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ENGLISH ESPAÑOL OWNER'S MANUAL DRYER Please read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times. DLE4901* DLE4870* DLE4970* DLG4902* DLG4871* DLG4971* P/No. : MFL62512893 www.lg.com
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL OWNER'S MANUAL DRYER Please read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times. DLE4901* DLE4870* DLE4970* DLG4902* DLG4871* DLG4971* P/No. : MFL62512893 www.lg.com
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... INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTING ELECTRICITY 37 SPECIFICATIONS 8 PRODUCT FEATURES 38 USING SMART DIAGNOSIS™ 9 INTRODUCING YOUR DRYER 9 Parts 9 Accessories 10 Control Panel Features 11 Display 12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 12 Preview Installation Order 13 Installation Location Requirements 13 Clearances 14...26 Final Installation Check 27 Installation Test (Duct Check) 29 HOW TO USE 29 Operating the Dryer 30 Cycle Guide 31 Sorting Load 31 Loading the Dryer 31 Check the Lint Filter Before Every Load 32 Cycle Settings and Options 32 Special Functions ...
... INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTING ELECTRICITY 37 SPECIFICATIONS 8 PRODUCT FEATURES 38 USING SMART DIAGNOSIS™ 9 INTRODUCING YOUR DRYER 9 Parts 9 Accessories 10 Control Panel Features 11 Display 12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 12 Preview Installation Order 13 Installation Location Requirements 13 Clearances 14...26 Final Installation Check 27 Installation Test (Duct Check) 29 HOW TO USE 29 Operating the Dryer 30 Cycle Guide 31 Sorting Load 31 Loading the Dryer 31 Check the Lint Filter Before Every Load 32 Cycle Settings and Options 32 Special Functions ...
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... READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE WWARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be minimized further by properly venting the dryer to such substances. Items contaminated with gasoline, drycleaning solvents, or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of fire...ESZFSGPSGPSFJHO objects. t%POPUJOTUBMMPSTUPSFUIFESZFSXIFSFJUXJMMCF exposed to the drying compartment. Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. t5IFJOUFSJPSPGUIFESZFSBOEFYIBVTUWFOUTIPVMECF cleaned periodically by the manufacturer of natural ...
... READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE WWARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be minimized further by properly venting the dryer to such substances. Items contaminated with gasoline, drycleaning solvents, or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of fire...ESZFSGPSGPSFJHO objects. t%POPUJOTUBMMPSTUPSFUIFESZFSXIFSFJUXJMMCF exposed to the drying compartment. Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. t5IFJOUFSJPSPGUIFESZFSBOEFYIBVTUWFOUTIPVMECF cleaned periodically by the manufacturer of natural ...
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... conductor must be equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. Electric shock can result if the dryer is properly grounded. 4"'&5:*/4536$5*0/4'03*/45"--"5*0/ WWARNING To reduce the risk of suffocation. This appliance must be grounded. Check with ...be run with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in the installation instructions. Electric shock can result if the dryer is not properly grounded. There is properly installed and grounded in this manual must be dangerous for electric current. t3 FNPWF...
... conductor must be equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. Electric shock can result if the dryer is properly grounded. 4"'&5:*/4536$5*0/4'03*/45"--"5*0/ WWARNING To reduce the risk of suffocation. This appliance must be grounded. Check with ...be run with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in the installation instructions. Electric shock can result if the dryer is not properly grounded. There is properly installed and grounded in this manual must be dangerous for electric current. t3 FNPWF...
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... EJBNFUFSXJUIOPPCTUSVDUJPOT5IFFYIBVTUEVDU TIPVMECFLFQUBTTIPSUBTQPTTJCMF.BLFTVSF UPDMFBOBOZPMEEVDUTCFGPSFJOTUBMMJOHZPVSOFX dryer. For complete details, follow these instructions can cause a fire if it collapses or becomes otherwise restricted in fire or death. t% 0/05VTFTIFFUNFUBMTDSFXT...
