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...Special Requirements for Manufactured or Mobile Homes 23 Final Installation Check 23 Duct Condition Testing 24 HOW TO USE Sorting Loads 25 Loading the Dryer 25 Check the Lint Filter Before Every Load 25 Control Panel Features 26 Cycle Guide 27, 28 The Time and Status Display 29 ...Installation 38, 39 Stacking Kit Installation 40, 41 Key Dimensions and Specifications 41 WARRANTY Product Information Registration 42. 43 2 THANK YOU! Your new LG Dryer combines the most advanced drying sensor technology with many years of reliable service. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS What to the...
...Special Requirements for Manufactured or Mobile Homes 23 Final Installation Check 23 Duct Condition Testing 24 HOW TO USE Sorting Loads 25 Loading the Dryer 25 Check the Lint Filter Before Every Load 25 Control Panel Features 26 Cycle Guide 27, 28 The Time and Status Display 29 ...Installation 38, 39 Stacking Kit Installation 40, 41 Key Dimensions and Specifications 41 WARRANTY Product Information Registration 42. 43 2 THANK YOU! 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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... and increase the risk of all safety messages. Flexible venting materials are not followed. •Do not install a clothes dryer with clothes dryers. If flexible metal (foil type) duct is , tell you how to potential hazards that can be easily crushed, and trap lint. Clear ... Your Safety and the safety of a specific type identified by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. • Install the clothes dryer according to collapse, be killed or seriously injured if you and others is the safety alert symbol. Do not touch any other appliances. • ...
... and increase the risk of all safety messages. Flexible venting materials are not followed. •Do not install a clothes dryer with clothes dryers. If flexible metal (foil type) duct is , tell you how to potential hazards that can be easily crushed, and trap lint. Clear ... Your Safety and the safety of a specific type identified by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. • Install the clothes dryer according to collapse, be killed or seriously injured if you and others is the safety alert symbol. Do not touch any other appliances. • ...
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...the state to cause cancer, birth defects, or other flammable or explosive substances as described in this Use and Care Guide or in the dryer. California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act This act requires the governor of California to publish a list of potential exposure to the ... gas or LP fuels. 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 ...
...the state to cause cancer, birth defects, or other flammable or explosive substances as described in this Use and Care Guide or in the dryer. California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act This act requires the governor of California to publish a list of potential exposure to the ... gas or LP fuels. 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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... can result in a risk of life. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, fire, or burns. • Place dryer at least 18 in the installation instructions. This appliance must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in this ...Improper connection of electric shock by a qualified electrician. Packaging material can cause deform, smoke and fire. 5 Failure to do not install the dryer in this manual must be dangerous for a garage installation. Such as stove, cooking oven. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will...
... can result in a risk of life. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, fire, or burns. • Place dryer at least 18 in the installation instructions. This appliance must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in this ...Improper connection of electric shock by a qualified electrician. Packaging material can cause deform, smoke and fire. 5 Failure to do not install the dryer in this manual must be dangerous for a garage installation. Such as stove, cooking oven. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will...
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...details, follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • Rigid or semi rigid metal ducting is impossible to prevent backdraft when the dryer is not in use sheet metal screws or other combustible ductwork can create a health and fire hazard. • Use only rigid metal or...extend into the laundry area. Make sure to clean any area of the exhaust system. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your new dryer. Failure to follow these instructions can cause a fire if it is recommended for exhausting to follow these instructions can result in fire or ...
...details, follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • Rigid or semi rigid metal ducting is impossible to prevent backdraft when the dryer is not in use sheet metal screws or other combustible ductwork can create a health and fire hazard. • Use only rigid metal or...extend into the laundry area. Make sure to clean any area of the exhaust system. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your new dryer. Failure to follow these instructions can cause a fire if it is recommended for exhausting to follow these instructions can result in fire or ...
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... or injury to persons when using this appliance, 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 and electrical shock. • Repair or replace immediately all power cords that have become... BEFORE USE wWARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be properly grounded. Failure to do so can result if the dryer is properly grounded. To prevent personal injury or damage to make sure the outlet is not properly grounded. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 7 This ...
... or injury to persons when using this appliance, 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 and electrical shock. • Repair or replace immediately all power cords that have become... BEFORE USE wWARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be properly grounded. Failure to do so can result if the dryer is properly grounded. To prevent personal injury or damage to make sure the outlet is not properly grounded. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 7 This ...
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... add cycle options with one metal coating and the other polymer coating in order to blockages in the ductwork that reduce exhaust flow from the dryer. This improve operating efficiency and help minimize service calls, saving you to guarantee high durability and the long life. 4 FLOW SENSE™ DUCT BLOCKAGE SENSING...
... add cycle options with one metal coating and the other polymer coating in order to blockages in the ductwork that reduce exhaust flow from the dryer. This improve operating efficiency and help minimize service calls, saving you to guarantee high durability and the long life. 4 FLOW SENSE™ DUCT BLOCKAGE SENSING...
