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Electric and Gas Dryer DLE5977W/DLG5988W DLE5977B/DLG5988B DLE3777W/DLG3788W P/No.: 3828EL3003A
Electric and Gas Dryer DLE5977W/DLG5988W DLE5977B/DLG5988B DLE3777W/DLG3788W P/No.: 3828EL3003A
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TABLE OF CONTENTS PART1. INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR DRYER 7-12 PART4. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GAS DRYERS 19 PART6. EXHAUST REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTENANCE 21-22 PART8. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYER 13-18 PART5. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ...29-31 LG DRYER LIMITED WARRANTY ...32 2 SPECIFICATIONS ...3 PART2. PRODUCT ...EASY OF USE A whole selection of user-friendly functions always make you comfortable with dryer operation. OPERATING YOUR DRYER...23-28 PART9. IMPORTANT WARRANTY AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4-6 PART3. GAS REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS 20 PART7.
TABLE OF CONTENTS PART1. INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR DRYER 7-12 PART4. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GAS DRYERS 19 PART6. EXHAUST REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTENANCE 21-22 PART8. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYER 13-18 PART5. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ...29-31 LG DRYER LIMITED WARRANTY ...32 2 SPECIFICATIONS ...3 PART2. PRODUCT ...EASY OF USE A whole selection of user-friendly functions always make you comfortable with dryer operation. OPERATING YOUR DRYER...23-28 PART9. IMPORTANT WARRANTY AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4-6 PART3. GAS REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS 20 PART7.
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Part 1 SPECIFICATIONS I Name : Electric and Gas Dryer I ACESSORIES Dryer rack (1 each) Stacking kit (1 each) Purchased Separately Pedestal (1 each) Purchased Separately 3 I Power supply : Please refer to change by manufacturer. I Dryer capacity : IEC 7.3cu.ft. I Size : 68.6X98.3X76.1(cm) I Weight(Ibs) : 126 Specifications are subject to the rating label regarding detailed information.
Part 1 SPECIFICATIONS I Name : Electric and Gas Dryer I ACESSORIES Dryer rack (1 each) Stacking kit (1 each) Purchased Separately Pedestal (1 each) Purchased Separately 3 I Power supply : Please refer to change by manufacturer. I Dryer capacity : IEC 7.3cu.ft. I Size : 68.6X98.3X76.1(cm) I Weight(Ibs) : 126 Specifications are subject to the rating label regarding detailed information.
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... follow basic precautions, including the following. To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death when using your dryer is installed and operated according to other than private family use, all warranty coverage is... SEEKING WARRANTY ASSISTANCE Warranty Service. For your safety, the recommendations in material or workmanship. ! Your dryer's model and serial numbers are defective in this manual, LG will need the complete model and serial numbers when requesting information. Use the space below to obtain warranty...
... follow basic precautions, including the following. To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death when using your dryer is installed and operated according to other than private family use, all warranty coverage is... SEEKING WARRANTY ASSISTANCE Warranty Service. For your safety, the recommendations in material or workmanship. ! Your dryer's model and serial numbers are defective in this manual, LG will need the complete model and serial numbers when requesting information. Use the space below to obtain warranty...
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...the appliance. 4) Before the appliance is removed from the accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt. 12) The interior of least resistance for electric current. Check with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent...or an equipment-grounding conductor must be run with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other personal or property injury when using your dryer. to help reduce any servicing unless specifically recommended in the user-maintenance instructions. 9) Do not use fabric softners or products to ...
...the appliance. 4) Before the appliance is removed from the accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt. 12) The interior of least resistance for electric current. Check with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent...or an equipment-grounding conductor must be run with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other personal or property injury when using your dryer. to help reduce any servicing unless specifically recommended in the user-maintenance instructions. 9) Do not use fabric softners or products to ...
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...No washer can cause minor exposure to four of fire or explosion, electric shock, property damage, personal injury or death when using an air cycle. • Failure to the outdoors. Properly adjusted dryers will minimize combustion. Gas appliances can completely remove oil. Do not ...use any gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents any electrical switches. Follow the gas supplier's instructions carefully. • If you cannot ...
