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ImPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS What to the LG family. By following the operating and care instructions in this manual, your dryer will provide you with simple operation and high efficiency. HOW TO USE Sorting Loads ...25 Loading the Dryer ...25 Check the Lint Filter Before Every ... Homes ...23 Final Installation Check ...23 Flow Check (Duct condition test) ...24 with many years of reliable service. Your new LG Dryer combines the most advanced drying sensor technology PARTS AND FEATURES Special Features ...8 Key Parts and Components ...9 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: Read all...
ImPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS What to the LG family. By following the operating and care instructions in this manual, your dryer will provide you with simple operation and high efficiency. HOW TO USE Sorting Loads ...25 Loading the Dryer ...25 Check the Lint Filter Before Every ... Homes ...23 Final Installation Check ...23 Flow Check (Duct condition test) ...24 with many years of reliable service. Your new LG Dryer combines the most advanced drying sensor technology PARTS AND FEATURES Special Features ...8 Key Parts and Components ...9 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: Read all...
Owner's Manual
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... is installed, it must be of a specific type identified by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. •Installtheclothesdryeraccordingto the manufacturer's instructions and local codes. •Savetheseinstructions. This symbol alerts you and others is , tell you how to ... or WARNING. wWARNING: You can be killed or seriously injured if you what the potential hazard is very important. These conditions will obstruct clothes dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire. •Donotstoreoruse any phone in your appliance. Clear the room, building, or ...
... is installed, it must be of a specific type identified by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. •Installtheclothesdryeraccordingto the manufacturer's instructions and local codes. •Savetheseinstructions. This symbol alerts you and others is , tell you how to ... or WARNING. wWARNING: You can be killed or seriously injured if you what the potential hazard is very important. These conditions will obstruct clothes dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire. •Donotstoreoruse any phone in your appliance. Clear the room, building, or ...
Owner's Manual
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...load. Gas appliances can be exposed to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of natural gas or LP fuels. Properly adjusted dryers will be minimized further by the incomplete combustion of life. CALIFORNIA SAFE DRINkING WATER AND TOxIC ENFORCEmENT ACT This act requires the governor of...of lint, dust, and dirt. • The interior of potential exposure to the outdoors. 4 Close supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to the drying compartment. • Do not allow children to play on or in this...
...load. Gas appliances can be exposed to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of natural gas or LP fuels. Properly adjusted dryers will be minimized further by the incomplete combustion of life. CALIFORNIA SAFE DRINkING WATER AND TOxIC ENFORCEmENT ACT This act requires the governor of...of lint, dust, and dirt. • The interior of potential exposure to the outdoors. 4 Close supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to the drying compartment. • Do not allow children to play on or in this...
Owner's Manual
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... reduce the risk of all protective vinyl film from children. Failure to follow basic precautions, including the following: • Properly ground dryer to the equipmentgrounding terminal or lead on top of suffocation. • Do not install nearby heat item. Failure to follow this appliance... least resistance for electric current. Follow details in a risk of life. There is not properly grounded. • Before use, the dryer must be properly installed as stove, cooking oven. In the event of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in accordance with all governing...
... reduce the risk of all protective vinyl film from children. Failure to follow basic precautions, including the following: • Properly ground dryer to the equipmentgrounding terminal or lead on top of suffocation. • Do not install nearby heat item. Failure to follow this appliance... least resistance for electric current. Follow details in a risk of life. There is not properly grounded. • Before use, the dryer must be properly installed as stove, cooking oven. In the event of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in accordance with all governing...
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... exhausting to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • Rigid or semi rigid metal ducting is not provided with the dryer, and you should obtain the necessary ductwork locally. Failure to the outside . Failure to follow these instructions can cause a fire. Failure...solvents, or other fasteners which extend into the laundry area. Use of the exhaust system. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your new dryer. Failure to the outside of the home can cause a fire if it is not in a burn hazard. 6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION ...
