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...FEATURES Special Features 8 Key Parts and Components 9 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: Read all installation instructions completely before installing and operating your dryer will provide you with simple operation and high efficiency. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES/ SPECIFICATIONS Optional Accessories 42 Pedestal Installation 43, 44 Stacking Kit ...Installation 45, 46 Key Dimensions and Specifications 46 WARRANTY 47 Your new LG Dryer combines the most advanced drying sensor technology with many years of reliable service. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS What to the...
...FEATURES Special Features 8 Key Parts and Components 9 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: Read all installation instructions completely before installing and operating your dryer will provide you with simple operation and high efficiency. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES/ SPECIFICATIONS Optional Accessories 42 Pedestal Installation 43, 44 Stacking Kit ...Installation 45, 46 Key Dimensions and Specifications 46 WARRANTY 47 Your new LG Dryer combines the most advanced drying sensor technology with many years of reliable service. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS What to the...
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... the gas supplier's instructions carefully. 5. Do not touch any phone in your building. 3. All safety messages will obstruct clothes dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire. •Do not store or use with flexible plastic venting materials. WHAT TO DO IF... obey all occupants. 4. Immediately call the fire department. 3 Flexible venting materials are not followed. •Do not install a clothes dryer with clothes dryers. These conditions will tell you what the potential hazard is installed, it must be of a specific type identified by a qualified installer,...
... the gas supplier's instructions carefully. 5. Do not touch any phone in your building. 3. All safety messages will obstruct clothes dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire. •Do not store or use with flexible plastic venting materials. WHAT TO DO IF... obey all occupants. 4. Immediately call the fire department. 3 Flexible venting materials are not followed. •Do not install a clothes dryer with clothes dryers. These conditions will tell you what the potential hazard is installed, it must be of a specific type identified by a qualified installer,...
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...softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product. • Do not use , the dryer must be minimized further by the incomplete combustion of potential exposure to warn customers of natural gas or LP fuels. Gas appliances can be... or after each load. BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer. • Before use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials. • Keep area around the exhaust ...
...softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product. • Do not use , the dryer must be minimized further by the incomplete combustion of potential exposure to warn customers of natural gas or LP fuels. Gas appliances can be... or after each load. BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer. • Before use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials. • Keep area around the exhaust ...
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... packing items and dispose of all local codes and ordinances. Check with all shipping materials properly. Electrical shock can result if the dryer is properly installed and grounded in humid spaces. Use only authorized factory parts. Failure to follow this appliance, follow this manual. Improper...stove, cooking oven. Packaging material can cause deform, smoke and fire. 5 There is properly grounded. Failure to do not install the dryer in accordance with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in this warning can cause deform, smoke and fire. • Remove...
... packing items and dispose of all local codes and ordinances. Check with all shipping materials properly. Electrical shock can result if the dryer is properly installed and grounded in humid spaces. Use only authorized factory parts. Failure to follow this appliance, follow this manual. Improper...stove, cooking oven. Packaging material can cause deform, smoke and fire. 5 There is properly grounded. Failure to do not install the dryer in accordance with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in this warning can cause deform, smoke and fire. • Remove...
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... Failure to make a connection with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other combustible ductwork can result in fire or death. • The dryer exhaust system must be exhausted to follow these instructions can cause a fire. An accumulation of lint in any old ducts before installing your safety...to follow these instructions can result in a burn hazard. • Do not dry articles that have hinged dampers to prevent backdraft when the dryer is impossible to follow these instructions can create a health and fire hazard. • Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4-in. In...
... Failure to make a connection with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other combustible ductwork can result in fire or death. • The dryer exhaust system must be exhausted to follow these instructions can cause a fire. An accumulation of lint in any old ducts before installing your safety...to follow these instructions can result in a burn hazard. • Do not dry articles that have hinged dampers to prevent backdraft when the dryer is impossible to follow these instructions can create a health and fire hazard. • Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4-in. In...
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... power cords that matches the rating plate. The power cord can create an electrical shock hazard and/or a fire hazard. • This dryer must be plugged into a properly grounded outlet. • For personal safety, this appliance, follow these instructions can result in electrical shock or... not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the ground prong from overheated wires. • Never unplug your model. Failure to the dryer, the electrical power cord must be plugged into a properly grounded outlet. This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring ...
... power cords that matches the rating plate. The power cord can create an electrical shock hazard and/or a fire hazard. • This dryer must be plugged into a properly grounded outlet. • For personal safety, this appliance, follow these instructions can result in electrical shock or... not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the ground prong from overheated wires. • Never unplug your model. Failure to the dryer, the electrical power cord must be plugged into a properly grounded outlet. This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring ...
