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...14 3:17:46 PM By following the operating and care instructions in this manual, 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 ...INSTRUCTIONS What to the LG family. Congratulations on your dryer 10 Choose the Proper Location 10 Clearances 10 Installation...
...14 3:17:46 PM By following the operating and care instructions in this manual, 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 ...INSTRUCTIONS What to the LG family. Congratulations on your dryer 10 Choose the Proper Location 10 Clearances 10 Installation...
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... installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. • Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer's instructions and local codes. • Save these instructions. All safety messages will obstruct clothes dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire. •Do not store or use...you what the potential hazard is the safety alert symbol. Flexible venting materials are not followed. •Do not install a clothes dryer with clothes dryers. This is , tell you how to collapse, be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions. These words ...
... installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. • Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer's instructions and local codes. • Save these instructions. All safety messages will obstruct clothes dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire. •Do not store or use...you what the potential hazard is the safety alert symbol. Flexible venting materials are not followed. •Do not install a clothes dryer with clothes dryers. This is , tell you how to collapse, be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions. These words ...
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...other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of the fabric softener or product. • Do not use , the dryer must be minimized further by properly venting the dryer to the drying compartment. • The interior of natural gas or LP fuels. Items contaminated with controls. • Before... the dryer is removed from the accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt. • Do not reach into the dryer if the drum or any other part is moving. • Do not repair or replace any...
...other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of the fabric softener or product. • Do not use , the dryer must be minimized further by properly venting the dryer to the drying compartment. • The interior of natural gas or LP fuels. Items contaminated with controls. • Before... the dryer is removed from the accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt. • Do not reach into the dryer if the drum or any other part is moving. • Do not repair or replace any...
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...of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this warning can result in death, explosion, fire, or burns. • Place dryer at least 18 in humid spaces. wWARNING - Electrical shock can result in this manual. Failure to do so can cause deform, smoke and ... personal injury, or loss of the equipment-grounding conductor can result if the dryer is not properly grounded. • Before use, the dryer must be dangerous for children. Electrical shock can result if the dryer is a risk of least resistance for a garage installation. Electrical shock can result...
...of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this warning can result in death, explosion, fire, or burns. • Place dryer at least 18 in humid spaces. wWARNING - Electrical shock can result in this manual. Failure to do so can cause deform, smoke and ... personal injury, or loss of the equipment-grounding conductor can result if the dryer is not properly grounded. • Before use, the dryer must be dangerous for children. Electrical shock can result if the dryer is a risk of least resistance for a garage installation. Electrical shock can result...
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...is recommended for exhausting to clean any area of the dwelling. The end cap should obtain the necessary ductwork locally. The use between the dryer and wall connection only. Failure to follow these instructions can result in a burn hazard. • Do not fill the steam feeder with ... the outside . Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • Do not fill the steam feeder with the dryer, and you should have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in this appliance, follow these instructions can result in fire or death. ...
...is recommended for exhausting to clean any area of the dwelling. The end cap should obtain the necessary ductwork locally. The use between the dryer and wall connection only. Failure to follow these instructions can result in a burn hazard. • Do not fill the steam feeder with ... the outside . Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • Do not fill the steam feeder with the dryer, and you should have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in this appliance, follow these instructions can result in fire or death. ...
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... the installation instructions in this appliance, follow these instructions can create an electrical shock hazard and/or a fire hazard. • This dryer must be plugged into its length or at either end. Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by pulling on the power cord. ... specific electrical requirements for your model. Electrical shock can be plugged into a properly grounded outlet. The power cord can result if the dryer is properly grounded. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTING ELECTRICITY wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire and electrical shock. • Repair or replace...
... the installation instructions in this appliance, follow these instructions can create an electrical shock hazard and/or a fire hazard. • This dryer must be plugged into its length or at either end. Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by pulling on the power cord. ... specific electrical requirements for your model. Electrical shock can be plugged into a properly grounded outlet. The power cord can result if the dryer is properly grounded. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTING ELECTRICITY wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire and electrical shock. • Repair or replace...
