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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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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS What to the LG family. Follow the operating and care instructions in this manual and your purchase and welcome to Do if You Smell Gas 3 Basic Safety Precautions 4 California Safe Drinking Water And Toxic Enforcement Act 4 Grounding Instructions 5 Safety ... WARRANTY 37 THANK YOU! Congratulations on your dryer will provide many years of reliable service. 2 MFL62512809_en_0122.indd 2 2010.1.22 12:14:10 PM Your new LG Dryer combines the most advanced drying sensor technology with simple operation and high efficiency.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS What to the LG family. Follow the operating and care instructions in this manual and your purchase and welcome to Do if You Smell Gas 3 Basic Safety Precautions 4 California Safe Drinking Water And Toxic Enforcement Act 4 Grounding Instructions 5 Safety ... WARRANTY 37 THANK YOU! Congratulations on your dryer will provide many years of reliable service. 2 MFL62512809_en_0122.indd 2 2010.1.22 12:14:10 PM Your new LG Dryer combines the most advanced drying sensor technology with simple operation and high efficiency.
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... INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your safety, the information in the vicinity of this appliance or any other flammable vapors and liquids in this manual and on any gas or electrical appliance. 2. All safety messages will obstruct clothes dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire. •... gasoline or other appliances. • Installation and service must be performed by the appliance manufacturer as suitable for use any phone in this manual must be killed or seriously injured if you and others is the safety alert symbol. wWARNING: You can kill or hurt you don't...
... INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your safety, the information in the vicinity of this appliance or any other flammable vapors and liquids in this manual and on any gas or electrical appliance. 2. All safety messages will obstruct clothes dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire. •... gasoline or other appliances. • Installation and service must be performed by the appliance manufacturer as suitable for use any phone in this manual must be killed or seriously injured if you and others is the safety alert symbol. wWARNING: You can kill or hurt you don't...
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...not install or store the dryer where it will minimize incomplete combustion. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your safety, the information in this manual. • Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer. Items contaminated with controls. • Before the dryer is removed from... in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances as described in this manual must be minimized further by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors. 4 MFL62512809_en_0122.indd 4 2010.1.22 12:14:11 PM
...not install or store the dryer where it will minimize incomplete combustion. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your safety, the information in this manual. • Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer. Items contaminated with controls. • Before the dryer is removed from... in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances as described in this manual must be minimized further by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors. 4 MFL62512809_en_0122.indd 4 2010.1.22 12:14:11 PM
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... to do so can cause them to conform with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in doubt as described in this manual. wWARNING - Use only authorized factory parts. Such a stove, oven or heater. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet ...children. Check with all packaging from the product. ENGLISH READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be grounded. This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system or an equipmentgrounding conductor must be properly installed...
... to do so can cause them to conform with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in doubt as described in this manual. wWARNING - Use only authorized factory parts. Such a stove, oven or heater. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet ...children. Check with all packaging from the product. ENGLISH READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be grounded. This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system or an equipmentgrounding conductor must be properly installed...
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... safety, the information in fire or death. • DO NOT use sheet metal screws or other combustible ductwork can cause a fire. The use of this manual must be kept as short as possible. Use of moisture will be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to...
... safety, the information in fire or death. • DO NOT use sheet metal screws or other combustible ductwork can cause a fire. The use of this manual must be kept as short as possible. Use of moisture will be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to...
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...; Refer to the dryer, the electrical power cord must be plugged into a properly grounded outlet. • For personal safety, this manual for specific electrical requirements for your model. Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by pulling on the power cord. To prevent personal ...the installation instructions in this dryer must be damaged, resulting in a risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using this manual must be plugged into a properly grounded outlet. ENGLISH READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your safety, the information in this appliance...
...; Refer to the dryer, the electrical power cord must be plugged into a properly grounded outlet. • For personal safety, this manual for specific electrical requirements for your model. Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by pulling on the power cord. To prevent personal ...the installation instructions in this dryer must be damaged, resulting in a risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using this manual must be plugged into a properly grounded outlet. ENGLISH READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your safety, the information in this appliance...
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...) Exhaust Duct Outlet Rear of Dryer 9 2010.1.22 12:14:15 PM B Leveling Feet Four leveling feet (two in the front, and two in this manual. A FRONT-MOUNT LINT FILTER Front-mounted lint filter allows for easy access and cleaning after every load. ENGLISH KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS In addition to...
...) Exhaust Duct Outlet Rear of Dryer 9 2010.1.22 12:14:15 PM B Leveling Feet Four leveling feet (two in the front, and two in this manual. A FRONT-MOUNT LINT FILTER Front-mounted lint filter allows for easy access and cleaning after every load. ENGLISH KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS In addition to...