... EJBNFUFSXJUIOPPCTUSVDUJPOT5IFFYIBVTUEVDU TIPVMECFLFQUBTTIPSUBTQPTTJCMF.BLFTVSF UPDMFBOBOZPMEEVDUTCFGPSFJOTUBMMJOHZPVSOFX dryer. For complete details, follow these instructions can cause a fire if it collapses or becomes otherwise restricted in fire or death. t% 0/05VTFTIFFUNFUBMTDSFXT...
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... the following: t%POPU VOEFSBOZDJSDVNTUBODFT DVUPSSFNPWF UIFHSPVOEQSPOHGSPNUIFQPXFSDPSETo prevent injury to persons or damage to the dryer, the electrical power cord must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, injury to persons...JTOPUQSPQFSMZHSPVOEFE)BWFUIFXBMM PVUMFUBOEDJSDVJUDIFDLFECZBRVBMJGJFEFMFDUSJDJBO UPNBLFTVSFUIFPVUMFUJTQSPQFSMZHSPVOEFE Failure to the dryer from overheated wires.
... the following: t%POPU VOEFSBOZDJSDVNTUBODFT DVUPSSFNPWF UIFHSPVOEQSPOHGSPNUIFQPXFSDPSETo prevent injury to persons or damage to the dryer, the electrical power cord must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, injury to persons...JTOPUQSPQFSMZHSPVOEFE)BWFUIFXBMM PVUMFUBOEDJSDVJUDIFDLFECZBRVBMJGJFEFMFDUSJDJBO UPNBLFTVSFUIFPVUMFUJTQSPQFSMZHSPVOEFE Failure to the dryer from overheated wires.
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...TO-USE CONTROL PANEL Rotate the cycle selector knob 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. FLOW SENSE™ DUCT BLOCKAGE SENSING ... records the data transmitted from your machine and uses it has the capability of Residential Clothes dryer C DESIGN ERTIFIED Protocol P154 Sanitization Performance of transmitting data via your dryer, it to the Customer Information Center. Add cycle options or adjust settings with your telephone ...
...TO-USE CONTROL PANEL Rotate the cycle selector knob 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. FLOW SENSE™ DUCT BLOCKAGE SENSING ... records the data transmitted from your machine and uses it has the capability of Residential Clothes dryer C DESIGN ERTIFIED Protocol P154 Sanitization Performance of transmitting data via your dryer, it to the Customer Information Center. Add cycle options or adjust settings with your telephone ...
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ENGLISH INTRODUCING YOUR DRYER Parts INTRODUCING YOUR DRYER 9 Control panel Reversible door Terminal block access panel (Electric models) Power cord location (Gas models) Leveling feet Accessories 0QUJPOBM"DDFTTPSJFT Lint filter Gas connection location (...
ENGLISH INTRODUCING YOUR DRYER Parts INTRODUCING YOUR DRYER 9 Control panel Reversible door Terminal block access panel (Electric models) Power cord location (Gas models) Leveling feet Accessories 0QUJPOBM"DDFTTPSJFT Lint filter Gas connection location (...
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... options, and status messages for more detailed information. Please refer to specific sections of fire, electric shock, or injury to turn the dryer OFF. Once the desired cycle has been selected, the standard presets will be shown in the display. Certain buttons also allow you do... START/PAUSE button to view and select other settings. On MANUAL DRY cycles, these settings can be adjusted using your dryer. 10 INTRODUCING YOUR DRYER Control Panel Features Following are shown in the display. Press again to activate special functions by pressing and holding UIFCVUUPO...
... options, and status messages for more detailed information. Please refer to specific sections of fire, electric shock, or injury to turn the dryer OFF. Once the desired cycle has been selected, the standard presets will be shown in the display. Certain buttons also allow you do... START/PAUSE button to view and select other settings. On MANUAL DRY cycles, these settings can be adjusted using your dryer. 10 INTRODUCING YOUR DRYER Control Panel Features Following are shown in the display. Press again to activate special functions by pressing and holding UIFCVUUPO...
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... the light in the ductwork that you use frequently, you to persons, read this entire manual, including the Important Safety Instructions, before operating this dryer. D C B E A F A &45*."5&%5*.&3&."*/*/( When the START/PAUSE button is turned on SENSOR DRY cycles may fluctuate as a reminder to...5038*5) $)&$,'*-5&33&.*/%&3 This portion of the display shows which stage of settings that reduce exhaust flow from changing settings while the dryer is pressed. WWARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to blockages in the display will appear...
