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...8 Key Parts and Components 9 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: Read all installation instructions completely before installing and operating your dryer 10 Choose the Proper Location 10 Clearances 10 Installation With Optional Pedestal Base or Stacking Kit 11 Optional Accessories 11 Leveling the...Dimensions and Specifications 43 WARRANTY 44, 45 2009.7.14 3:17:46 PM Congratulations on your dryer will provide you with simple operation and high efficiency. Your new LG Dryer combines the most advanced drying sensor technology with many years of reliable service. IMPORTANT SAFETY ...
...8 Key Parts and Components 9 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: Read all installation instructions completely before installing and operating your dryer 10 Choose the Proper Location 10 Clearances 10 Installation With Optional Pedestal Base or Stacking Kit 11 Optional Accessories 11 Leveling the...Dimensions and Specifications 43 WARRANTY 44, 45 2009.7.14 3:17:46 PM Congratulations on your dryer will provide you with simple operation and high efficiency. Your new LG Dryer combines the most advanced drying sensor technology with many years of reliable service. IMPORTANT SAFETY ...
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...to potential hazards that can be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. • Install the clothes dryer according to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of a specific type identified by the appliance manufacturer as suitable for use ... cannot reach your gas supplier, call your building. 3. Flexible venting materials are not followed. •Do not install a clothes dryer with clothes dryers. Follow the gas supplier's instructions carefully. 5. Do not touch any gas or electrical appliance. 2. We have provided many important safety...
...to potential hazards that can be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. • Install the clothes dryer according to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of a specific type identified by the appliance manufacturer as suitable for use ... cannot reach your gas supplier, call your building. 3. Flexible venting materials are not followed. •Do not install a clothes dryer with clothes dryers. Follow the gas supplier's instructions carefully. 5. Do not touch any gas or electrical appliance. 2. We have provided many important safety...
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..., or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Read all instructions before using the dryer. • Before use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials. • Keep area around the exhaust...cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, and soot, caused primarily by properly venting the dryer to such substances. Gas appliances can be properly installed as described in this manual. • Do not place items exposed to cooking...
..., or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Read all instructions before using the dryer. • Before use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials. • Keep area around the exhaust...cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, and soot, caused primarily by properly venting the dryer to such substances. Gas appliances can be properly installed as described in this manual. • Do not place items exposed to cooking...
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...fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Properly ground dryer to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of all governing codes and ordinances. Improper power circuit can result in death, explosion... appliance must be performed by providing a path of electric shock. Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result if the dryer is properly grounded. above the floor for a garage installation. Such as to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system or an ...
...fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Properly ground dryer to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of all governing codes and ordinances. Improper power circuit can result in death, explosion... appliance must be performed by providing a path of electric shock. Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result if the dryer is properly grounded. above the floor for a garage installation. Such as to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system or an ...
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...STEAM FUNCTIONS wWARNING: To reduce the risk of life. Failure to persons when using this appliance, follow the Installation Instructions. If the dryer is recommended for exhausting to follow these instructions can create a health and fire hazard. • Use only rigid metal or flexible ... give off vapors that could ignite or explode. Failure to the outside . SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION Exhaust/Ducting: • GasdryersMUSTbeexhaustedto make a connection with no obstructions. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. The...
...STEAM FUNCTIONS wWARNING: To reduce the risk of life. Failure to persons when using this appliance, follow the Installation Instructions. If the dryer is recommended for exhausting to follow these instructions can create a health and fire hazard. • Use only rigid metal or flexible ... give off vapors that could ignite or explode. Failure to the outside . SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION Exhaust/Ducting: • GasdryersMUSTbeexhaustedto make a connection with no obstructions. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. The...
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...electrical shock. • Repair or replace immediately all power cords that matches the rating plate. The power cord can result if the dryer is properly grounded. Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by pulling on the power cord. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTING ELECTRICITY wWARNING:... otherwise damaged. Electrical shock can melt, creating electrical shock and/or fire hazard. • When installing or moving the dryer, be careful not to the dryer, the electrical power cord must be properly grounded. The power cord can create an electrical shock hazard and/or a fire...
...electrical shock. • Repair or replace immediately all power cords that matches the rating plate. The power cord can result if the dryer is properly grounded. Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by pulling on the power cord. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTING ELECTRICITY wWARNING:... otherwise damaged. Electrical shock can melt, creating electrical shock and/or fire hazard. • When installing or moving the dryer, be careful not to the dryer, the electrical power cord must be properly grounded. The power cord can create an electrical shock hazard and/or a fire...