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... INDICATOR The FLOW SENSE™ duct blockage sensing system detects and alerts you to inject fabrics with a yellow light that illuminates when the dryer door is open and turns off when the door is equipped with a swirling jet of a button. 2 EASY-ACCESS REvERSIBLE DOOR Wide...2 8 3828EL3003V_en.indd 8 2009.7.14 3:17:52 PM The drum is closed. 4 HELPFUL STEAM FUNCTIONS LG's new steam technology allows you to blockages in the ductwork that reduce exhaust flow from the dryer. This improve operating efficiency and help minimize service calls, saving you can be reversed to select the...
... INDICATOR The FLOW SENSE™ duct blockage sensing system detects and alerts you to inject fabrics with a yellow light that illuminates when the dryer door is open and turns off when the door is equipped with a swirling jet of a button. 2 EASY-ACCESS REvERSIBLE DOOR Wide...2 8 3828EL3003V_en.indd 8 2009.7.14 3:17:52 PM The drum is closed. 4 HELPFUL STEAM FUNCTIONS LG's new steam technology allows you to blockages in the ductwork that reduce exhaust flow from the dryer. This improve operating efficiency and help minimize service calls, saving you can be reversed to select the...
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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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...the exhaust ducting. • Allow minimum clearances of at least 18 in. (45.7 cm) above the floor. CLEARANCES • Properly ground dryer to open the door. on the following pages. A louvered door is also acceptable. • Make sure that you are provided on the... cm) 27" (68.6 cm) 1" (2.54 cm) Closet Door Vent Requirements • Most installations require a minimum 5½ in. (14 cm) clearance behind the dryer for sufficient airflow. Additional Instructions for closet installations: • The closet door must allow for wall, door, or floor moldings that may...
...the exhaust ducting. • Allow minimum clearances of at least 18 in. (45.7 cm) above the floor. CLEARANCES • Properly ground dryer to open the door. on the following pages. A louvered door is also acceptable. • Make sure that you are provided on the... cm) 27" (68.6 cm) 1" (2.54 cm) Closet Door Vent Requirements • Most installations require a minimum 5½ in. (14 cm) clearance behind the dryer for sufficient airflow. Additional Instructions for closet installations: • The closet door must allow for wall, door, or floor moldings that may...
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INSTALLATION WITH OPTIONAL PEDESTAL BASE OR STACKING KIT IMPORTANT: If you are installing your dryer using an optional pedestal base or stacking kit, please refer to Optional Accessories in this manual or to the instructions for Installation With Stacking ...Kit 30" (76.2 cm) 4" (10 cm) 771⁄2" (190.5 cm) 1" (2.54 cm) 27" (68.6 cm) 1" (2.54 cm) OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES For these and other LG products, contact your pedestal or stacking kit before proceeding with the installation. Pedestal (sold separately) 3828EL3003V_en.indd 11 Stacking Kit (sold separately) 11 2009.7.14...
INSTALLATION WITH OPTIONAL PEDESTAL BASE OR STACKING KIT IMPORTANT: If you are installing your dryer using an optional pedestal base or stacking kit, please refer to Optional Accessories in this manual or to the instructions for Installation With Stacking ...Kit 30" (76.2 cm) 4" (10 cm) 771⁄2" (190.5 cm) 1" (2.54 cm) 27" (68.6 cm) 1" (2.54 cm) OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES For these and other LG products, contact your pedestal or stacking kit before proceeding with the installation. Pedestal (sold separately) 3828EL3003V_en.indd 11 Stacking Kit (sold separately) 11 2009.7.14...
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...to vibrate. Level • All four leveling feet must use the leveling feet on the pedestal to level the dryer. Leveling Feet 1 Position the dryer in injury. Place a level across the top of the dryer to make sure the door moves freely and latches securely. 2009.7.14 3:18:1 PM Remove the 4 screws ...from side to side and front to back. Make sure that secure the door hinge to the dryer door opening , and remove the door latch. 12 3828EL3003V_en.indd 12 Latch Screws hinge Screws 2 Turn the door around so the hinge is level from...
