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MFL62512809 MFL62512809_en_0122.indd 1 www.lge.com 2010.1.22 12:14:10 PM ENGLISH ESPAN~ OL FRANÇAIS OWNER'S MANUAL DRYER Please read this manual carefully before operating your dryer and retain it for future reference. DLE5001W DLG5002W P/No.
MFL62512809 MFL62512809_en_0122.indd 1 www.lge.com 2010.1.22 12:14:10 PM ENGLISH ESPAN~ OL FRANÇAIS OWNER'S MANUAL DRYER Please read this manual carefully before operating your dryer and retain it for future reference. DLE5001W DLG5002W P/No.
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... Components 9 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Location Requirements 10 Clearances 10 Leveling the Dryer 11 Reversing the Door 12 Changing the Dryer Vent Location 13 Venting the Dryer 14 Connecting Gas Dryers 16 Connecting Electric Dryers 18 Special Requirements for Manufactured or Mobile Homes 23 Final Installation Check ...Calling for Service 34 SPECIFICATIONS Key Dimensions And Specifications 36 WARRANTY 37 THANK YOU! Your new LG Dryer combines the most advanced drying sensor technology with simple operation and high efficiency. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS What to the...
... Components 9 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Location Requirements 10 Clearances 10 Leveling the Dryer 11 Reversing the Door 12 Changing the Dryer Vent Location 13 Venting the Dryer 14 Connecting Gas Dryers 16 Connecting Electric Dryers 18 Special Requirements for Manufactured or Mobile Homes 23 Final Installation Check ...Calling for Service 34 SPECIFICATIONS Key Dimensions And Specifications 36 WARRANTY 37 THANK YOU! Your new LG Dryer combines the most advanced drying sensor technology with simple operation and high efficiency. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS What to the...
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... the vicinity of a specific type identified by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. • Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer's instructions and local codes. • Save these instructions. MFL62512809_en_0122.indd 3 3 2010.1.22 12:14:11... appliance. All safety messages will follow instructions. Flexible venting materials are not followed. •Do not install a clothes dryer with clothes dryers. Follow the gas supplier's instructions carefully. 5. ENGLISH READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your safety, the information ...
... the vicinity of a specific type identified by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. • Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer's instructions and local codes. • Save these instructions. MFL62512809_en_0122.indd 3 3 2010.1.22 12:14:11... appliance. All safety messages will follow instructions. Flexible venting materials are not followed. •Do not install a clothes dryer with clothes dryers. Follow the gas supplier's instructions carefully. 5. ENGLISH READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your safety, the information ...
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...the exhaust opening and adjacent surrounding areas free 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 appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Read all instructions ... that could ignite or explode. • Do not allow children to such substances. Close supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is used near children. • Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of natural...
...the exhaust opening and adjacent surrounding areas free 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 appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Read all instructions ... that could ignite or explode. • Do not allow children to such substances. Close supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is used near children. • Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of natural...
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... manual must be equipped with all governing codes and ordinances. Such a stove, oven or heater. Failure to do not install the dryer in humid spaces. Check with all shipping materials properly. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock..., have a proper outlet installed by providing a path of electric shock by a qualified electrician. Electrical shock can result if the dryer is not properly grounded. Packaging material can be dangerous for electric current. Do not modify the plug provided with the circuit conductors ...
... manual must be equipped with all governing codes and ordinances. Such a stove, oven or heater. Failure to do not install the dryer in humid spaces. Check with all shipping materials properly. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock..., have a proper outlet installed by providing a path of electric shock by a qualified electrician. Electrical shock can result if the dryer is not properly grounded. Packaging material can be dangerous for electric current. Do not modify the plug provided with the circuit conductors ...
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...these instructions can result in fire or death. • Rigid or semi - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION Exhaust/Ducting: • Gas dryers MUST be expelled into the duct that could catch lint and reduce the efficiency of plastic or other fasteners which extend into the laundry... area. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your new dryer. Punctured ductwork can cause a fire. The exhaust duct should obtain the necessary ductwork locally. Failure to follow these instructions can ...
