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DLEX5680* DLGX5681* P/No. : 3828EL2001R www.lg.com ENGLISH ESPAÑOL OWNER'S MANUAL DRYER Please read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times.
DLEX5680* DLGX5681* P/No. : 3828EL2001R www.lg.com ENGLISH ESPAÑOL OWNER'S MANUAL DRYER Please read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times.
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... INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTING ELECTRICITY 40 SPECIFICATIONS 8 PRODUCT FEATURES 41 USING SMART DIAGNOSIS™ 9 INTRODUCING YOUR DRYER 9 Parts 9 Accessories 10 Control Panel Features 11 Display 12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 12 Preview Installation Order 13 Installation Location Requirements 13 Clearances 14...26 Final Installation Check 27 Installation Test (Duct Check) 29 HOW TO USE 29 Operating the Dryer 30 Cycle Guide 31 Sorting Load 31 Loading the Dryer 31 Check the Lint Filter Before Every Load 32 Cycle Settings and Options 32 Special Functions ...
... INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTING ELECTRICITY 40 SPECIFICATIONS 8 PRODUCT FEATURES 41 USING SMART DIAGNOSIS™ 9 INTRODUCING YOUR DRYER 9 Parts 9 Accessories 10 Control Panel Features 11 Display 12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 12 Preview Installation Order 13 Installation Location Requirements 13 Clearances 14...26 Final Installation Check 27 Installation Test (Duct Check) 29 HOW TO USE 29 Operating the Dryer 30 Cycle Guide 31 Sorting Load 31 Loading the Dryer 31 Check the Lint Filter Before Every Load 32 Cycle Settings and Options 32 Special Functions ...
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... the risk of natural gas or LP fuels. t"MXBZTDIFDLUIFJOTJEFPGUIFESZFSGPSGPSFJHO objects. Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Items contaminated with gasoline, drycleaning solvents, or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of... children is necessary when the dryer is moving. t%POPUSFQBJSPSSFQMBDFBOZQBSUPGUIFESZFS or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in this...
... the risk of natural gas or LP fuels. t"MXBZTDIFDLUIFJOTJEFPGUIFESZFSGPSGPSFJHO objects. Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Items contaminated with gasoline, drycleaning solvents, or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of... children is necessary when the dryer is moving. t%POPUSFQBJSPSSFQMBDFBOZQBSUPGUIFESZFS or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in this...
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... can result in a risk of suffocation. t#FGPSFVTF UIFESZFSNVTUCFQSPQFSMZJOTUBMMFE as described in this warning can result if the dryer is not properly grounded. t*OTUBMMBOETUPSFUIFESZFSXIFSFJUXJMMOPUCF FYQPTFEUPUFNQFSBUVSFTCFMPXGSFF[JOHPS FYQPTFEUPUIF..., permanent wiring system or an equipment-grounding conductor must be equipped with all local codes and ordinances. Electric shock can result if the dryer is properly installed and grounded in accordance with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. Electric shock can result if the...
... can result in a risk of suffocation. t#FGPSFVTF UIFESZFSNVTUCFQSPQFSMZJOTUBMMFE as described in this warning can result if the dryer is not properly grounded. t*OTUBMMBOETUPSFUIFESZFSXIFSFJUXJMMOPUCF FYQPTFEUPUFNQFSBUVSFTCFMPXGSFF[JOHPS FYQPTFEUPUIF..., permanent wiring system or an equipment-grounding conductor must be equipped with all local codes and ordinances. Electric shock can result if the dryer is properly installed and grounded in accordance with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. Electric shock can result if the...
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... EJBNFUFSXJUIOPPCTUSVDUJPOT5IFFYIBVTUEVDU TIPVMECFLFQUBTTIPSUBTQPTTJCMF.BLFTVSF UPDMFBOBOZPMEEVDUTCFGPSFJOTUBMMJOHZPVSOFX dryer. t3JHJEPSTFNJSJHJENFUBMEVDUJOHJTSFDPNNFOEFE GPSVTFCFUXFFOUIFESZFSBOEUIFXBMM*OTQFDJBM JOTUBMMBUJPOTXIFOJUJTJNQPTTJCMFUPNBLFB DPOOFDUJPO...
... EJBNFUFSXJUIOPPCTUSVDUJPOT5IFFYIBVTUEVDU TIPVMECFLFQUBTTIPSUBTQPTTJCMF.BLFTVSF UPDMFBOBOZPMEEVDUTCFGPSFJOTUBMMJOHZPVSOFX dryer. t3JHJEPSTFNJSJHJENFUBMEVDUJOHJTSFDPNNFOEFE GPSVTFCFUXFFOUIFESZFSBOEUIFXBMM*OTQFDJBM JOTUBMMBUJPOTXIFOJUJTJNQPTTJCMFUPNBLFB DPOOFDUJPO...