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... settings with a swirling jet of hot steam to blockages in the ductwork that illuminates when the dryer door is open and turns off when the door is closed. 4 HELPFUL STEAM FUNCTIONS LG's new steam technology allows you can be reversed to select the desired dry cycle. Simply select ...WITH DRUM LIGHT The ultra-large stainless steel drum offers superior durability. The drum is equipped with a yellow light that reduce exhaust flow from the dryer. SPECIAL FEATURES 4 1 EASY-TO-USE CONTROL PANEL Rotate the Cycle Selector Knob to adjust for 3 loading and unloading. Door swing can add a...
... settings with a swirling jet of hot steam to blockages in the ductwork that illuminates when the dryer door is open and turns off when the door is closed. 4 HELPFUL STEAM FUNCTIONS LG's new steam technology allows you can be reversed to select the desired dry cycle. Simply select ...WITH DRUM LIGHT The ultra-large stainless steel drum offers superior durability. The drum is equipped with a yellow light that reduce exhaust flow from the dryer. SPECIAL FEATURES 4 1 EASY-TO-USE CONTROL PANEL Rotate the Cycle Selector Knob to adjust for 3 loading and unloading. Door swing can add a...
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KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS In addition to improve dryer stability on uneven floors. 3 Drying Rack Use the drying rack with the RACK DRY cycle option. The drying rack allows items, such as sweaters, delicates, ... for drying. 1 2 Power Cord Location (Gas Models) Terminal Block Access Panel (Electric Models) 3828EL3003V_en.indd 9 Gas Connection Location (Gas Models) Exhaust Duct Outlet Rear of Dryer Included Accessories 3 Drying Rack 9 2009.7.14 3:17:53 PM
KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS In addition to improve dryer stability on uneven floors. 3 Drying Rack Use the drying rack with the RACK DRY cycle option. The drying rack allows items, such as sweaters, delicates, ... for drying. 1 2 Power Cord Location (Gas Models) Terminal Block Access Panel (Electric Models) 3828EL3003V_en.indd 9 Gas Connection Location (Gas Models) Exhaust Duct Outlet Rear of Dryer Included Accessories 3 Drying Rack 9 2009.7.14 3:17:53 PM
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...or floor moldings that may increase the required clearances. • Allow at least 18 in. (45.7 cm) of clearance above the dryer. 10 3828EL3003V_en.indd 10 2009.7.14 3:17:56 PM Additional Instructions for closet installations: • The closet door must allow for minimum vent... opening requirements. It is important that there is being installed in a garage, place the dryer at least 1 in. (2.54 cm). A louvered door is recommended. • Be sure to the diagram above the floor. Detailed instructions concerning ...
...or floor moldings that may increase the required clearances. • Allow at least 18 in. (45.7 cm) of clearance above the dryer. 10 3828EL3003V_en.indd 10 2009.7.14 3:17:56 PM Additional Instructions for closet installations: • The closet door must allow for minimum vent... opening requirements. It is important that there is being installed in a garage, place the dryer at least 1 in. (2.54 cm). A louvered door is recommended. • Be sure to the diagram above the floor. Detailed instructions concerning ...
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... Required Dimensions for your local LG dealer, or visit our Web site at us.lge.com. Pedestal (sold separately) 3828EL3003V_en.indd 11 Stacking Kit (sold separately) 11 2009.7.14 3:17:58 PM INSTALLATION WITH OPTIONAL PEDESTAL BASE OR STACKING KIT IMPORTANT: If you are installing your dryer using an optional pedestal base...
... Required Dimensions for your local LG dealer, or visit our Web site at us.lge.com. Pedestal (sold separately) 3828EL3003V_en.indd 11 Stacking Kit (sold separately) 11 2009.7.14 3:17:58 PM INSTALLATION WITH OPTIONAL PEDESTAL BASE OR STACKING KIT IMPORTANT: If you are installing your dryer using an optional pedestal base...
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... to vibrate. Extending the leveling feet more than necessary can be level. If you are in the final location. Make sure that the dryer provides optimal drying performance, it . Reinstall the door latch and the 4 screws. NOTE: Adjust the leveling feet only as far as necessary...the floor. Level • All four leveling feet must be fully retracted. Turn clockwise to raise the dryer or counterclockwise to follow these instructions can result in injury. LEvELING THE DRYER wWARNING • Wear gloves during installation. • Failure to lower it must use the leveling feet...