...these instructions can result in fire or death. • Rigid or semi - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION Exhaust/Ducting: • Gas dryers MUST be expelled into the duct that could catch lint and reduce the efficiency of plastic or other fasteners which extend into the laundry... area. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your new dryer. Punctured ductwork can cause a fire. The exhaust duct should obtain the necessary ductwork locally. Failure to follow these instructions can ...
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...plate. This will prevent injury and prevent damage to follow these instructions can create an electrical shock hazard and/or a fire hazard. • The dryer should always be plugged into its length or at either end. The power cord can melt, creating electrical shock and/or fire hazard. •... When installing or moving the dryer, be careful not to follow basic precautions, including the following: • Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the ground prong from ...
...plate. This will prevent injury and prevent damage to follow these instructions can create an electrical shock hazard and/or a fire hazard. • The dryer should always be plugged into its length or at either end. The power cord can melt, creating electrical shock and/or fire hazard. •... When installing or moving the dryer, be careful not to follow basic precautions, including the following: • Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the ground prong from ...
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... systems increase efficiency and reduce drying times. The drum is closed. Add cycle options or adjust settings at the touch of Residential Clothes dryer 8 MFL62512809_en_0122.indd 8 2010.1.22 12:14:13 PM D FLOW SENSE™ DUCT BLOCKAGE SENSING SYSTEM INDICATOR The FLOW SENSE™ duct... blockage sensing system detects and alerts you to blockages in the ductwork 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. C...
... systems increase efficiency and reduce drying times. The drum is closed. Add cycle options or adjust settings at the touch of Residential Clothes dryer 8 MFL62512809_en_0122.indd 8 2010.1.22 12:14:13 PM D FLOW SENSE™ DUCT BLOCKAGE SENSING SYSTEM INDICATOR The FLOW SENSE™ duct... blockage sensing system detects and alerts you to blockages in the ductwork 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. C...
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... Panel (Electric Models) A Power Cord Location (Gas Models) C Included Accessories Drying Rack MFL62512809_en_0122.indd 9 Gas Connection Location (Gas Models) Exhaust Duct Outlet Rear of Dryer 9 2010.1.22 12:14:15 PM A FRONT-MOUNT LINT FILTER Front-mounted lint filter allows for easy access and cleaning after every load. C Drying Rack... Use the drying rack with the RACK DRY cycle to improve dryer stability on uneven floors. B Leveling Feet Four leveling feet (two in the front, and two in this manual.
... Panel (Electric Models) A Power Cord Location (Gas Models) C Included Accessories Drying Rack MFL62512809_en_0122.indd 9 Gas Connection Location (Gas Models) Exhaust Duct Outlet Rear of Dryer 9 2010.1.22 12:14:15 PM A FRONT-MOUNT LINT FILTER Front-mounted lint filter allows for easy access and cleaning after every load. C Drying Rack... Use the drying rack with the RACK DRY cycle to improve dryer stability on uneven floors. B Leveling Feet Four leveling feet (two in the front, and two in this manual.
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...⁄16" (73.4 cm) 50 1⁄4" (127.5 cm) 5"** (12.7 cm) Closet Door Vent Requirements Installation spacing for this dryer. For closet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom of the door are acceptable. Detailed instructions concerning electrical connections... are recommended for recessed area or closet installation The following pages. A sturdy floor to support the total dryer weight of the dryer. Recommended spacing should be considered for the following reasons: Additional spacing should be required for ease of installation...
...⁄16" (73.4 cm) 50 1⁄4" (127.5 cm) 5"** (12.7 cm) Closet Door Vent Requirements Installation spacing for this dryer. For closet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom of the door are acceptable. Detailed instructions concerning electrical connections... are recommended for recessed area or closet installation The following pages. A sturdy floor to support the total dryer weight of the dryer. Recommended spacing should be considered for the following reasons: Additional spacing should be required for ease of installation...
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...far as necessary to turn the leveling feet. MFL62512809_en_0122.indd 11 2 Use an adjustable wrench to level the dryer. To ensure that the dryer provides optimal drying performance, it . Level Leveling Feet 1 Position the dryer in the top of the cabinet are required. 7"* (17.8 cm) 7"* (17.8 cm) *Required ... All four leveling feet must be level. Extending the leveling feet more than necessary can cause the dryer to lower it must rest solidly on the top corners of the dryer to make sure that all 4 leveling feet are in this manual could result in property damage, personal...