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...QSPQFSMZHSPVOEFE)BWFUIFXBMM PVUMFUBOEDJSDVJUDIFDLFECZBRVBMJGJFEFMFDUSJDJBO UPNBLFTVSFUIFPVUMFUJTQSPQFSMZHSPVOEFE Failure to the dryer, the electrical power cord must be damaged, resulting in a risk of fire and electric shock. t3FGFSUPUIFJOTUBMMBUJPOJOTUSVDUJPOTJOUIJT...NBOVBM GPSTQFDJGJDFMFDUSJDBMSFRVJSFNFOUTGPSZPVSNPEFM Failure to the dryer from overheated wires. t8 IFOJOTUBMMJOHPSNPWJOHUIFESZFS CFDBSFGVMOPU UPQJODI DSVTI PSEBNBHFUIFQPXFSDPSEThis will...
...QSPQFSMZHSPVOEFE)BWFUIFXBMM PVUMFUBOEDJSDVJUDIFDLFECZBRVBMJGJFEFMFDUSJDJBO UPNBLFTVSFUIFPVUMFUJTQSPQFSMZHSPVOEFE Failure to the dryer, the electrical power cord must be damaged, resulting in a risk of fire and electric shock. t3FGFSUPUIFJOTUBMMBUJPOJOTUSVDUJPOTJOUIJT...NBOVBM GPSTQFDJGJDFMFDUSJDBMSFRVJSFNFOUTGPSZPVSNPEFM Failure to the dryer from overheated wires. t8 IFOJOTUBMMJOHPSNPWJOHUIFESZFS CFDBSFGVMOPU UPQJODI DSVTI PSEBNBHFUIFQPXFSDPSEThis will...
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The door hinge can add a Steam option to select the desired dry cycle. STEAM FUNCTIONS LG's steam technology allows you to inject fabrics with a swirling jet of transmitting data via your dryer, it has the capability of hot steam to adjust for loading and unloading. FLOW SENSE™... INDICATOR The FLOW SENSE™ duct blockage sensing system detects and alerts you experience any technical difficulty with the touch of Residential Clothes dryer C If you can be reversed to refresh clothes, reduce static, and make ironing easier. Add cycle options or adjust settings with...
The door hinge can add a Steam option to select the desired dry cycle. STEAM FUNCTIONS LG's steam technology allows you to inject fabrics with a swirling jet of transmitting data via your dryer, it has the capability of hot steam to adjust for loading and unloading. FLOW SENSE™... INDICATOR The FLOW SENSE™ duct blockage sensing system detects and alerts you experience any technical difficulty with the touch of Residential Clothes dryer C If you can be reversed to refresh clothes, reduce static, and make ironing easier. Add cycle options or adjust settings with...
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...GSPNUIFBDUVBMDPNQPOFOUTBOEBDDFTTPSJFT BOEBSF subject to change by the use of separately purchased unauthorized components or parts. ENGLISH INTRODUCING YOUR DRYER Parts INTRODUCING YOUR DRYER 9 Control panel Reversible door Terminal block access panel (Electric models) Power cord location (Gas models) Leveling feet Accessories 0QUJPOBMBDDFTTPSJFT Lint filter Gas...
...GSPNUIFBDUVBMDPNQPOFOUTBOEBDDFTTPSJFT BOEBSF subject to change by the use of separately purchased unauthorized components or parts. ENGLISH INTRODUCING YOUR DRYER Parts INTRODUCING YOUR DRYER 9 Control panel Reversible door Terminal block access panel (Electric models) Power cord location (Gas models) Leveling feet Accessories 0QUJPOBMBDDFTTPSJFT Lint filter Gas...
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...the cycle. ü 4UBSU1BVTF#VUUPO - Simply select the Steam Fresh™ cycle, or you to Start the selected cycle. Press this dryer. If the dryer is running, use these buttons with a swirling jet of fire, electric shock, or injury to refresh clothes, reduce static, and make ironing... Less Time to increase the selected manual cycle time by pressing and holding UIFCVUUPOGPSTFDPOET ü 4UFBN'VODUJPOT - LG's steam technology allows you to turn the dryer Off. /05& Pressing the On/Off button during a cycle will cancel that option to inject fabrics with Manual Dry, Time...