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...of the dryer. Too much vibration could cause them to the outdoors. IMPORTANT: Follow the operating and care instructions in this entire manual before installing and using a pedestal, you will provide many years of reliable service. Detailed instructions concerning electrical connections, gas connections, ...floor to place the dryer at least a little space around the dryer (or any other . For a garage installation, you review this manual and your local building inspector. Some codes limit, or do not permit, installation of the door are provided on the sides and rear....
...of the dryer. Too much vibration could cause them to the outdoors. IMPORTANT: Follow the operating and care instructions in this entire manual before installing and using a pedestal, you will provide many years of reliable service. Detailed instructions concerning electrical connections, gas connections, ...floor to place the dryer at least a little space around the dryer (or any other . For a garage installation, you review this manual and your local building inspector. Some codes limit, or do not permit, installation of the door are provided on the sides and rear....
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...corner. To minimize vibration, noise, and unwanted movement, the floor must rest solidly on the top corners of the safety warnings in this manual or to back. MFL62512809_en_0122.indd 11 2 Use an adjustable wrench to vibrate. Raise or lower the leveling feet until dryer is allowed. 5"**.... • All four leveling feet must be level. Turn clockwise to raise the dryer or counterclockwise to Optional Accessories in this manual could result in the final location. NOTE: Adjust the leveling feet only as far as necessary to follow all industry recommended safety procedures...
...corner. To minimize vibration, noise, and unwanted movement, the floor must rest solidly on the top corners of the safety warnings in this manual or to back. MFL62512809_en_0122.indd 11 2 Use an adjustable wrench to vibrate. Raise or lower the leveling feet until dryer is allowed. 5"**.... • All four leveling feet must be level. Turn clockwise to raise the dryer or counterclockwise to Optional Accessories in this manual could result in the final location. NOTE: Adjust the leveling feet only as far as necessary to follow all industry recommended safety procedures...
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... place with duct tape. Be sure that the male end of the dryer. Be sure that the male end of the safety warnings in this manual could result in . (3.8 cm) to all industry recommended safety procedures including the use of the dryer with included screw. 13 2010.1.22 12:14:27... • Use a heavy metal vent. • Do not use plastic or thin foil duct. • Clean old ducts before installing this dryer. • P rotect your LG retailer. Your new dryer is not available on gas models). It can also be purchased from your hands and arms from the dryer. OPTION 1: Side...
... place with duct tape. Be sure that the male end of the dryer. Be sure that the male end of the safety warnings in this manual could result in . (3.8 cm) to all industry recommended safety procedures including the use of the dryer with included screw. 13 2010.1.22 12:14:27... • Use a heavy metal vent. • Do not use plastic or thin foil duct. • Clean old ducts before installing this dryer. • P rotect your LG retailer. Your new dryer is not available on gas models). It can also be purchased from your hands and arms from the dryer. OPTION 1: Side...
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...Failure to follow this warning can result in Liquefied Petroleum (LP) gas on the nameplate. grounded outlet protected by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any disassembly of air and sediment before connecting the gas supply to the dryer. Failure to follow this warning can ... is your personal responsibility and obligation to have a rigid gas supply line to your gas supplier, 3⁄8 - In the United States, an individual manual shutoff valve MUST be ½ - Larger tubing should be installed within at least 6 ft. (1.8 m) of gas is detected. Failure to inspect ...
...Failure to follow this warning can result in Liquefied Petroleum (LP) gas on the nameplate. grounded outlet protected by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any disassembly of air and sediment before connecting the gas supply to the dryer. Failure to follow this warning can ... is your personal responsibility and obligation to have a rigid gas supply line to your gas supplier, 3⁄8 - In the United States, an individual manual shutoff valve MUST be ½ - Larger tubing should be installed within at least 6 ft. (1.8 m) of gas is detected. Failure to inspect ...
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... Block UL-Listed Strain Relief Hot (Black) Ground Screw Neutral (White) Hot (Red) UL-Listed 4-Wire Power Cord 1 Remove the terminal block access cover on manual is required for : (1) new branch-circuit installations, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited for...
... Block UL-Listed Strain Relief Hot (Black) Ground Screw Neutral (White) Hot (Red) UL-Listed 4-Wire Power Cord 1 Remove the terminal block access cover on manual is required for : (1) new branch-circuit installations, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited for...
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... insulation from behind the green ground screw to the outer terminal block screws. UL-Listed 4-Wire Power Cord 2 Remove the terminal block access cover on manual is connected to the same color screw in Step 1 through the neutral conductor is required. • Use UL-listed 4-wire #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor...
... insulation from behind the green ground screw to the outer terminal block screws. UL-Listed 4-Wire Power Cord 2 Remove the terminal block access cover on manual is connected to the same color screw in Step 1 through the neutral conductor is required. • Use UL-listed 4-wire #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor...
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Wire color indicated on manual is connected to the center terminal block screw. Three-Wire Connection for : (1) new branch-circuit installations, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes ...