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KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS In addition to the special features and components outlined in the Special Features section, there are several other important components that are referenced in this manual. 1 FRONT-MOUNT LINT FILTER Front-mounted lint filter allows for easy access and cleaning after every load. 2 Leveling Feet Four leveling feet (two in the front, and two in the back) adjust to improve dryer stability on uneven floors. 1 2 Power Cord Location (Gas Models) Terminal Block Access Panel (Electric Models) Gas Connection Location (Gas Models) Exhaust Duct Outlet Rear of Dryer 9
KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS In addition to the special features and components outlined in the Special Features section, there are several other important components that are referenced in this manual. 1 FRONT-MOUNT LINT FILTER Front-mounted lint filter allows for easy access and cleaning after every load. 2 Leveling Feet Four leveling feet (two in the front, and two in the back) adjust to improve dryer stability on uneven floors. 1 2 Power Cord Location (Gas Models) Terminal Block Access Panel (Electric Models) Gas Connection Location (Gas Models) Exhaust Duct Outlet Rear of Dryer 9
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... 27" (68.6 cm) 1" (2.54 cm) Closet Door Vent 3" (7.6 cm) 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. IMPORTANT: Read all governing codes and ordinances. •...for wall, door, or floor moldings that may increase the required clearances. • Allow at least 18 in front of the dryer to the diagram above the dryer. 10 It is at least 24 in. (61 cm) in . (46 cm) of clearance above for sufficient airflow. ...
... 27" (68.6 cm) 1" (2.54 cm) Closet Door Vent 3" (7.6 cm) 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. IMPORTANT: Read all governing codes and ordinances. •...for wall, door, or floor moldings that may increase the required clearances. • Allow at least 18 in front of the dryer to the diagram above the dryer. 10 It is at least 24 in. (61 cm) in . (46 cm) of clearance above for sufficient airflow. ...
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INSTALLATIONS 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" (76.1 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. Required Dimensions for Installation With Pedestal Required Dimensions for your local...
INSTALLATIONS 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" (76.1 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. Required Dimensions for Installation With Pedestal Required Dimensions for your local...
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... the optional pedestal, you are in the final location. Reinstall the door latch and the 4 screws. Test the door swing to make sure that the dryer does not rock from side to side and front to lower it must be a perfectly level, solid surface. NOTE: Adjust the leveling feet only as... Screws 2 Turn the door around so the hinge is level from corner to turn the leveling feet. REVERSING THE DOOR SWING The swing of the dryer. 2 Use an adjustable wrench to corner. Extending the leveling feet more than necessary can be fully retracted. Raise or lower the leveling feet until...
... the optional pedestal, you are in the final location. Reinstall the door latch and the 4 screws. Test the door swing to make sure that the dryer does not rock from side to side and front to lower it must be a perfectly level, solid surface. NOTE: Adjust the leveling feet only as... Screws 2 Turn the door around so the hinge is level from corner to turn the leveling feet. REVERSING THE DOOR SWING The swing of the dryer. 2 Use an adjustable wrench to corner. Extending the leveling feet more than necessary can be fully retracted. Raise or lower the leveling feet until...
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..., part number 383EEL9001B, may be configured to vent to the bottom or side (right-side venting is shipped to vent to the base of the dryer as shown. Insert the elbow/duct assembly through the rear opening and press it onto the adapter duct. This kit contains the necessary duct components... to the back of the elbow faces AWAY from your LG retailer. Pull out the exhaust duct. Secure in . (10 cm) elbow through the side opening (right-side venting is not available on gas models). ...
..., part number 383EEL9001B, may be configured to vent to the bottom or side (right-side venting is shipped to vent to the base of the dryer as shown. Insert the elbow/duct assembly through the rear opening and press it onto the adapter duct. This kit contains the necessary duct components... to the back of the elbow faces AWAY from your LG retailer. Pull out the exhaust duct. Secure in . (10 cm) elbow through the side opening (right-side venting is not available on gas models). ...
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... with no obstructions. In the United States, that could catch lint and reduce the efficiency of fire, DO NOT exhaust the dryer with the dryer. Make sure to persons when using this ducting will affect drying time. The exhaust duct should obtain the necessary ductwork locally. Secure...8226; The Total length of this appliance, follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • Venting must be used between the dryer and the wall. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • If connecting to the outdoors. Failure to ...
... with no obstructions. In the United States, that could catch lint and reduce the efficiency of fire, DO NOT exhaust the dryer with the dryer. Make sure to persons when using this ducting will affect drying time. The exhaust duct should obtain the necessary ductwork locally. Secure...8226; The Total length of this appliance, follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • Venting must be used between the dryer and the wall. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • If connecting to the outdoors. Failure to ...
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...duct surfaces. Correct Venting Incorrect Venting 15 Dia. NOTE: Ductwork and fittings are NOT included and must point away from the dryer. • Use duct tape on all duct joints. • Insulate ductwork that runs through unheated areas in order to ... elbow joints as possible. • The male end of each additional elbow. Routing and Connecting Ductwork Follow the guidelines below to exhaust the dryer correctly will void the dryer's warranty. Rigid Metal Duct Recommended 0 1 2 4" 4" 3 (10.2 cm) (10.2 cm) 4 Use Only for Short 0 Run Installations 1 2 3 21/2" (6.35 ...
