as short as possible. 6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ••Place the dryer at either end. ••If you should be supplied through an external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that could affect drying time. ••Ductwork is recommended for use between the dryer and the wall. Use of the exhaust system.
... metal transition duct must not be kept as short as possible. 6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ••Place the dryer at either end. ••If you should be supplied through an external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that could affect drying time. ••Ductwork is recommended for use between the dryer and the wall. Use of the exhaust system.
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Turning the controls to avoid the risk of electric shock. ••Clean the lint filter before cleaning and attempting any part of the appliance and exhaust duct should be performed by qualified service personnel. Do not modify the plug provided with the installation instructions of the manufacturer of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in accordance with all clothes dryers in accordance with the appliance; The...
Turning the controls to avoid the risk of electric shock. ••Clean the lint filter before cleaning and attempting any part of the appliance and exhaust duct should be performed by qualified service personnel. Do not modify the plug provided with the installation instructions of the manufacturer of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in accordance with all clothes dryers in accordance with the appliance; The...
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...* DLGX4001* DLGX4201* DLEX4500*, DLGX4501* Description Non-steam Dryer Steam Dryer Steam Dryer Electrical requirements Please refer to another location. Check and choose the proper location Level the dryer Vent the dryer Connect the inlet hose (steam models) Connect the Gas dryer Connect the Electric dryer DLEX4200*, DLGX4201*, DLEX4000*, DLGX4001*, DLEX4500*, DLGX4501* DLE3600*, DLG3601* Gas dryer Electric dryer Plug in the power cord Installation test Test run Product Specifications The appearance and specifications listed in this manual may vary due to constant product...
...* DLGX4001* DLGX4201* DLEX4500*, DLGX4501* Description Non-steam Dryer Steam Dryer Steam Dryer Electrical requirements Please refer to another location. Check and choose the proper location Level the dryer Vent the dryer Connect the inlet hose (steam models) Connect the Gas dryer Connect the Electric dryer DLEX4200*, DLGX4201*, DLEX4000*, DLGX4001*, DLEX4500*, DLGX4501* DLE3600*, DLG3601* Gas dryer Electric dryer Plug in the power cord Installation test Test run Product Specifications The appearance and specifications listed in this manual may vary due to constant product...
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... where it will be required for proper exhaust installation. A gas dryer must be considered. Detailed instructions concerning electrical connections, gas connections, and exhaust requirements are required when installing the dryer. Clothes may not tumble properly, and automatic sensor cycles may not operate correctly if the dryer is heavy. The installation requires: ••A location that you will need to the outdoors. The standard pedestal height is important that allows for wall, door and floor moldings. •...
... where it will be required for proper exhaust installation. A gas dryer must be considered. Detailed instructions concerning electrical connections, gas connections, and exhaust requirements are required when installing the dryer. Clothes may not tumble properly, and automatic sensor cycles may not operate correctly if the dryer is heavy. The installation requires: ••A location that you will need to the outdoors. The standard pedestal height is important that allows for wall, door and floor moldings. •...
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... vent. ••Do not use plastic or thin foil ducts. ••Clean old ducts before installing this dryer. Secure it in place with the included screw. Cover Plate Elbow 1½" (38 mm) Option 2: Bottom Venting 2 Press the adapter duct onto the blower housing and secure it onto the adapter duct. Bracket Knockout Cover Plate Elbow Pull out the exhaust duct. An adapter kit, part number...
... vent. ••Do not use plastic or thin foil ducts. ••Clean old ducts before installing this dryer. Secure it in place with the included screw. Cover Plate Elbow 1½" (38 mm) Option 2: Bottom Venting 2 Press the adapter duct onto the blower housing and secure it onto the adapter duct. Bracket Knockout Cover Plate Elbow Pull out the exhaust duct. An adapter kit, part number...
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... fuse or circuit breaker. ••Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it replaced with local codes and regulations. If acceptable under any disassembly of the dryer, in propane (LP) gas on the nameplate. ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD Failure to follow requirements including the following: Electrical Requirements for Gas Models Only ••Do not, under local codes and ordinances and when acceptable to your dryer. Gas dryers MUST exhaust to your gas...
... fuse or circuit breaker. ••Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it replaced with local codes and regulations. If acceptable under any disassembly of the dryer, in propane (LP) gas on the nameplate. ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD Failure to follow requirements including the following: Electrical Requirements for Gas Models Only ••Do not, under local codes and ordinances and when acceptable to your dryer. Gas dryers MUST exhaust to your gas...