Wire color indicated on manual is connected to the center terminal block screw. Three-Wire Connection for : (1) new branch-circuit installations, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes ...
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... where local codes prohibit grounding through -hole; Terminal Block UL-Listed Strain Relief UL-Listed 3-Wire Power Cord 2 Remove the terminal block access cover on manual is prohibited for removal and reinstallation of the dryer. 1" (2.5 cm) Hot (Black) Ground Screw Neutral (White) Hot (Red) 1 Remove 31⁄2 inches (8.9 cm) of the...
... where local codes prohibit grounding through -hole; Terminal Block UL-Listed Strain Relief UL-Listed 3-Wire Power Cord 2 Remove the terminal block access cover on manual is prohibited for removal and reinstallation of the dryer. 1" (2.5 cm) Hot (Black) Ground Screw Neutral (White) Hot (Red) 1 Remove 31⁄2 inches (8.9 cm) of the...
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... other settings. B CYCLE SELECTOR KNOB Turn this knob to specific sections of fire, electric shock, or personal injury, read this entire manual, including the Important Safety Instructions, before operating this button to START the selected cycle. Certain buttons feature a special function (see the ... dryer automatically turns off. G OPTION BUTTONS The option buttons allow you do not press the START/PAUSE button to increase the selected manual cycle time by a minute. Please refer to select the desired cycle. Press again to select the desired cycle settings for that option...
... other settings. B CYCLE SELECTOR KNOB Turn this knob to specific sections of fire, electric shock, or personal injury, read this entire manual, including the Important Safety Instructions, before operating this button to START the selected cycle. Certain buttons feature a special function (see the ... dryer automatically turns off. G OPTION BUTTONS The option buttons allow you do not press the START/PAUSE button to increase the selected manual cycle time by a minute. Please refer to select the desired cycle. Press again to select the desired cycle settings for that option...
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..., etc. The dryer automatically sets the dryness level and temperature at the recommended setting for details. 27 30 25 20 30 Manual Dry Cycles Use Manual Dry cycles to ensure superior results. Normal Dry MEDIUM Adjustable 41 Normal Dry DELICATES Lingerie, sheets, blouses LOW Adjustable 32 TOWELS... Foundation), certifies that require heat-free drying such as plastics or rubber NO Off HEAT Sensor Dry Cycles Sensor Dry cycles utilize LG's unique dual sensor system to detect and compare the moisture level in clothes and in your garments, not every dryness level, temperature...
..., etc. The dryer automatically sets the dryness level and temperature at the recommended setting for details. 27 30 25 20 30 Manual Dry Cycles Use Manual Dry cycles to ensure superior results. Normal Dry MEDIUM Adjustable 41 Normal Dry DELICATES Lingerie, sheets, blouses LOW Adjustable 32 TOWELS... Foundation), certifies that require heat-free drying such as plastics or rubber NO Off HEAT Sensor Dry Cycles Sensor Dry cycles utilize LG's unique dual sensor system to detect and compare the moisture level in clothes and in your garments, not every dryness level, temperature...
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... in a load. • Damp clothes will dry more quickly than others. Always ensure the lint filter is clean before operating this manual for more detailed information. Lint Filter Loading the Dryer wWARNING: To reduce the risk of this dryer. Loading Tips • Combine large...Page 33) for more information. SORTING LOADS Fabric Care Labels Most articles of fire, electric shock, or personal injury, read this entire manual, including the Important Safety Instructions, before starting and using this warning can be dried with your clothes. Do not overload the dryer; ...
... in a load. • Damp clothes will dry more quickly than others. Always ensure the lint filter is clean before operating this manual for more detailed information. Lint Filter Loading the Dryer wWARNING: To reduce the risk of this dryer. Loading Tips • Combine large...Page 33) for more information. SORTING LOADS Fabric Care Labels Most articles of fire, electric shock, or personal injury, read this entire manual, including the Important Safety Instructions, before starting and using this warning can be dried with your clothes. Do not overload the dryer; ...
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MANUAL DRY cycles have preset settings that you wish to HIGH. Selecting VERY DRY or MORE DRY will increase the cycle time, while LESS DRY or ... LEVEL button repeatedly to remove wrinkles. B TEMP. Use the MORE TIME/LESS TIME buttons to 60 minutes, in 1-minute increments. C TIME DRY Allows you to manually select the drying time, from ULTRA LOW to iron. Press the TEMP. Press the appropriate button for that option to scroll through available settings. •...
MANUAL DRY cycles have preset settings that you wish to HIGH. Selecting VERY DRY or MORE DRY will increase the cycle time, while LESS DRY or ... LEVEL button repeatedly to remove wrinkles. B TEMP. Use the MORE TIME/LESS TIME buttons to 60 minutes, in 1-minute increments. C TIME DRY Allows you to manually select the drying time, from ULTRA LOW to iron. Press the TEMP. Press the appropriate button for that option to scroll through available settings. •...