... the light in the ductwork that you use frequently, you to persons, read this entire manual, including the Important Safety Instructions, before operating this dryer. D C B E A F A &45*."5&%5*.&3&."*/*/( When the START/PAUSE button is turned on SENSOR DRY cycles may fluctuate as a reminder to...5038*5) $)&$,'*-5&33&.*/%&3 This portion of the display shows which stage of settings that reduce exhaust flow from changing settings while the dryer is pressed. WWARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to blockages in the display will appear...
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12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Preview Installation Order Checking and choosing the proper location Leveling the dryer Venting the dryer 120V 240V Connecting gas dryers Connecting electric dryers Plugging in the power cord and grounding Press and hold Installation test (Refer to page 27.) Test run
12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Preview Installation Order Checking and choosing the proper location Leveling the dryer Venting the dryer 120V 240V Connecting gas dryers Connecting electric dryers Plugging in the power cord and grounding Press and hold Installation test (Refer to page 27.) Test run
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...ESZFSXFJHIUPG MCT LH 5IFDPNCJOFEXFJHIUPGBDPNQBOJPO appliance should also be exhausted to the outdoors. The dryer must be considered. This dryer has been tested for this entire manual before installing and using your local building inspector. Louvered doors with a door, minimum...TQBDFBSPVOEUIFESZFS PSBOZPUIFSBQQMJBODF UPFMJNJOBUFUIFUSBOTGFSPG vibration from one to reduce noise transfer. Contact your dryer. NOTE t"MFWFMGMPPSXJUIBNBYJNVNTMPQFPGJODI DN VOEFSFOUJSFESZFS*GTMPQFJTHSFBUFSUIBOJODI DN JOTUBMMUIF...
...ESZFSXFJHIUPG MCT LH 5IFDPNCJOFEXFJHIUPGBDPNQBOJPO appliance should also be exhausted to the outdoors. The dryer must be considered. This dryer has been tested for this entire manual before installing and using your local building inspector. Louvered doors with a door, minimum...TQBDFBSPVOEUIFESZFS PSBOZPUIFSBQQMJBODF UPFMJNJOBUFUIFUSBOTGFSPG vibration from one to reduce noise transfer. Contact your dryer. NOTE t"MFWFMGMPPSXJUIBNBYJNVNTMPQFPGJODI DN VOEFSFOUJSFESZFS*GTMPQFJTHSFBUFSUIBOJODI DN JOTUBMMUIF...
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... If you are required. *Required spacing **For side or bottom venting, JODIFT DN TQBDJOHJTBMMPXFE 7"* (17.8 cm) 7"* (17.8 cm) Leveling the Dryer 5"* 28 1"* (12.7 cm) (73.4 cm) (2.5 cm) 1" 27 " (2.54 cm) (68.6 cm) 1" (2.54 cm) WWARNING t5PSFEVDFUIFSJTL...XIFOJOTUBMMJOHUIFESZFSFailure to follow this warning can cause serious injury or death. Raise or lower the leveling feet until dryer is level from corner to corner. 14 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Clearances (cont.) Recommended Installation Spacing For Cabinet Installation tF or cabinet ...
... If you are required. *Required spacing **For side or bottom venting, JODIFT DN TQBDJOHJTBMMPXFE 7"* (17.8 cm) 7"* (17.8 cm) Leveling the Dryer 5"* 28 1"* (12.7 cm) (73.4 cm) (2.5 cm) 1" 27 " (2.54 cm) (68.6 cm) 1" (2.54 cm) WWARNING t5PSFEVDFUIFSJTL...XIFOJOTUBMMJOHUIFESZFSFailure to follow this warning can cause serious injury or death. Raise or lower the leveling feet until dryer is level from corner to corner. 14 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Clearances (cont.) Recommended Installation Spacing For Cabinet Installation tF or cabinet ...