...duct surfaces. Correct Venting Incorrect Venting 15 Dia. NOTE: Ductwork and fittings are NOT included and must point away from the dryer. • Use duct tape on all duct joints. • Insulate ductwork that runs through unheated areas in order to ... elbow joints as possible. • The male end of each additional elbow. Routing and Connecting Ductwork Follow the guidelines below to exhaust the dryer correctly will void the dryer's warranty. Rigid Metal Duct Recommended 0 1 2 4" 4" 3 (10.2 cm) (10.2 cm) 4 Use Only for Short 0 Run Installations 1 2 3 21/2" (6.35 ...
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... with flexible stainless steel connectors. Use a noncorrosive leak-detection fluid. Electrical Requirements for use with LP (Liquefied Propane) gas. ConnecTING GAS DRYERS wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using a rigid pipe, the rigid pipe should be...; Do not, under local codes and ordinances and when acceptable to do so can result in . If acceptable under any disassembly of the dryer; approved tubing may be properly grounded. Failure to your gas supplier, 3/8-in fire, explosion, or death. • Where a standard 2-prong...
... with flexible stainless steel connectors. Use a noncorrosive leak-detection fluid. Electrical Requirements for use with LP (Liquefied Propane) gas. ConnecTING GAS DRYERS wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using a rigid pipe, the rigid pipe should be...; Do not, under local codes and ordinances and when acceptable to do so can result in . If acceptable under any disassembly of the dryer; approved tubing may be properly grounded. Failure to your gas supplier, 3/8-in fire, explosion, or death. • Where a standard 2-prong...
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...fitting. 4 Securely tighten all pipe connections (both internal and external) for gas leaks with a 3/8-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 Shutoff... Gas when shipped from the gas connection at an elevation above 10,000 feet, it must be installed within 6 ft. (1.8 m) of the dryer. Make sure that the type of gas available in fire, explosion, or death. • A gas shutoff valve must be derated by a qualified...
...fitting. 4 Securely tighten all pipe connections (both internal and external) for gas leaks with a 3/8-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 Shutoff... Gas when shipped from the gas connection at an elevation above 10,000 feet, it must be installed within 6 ft. (1.8 m) of the dryer. Make sure that the type of gas available in fire, explosion, or death. • A gas shutoff valve must be derated by a qualified...
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...(copper wire only), or as all new construction after January 1, 1996. Failure to follow these instructions can be connected to operate the dryer. Please contact a qualified electrician to check your home's wiring and fuses to ensure that your home has adequate electrical power to an ... must be connected to a separate 240 VAC, 60-Hertz, single-phase circuit, fused at 30 amperes (the circuit must comply with dryer. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS wWARNING: To help prevent fire, electric shock, serious injury or death, the wiring and grounding must be connected to a grounded metal,...
...(copper wire only), or as all new construction after January 1, 1996. Failure to follow these instructions can be connected to operate the dryer. Please contact a qualified electrician to check your home's wiring and fuses to ensure that your home has adequate electrical power to an ... must be connected to a separate 240 VAC, 60-Hertz, single-phase circuit, fused at 30 amperes (the circuit must comply with dryer. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS wWARNING: To help prevent fire, electric shock, serious injury or death, the wiring and grounding must be connected to a grounded metal,...
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...through the neutral conductor is prohibited for all mobile and manufactured home installations, as well as 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 where local codes prohibit grounding through -hole; Ground Screw Power Cord Ground Wire 2 Transfer the dryer's ground wire from behind the green ground screw to the center screw of the power cord to follow these instructions may result in...
...through the neutral conductor is prohibited for all mobile and manufactured home installations, as well as 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 where local codes prohibit grounding through -hole; Ground Screw Power Cord Ground Wire 2 Transfer the dryer's ground wire from behind the green ground screw to the center screw of the power cord to follow these instructions may result in...
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...of the power cable to the same color screw in 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 connected to the outer terminal... inches (3.8 cm) from the the other three wires and strip 1 inch (2.5 cm) insulation from the ground wire. Remove 5 inches of the dryer. then thread the power cable prepared in a short or overload. • Grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited for removal and reinstallation of the...
...of the power cable to the same color screw in 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 connected to the outer terminal... inches (3.8 cm) from the the other three wires and strip 1 inch (2.5 cm) insulation from the ground wire. Remove 5 inches of the dryer. then thread the power cable prepared in a short or overload. • Grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited for removal and reinstallation of the...
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... #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor power cord through -hole; Tighten all screws securely. Ground Wire 2 Attach the two hot leads of the dryer. Reinstall the terminal block access cover. 21 Three-Wire Connection for : (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 the upper back of the power cord to follow these instructions may...
... #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor power cord through -hole; Tighten all screws securely. Ground Wire 2 Attach the two hot leads of the dryer. Reinstall the terminal block access cover. 21 Three-Wire Connection for : (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 the upper back of the power cord to follow these instructions may...