...No washer can cause minor exposure to four of fire or explosion, electric shock, property damage, personal injury or death when using an air cycle. • Failure to the outdoors. Properly adjusted dryers will minimize combustion. Gas appliances can completely remove oil. Do not ...use any gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents any electrical switches. Follow the gas supplier's instructions carefully. • If you cannot ...
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....96" 1" (2.54 cm) (76.1 cm) (2.54 cm) 0" (0 cm) 27" (68.6 cm) 0" (0 cm) 7 STEP 1: Positioning the Dryer. Please note that every section of this manual provides important information regarding the preparation and use . More detailed instructions concerning electrical connections, gas connections, and exhaust requirements are provided at least eighteen inches above the floor...
....96" 1" (2.54 cm) (76.1 cm) (2.54 cm) 0" (0 cm) 27" (68.6 cm) 0" (0 cm) 7 STEP 1: Positioning the Dryer. Please note that every section of this manual provides important information regarding the preparation and use . More detailed instructions concerning electrical connections, gas connections, and exhaust requirements are provided at least eighteen inches above the floor...
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...Gas Requirements and Instructions. 10 STEP 5: Electrical Plug Connections for Electric Dryer Only. Use Design AGA Certified Connector. 2. 1/8" NPT Pipe Plug (for electric dryers. Gas Connection 1. Make sure that the type of connector only if allowed by your dryer. 4. For LP (Liquefied Petroleum) gas... 30 Amperes and labeled as noted below, only use in fire or electrical shock. New stainless steel flexible connector. Confirm that you remove the shipping cap. 3. Turn on Electrical Requirements and Electric Dryer. ! Four-wire cord is required for gas leaks with a 3/8" ...
...Gas Requirements and Instructions. 10 STEP 5: Electrical Plug Connections for Electric Dryer Only. Use Design AGA Certified Connector. 2. 1/8" NPT Pipe Plug (for electric dryers. Gas Connection 1. Make sure that the type of connector only if allowed by your dryer. 4. For LP (Liquefied Petroleum) gas... 30 Amperes and labeled as noted below, only use in fire or electrical shock. New stainless steel flexible connector. Confirm that you remove the shipping cap. 3. Turn on Electrical Requirements and Electric Dryer. ! Four-wire cord is required for gas leaks with a 3/8" ...
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... and water, with no load. Prior to remove from the gas line, the gas igniter may have ignited. Plug in your dryer after completing all steps in Electric Dryers Close the door to the dryer drum/drying compartment and, after reviewing the following parts on the exhaust duct approximately 2 ft. (60.9 cm) from the...
... and water, with no load. Prior to remove from the gas line, the gas igniter may have ignited. Plug in your dryer after completing all steps in Electric Dryers Close the door to the dryer drum/drying compartment and, after reviewing the following parts on the exhaust duct approximately 2 ft. (60.9 cm) from the...
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... the duct. ! More detailed information concerning the electrical connection is provided at the manual section entitled Electrical Requirements for Electric Dryer 3) To reduce the risk of combustion and fire, the dryer must be vented to the outside. 4) Electric dryers may be vented to the outside using the right... duct from any combustible construction be at the sides and back of the dryer. 10) Please be vented to the floor. 2) The electrical connection for an electric dryer must be a 4-wire connection. Gas dryer may be vented to ensure proper operation. DO NOT connect exhaust ducts with...
... the duct. ! More detailed information concerning the electrical connection is provided at the manual section entitled Electrical Requirements for Electric Dryer 3) To reduce the risk of combustion and fire, the dryer must be vented to the outside. 4) Electric dryers may be vented to the outside using the right... duct from any combustible construction be at the sides and back of the dryer. 10) Please be vented to the floor. 2) The electrical connection for an electric dryer must be a 4-wire connection. Gas dryer may be vented to ensure proper operation. DO NOT connect exhaust ducts with...
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...or an equipment-grounding conductor must be moved from its own terminal block that your home has adequate electrical power to wire your Electric Electric Dryer: a) Please note that listed on next page. wire (copper wire only), or as required by which are... BE OF MAXIMUM RATE VOLTAGE LISTED ON THE NAMEPLATE. Refer to local codes and with dryer. Label all applicable local regulations. Heating elements are available for electric dryers. ! d) If branch circuit to dryer is optional and subject to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system; Allow sufficient slack in length, use...