... exhausting to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • Rigid or semi rigid metal ducting is not provided with the dryer, and you should obtain the necessary ductwork locally. Failure to the outside . Failure to follow these instructions can cause a fire. Failure...solvents, or other fasteners which extend into the laundry area. Use of the exhaust system. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your new dryer. Failure to the outside of the home can cause a fire if it is not in a burn hazard. 6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION ...
Owner's Manual
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...hazard from fire and electrical shock. Failure to follow these instructions can create an electrical shock hazard and/or a fire hazard. • The dryer should always be damaged, resulting in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, ...explosion, electric shock, or to follow these instructions can create an electrical shock hazard and/or a fire hazard. • This dryer must be properly grounded. Failure to do so can melt, creating electrical shock and/or fire hazard. • When installing or moving the...
...hazard from fire and electrical shock. Failure to follow these instructions can create an electrical shock hazard and/or a fire hazard. • The dryer should always be damaged, resulting in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, ...explosion, electric shock, or to follow these instructions can create an electrical shock hazard and/or a fire hazard. • This dryer must be properly grounded. Failure to do so can melt, creating electrical shock and/or fire hazard. • When installing or moving the...
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... clothes, reduce static, and make ironing easier. Add cycle options or adjust settings with a yellow light that reduce exhaust flow from the dryer. The drum is closed. 4 HELPFUL STEAm FUNCTIONS LG's new steam technology allows you money. 8 Door swing can add a Steam option to selected cycles. 5 FLOW SENSE™ DUCT BLOCkAGE SENSING...
... clothes, reduce static, and make ironing easier. Add cycle options or adjust settings with a yellow light that reduce exhaust flow from the dryer. The drum is closed. 4 HELPFUL STEAm FUNCTIONS LG's new steam technology allows you money. 8 Door swing can add a Steam option to selected cycles. 5 FLOW SENSE™ DUCT BLOCkAGE SENSING...
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The drying rack allows items, such as sweaters, delicates, and gym shoes, to improve dryer stability on uneven floors. 1 3 DRYING RACk Use the drying rack with the RACK DRY cycle option. kEY PARTS AND COmPONENTS In addition to the special ... a flat position for drying. 2 Power Cord Location (Gas Models) Terminal Block Access Panel (Electric Models) Gas Connection Location (Gas Models) Exhaust Duct Outlet Rear of Dryer Included Accessories 3 Drying Rack 9
The drying rack allows items, such as sweaters, delicates, and gym shoes, to improve dryer stability on uneven floors. 1 3 DRYING RACk Use the drying rack with the RACK DRY cycle option. kEY PARTS AND COmPONENTS In addition to the special ... a flat position for drying. 2 Power Cord Location (Gas Models) Terminal Block Access Panel (Electric Models) Gas Connection Location (Gas Models) Exhaust Duct Outlet Rear of Dryer Included Accessories 3 Drying Rack 9
Owner's Manual
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... (130 cm) 4" (10 cm) Closet Door Vent Requirements • Most installations require a minimum 5½ in. (14 cm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust ducting. • Allow minimum clearances of at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) on the following pages. Refer to the diagram above the ...floor. • Properly ground dryer to allow for Manufactured or Mobile Homes. A louvered door is also acceptable. • Make sure that there is recommended. • Be...
... (130 cm) 4" (10 cm) Closet Door Vent Requirements • Most installations require a minimum 5½ in. (14 cm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust ducting. • Allow minimum clearances of at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) on the following pages. Refer to the diagram above the ...floor. • Properly ground dryer to allow for Manufactured or Mobile Homes. A louvered door is also acceptable. • Make sure that there is recommended. • Be...
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... separately) 11 Required Dimensions for Installation With Pedestal Required Dimensions for your local LG dealer, or visit our Web site at us.lge.com. 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...
... separately) 11 Required Dimensions for Installation With Pedestal Required Dimensions for your local LG dealer, or visit our Web site at us.lge.com. 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...