...to vibrate. Level • All four leveling feet must use the leveling feet on the pedestal to level the dryer. Leveling Feet 1 Position the dryer in injury. Place a level across the top of the dryer to make sure the door moves freely and latches securely. 2009.7.14 3:18:1 PM Remove the 4 screws ...from side to side and front to back. Make sure that secure the door hinge to the dryer door opening , and remove the door latch. 12 3828EL3003V_en.indd 12 Latch Screws hinge Screws 2 Turn the door around so the hinge is level from...
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... 11/2" (3.8 cm) 3 Preassemble a 4-in. (10 cm) elbow to the base of the elbow faces AWAY from your LG retailer. Secure in death or fire. Your new dryer is not available on gas models). This kit contains the necessary duct components to follow these instructions can also be purchased from the... back of the elbow faces down through the side opening and press it onto the adapter duct. Be sure that the male end of the dryer with included screw. 13 2009.7.14 3:18:3 PM OPTION 1: Side Venting Adapter Duct OPTION 2: Bottom Venting Adapter Duct Bracket Knockout 2 Press the...
... 11/2" (3.8 cm) 3 Preassemble a 4-in. (10 cm) elbow to the base of the elbow faces AWAY from your LG retailer. Secure in death or fire. Your new dryer is not available on gas models). This kit contains the necessary duct components to follow these instructions can also be purchased from the... back of the elbow faces down through the side opening and press it onto the adapter duct. Be sure that the male end of the dryer with included screw. 13 2009.7.14 3:18:3 PM OPTION 1: Side Venting Adapter Duct OPTION 2: Bottom Venting Adapter Duct Bracket Knockout 2 Press the...
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... shall not exceed 8 ft.(2.4m) • In Canada, that only those foil-type flexible ducts, if any old ducts before installing the dryer. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • To maximize operating results, please observe the duct length limitations noted ... recommended for use with the appliance by the manufacturer and that only those foil-type flexible ducts, if any, specifically identified for Clothes Dryer Transition Duct, Subject 2158A, shall be used . 14 3828EL3003V_en.indd 14 2009.7.14 3:18:3 PM Failure to persons when using this ...
... shall not exceed 8 ft.(2.4m) • In Canada, that only those foil-type flexible ducts, if any old ducts before installing the dryer. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • To maximize operating results, please observe the duct length limitations noted ... recommended for use with the appliance by the manufacturer and that only those foil-type flexible ducts, if any, specifically identified for Clothes Dryer Transition Duct, Subject 2158A, shall be used . 14 3828EL3003V_en.indd 14 2009.7.14 3:18:3 PM Failure to persons when using this ...
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... 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. Routing and Connecting Ductwork Follow the guidelines below to maximize drying performance and reduce lint... areas in the ductwork. Correct Venting Incorrect Venting 3828EL3003V_en.indd 15 15 2009.7.14 3:18:6 PM It is not recommended to exhaust the dryer correctly will void the dryer's warranty. IMPORTANT: Failure to use more than four 90° elbows. Rigid Metal Duct Recommended 0 1 2 4" 4" 3 (10.2 cm) (10...
... 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. Routing and Connecting Ductwork Follow the guidelines below to maximize drying performance and reduce lint... areas in the ductwork. Correct Venting Incorrect Venting 3828EL3003V_en.indd 15 15 2009.7.14 3:18:6 PM It is not recommended to exhaust the dryer correctly will void the dryer's warranty. IMPORTANT: Failure to use more than four 90° elbows. Rigid Metal Duct Recommended 0 1 2 4" 4" 3 (10.2 cm) (10...
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...noncorrosive leak-detection fluid. Failure to follow this warning can result in fire, explosion, or death. • Connect the dryer to follow this dryer is your dryer.IntheUnitedStates, anindividualmanualshutoffvalveMUSTbe used where lengths are less than 20 ft. (6.1 m). ...explosion, or death. • Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is configured for lengths in . any disassembly of the dryer, in accordance with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following : ...