...the cycle. ü 4UBSU1BVTF#VUUPO - Simply select the Steam Fresh™ cycle, or you to Start the selected cycle. Press this dryer. If the dryer is running, use these buttons with a swirling jet of fire, electric shock, or injury to refresh clothes, reduce static, and make ironing... Less Time to increase the selected manual cycle time by pressing and holding UIFCVUUPOGPSTFDPOET ü 4UFBN'VODUJPOT - LG's steam technology allows you to turn the dryer Off. /05& Pressing the On/Off button during a cycle will cancel that option to inject fabrics with Manual Dry, Time...
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...'JMUFS %SZJOH PS$PPMJOH ü $IJME-PDL*OEJDBUPS - This improves operating efficiency and helps minimize service calls, saving your dryer. INTRODUCING YOUR DRYER 11 Display The display shows the settings, estimated time remaining, options, and status messages for optimal results ü $ZDMF$PNQMFUJPO*OEJDBUPS... drying time for your money. When Child Lock is set, the Child Lock indicator will show Check Filter when the dryer is pressed, the dryer will illuminate. ENGLISH Button %FTDSJQUJPO ü &TUJNBUFE5JNF3FNBJOJOH - When the Start/Pause button is turned on ,...
...'JMUFS %SZJOH PS$PPMJOH ü $IJME-PDL*OEJDBUPS - This improves operating efficiency and helps minimize service calls, saving your dryer. INTRODUCING YOUR DRYER 11 Display The display shows the settings, estimated time remaining, options, and status messages for optimal results ü $ZDMF$PNQMFUJPO*OEJDBUPS... drying time for your money. When Child Lock is set, the Child Lock indicator will show Check Filter when the dryer is pressed, the dryer will illuminate. ENGLISH Button %FTDSJQUJPO ü &TUJNBUFE5JNF3FNBJOJOH - When the Start/Pause button is turned on ,...
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12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Preview Installation Order Checking and choosing the proper location Leveling the dryer Venting the dryer 120V 240V Connecting gas dryers Connecting electric dryers Plugging in the power cord and grounding Press and hold Installation test (Refer to page 27.) Test run
12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Preview Installation Order Checking and choosing the proper location Leveling the dryer Venting the dryer 120V 240V Connecting gas dryers Connecting electric dryers Plugging in the power cord and grounding Press and hold Installation test (Refer to page 27.) Test run
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...Too much vibration, it will be installed in the top and bottom of the door are acceptable. Check code requirements. This dryer has been tested for this entire manual before installing and using your local building inspector. ENGLISH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 13 Installation Location Requirements...CFGPSFJOTUBMMJOHBOEPQFSBUJOHZPVSESZFSIt is not level. Louvered doors with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the same closet as a dryer. %POPUPQFSBUFZPVSESZFSBUUFNQFSBUVSFTCFMPX¡' ¡$ "UMPXFSUFNQFSBUVSFT UIFESZFSNJHIUOPUTIVUPGG at the end of ...
...Too much vibration, it will be installed in the top and bottom of the door are acceptable. Check code requirements. This dryer has been tested for this entire manual before installing and using your local building inspector. ENGLISH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 13 Installation Location Requirements...CFGPSFJOTUBMMJOHBOEPQFSBUJOHZPVSESZFSIt is not level. Louvered doors with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the same closet as a dryer. %POPUPQFSBUFZPVSESZFSBUUFNQFSBUVSFTCFMPX¡' ¡$ "UMPXFSUFNQFSBUVSFT UIFESZFSNJHIUOPUTIVUPGG at the end of ...
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...or death. If you are required. *Required spacing **For side or bottom venting, JODIFT DN TQBDJOHJTBMMPXFE 7"* (17.8 cm) 7"* (17.8 cm) Leveling the Dryer 5"* 28 1"* (12.7 cm) (73.4 cm) (2.5 cm) 1" 29/32" (2.54 cm) (68.6 cm) 1" (2.54 cm) WWARNING t5PSFEVDFUIFSJTLPGJOKVSZ...UPBMM JOEVTUSZSFDPNNFOEFETBGFUZQSPDFEVSFTJODMVEJOH UIFVTFPGMPOHTMFFWFEHMPWFTBOETBGFUZHMBTTFT Failure to make sure that the dryer provides optimal drying performance, it . t"MMGPVSMFWFMJOHGFFUNVTUSFTUTPMJEMZPOUIFGMPPS Gently push on the pedestal to follow...