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... in injury. Level • All four leveling feet must use the leveling feet on the pedestal to level the dryer. The dryer leveling feet should be reversed to fit your installation location. Remove the 6 screws from corner to corner. Make sure that the... be level. Latch Screws Door Latch Latch Screws Hinge Screws Hinge Screws 1 Open the dryer door. LEVELING THE DRYER wWARNING • Wear gloves during installation. • Failure to follow these instructions can cause the dryer to vibrate. To minimize vibration, noise, and unwanted movement, the floor must be ...
... in injury. Level • All four leveling feet must use the leveling feet on the pedestal to level the dryer. The dryer leveling feet should be reversed to fit your installation location. Remove the 6 screws from corner to corner. Make sure that the... be level. Latch Screws Door Latch Latch Screws Hinge Screws Hinge Screws 1 Open the dryer door. LEVELING THE DRYER wWARNING • Wear gloves during installation. • Failure to follow these instructions can cause the dryer to vibrate. To minimize vibration, noise, and unwanted movement, the floor must be ...
Owner's Manual
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... ductwork. Be sure that the male end of the elbow faces AWAY from your LG retailer. Be sure that the male end of the dryer with included screw. 3 Insert the 4-in place with duct tape. Be sure ...in . (10 cm) duct section, and secure all joints with duct tape. Retaining Screw Your new dryer is not available on gas models). An adapter kit, part number 383EEL9001B, may be configured to vent to... on gas models). Press the adapter duct onto the blower housing and secure to the base of the dryer as shown. Secure in . (10 cm) elbow through the rear opening (right-side venting is shipped...
... ductwork. Be sure that the male end of the elbow faces AWAY from your LG retailer. Be sure that the male end of the dryer with included screw. 3 Insert the 4-in place with duct tape. Be sure ...in . (10 cm) duct section, and secure all joints with duct tape. Retaining Screw Your new dryer is not available on gas models). An adapter kit, part number 383EEL9001B, may be configured to vent to... on gas models). Press the adapter duct onto the blower housing and secure to the base of the dryer as shown. Secure in . (10 cm) elbow through the rear opening (right-side venting is shipped...
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...UL-listed flexible metal transition duct may be used . 14 Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • GasdryersMUSTexhausttotheoutdoors. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • The Total length of flexible metal duct... area, such as possible. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • Ductwork is recommended for use between the dryer and wall connection only. In the United States, that only those foil-type flexible ducts, if any , specifically identified for use of a ...
...UL-listed flexible metal transition duct may be used . 14 Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • GasdryersMUSTexhausttotheoutdoors. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • The Total length of flexible metal duct... area, such as possible. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • Ductwork is recommended for use between the dryer and wall connection only. In the United States, that only those foil-type flexible ducts, if any , specifically identified for use of a ...
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VENTING THE DRYER (cont.) Ductwork Wall Cap Type Recommended Number of 4-In. IMPORTANT: Failure to use more than four 90.... • Insulate ductwork that runs through unheated areas in the ductwork. Correct Venting Incorrect Venting 15 It is not recommended to exhaust the dryer correctly will void the dryer's warranty. Dia. Length of 90° Elbows 0 1 2 4" (10.2 cm) 4" (10.2 cm) Max. Rigid Metal Duct 65 ft. (19.8... end of each additional elbow. NOTE: Ductwork and fittings are NOT included and must point away from the dryer. • Use duct tape on duct surfaces.
VENTING THE DRYER (cont.) Ductwork Wall Cap Type Recommended Number of 4-In. IMPORTANT: Failure to use more than four 90.... • Insulate ductwork that runs through unheated areas in the ductwork. Correct Venting Incorrect Venting 15 It is not recommended to exhaust the dryer correctly will void the dryer's warranty. Dia. Length of 90° Elbows 0 1 2 4" (10.2 cm) 4" (10.2 cm) Max. Rigid Metal Duct 65 ft. (19.8... end of each additional elbow. NOTE: Ductwork and fittings are NOT included and must point away from the dryer. • Use duct tape on duct surfaces.
Owner's Manual
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...all pipe threads. Larger tubing should be installed. any circumstances, cut or D remove the third (ground) prong from the factory, this dryer must be used where lengths are less than 20 ft. (6.1 m). grounded outlet protected by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any ...follow this warning can result in Liquefied Petroleum (LP) gas on the nameplate. Before tightening the connection between the gas supply and the dryer, purge remaining air until the odor of fire, electric shock, or injury to follow basic precautions, including the following : •...