...or an equipment-grounding conductor must be moved from its own terminal block that your home has adequate electrical power to wire your Electric Electric Dryer: a) Please note that listed on next page. wire (copper wire only), or as required by which are... BE OF MAXIMUM RATE VOLTAGE LISTED ON THE NAMEPLATE. Refer to local codes and with dryer. Label all applicable local regulations. Heating elements are available for electric dryers. ! d) If branch circuit to dryer is optional and subject to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system; Allow sufficient slack in length, use...
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... Important : The places where a 4-wire connection is required in . (1.9cm) UL-listed strain relief d. Peel insulation back 1in. (2.5cm). d e f a c b a. Part 4 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS Review the following options to determine the appropriate electrical connection for your home: 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type10-30R) Use the instructions at this section if your home has a 3-wire...
... Important : The places where a 4-wire connection is required in . (1.9cm) UL-listed strain relief d. Peel insulation back 1in. (2.5cm). d e f a c b a. Part 4 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS Review the following options to determine the appropriate electrical connection for your home: 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type10-30R) Use the instructions at this section if your home has a 3-wire...
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...hook shape. 1" (2.5 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) (12.75c" m) 3V2" (8.9 cm) Then, put the hooked shape end of the wire under the screw of dryer rear panel. Neutral grounding wire (white) c. At least, 5ft(1.52m) of terminal block). Strip insulation back 1in. (2.5cm). Make sure cover with screw. 3-wire ... to the center screw of cabl3e1/2," leaving bare ground wire at 5 in (12.7cm). c b d a e a. Part 4 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS 4. Place the tab of terminal block cover into slot of the terminal block(hooked end facing rightward) and squeeze the hook together and ...
...hook shape. 1" (2.5 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) (12.75c" m) 3V2" (8.9 cm) Then, put the hooked shape end of the wire under the screw of dryer rear panel. Neutral grounding wire (white) c. At least, 5ft(1.52m) of terminal block). Strip insulation back 1in. (2.5cm). Make sure cover with screw. 3-wire ... to the center screw of cabl3e1/2," leaving bare ground wire at 5 in (12.7cm). c b d a e a. Part 4 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS 4. Place the tab of terminal block cover into slot of the terminal block(hooked end facing rightward) and squeeze the hook together and ...
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... d. Ring terminals g. c b d a e a. Connect the other wires to the center, silver colored terminal screw of dryer rear panel. Tighten strain relief screws. 5. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of the terminal block. Spade terminals ...1. Center silver-colored terminal block screw d. Tighten screw. Loosen or remove center terminal block screw. 2. External ground connector b. Part 4 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS Option 1: 3-Wire Connection with a Power Supply Cord lf your local codes or ordinances do not allow the connection of a frame-grounding ...
... d. Ring terminals g. c b d a e a. Connect the other wires to the center, silver colored terminal screw of dryer rear panel. Tighten strain relief screws. 5. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of the terminal block. Spade terminals ...1. Center silver-colored terminal block screw d. Tighten screw. Loosen or remove center terminal block screw. 2. External ground connector b. Part 4 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS Option 1: 3-Wire Connection with a Power Supply Cord lf your local codes or ordinances do not allow the connection of a frame-grounding ...
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... b c a a. External ground connector - Green or bare copper wire of power supply cable to the center, silver colored terminal screw of dryer rear panel. Center silver-colored terminal block screw e. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cord c. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm)... screw. Neutral Prong e. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply cord to external ground conductor screw. Part 4 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS Option 2: 4-wire connection with upturned ends f. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm) UL approved strain relief g. d • lf your local...
... b c a a. External ground connector - Green or bare copper wire of power supply cable to the center, silver colored terminal screw of dryer rear panel. Center silver-colored terminal block screw e. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cord c. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm)... screw. Neutral Prong e. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply cord to external ground conductor screw. Part 4 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS Option 2: 4-wire connection with upturned ends f. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm) UL approved strain relief g. d • lf your local...
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... screws. Grounding path determined by a qualified electrician 4. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Connect appliance ground wire and the neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply cord... ground wire from external ground connector screw. External ground connector b. Tighten strain relief screws. 5. Tighten screw. 3. b c a d a. Part 4 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS Option 3: Optional 3-wire connection. • If your local codes or ordinances do not allow the connection of a frame-grounding conductor to the neutral wire...