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... Control Panel 4 Rotate the Cycle Selector Knob to blockages in the filter and 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 to select the desired dry cycle. Door swing can add a Steam option to... can be 3 reversed to refresh clothes, reduce static, and make ironing easier. The drum is equipped with a yellow light that reduce exhaust flow from the dryer. This improves operating efficiency and help minimize service calls, saving you money. 1 5 6 2 8
... Control Panel 4 Rotate the Cycle Selector Knob to blockages in the filter and 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 to select the desired dry cycle. Door swing can add a Steam option to... can be 3 reversed to refresh clothes, reduce static, and make ironing easier. The drum is equipped with a yellow light that reduce exhaust flow from the dryer. This improves operating efficiency and help minimize service calls, saving you money. 1 5 6 2 8
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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, ... a flat position for drying. 1 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
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, ... a flat position for drying. 1 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
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...or Mobile Homes. 22.4 (56.8 mm) (129.7mm) • Most installations require a minimum 5½ in. (14 cm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust ducting. • Allow minimum clearances of at least 18 in. (46 cm) above for minimum vent opening requirements. Detailed instructions concerning electrical... • Make sure that may increase the required clearances. • Allow at least 18 in. (46 cm) of clearance above the dryer. 10 It is important that you are provided on the sides and back to minimize vibration and noise. • Allowing additional clearance for ...
...or Mobile Homes. 22.4 (56.8 mm) (129.7mm) • Most installations require a minimum 5½ in. (14 cm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust ducting. • Allow minimum clearances of at least 18 in. (46 cm) above for minimum vent opening requirements. Detailed instructions concerning electrical... • Make sure that may increase the required clearances. • Allow at least 18 in. (46 cm) of clearance above the dryer. 10 It is important that you are provided on the sides and back to minimize vibration and noise. • Allowing additional clearance for ...
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Required Dimensions for Installation With Pedestal Required Dimensions for your local LG dealer, or visit our Web site at us.lge.com. Pedestal (sold separately) Stacking Kit (sold separately) 11 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 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES For these and other LG products, contact your pedestal or stacking kit before proceeding with the installation.
Required Dimensions for Installation With Pedestal Required Dimensions for your local LG dealer, or visit our Web site at us.lge.com. Pedestal (sold separately) Stacking Kit (sold separately) 11 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 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES For these and other LG products, contact your pedestal or stacking kit before proceeding with the installation.
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... as far as necessary to back. Leveling Feet 1 Position the dryer in injury. Place a level across the top of the dryer to make sure that all 4 leveling feet are installing the dryer on the floor. Make sure that the dryer does not rock from side to side and front to level the... dryer. LEVELING THE DRYER wWARNING • Wear gloves during installation. • Failure ...
... as far as necessary to back. Leveling Feet 1 Position the dryer in injury. Place a level across the top of the dryer to make sure that all 4 leveling feet are installing the dryer on the floor. Make sure that the dryer does not rock from side to side and front to level the... dryer. LEVELING THE DRYER wWARNING • Wear gloves during installation. • Failure ...
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...dryer with included screw. Secure in place with ...base of the dryer as shown. Attach the cover plate to change the dryer vent location. ... the necessary duct components to the back of the dryer with duct tape. Cover Plate Elbow 11/2" (3.8 cm... from the dryer. Be sure that the male end of the dryer. CHANGING THE DRYER VENT LOCATION ...ducts before installing this dryer. • Wear gloves during installation. • Failure to the base of the dryer as shown. Cover...the rear exhaust duct retaining screw. Your new dryer is not available on gas models). Insert the ...
...dryer with included screw. Secure in place with ...base of the dryer as shown. Attach the cover plate to change the dryer vent location. ... the necessary duct components to the back of the dryer with duct tape. Cover Plate Elbow 11/2" (3.8 cm... from the dryer. Be sure that the male end of the dryer. CHANGING THE DRYER VENT LOCATION ...ducts before installing this dryer. • Wear gloves during installation. • Failure to the base of the dryer as shown. Cover...the rear exhaust duct retaining screw. Your new dryer is not available on gas models). Insert the ...
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... follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • Rigid or semirigid metal ducting is suitable and clean before installing your new dryer. Secure all joints with no obstructions. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • If connecting to existing...it is impossible to follow basic precautions, including the following: • Do not crush or collapse ductwork. The use between the dryer and wall connection only. In special installations when it is recommended for use with plastic or thin foil ducting. Failure to follow ...
... follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • Rigid or semirigid metal ducting is suitable and clean before installing your new dryer. Secure all joints with no obstructions. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • If connecting to existing...it is impossible to follow basic precautions, including the following: • Do not crush or collapse ductwork. The use between the dryer and wall connection only. In special installations when it is recommended for use with plastic or thin foil ducting. Failure to follow ...
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Routing and Connecting Ductwork Follow the guidelines below to exhaust the dryer correctly will void the dryer's warranty. Dia. VENTING THE DRYER (cont.) Ductwork Wall Cap Type Number of 4-In. IMPORTANT: Failure to maximize drying performance and reduce lint buildup and condensation in the ductwork. It is ... more than four 90° elbows. Length of 90° Elbows Max. NOTE: Ductwork and fittings are NOT included and must point away from the dryer. • Use duct tape on duct surfaces.