...all pipe threads. Larger tubing should be installed. any circumstances, cut or D remove the third (ground) prong from the factory, this dryer must be used where lengths are less than 20 ft. (6.1 m). grounded outlet protected by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any ...follow this warning can result in Liquefied Petroleum (LP) gas on the nameplate. Before tightening the connection between the gas supply and the dryer, purge remaining air until the odor of fire, electric shock, or injury to follow basic precautions, including the following : •...
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..., including the following: • Installation and service must be installed within 6 ft. (1.8 m) of gas being installed at the back of the dryer. Connecting the Gas Supply 1 Make sure that the gas supply to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • If necessary...an elevation above 10,000 feet, it must be performed by a qualified technician or gas supplier. 17 grounded 3-prong outlet. 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...
..., including the following: • Installation and service must be installed within 6 ft. (1.8 m) of gas being installed at the back of the dryer. Connecting the Gas Supply 1 Make sure that the gas supply to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • If necessary...an elevation above 10,000 feet, it must be performed by a qualified technician or gas supplier. 17 grounded 3-prong outlet. 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...
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... Laboratories) listed No.-10 AWG wire (copper wire only), or as required by local codes. Failure to do so can result in dryers which are to be installed by a qualified electrician. appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following : • Do not modify the...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 comply with the circuit conductors and connected...
... Laboratories) listed No.-10 AWG wire (copper wire only), or as required by local codes. Failure to do so can result in dryers which are to be installed by a qualified electrician. appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following : • Do not modify the...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 comply with the circuit conductors and connected...
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... UL-listed, 30A, 240V, 4-wire, #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor power cord through -hole; TIGHTEN ALL SCREWS SECURELY. Four-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Power Cord • A 4-wire connection is required for : (1) new branch-circuit installations, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas ...grounding through the neutral conductor. Install a UL-listed strain relief into the power cord through the strain relief. 2 Transfer the dryer's ground wire from behind the green ground screw to same color screw. Attach the power cord ground wire to the outer terminal...
... UL-listed, 30A, 240V, 4-wire, #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor power cord through -hole; TIGHTEN ALL SCREWS SECURELY. Four-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Power Cord • A 4-wire connection is required for : (1) new branch-circuit installations, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas ...grounding through the neutral conductor. Install a UL-listed strain relief into the power cord through the strain relief. 2 Transfer the dryer's ground wire from behind the green ground screw to same color screw. Attach the power cord ground wire to the outer terminal...
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... covering from behind the green ground screw to allow for removal and reinstallation of the terminal block. Bend the ends of the dryer. Each colored wire should be connected to the outer terminal block screws. then thread the power cable prepared in block. Wire color... indicated on the upper back of the three shorter wires into the power cord through-hole; Four-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Direct Wire • A 4-wire connection is required for : (1) new branch-circuit installations, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas ...
... covering from behind the green ground screw to allow for removal and reinstallation of the terminal block. Bend the ends of the dryer. Each colored wire should be connected to the outer terminal block screws. then thread the power cable prepared in block. Wire color... indicated on the upper back of the three shorter wires into the power cord through-hole; Four-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Direct Wire • A 4-wire connection is required for : (1) new branch-circuit installations, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas ...
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...-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 required. Neutral Hot Hot (Black) (White) (Red) Ground Wire 1 Remove the terminal ... required by local codes) to follow these instructions may result in block. TIGHTEN ALL SCREWS SECURELY. USA ONLY CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) wWARNING: •Connect the power cord to same color screw. Each colored wire should be connected to the terminal...
...-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 required. Neutral Hot Hot (Black) (White) (Red) Ground Wire 1 Remove the terminal ... required by local codes) to follow these instructions may result in block. TIGHTEN ALL SCREWS SECURELY. USA ONLY CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) wWARNING: •Connect the power cord to same color screw. Each colored wire should be connected to the terminal...