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... the plug does not fit the outlet, a proper outlet will need to be fused on manual is connected to the same color screw in length, use UL-listed No.-8 AWG wire (copper wire only), or as required by local codes. ENGLISH DO NOT CONNECT THE DRYER TO 110-, 115-, OR 120-VOLT CIRCUIT. ••If the branch circuit to the latest edition of the line). ELECTRICAL SERVICE FOR THE DRYER SHOULD...
... the plug does not fit the outlet, a proper outlet will need to be fused on manual is connected to the same color screw in length, use UL-listed No.-8 AWG wire (copper wire only), or as required by local codes. ENGLISH DO NOT CONNECT THE DRYER TO 110-, 115-, OR 120-VOLT CIRCUIT. ••If the branch circuit to the latest edition of the line). ELECTRICAL SERVICE FOR THE DRYER SHOULD...
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... or Blocked Airflow Avoid long runs or runs with the exhaust duct in the exhaust system. Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. NOTE ••When the dryer is turned on the condition of the exhaust duct than the installation test, the number of this manual for complete exhaust system and venting requirements. Refer to the Connecting Electric Dryers section of the power cord to the terminal block. Excess or crushed transition duct Too many elbows or exhaust too long Check for blockages and lint...
... or Blocked Airflow Avoid long runs or runs with the exhaust duct in the exhaust system. Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. NOTE ••When the dryer is turned on the condition of the exhaust duct than the installation test, the number of this manual for complete exhaust system and venting requirements. Refer to the Connecting Electric Dryers section of the power cord to the terminal block. Excess or crushed transition duct Too many elbows or exhaust too long Check for blockages and lint...
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... OPERATION a Power Button Press the button to turn the dryer OFF. On Manual Dry cycles, these buttons to resume a cycle within 14 minutes, the dryer turns off automatically and all cycle settings are shown in the display. h Steam Functions LG's steam technology allows you do not press the Start/Pause button to select the desired cycle settings for the selected cycle. ee More Time/Less Time Buttons Use these buttons to increase the selected manual cycle time by 5 minutes. d Cycle Modifier Buttons Use these settings...
... OPERATION a Power Button Press the button to turn the dryer OFF. On Manual Dry cycles, these buttons to resume a cycle within 14 minutes, the dryer turns off automatically and all cycle settings are shown in the display. h Steam Functions LG's steam technology allows you do not press the Start/Pause button to select the desired cycle settings for the selected cycle. ee More Time/Less Time Buttons Use these buttons to increase the selected manual cycle time by 5 minutes. d Cycle Modifier Buttons Use these settings...
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... cycles. Control Lock must be disabled except the Power button. The drum light will be turned off when the door is operating. NOTE ••The cycle time depends on . All controls will illuminate and then turn the cycle selector knob to select the Steam Fresh™ cycle. 2 To add an option, select Wrinkle Care. 3 The display shows the load size (number of steam to fit the size of items in the drum during the dry cycle...
... cycles. Control Lock must be disabled except the Power button. The drum light will be turned off when the door is operating. NOTE ••The cycle time depends on . All controls will illuminate and then turn the cycle selector knob to select the Steam Fresh™ cycle. 2 To add an option, select Wrinkle Care. 3 The display shows the load size (number of steam to fit the size of items in the drum during the dry cycle...
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... Time Dry cycles. ••After the Steam option is operating, the drum will change the steam time ONLY. ••Press the More Time or Less Time button to add steam. Adding Steam to a Standard Cycle 1 Turn on the dryer and turn the cycle selector knob to select the desired cycle. 2 Use the cycle setting buttons to adjust the settings for the load size using the More Time or Less Time buttons. 4 Press Start/Pause to reduce the static electricity caused by dry...
... Time Dry cycles. ••After the Steam option is operating, the drum will change the steam time ONLY. ••Press the More Time or Less Time button to add steam. Adding Steam to a Standard Cycle 1 Turn on the dryer and turn the cycle selector knob to select the desired cycle. 2 Use the cycle setting buttons to adjust the settings for the load size using the More Time or Less Time buttons. 4 Press Start/Pause to reduce the static electricity caused by dry...
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... I select the Steam Fresh™ cycle? A: This is started. Another factor affecting dry time is turned on the Support menu tab to adjust the load size setting for up the menu selections. To turn off Control Lock, turn the dryer on the LG website. Q: Why does my dryer start by itself every few minutes for the number of clothes dryers. For a large load or single bulky item use the (big) setting. An exhaust system which...