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Inner door frame Latch hook Swing Door Failure to follow the instructions below can result in damage to the dryer, property damage or injury to the opposite side. 5FTUUIFTXJOHPGUIFEPPSUPNBLFTVSFUIFIJOHFT and latch are properly aligned and ... and lift off the inner door frame using a flat blade screwdriver. t"WPJEESPQQJOHUIFEPPSUPBWPJEEBNBHFUPUIF EPPSPSUIFGMPPS THE DRYER DOOR IS VERY LARGE AND HEAVY. Remove the latch hook and blank and move them to persons. 3FNPWFUIFTDSFXTTFDVSJOHUIFIJOHFTUPUIF...
Inner door frame Latch hook Swing Door Failure to follow the instructions below can result in damage to the dryer, property damage or injury to the opposite side. 5FTUUIFTXJOHPGUIFEPPSUPNBLFTVSFUIFIJOHFT and latch are properly aligned and ... and lift off the inner door frame using a flat blade screwdriver. t"WPJEESPQQJOHUIFEPPSUPBWPJEEBNBHFUPUIF EPPSPSUIFGMPPS THE DRYER DOOR IS VERY LARGE AND HEAVY. Remove the latch hook and blank and move them to persons. 3FNPWFUIFTDSFXTTFDVSJOHUIFIJOHFTUPUIF...
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...POUPUIFCMPXFSIPVTJOHBOE secure to the base of the dryer as shown. *OTFSUUIFJODIFT DN FMCPXUISPVHI...EVDUXPSL Attach cover plate to the back of the dryer with included screw. It can also be configured to ...An adapter kit, part number may be purchased from the dryer. Insert the elbow/duct assembly through hole in place ... of the dryer as shown. This kit contains the necessary duct components to the base of the dryer. Adapter Duct... adapter duct onto the blower housing and secure to change the dryer vent location. 1SFBTTFNCMFBJODIFT DN FMCPXUPUIFOFYU...
...POUPUIFCMPXFSIPVTJOHBOE secure to the base of the dryer as shown. *OTFSUUIFJODIFT DN FMCPXUISPVHI...EVDUXPSL Attach cover plate to the back of the dryer with included screw. It can also be configured to ...An adapter kit, part number may be purchased from the dryer. Insert the elbow/duct assembly through hole in place ... of the dryer as shown. This kit contains the necessary duct components to the base of the dryer. Adapter Duct... adapter duct onto the blower housing and secure to change the dryer vent location. 1SFBTTFNCMFBJODIFT DN FMCPXUPUIFOFYU...
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...OPPCTUSVDUJPOT5IFFYIBVTUEVDU TIPVMECFLFQUBTTIPSUBTQPTTJCMF.BLFTVSF UPDMFBOBOZPMEEVDUTCFGPSFJOTUBMMJOHZPVSOFX dryer. t5 PNBYJNJ[FPQFSBUJOHSFTVMUT QMFBTFPCTFSWF UIFEVDUMFOHUIMJNJUBUJPOTOPUFEJOUIFDIBSUOFYU QBHF Failure to follow these instructions ...4FDVSF BMMKPJOUTXJUIEVDUUBQF Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 17 Venting the Dryer ENGLISH WWARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including...
...OPPCTUSVDUJPOT5IFFYIBVTUEVDU TIPVMECFLFQUBTTIPSUBTQPTTJCMF.BLFTVSF UPDMFBOBOZPMEEVDUTCFGPSFJOTUBMMJOHZPVSOFX dryer. t5 PNBYJNJ[FPQFSBUJOHSFTVMUT QMFBTFPCTFSWF UIFEVDUMFOHUIMJNJUBUJPOTOPUFEJOUIFDIBSUOFYU QBHF Failure to follow these instructions ...4FDVSF BMMKPJOUTXJUIEVDUUBQF Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 17 Venting the Dryer ENGLISH WWARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including...
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...t6TFBTGFXFMCPXKPJOUTBTQPTTJCMF t5IFNBMFFOEPGFBDITFDUJPOPGFYIBVTUEVDUNVTU point away from the dryer. t*ODPSSFDUPSJOBEFRVBUFFYIBVTUTZTUFNTBSFOPU covered by such exhaust systems will not be purchased separately. t6TFEVDUUBQF...POBMMEVDUKPJOUT t*OTVMBUFEVDUXPSLUIBUSVOTUISPVHIVOIFBUFEBSFBT in the ductwork. Failures or poor performance caused by the dryer warranty. 18 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Venting the Dryer (cont.) Ductwork 8BMM$BQ5ZQF /VNCFS0G ¡&MCPXT .BYJNVN-FOHUI0G JODI%JBNFUFS 3JHJE.FUBM%VDU Recommended ...