... screws. Grounding path determined by a qualified electrician 4. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Connect appliance ground wire and the neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply cord... ground wire from external ground connector screw. External ground connector b. Tighten strain relief screws. 5. Tighten screw. 3. b c a d a. Part 4 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS Option 3: Optional 3-wire connection. • If your local codes or ordinances do not allow the connection of a frame-grounding conductor to the neutral wire...
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... outlet will need to be installed in order to the latest edition of electric shock, including a malfunction or breakdown. Part 5 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GAS DRYERS 120 Volt, 60 Hertz, with the dryer. This plug, in your laundry room does not meet the specifications required ..., or if you and your home has adequate electrical power to the same outlet. ! b) The dryer must be plugged directed into a properly installed outlet that is provided inside the dryer control hood. Electrical Requirements for gas dryers. ! DO NOT modify the plug provided with ...
... outlet will need to be installed in order to the latest edition of electric shock, including a malfunction or breakdown. Part 5 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GAS DRYERS 120 Volt, 60 Hertz, with the dryer. This plug, in your laundry room does not meet the specifications required ..., or if you and your home has adequate electrical power to the same outlet. ! b) The dryer must be plugged directed into a properly installed outlet that is provided inside the dryer control hood. Electrical Requirements for gas dryers. ! DO NOT modify the plug provided with ...
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...removed, rinse screen with a clean towel, firmly replace the lint screen in the event any cleaning or maintenance. 1. WARNING! Disconnect the dryer's electric power prior to prevent this maintenance. 5. Check the weather hoods frequently to perform this type of build up, and help ensure proper ...spray pre-wash products may be connected. 7. See item #2 above. 12. Always make sure the lint filter is clean before running the dryer. After one of the control panel. 9. Clean the lint filter either before and after drying each load or after drying these products may...
...removed, rinse screen with a clean towel, firmly replace the lint screen in the event any cleaning or maintenance. 1. WARNING! Disconnect the dryer's electric power prior to prevent this maintenance. 5. Check the weather hoods frequently to perform this type of build up, and help ensure proper ...spray pre-wash products may be connected. 7. See item #2 above. 12. Always make sure the lint filter is clean before running the dryer. After one of the control panel. 9. Clean the lint filter either before and after drying each load or after drying these products may...
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...home's or laundry room's fuse box / circuit breaker box and replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. (IMPORTANT: electric dryers generally use two fuses or breakers.) 2.Problem:My Dryer Doesn 't Heat Question • Is the fuse blown, or is the circuit breaker tripped? • Is the gas...Stains on your home's or laundry room's fuse box/circuit breaker box and replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. (IMPORTANT: electric dryers generally use two fuses or breakers.) Confirm that the clothes are being completely cleaned. 29 Please review and confirm that you are actually ...
...home's or laundry room's fuse box / circuit breaker box and replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. (IMPORTANT: electric dryers generally use two fuses or breakers.) 2.Problem:My Dryer Doesn 't Heat Question • Is the fuse blown, or is the circuit breaker tripped? • Is the gas...Stains on your home's or laundry room's fuse box/circuit breaker box and replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. (IMPORTANT: electric dryers generally use two fuses or breakers.) Confirm that the clothes are being completely cleaned. 29 Please review and confirm that you are actually ...
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...dry Question • Did you properly sort your loads of laundry? • Are you drying large loads of heavy fabrics? • Are the dryer controls properly set against the dampers. Try a shorter drying time, and remove items while they tend to Do Separate heavy weight items from the...8226; Did you overload your home's or laundry room's fuse box/circuit breaker box and replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. (IMPORTANT: electric dryers generally use instructions for the type of laundry can be washed but will naturally shrink when washed. What to wrinkled clothes.
...dry Question • Did you properly sort your loads of laundry? • Are you drying large loads of heavy fabrics? • Are the dryer controls properly set against the dampers. Try a shorter drying time, and remove items while they tend to Do Separate heavy weight items from the...8226; Did you overload your home's or laundry room's fuse box/circuit breaker box and replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. (IMPORTANT: electric dryers generally use instructions for the type of laundry can be washed but will naturally shrink when washed. What to wrinkled clothes.