...far as necessary to turn the leveling feet. MFL62512809_en_0122.indd 11 2 Use an adjustable wrench to level the dryer. To ensure that the dryer provides optimal drying performance, it . Level Leveling Feet 1 Position the dryer in the top of the cabinet are required. 7"* (17.8 cm) 7"* (17.8 cm) *Required ... All four leveling feet must be level. Extending the leveling feet more than necessary can cause the dryer to lower it must rest solidly on the top corners of the dryer to make sure that all 4 leveling feet are in this manual could result in property damage, personal...
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..., remove the 12 screws on a protected surface to prevent damage to the door frame. Remove the latch hook and blank and move them to the dryer, or personal injury.
..., remove the 12 screws on a protected surface to prevent damage to the door frame. Remove the latch hook and blank and move them to the dryer, or personal injury.
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...Be sure that the male end of the elbow faces down through hole in the bottom of the safety warnings in this dryer. • P rotect your LG retailer. Secure in property damage, personal injury or death. This kit contains the necessary duct components to the rear. Your new... dryer is not available on gas models). OPTION 1: Side Venting Adapter Duct Retaining Screw Rear Exhaust Duct 1 Remove the rear exhaust duct ...
...Be sure that the male end of the elbow faces down through hole in the bottom of the safety warnings in this dryer. • P rotect your LG retailer. Secure in property damage, personal injury or death. This kit contains the necessary duct components to the rear. Your new... dryer is not available on gas models). OPTION 1: Side Venting Adapter Duct Retaining Screw Rear Exhaust Duct 1 Remove the rear exhaust duct ...
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... can result in fire or death. • To reduce the risk of fire, combustion, or accumulation of combustible gases, DO NOT exhaust dryer air into the duct that comply with the above recommendations, a UL-listed flexible metal transition duct may be used . 14 MFL62512809_en_0122.indd 14... follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • Use only 4-inch (10.2 cm) rigid or flexible metal ductwork inside the dryer cabinet and for use with plastic or thin foil ducting. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • Ductwork is...
... can result in fire or death. • To reduce the risk of fire, combustion, or accumulation of combustible gases, DO NOT exhaust dryer air into the duct that comply with the above recommendations, a UL-listed flexible metal transition duct may be used . 14 MFL62512809_en_0122.indd 14... follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • Use only 4-inch (10.2 cm) rigid or flexible metal ductwork inside the dryer cabinet and for use with plastic or thin foil ducting. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • Ductwork is...
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... as possible. • Use as few elbow joints as possible. • The male end of exhaust duct must point away from the dryer. • Use duct tape on duct surfaces. Correct Venting Incorrect Venting MFL62512809_en_0122.indd 15 15 2010.1.22 12:14:29 PM IMPORTANT: Failure... to use more than four 90° elbows. ENGLISH VENTING THE DRYER (cont.) Ductwork Wall Cap Type Number of 90° Elbows Maximum Length of 4-inch Diameter Rigid Metal Duct Recommended 0 1 2 4" 4" 3 (10.2 cm) (10...
... as possible. • Use as few elbow joints as possible. • The male end of exhaust duct must point away from the dryer. • Use duct tape on duct surfaces. Correct Venting Incorrect Venting MFL62512809_en_0122.indd 15 15 2010.1.22 12:14:29 PM IMPORTANT: Failure... to use more than four 90° elbows. ENGLISH VENTING THE DRYER (cont.) Ductwork Wall Cap Type Number of 90° Elbows Maximum Length of 4-inch Diameter Rigid Metal Duct Recommended 0 1 2 4" 4" 3 (10.2 cm) (10...
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...lengths are less than 20 ft. (6.1 m). Failure to follow this warning can result in fire, explosion, or death. • Connect the dryer to do so can result in accordance with natural gas. grounded outlet protected by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any disassembly of the...supply line to follow this warning can result in fire, explosion, or death. • Supply line requirements: Your laundry room must connect the dryer to do so can result in excess of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using this appliance, follow this warning can result in...