...or death. If you are required. *Required spacing **For side or bottom venting, JODIFT DN TQBDJOHJTBMMPXFE 7"* (17.8 cm) 7"* (17.8 cm) Leveling the Dryer 5"* 28 1"* (12.7 cm) (73.4 cm) (2.5 cm) 1" 29/32" (2.54 cm) (68.6 cm) 1" (2.54 cm) WWARNING t5PSFEVDFUIFSJTLPGJOKVSZ...UPBMM JOEVTUSZSFDPNNFOEFETBGFUZQSPDFEVSFTJODMVEJOH UIFVTFPGMPOHTMFFWFEHMPWFTBOETBGFUZHMBTTFT Failure to make sure that the dryer provides optimal drying performance, it . t"MMGPVSMFWFMJOHGFFUNVTUSFTUTPMJEMZPOUIFGMPPS Gently push on the pedestal to follow...
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t"WPJEESPQQJOHUIFEPPSUPBWPJEEBNBHFUPUIF EPPSPSUIFGMPPS THE DRYER DOOR IS VERY LARGE AND HEAVY. Hinge assembly Cover cap 0QFOUIFEPPSBOESFNPWFUIFUXPQMBTUJDIPMFDBQT on each hinge. Inner door ... 8IJMFTVQQPSUJOHUIFEPPS SFNPWFUIFTDSFXT UXP from which they were removed. Failure to follow the instructions below can result in damage to the dryer, property damage or injury to the door or the work surface. Set the door aside face down on the opposite sides from each side of...
t"WPJEESPQQJOHUIFEPPSUPBWPJEEBNBHFUPUIF EPPSPSUIFGMPPS THE DRYER DOOR IS VERY LARGE AND HEAVY. Hinge assembly Cover cap 0QFOUIFEPPSBOESFNPWFUIFUXPQMBTUJDIPMFDBQT on each hinge. Inner door ... 8IJMFTVQQPSUJOHUIFEPPS SFNPWFUIFTDSFXT UXP from which they were removed. Failure to follow the instructions below can result in damage to the dryer, property damage or injury to the door or the work surface. Set the door aside face down on the opposite sides from each side of...
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... screw. Attach the cover plate to change the dryer vent location. 1SFBTTFNCMFBJODIFT DN FMCPXUPUIFOFYU JODIFT DN EVDUTFDUJPO BOETFDVSFBMMKPJOUT XJUIEVDUUBQF#FTVSFUIBUUIFNBMFFOEPGUIFFMCPX faces AWAY from your LG retailer. Adapter Duct #SBDLFU ,OPDLPVU Cover Plate ... TJEFWFOUJOHJTOPUBWBJMBCMFPOHBTNPEFMT 1SFTTUIF adapter duct onto the blower housing and secure to the rear. Your new dryer is shipped to vent to the base of the elbow faces down through the side opening and press it onto the adapter duct. Retaining Screw...
... screw. Attach the cover plate to change the dryer vent location. 1SFBTTFNCMFBJODIFT DN FMCPXUPUIFOFYU JODIFT DN EVDUTFDUJPO BOETFDVSFBMMKPJOUT XJUIEVDUUBQF#FTVSFUIBUUIFNBMFFOEPGUIFFMCPX faces AWAY from your LG retailer. Adapter Duct #SBDLFU ,OPDLPVU Cover Plate ... TJEFWFOUJOHJTOPUBWBJMBCMFPOHBTNPEFMT 1SFTTUIF adapter duct onto the blower housing and secure to the rear. Your new dryer is shipped to vent to the base of the elbow faces down through the side opening and press it onto the adapter duct. Retaining Screw...
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...OPPCTUSVDUJPOT5IFFYIBVTUEVDU TIPVMECFLFQUBTTIPSUBTQPTTJCMF.BLFTVSF UPDMFBOBOZPMEEVDUTCFGPSFJOTUBMMJOHZPVSOFX dryer. t%VDUXPSLJTOPUQSPWJEFEXJUIUIFESZFS:PV TIPVMEPCUBJOUIFOFDFTTBSZEVDUXPSLMPDBMMZ5IF FOEDBQTIPVMEIBWFIJOHFEEBNQFSTUPQSFWFOU...MJNJUBUJPOTOPUFEJOUIFDIBSUOFYU QBHF Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 17 Venting the Dryer ENGLISH WWARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the...
...OPPCTUSVDUJPOT5IFFYIBVTUEVDU TIPVMECFLFQUBTTIPSUBTQPTTJCMF.BLFTVSF UPDMFBOBOZPMEEVDUTCFGPSFJOTUBMMJOHZPVSOFX dryer. t%VDUXPSLJTOPUQSPWJEFEXJUIUIFESZFS:PV TIPVMEPCUBJOUIFOFDFTTBSZEVDUXPSLMPDBMMZ5IF FOEDBQTIPVMEIBWFIJOHFEEBNQFSTUPQSFWFOU...MJNJUBUJPOTOPUFEJOUIFDIBSUOFYU QBHF Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 17 Venting the Dryer ENGLISH WWARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the...