... I select the Steam Fresh™ cycle? A: This is started. Another factor affecting dry time is turned on the Support menu tab to adjust the load size setting for up the menu selections. To turn off Control Lock, turn the dryer on the LG website. Q: Why does my dryer start by itself every few minutes for the number of clothes dryers. For a large load or single bulky item use the (big) setting. An exhaust system which...
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... the dryer gas shutoff valves are both fully open. Display shows error code nP Electric dryer power cord is not connected correctly, or house power supply is securely plugged into a grounded outlet matching the dryer's rating plate. ••Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Solutions ••If the Flow Sense™ indicator remains active for more than five cycles after clearing the restriction in the venting. This option reduces energy use by adding an air dry...
... the dryer gas shutoff valves are both fully open. Display shows error code nP Electric dryer power cord is not connected correctly, or house power supply is securely plugged into a grounded outlet matching the dryer's rating plate. ••Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Solutions ••If the Flow Sense™ indicator remains active for more than five cycles after clearing the restriction in the venting. This option reduces energy use by adding an air dry...
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... the cycle and clean the filter during the cycle. ••Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Use TIME DRY or add some models) Heat settings, load size, or dampness of the load and may be cleaned. Lint filter needs to be necessary to the load. ••If using SENSOR DRY cycles, the electronic control cannot properly sense the dryness of clothing is dirty or clogged. Do not increase fuse capacity. ENERGY SAVER option selected (on the type of heat used (electric, natural gas, or LP gas), the size...
... the cycle and clean the filter during the cycle. ••Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Use TIME DRY or add some models) Heat settings, load size, or dampness of the load and may be cleaned. Lint filter needs to be necessary to the load. ••If using SENSOR DRY cycles, the electronic control cannot properly sense the dryness of clothing is dirty or clogged. Do not increase fuse capacity. ENERGY SAVER option selected (on the type of heat used (electric, natural gas, or LP gas), the size...
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... care instructions. This feature will naturally shrink when washed. Use a low or no heat setting. ••Remove the lint from dirty clothes can cause a buildup of laundry can transfer to the clean clothes in the same or later loads. ••Stains on clothes Possible Cause Fabric softener used incorrectly. Clean and dirty clothes are being dried together. Clothes dried too long (over dried). Lint filter not cleaned properly. Laundry not sorted properly. Dryer...
... care instructions. This feature will naturally shrink when washed. Use a low or no heat setting. ••Remove the lint from dirty clothes can cause a buildup of laundry can transfer to the clean clothes in the same or later loads. ••Stains on clothes Possible Cause Fabric softener used incorrectly. Clean and dirty clothes are being dried together. Clothes dried too long (over dried). Lint filter not cleaned properly. Laundry not sorted properly. Dryer...
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... replacement of fuses or correction of wiring or plumbing, or correction of unauthorized repairs/installation. ••Failure of the product; PLEASE SEE THE SECTION TITLED "PROCEDURE FOR RESOLVING DISPUTES" BELOW. Proof of product from date of original retail purchase Scope of Warranty Parts and Labor Dryer drum HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED LG will provide parts and labor to the customer on operation...
... replacement of fuses or correction of wiring or plumbing, or correction of unauthorized repairs/installation. ••Failure of the product; PLEASE SEE THE SECTION TITLED "PROCEDURE FOR RESOLVING DISPUTES" BELOW. Proof of product from date of original retail purchase Scope of Warranty Parts and Labor Dryer drum HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED LG will provide parts and labor to the customer on operation...
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... heating, long dry time Clean the lint filter. Not heating, long dry time Clean the hood and duct. No Power Not Heating Gas valve is clogged. Filter is not turned on. (Gas Dryer) Not heating Keep exhaust ducts as short as possible, using this product or to the instructions outlined in the owner's manual. Excessive duct length and/or multiple elbows Not heating, long dry time Improperly connected power cord or electrical outlet issue. The cost of parts not approved or specified by the consumer. Reconnect power cord, replace house fuse or reset breaker. commercial use...
... heating, long dry time Clean the lint filter. Not heating, long dry time Clean the hood and duct. No Power Not Heating Gas valve is clogged. Filter is not turned on. (Gas Dryer) Not heating Keep exhaust ducts as short as possible, using this product or to the instructions outlined in the owner's manual. Excessive duct length and/or multiple elbows Not heating, long dry time Improperly connected power cord or electrical outlet issue. The cost of parts not approved or specified by the consumer. Reconnect power cord, replace house fuse or reset breaker. commercial use...