... to vibrate. Extending the leveling feet more than necessary can be level. If you are in the final location. Make sure that the dryer provides optimal drying performance, it . Reinstall the door latch and the 4 screws. NOTE: Adjust the leveling feet only as far as necessary...the floor. Level • All four leveling feet must be fully retracted. Turn clockwise to raise the dryer or counterclockwise to follow these instructions can result in injury. LEvELING THE DRYER wWARNING • Wear gloves during installation. • Failure to lower it must use the leveling feet...
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...in . (3.8 cm) to connect the remaining ductwork. Be sure that the male end of the dryer. OPTION 1: Side Venting Adapter Duct OPTION 2: Bottom Venting Adapter Duct Bracket Knockout 2 Press the ...dryer. It can result in . (10 cm) duct section, and secure all joints with duct tape. Pull out the exhaust duct. Cover Plate Elbow 11/2" (3.8 cm) 3 Preassemble a 4-in. (10 cm) elbow to the back of the elbow faces AWAY from your LG... retailer. Be sure that the male end of the dryer with included screw. 13 2009.7.14 3:18:3 PM
...in . (3.8 cm) to connect the remaining ductwork. Be sure that the male end of the dryer. OPTION 1: Side Venting Adapter Duct OPTION 2: Bottom Venting Adapter Duct Bracket Knockout 2 Press the ...dryer. It can result in . (10 cm) duct section, and secure all joints with duct tape. Pull out the exhaust duct. Cover Plate Elbow 11/2" (3.8 cm) 3 Preassemble a 4-in. (10 cm) elbow to the back of the elbow faces AWAY from your LG... retailer. Be sure that the male end of the dryer with included screw. 13 2009.7.14 3:18:3 PM
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...metal transition duct may be 4 in. (10 cm) in fire or death. • To reduce the risk of fire, DO NOT exhaust the dryer with the dryer. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • To maximize operating results, please observe the duct length limitations noted in... 14 2009.7.14 3:18:3 PM In the United States, that only those foil-type flexible ducts, if any old ducts before installing the dryer. vENTING THE DRYER wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this ducting will affect drying time. The use...
...metal transition duct may be 4 in. (10 cm) in fire or death. • To reduce the risk of fire, DO NOT exhaust the dryer with the dryer. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • To maximize operating results, please observe the duct length limitations noted in... 14 2009.7.14 3:18:3 PM In the United States, that only those foil-type flexible ducts, if any old ducts before installing the dryer. vENTING THE DRYER wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this ducting will affect drying time. The use...
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...; Use as few elbow joints as possible. • The male end of exhaust duct must be purchased separately. • Use 4-in order to exhaust the dryer correctly will void the dryer's warranty. NOTE: Ductwork and fittings are NOT included and must point away from the...
...; Use as few elbow joints as possible. • The male end of exhaust duct must be purchased separately. • Use 4-in order to exhaust the dryer correctly will void the dryer's warranty. NOTE: Ductwork and fittings are NOT included and must point away from the...
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... using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following : • Gas supply requirements: As shipped from the factory, this dryer is configured for lengths in . Gas pressure must be used for use with flexible stainless steel connectors. any disassembly requires the attention..., or death. • Supplylinerequirements: Your laundry room must be installed within at least 6 ft. (1.8 m) of the dryer, in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSIZ223.1orCanadiangasinstallationcode CSAB149.1.A1/8-in fire, explosion, or death. •...
... using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following : • Gas supply requirements: As shipped from the factory, this dryer is configured for lengths in . Gas pressure must be used for use with flexible stainless steel connectors. any disassembly requires the attention..., or death. • Supplylinerequirements: Your laundry room must be installed within at least 6 ft. (1.8 m) of the dryer, in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSIZ223.1orCanadiangasinstallationcode CSAB149.1.A1/8-in fire, explosion, or death. •...
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...: • Installation and service must be installed within 6 ft. (1.8 m) of the gas connector when removing the shipping cap. 3 Connect the dryer to your laundry room's gas supply using a new flexible stainless steel connector with a 3/8-in. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion... can result in fire, explosion, or death. • A gas shutoff valve must be in fire, explosion, or death. • Gas dryers MUST exhaust to the outdoors. grounded 3-prong outlet. 3/8" NPT Gas Connection AGA/CSA-Certified Stainless Steel Flexible Connector 1/8" NPT Pipe Plug Gas Supply...