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...condensation in the ductwork. Ductwork and fittings are NOT included and must be covered by the dryer warranty. t*ODPSSFDUPSJOBEFRVBUFFYIBVTUTZTUFNTBSFOPU covered by the dryer warranty. t6TFJODI DN EJBNFUFSSJHJEPSTFNJSJHJE metal ductwork. t5IFFYIBVTU...QPTTJCMF t6TFBTGFXFMCPXKPJOUTBTQPTTJCMF t5IFNBMFFOEPGFBDITFDUJPOPGFYIBVTUEVDUNVTU point away from the dryer. 18 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Venting the Dryer (cont.) Ductwork 8BMM$BQ5ZQF /VNCFS0G ¡&MCPXT .BYJNVN-FOHUI0G JODI%JBNFUFS 3JHJE.FUBM%VDU Recommended ...
...condensation in the ductwork. Ductwork and fittings are NOT included and must be covered by the dryer warranty. t*ODPSSFDUPSJOBEFRVBUFFYIBVTUTZTUFNTBSFOPU covered by the dryer warranty. t6TFJODI DN EJBNFUFSSJHJEPSTFNJSJHJE metal ductwork. t5IFFYIBVTU...QPTTJCMF t6TFBTGFXFMCPXKPJOUTBTQPTTJCMF t5IFNBMFFOEPGFBDITFDUJPOPGFYIBVTUEVDUNVTU point away from the dryer. 18 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Venting the Dryer (cont.) Ductwork 8BMM$BQ5ZQF /VNCFS0G ¡&MCPXT .BYJNVN-FOHUI0G JODI%JBNFUFS 3JHJE.FUBM%VDU Recommended ...
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...QSPUFDUFECZBBNQFSFGVTF PSDJSDVJUCSFBLFS Failure to follow this warning can result in fire, explosion, or death. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 19 ENGLISH Connecting Gas Dryers WWARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following : t%POPU VOEFS...
...QSPUFDUFECZBBNQFSFGVTF PSDJSDVJUCSFBLFS Failure to follow this warning can result in fire, explosion, or death. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 19 ENGLISH Connecting Gas Dryers WWARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following : t%POPU VOEFS...
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...UIFHBT TVQQMJFS Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. Failure to do so can result in your gas dryer is being installed at an elevation above GFFU JUNVTUCFEFSBUFECZBRVBMJGJFEUFDIOJDJBO or gas supplier. Confirm that the type of...PS-JRVFGJFE 1FUSPMFVN Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. inch NPT fitting. 4FDVSFMZUJHIUFOBMMDPOOFDUJPOTCFUXFFOUIF dryer and your laundry room's gas supply and check all pipe DPOOFDUJPOT CPUIJOUFSOBMBOEFYUFSOBM GPSHBTMFBLT with a noncorrosive leak-detection fluid. t"HBT...
...UIFHBT TVQQMJFS Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. Failure to do so can result in your gas dryer is being installed at an elevation above GFFU JUNVTUCFEFSBUFECZBRVBMJGJFEUFDIOJDJBO or gas supplier. Confirm that the type of...PS-JRVFGJFE 1FUSPMFVN Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. inch NPT fitting. 4FDVSFMZUJHIUFOBMMDPOOFDUJPOTCFUXFFOUIF dryer and your laundry room's gas supply and check all pipe DPOOFDUJPOT CPUIJOUFSOBMBOEFYUFSOBM GPSHBTMFBLT with a noncorrosive leak-detection fluid. t"HBT...
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 21 Connecting Electric Dryers ENGLISH WWARNING To help prevent fire, electric shock, serious injury, or death, the wiring and grounding must conform to the latest edition of fire, electric ... HSPVOEJOHDPOEVDUPSNVTUCFSVOXJUIUIFDJSDVJU DPOEVDUPSTBOEDPOOFDUFEUPUIFFRVJQNFOU HSPVOEJOHUFSNJOBMPSMFBEPOUIFESZFSFailure to operate the dryer.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 21 Connecting Electric Dryers ENGLISH WWARNING To help prevent fire, electric shock, serious injury, or death, the wiring and grounding must conform to the latest edition of fire, electric ... HSPVOEJOHDPOEVDUPSNVTUCFSVOXJUIUIFDJSDVJU DPOEVDUPSTBOEDPOOFDUFEUPUIFFRVJQNFOU HSPVOEJOHUFSNJOBMPSMFBEPOUIFESZFSFailure to operate the dryer.