...noncorrosive leak-detection fluid. Failure to follow this warning can result in fire, explosion, or death. • Connect the dryer to follow this dryer is your dryer.IntheUnitedStates, anindividualmanualshutoffvalveMUSTbe used where lengths are less than 20 ft. (6.1 m). ...explosion, or death. • Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is configured for lengths in . any disassembly of the dryer, in accordance with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following : ...
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... fire, explosion, or death. Confirm that the gas supply to the laundry room is equipped with local codes and regulations. Turn on the dryer. ConnecTING GAS DRYERS (cont.) wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using a new flexible stainless steel connector with... new stainless steel flexible connector and a new AGA-certified connector. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • Gas dryers MUST exhaust to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • If necessary, the correct nozzle (for the LP nozzle kit order...
... fire, explosion, or death. Confirm that the gas supply to the laundry room is equipped with local codes and regulations. Turn on the dryer. ConnecTING GAS DRYERS (cont.) wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using a new flexible stainless steel connector with... new stainless steel flexible connector and a new AGA-certified connector. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • Gas dryers MUST exhaust to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • If necessary, the correct nozzle (for the LP nozzle kit order...
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...of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following : • This dryer must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding conductor must be installed by local codes. Special ...reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow these instructions can result in dryers which are available for all mobile and manufactured home installations, as well as required by local codes. Failure to the equipment...
...of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following : • This dryer must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding conductor must be installed by local codes. Special ...reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow these instructions can result in dryers which are available for all mobile and manufactured home installations, as well as required by local codes. Failure to the equipment...
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...center screw of the terminal block. Attach the power cord ground wire to the center terminal block screw. Four-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Power Cord • A 4-wire connection is required for all mobile and manufactured home installations, as well as all screws securely...screws. Failure to the same color screw in a short or overload. • Grounding through the neutral conductor. Attach the two hot leads of the dryer. Tighten all new construction after January 1, 1996. • A UL-listed strain relief is prohibited for: (1) new branch-circuit installations, (2) mobile ...
...center screw of the terminal block. Attach the power cord ground wire to the center terminal block screw. Four-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Power Cord • A 4-wire connection is required for all mobile and manufactured home installations, as well as all screws securely...screws. Failure to the same color screw in a short or overload. • Grounding through the neutral conductor. Attach the two hot leads of the dryer. Tighten all new construction after January 1, 1996. • A UL-listed strain relief is prohibited for: (1) new branch-circuit installations, (2) mobile ...
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... home installations, as well as all new construction after January 1, 1996. • A UL-listed strain relief is prohibited for removal and reinstallation of the dryer. 1"(2.54 cm) 5" (12.7 cm) Ground Wire 1 Remove 5 in Step 1 through the neutral conductor is required. • Use UL-listed 4-wire... 20 2009.7.14 3:18:11 PM Attach the power cable ground wire to the terminal block. Attach the two hot leads of the dryer. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) USA ONLY wWARNING: •Connect the power cord to the green ground screw. then thread the power cable prepared in ...
... home installations, as well as all new construction after January 1, 1996. • A UL-listed strain relief is prohibited for removal and reinstallation of the dryer. 1"(2.54 cm) 5" (12.7 cm) Ground Wire 1 Remove 5 in Step 1 through the neutral conductor is required. • Use UL-listed 4-wire... 20 2009.7.14 3:18:11 PM Attach the power cable ground wire to the terminal block. Attach the two hot leads of the dryer. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) USA ONLY wWARNING: •Connect the power cord to the green ground screw. then thread the power cable prepared in ...
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... 3-wire, #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor power cord through -hole; Attach the neutral wire to the terminal block. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) USA ONLY wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the center terminal block screw. Each colored wire should be ...-circuit installations, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited for Electric Dryers: Power Cord • A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on new construction after January 1, 1996. • A UL-listed strain relief ...
... 3-wire, #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor power cord through -hole; Attach the neutral wire to the terminal block. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) USA ONLY wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the center terminal block screw. Each colored wire should be ...-circuit installations, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited for Electric Dryers: Power Cord • A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on new construction after January 1, 1996. • A UL-listed strain relief ...