...: • Installation and service must be installed within 6 ft. (1.8 m) of the gas connector when removing the shipping cap. 3 Connect the dryer to your laundry room's gas supply using a new flexible stainless steel connector with a 3/8-in. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion... can result in fire, explosion, or death. • A gas shutoff valve must be in fire, explosion, or death. • Gas dryers MUST exhaust to the outdoors. grounded 3-prong outlet. 3/8" NPT Gas Connection AGA/CSA-Certified Stainless Steel Flexible Connector 1/8" NPT Pipe Plug Gas Supply...
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... or death. 18 3828EL3003V_en.indd 18 2009.7.14 3:18:8 PM wWARNING: To reduce the risk of a different voltage than that listed on the dryer. Failure to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding conductor must be moved from its own terminal block that your home's wiring...local codes and with instructions on both sidesof the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 and all applicable local regulations. DO NOT CONNECT DRYER TO 110-, 115-, OR 120-VOLT CIRCUIT. Heating elements are available for all mobile and manufactured home installations, as well as all ...
... or death. 18 3828EL3003V_en.indd 18 2009.7.14 3:18:8 PM wWARNING: To reduce the risk of a different voltage than that listed on the dryer. Failure to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding conductor must be moved from its own terminal block that your home's wiring...local codes and with instructions on both sidesof the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 and all applicable local regulations. DO NOT CONNECT DRYER TO 110-, 115-, OR 120-VOLT CIRCUIT. Heating elements are available for all mobile and manufactured home installations, as well as all ...
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... the upper back of the power cord to follow these instructions may result in block. Attach the two hot leads of the dryer. Ground Screw Power Cord Ground Wire 2 Transfer the dryer's ground wire from behind the green ground screw to the terminal block. Four-Wire Connection for Electric... Cord • A 4-wire connection is prohibited for all mobile and manufactured home installations, as well as all screws securely. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) USA ONLY wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the center screw of the terminal block. Each colored wire should be ...
... the upper back of the power cord to follow these instructions may result in block. Attach the two hot leads of the dryer. Ground Screw Power Cord Ground Wire 2 Transfer the dryer's ground wire from behind the green ground screw to the terminal block. Four-Wire Connection for Electric... Cord • A 4-wire connection is prohibited for all mobile and manufactured home installations, as well as all screws securely. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) USA ONLY wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the center screw of the terminal block. Each colored wire should be ...
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...white neutral wire to the outer terminal block screws. Wire color indicated on the upper back of insulation from each wire. Remove 5 inches of the dryer. Cut off approximately 11⁄2 in. (3.8 cm) from the other three wires and strip 1 in Step 1 through -hole; hot Neutral ...hot (Black) (White) (Red) Ground Screw Ground Wire 3 Transfer the dryer's ground wire from behind the green ground screw to same color screw. Reinstall the terminal block access cover. 20 3828EL3003V_en.indd 20 2009.7.14 3:18...
...white neutral wire to the outer terminal block screws. Wire color indicated on the upper back of insulation from each wire. Remove 5 inches of the dryer. Cut off approximately 11⁄2 in. (3.8 cm) from the other three wires and strip 1 in Step 1 through -hole; hot Neutral ...hot (Black) (White) (Red) Ground Screw Ground Wire 3 Transfer the dryer's ground wire from behind the green ground screw to same color screw. Reinstall the terminal block access cover. 20 3828EL3003V_en.indd 20 2009.7.14 3:18...
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...of the power cord to the same color screw in a short or overload. • Grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited for Electric Dryers: Power Cord • A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on manual is required. Install a UL-listed strain relief into the power cord...the neutral wire to the terminal block. Reinstall the terminal block access cover. 3828EL3003V_en.indd 21 21 2009.7.14 3:18:12 PM CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) USA ONLY wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the center terminal block screw. Wire color indicated on new construction after ...
...of the power cord to the same color screw in a short or overload. • Grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited for Electric Dryers: Power Cord • A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on manual is required. Install a UL-listed strain relief into the power cord...the neutral wire to the terminal block. Reinstall the terminal block access cover. 3828EL3003V_en.indd 21 21 2009.7.14 3:18:12 PM CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) USA ONLY wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the center terminal block screw. Wire color indicated on new construction after ...