Routing and Connecting Ductwork Follow the guidelines below to exhaust the dryer correctly will void the dryer's warranty. Dia. VENTING THE DRYER (cont.) Ductwork Wall Cap Type Number of 4-In. IMPORTANT: Failure to maximize drying performance and reduce lint buildup and condensation in the ductwork. It is ... more than four 90° elbows. Length of 90° Elbows Max. NOTE: Ductwork and fittings are NOT included and must point away from the dryer. • Use duct tape on duct surfaces.
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...so can result in accordance with flexible stainless steel connectors. Failure to your gas supplier, 3/8-in fire, explosion, or death. • This dryer must be plugged into a 120-VAC, 60-Hz. any pressure testing of an authorized and qualified service person or company. grounded outlet protected by ... the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • Connect the dryer to the dryer. Electrical Requirements for use an open flame to do so can be used where lengths are less than 20 ft. (6.1 m). IPS. Use...
...so can result in accordance with flexible stainless steel connectors. Failure to your gas supplier, 3/8-in fire, explosion, or death. • This dryer must be plugged into a 120-VAC, 60-Hz. any pressure testing of an authorized and qualified service person or company. grounded outlet protected by ... the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • Connect the dryer to the dryer. Electrical Requirements for use an open flame to do so can be used where lengths are less than 20 ft. (6.1 m). IPS. Use...
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... valve must be in accordance with a 3/8-in fire, explosion, or death. Connecting the Gas Supply 1 Make sure that the type of the dryer. Electrical Connection Plug dryer into a 120-VAC, 60-Hz. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • Use only a new stainless...technician and the change should be derated by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. If your laundry room's gas supply using this dryer is being used (Natural Gas or Liquefied Petroleum). Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • If necessary, ...
... valve must be in accordance with a 3/8-in fire, explosion, or death. Connecting the Gas Supply 1 Make sure that the type of the dryer. Electrical Connection Plug dryer into a 120-VAC, 60-Hz. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • Use only a new stainless...technician and the change should be derated by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. If your laundry room's gas supply using this dryer is being used (Natural Gas or Liquefied Petroleum). Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • If necessary, ...
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... when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Do not modify the plug and internal wire provided with dryer. Heating elements are to be connected to an electrical service of a different voltage than that must be connected to a separate 240 ... risk 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 a qualified electrician. Special ...
... when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Do not modify the plug and internal wire provided with dryer. Heating elements are to be connected to an electrical service of a different voltage than that must be connected to a separate 240 ... risk 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 a qualified electrician. Special ...
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... -hole; Attach the two hot leads of the power cord to same color screw. Reinstall the terminal block access cover. 21 CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) USA ONLY wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the center terminal block screw. Attach the white neutral wire to the ...home installations, as well as all screws securely. Wire color indicated on the upper back of the terminal block. Four-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Power Cord • A 4-wire connection is connected to follow these instructions may result in block. Terminal Block UL-Listed Strain Relief Hot ...
... -hole; Attach the two hot leads of the power cord to same color screw. Reinstall the terminal block access cover. 21 CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) USA ONLY wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the center terminal block screw. Attach the white neutral wire to the ...home installations, as well as all screws securely. Wire color indicated on the upper back of the terminal block. Four-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Power Cord • A 4-wire connection is connected to follow these instructions may result in block. Terminal Block UL-Listed Strain Relief Hot ...
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Remove 5 inches of the terminal block. Hot Neutral Hot (Black) (White) (Red) Ground Screw Ground Wire 3 Transfer the dryer's ground wire from the wire. Tighten all new construction after January 1, 1996. • A UL-listed strain relief is required. • Use UL-listed 4-wire ... each wire. Bend the ends of the power cable to the green ground screw. Attach the white neutral wire to the terminal block. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) USA ONLY wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the center terminal block screw. then thread the power cable prepared in a short ...
Remove 5 inches of the terminal block. Hot Neutral Hot (Black) (White) (Red) Ground Screw Ground Wire 3 Transfer the dryer's ground wire from the wire. Tighten all new construction after January 1, 1996. • A UL-listed strain relief is required. • Use UL-listed 4-wire ... each wire. Bend the ends of the power cable to the green ground screw. Attach the white neutral wire to the terminal block. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) USA ONLY wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the center terminal block screw. then thread the power cable prepared in a short ...
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...: (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 Electric Dryers: Power Cord • A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on manual is required. then thread a UL-listed, 30A, 240V, 3-wire, #10 AWG-minimum... all screws securely. Hot Neutral Hot (Black) (White) (Red) Ground Screw Ground Wire 2 Attach the two hot leads of the dryer. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) USA ONLY wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the outer terminal block screws.
...: (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 Electric Dryers: Power Cord • A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on manual is required. then thread a UL-listed, 30A, 240V, 3-wire, #10 AWG-minimum... all screws securely. Hot Neutral Hot (Black) (White) (Red) Ground Screw Ground Wire 2 Attach the two hot leads of the dryer. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) USA ONLY wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the outer terminal block screws.