...t6TFBTGFXFMCPXKPJOUTBTQPTTJCMF t5IFNBMFFOEPGFBDITFDUJPOPGFYIBVTUEVDUNVTU point away from the dryer. t*ODPSSFDUPSJOBEFRVBUFFYIBVTUTZTUFNTBSFOPU covered by such exhaust systems will not be purchased separately. t6TFEVDUUBQF...POBMMEVDUKPJOUT t*OTVMBUFEVDUXPSLUIBUSVOTUISPVHIVOIFBUFEBSFBT in the ductwork. Failures or poor performance caused by the dryer warranty. 18 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Venting the Dryer (cont.) Ductwork 8BMM$BQ5ZQF /VNCFS0G ¡&MCPXT .BYJNVN-FOHUI0G JODI%JBNFUFS 3JHJE.FUBM%VDU Recommended ...
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...SFQMBDFEXJUIBQSPQFSMZ HSPVOEFEQSPOHXBMMPVUMFU Failure to follow this warning can result in fire, explosion, or death. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 19 ENGLISH Connecting Gas Dryers WWARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following : t% POPU VOEFS...
...SFQMBDFEXJUIBQSPQFSMZ HSPVOEFEQSPOHXBMMPVUMFU Failure to follow this warning can result in fire, explosion, or death. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 19 ENGLISH Connecting Gas Dryers WWARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following : t% POPU VOEFS...
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...BOEUIFDIBOHF TIPVMECFOPUFEPOUIFESZFS Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. Electrical connection Plug dryer into a 7"$ )[HSPVOEFEQSPOH outlet. w/15(BT Connection AGA/CSA-Certified Stainless Steel Flexible Connector w/151JQF Plug Gas Supply ... 1FUSPMFVN Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. inch NPT fitting. 4FDVSFMZUJHIUFOBMMDPOOFDUJPOTCFUXFFOUIF dryer and your laundry room's gas supply and check all pipe DPOOFDUJPOT CPUIJOUFSOBMBOEFYUFSOBM GPSHBTMFBLT with a noncorrosive leak-detection ...
...BOEUIFDIBOHF TIPVMECFOPUFEPOUIFESZFS Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. Electrical connection Plug dryer into a 7"$ )[HSPVOEFEQSPOH outlet. w/15(BT Connection AGA/CSA-Certified Stainless Steel Flexible Connector w/151JQF Plug Gas Supply ... 1FUSPMFVN Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. inch NPT fitting. 4FDVSFMZUJHIUFOBMMDPOOFDUJPOTCFUXFFOUIF dryer and your laundry room's gas supply and check all pipe DPOOFDUJPOT CPUIJOUFSOBMBOEFYUFSOBM GPSHBTMFBLT with a noncorrosive leak-detection ...
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...CFGVTFEPOCPUITJEFTPGUIFMJOF &-&$53*$"-4&37*$&'035)&%3:&34)06-%#& 0'5)&."9*.6.3"5&70-5"(&-*45&%0/5)& /".&1-"5&%0/05$0//&$5%3:&350 0370-5$*3$6*5 Failure to operate the dryer. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 21 Connecting Electric Dryers ENGLISH WWARNING To help prevent fire, electric shock, serious injury, or death, the wiring and grounding must conform to the latest edition of...
...CFGVTFEPOCPUITJEFTPGUIFMJOF &-&$53*$"-4&37*$&'035)&%3:&34)06-%#& 0'5)&."9*.6.3"5&70-5"(&-*45&%0/5)& /".&1-"5&%0/05$0//&$5%3:&350 0370-5$*3$6*5 Failure to operate the dryer. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 21 Connecting Electric Dryers ENGLISH WWARNING To help prevent fire, electric shock, serious injury, or death, the wiring and grounding must conform to the latest edition of...