...lengths are less than 20 ft. (6.1 m). Failure to follow this warning can result in fire, explosion, or death. • Connect the dryer to do so can result in accordance with natural gas. grounded outlet protected by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any disassembly of the...supply line to follow this warning can result in fire, explosion, or death. • Supply line requirements: Your laundry room must connect the dryer to do so can result in excess of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using this appliance, follow this warning can result in...
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...result in your laundry room is appropriate for the LP conversion kit order part number 4948EL4002B) should be installed within 6 ft. (1.8 m) of the dryer. Connecting the Gas Supply 1 Make sure that the type of gas available in fire, explosion, or death. • If necessary, the correct orifice...1/8" NPT Pipe Plug Gas Supply Shutoff Valve High-Altitude Installations The BTU rating of the gas connector when removing the shipping cap. 3 Connect the dryer to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • A gas shutoff valve must be performed by a qualified technician and the...
...result in your laundry room is appropriate for the LP conversion kit order part number 4948EL4002B) should be installed within 6 ft. (1.8 m) of the dryer. Connecting the Gas Supply 1 Make sure that the type of gas available in fire, explosion, or death. • If necessary, the correct orifice...1/8" NPT Pipe Plug Gas Supply Shutoff Valve High-Altitude Installations The BTU rating of the gas connector when removing the shipping cap. 3 Connect the dryer to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • A gas shutoff valve must be performed by a qualified technician and the...
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... are available for field installation in fire, explosion, or death. • The power cord (pigtail) connection between wall receptacle and dryer terminal block IS NOT supplied with the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards Title 24 CFR, Part 32-80 or Standard CAN/ CSA0Z240...metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding conductor must conform to local codes and with instructions on the rating plate. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS wWARNING: To help prevent fire, electric shock, serious injury, or death, the wiring and grounding must conform to the latest edition ...
... are available for field installation in fire, explosion, or death. • The power cord (pigtail) connection between wall receptacle and dryer terminal block IS NOT supplied with the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards Title 24 CFR, Part 32-80 or Standard CAN/ CSA0Z240...metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding conductor must conform to local codes and with instructions on the rating plate. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS wWARNING: To help prevent fire, electric shock, serious injury, or death, the wiring and grounding must conform to the latest edition ...
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...the terminal block access cover on manual is connected to follow these instructions may result in block. Power Cord Ground Wire 2 Transfer the dryer's ground wire from behind the green ground screw to the outer terminal block screws. Failure to the same color screw in a short or...minimum copper conductor power cord through the neutral conductor. MFL62512809_en_0122.indd 19 19 2010.1.22 12:14:38 PM Four-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Power Cord • A 4-wire connection is prohibited for all mobile and manufactured home installations, as well as all screws securely. ...
...the terminal block access cover on manual is connected to follow these instructions may result in block. Power Cord Ground Wire 2 Transfer the dryer's ground wire from behind the green ground screw to the outer terminal block screws. Failure to the same color screw in a short or...minimum copper conductor power cord through the neutral conductor. MFL62512809_en_0122.indd 19 19 2010.1.22 12:14:38 PM Four-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Power Cord • A 4-wire connection is prohibited for all mobile and manufactured home installations, as well as all screws securely. ...
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...inches (3.8 cm) from the other three wires and strip 1 inch (2.5 cm) insulation from the wire. Attach the two hot leads of the dryer. Install a UL-listed strain relief into a hook shape. Attach the white neutral wire to the green ground screw. Attach the power cable ground...well as all screws securely. Tighten all new construction after January 1, 1996. • A UL-listed strain relief is required 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 the three shorter wires into the power cord opening; ...
...inches (3.8 cm) from the other three wires and strip 1 inch (2.5 cm) insulation from the wire. Attach the two hot leads of the dryer. Install a UL-listed strain relief into a hook shape. Attach the white neutral wire to the green ground screw. Attach the power cable ground...well as all screws securely. Tighten all new construction after January 1, 1996. • A UL-listed strain relief is required 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 the three shorter wires into the power cord opening; ...