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Your new LG Dryer combines the most advanced drying sensor technology with many years of reliable service. By following the operating and care instructions in this manual, your dryer will provide you with simple operation and high efficiency. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS What to Do if You... INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: Read all installation instructions completely before installing and operating your purchase and welcome to the LG family. Congratulations on your dryer 10 Choose the Proper Location 10 Clearances 10 Installation With Optional Pedestal Base or Stacking Kit 11 Leveling the...
Your new LG Dryer combines the most advanced drying sensor technology with many years of reliable service. By following the operating and care instructions in this manual, your dryer will provide you with simple operation and high efficiency. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS What to Do if You... INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: Read all installation instructions completely before installing and operating your purchase and welcome to the LG family. Congratulations on your dryer 10 Choose the Proper Location 10 Clearances 10 Installation With Optional Pedestal Base or Stacking Kit 11 Leveling the...
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...installed, it must be of a specific type identified by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. • Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer's instructions and local codes. • Save these instructions. We have provided many important safety messages in your building. 3....hazards that can happen if the instructions are known to collapse, be easily crushed, and trap lint. These conditions will obstruct clothes dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire. •Do not store or use gasoline or other appliances. • Installation and service...
...installed, it must be of a specific type identified by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. • Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer's instructions and local codes. • Save these instructions. We have provided many important safety messages in your building. 3....hazards that can happen if the instructions are known to collapse, be easily crushed, and trap lint. These conditions will obstruct clothes dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire. •Do not store or use gasoline or other appliances. • Installation and service...
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..., and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of potential exposure to such substances. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your dryer. BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS wWARNING: To reduce the risk of life. California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act This act requires the ... electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss 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...
..., and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of potential exposure to such substances. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your dryer. BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS wWARNING: To reduce the risk of life. California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act This act requires the ... electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss 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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...or burns. • Keep all governing codes and ordinances. Failure to follow basic precautions, including the following: • Properly ground dryer to conform with the circuit conductors and connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system or an equipmentgrounding conductor must be dangerous for ... or lead on top of electric shock. wWARNING - Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result if the dryer is not properly grounded. This appliance must be grounded. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION wWARNING: To reduce the risk of ...
...or burns. • Keep all governing codes and ordinances. Failure to follow basic precautions, including the following: • Properly ground dryer to conform with the circuit conductors and connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system or an equipmentgrounding conductor must be dangerous for ... or lead on top of electric shock. wWARNING - Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result if the dryer is not properly grounded. This appliance must be grounded. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION wWARNING: To reduce the risk of ...
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...this ducting will be expelled into the duct that could catch lint and reduce the efficiency of the exhaust system. diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or for use or during installation. • Ductwork is impossible to follow these instructions can create a health and fire hazard. ...provided with no obstructions. The use of the dwelling. In special installations when it collapses or becomes otherwise restricted in use between the dryer and wall connection only. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • Rigid or semi rigid metal ...
...this ducting will be expelled into the duct that could catch lint and reduce the efficiency of the exhaust system. diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or for use or during installation. • Ductwork is impossible to follow these instructions can create a health and fire hazard. ...provided with no obstructions. The use of the dwelling. In special installations when it collapses or becomes otherwise restricted in use between the dryer and wall connection only. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • Rigid or semi rigid metal ...
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... voltage rating that matches the rating plate. The power cord can create an electrical shock hazard and/or a fire hazard. • This dryer must be careful not to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTING ELECTRICITY wWARNING: To reduce the... damage along its own individual electrical outlet which could cause a fire hazard from the outlet. Failure to do so can result if the dryer is properly grounded. Failure to follow basic precautions, including the following: • Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the...
... voltage rating that matches the rating plate. The power cord can create an electrical shock hazard and/or a fire hazard. • This dryer must be careful not to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTING ELECTRICITY wWARNING: To reduce the... damage along its own individual electrical outlet which could cause a fire hazard from the outlet. Failure to do so can result if the dryer is properly grounded. Failure to follow basic precautions, including the following: • Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the...
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...-ACCESS REVERSIBLE DOOR Wide-opening door provides easy access for installation location. 3 Ultra-Capacity Stainless Steel Drum with a yellow light that illuminates when the dryer door is open and turns off when the door is closed. 4 FLOWSENSE™ DUCT/FILTER BlOCKAGE SENSING SYSTEM The FlowSense™ duct/filter blockage sensing... prevent fires and help minimize service calls, saving you to blockages in the filter and ductwork that reduce exhaust flow from the dryer. SPECIAL FEATURES 1 Easy-to-USE Control Panel Rotate the Cycle Selector Knob to adjust for loading and unloading.
...-ACCESS REVERSIBLE DOOR Wide-opening door provides easy access for installation location. 3 Ultra-Capacity Stainless Steel Drum with a yellow light that illuminates when the dryer door is open and turns off when the door is closed. 4 FLOWSENSE™ DUCT/FILTER BlOCKAGE SENSING SYSTEM The FlowSense™ duct/filter blockage sensing... prevent fires and help minimize service calls, saving you to blockages in the filter and ductwork that reduce exhaust flow from the dryer. SPECIAL FEATURES 1 Easy-to-USE Control Panel Rotate the Cycle Selector Knob to adjust for loading and unloading.
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.... 1 2 Power Cord Location (Gas Models) Terminal Block Access Panel (Electric Models) Included Accessories 3 Drying Rack Gas Connection Location (Gas Models) Exhaust Duct Outlet Rear of Dryer 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.
.... 1 2 Power Cord Location (Gas Models) Terminal Block Access Panel (Electric Models) Included Accessories 3 Drying Rack Gas Connection Location (Gas Models) Exhaust Duct Outlet Rear of Dryer 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.
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...or exposed to outdoor weather conditions. • Choose a location with all installation instructions completely before installing and using your dryer in a manufactured or mobile home, please refer to the section Special Requirements for Manufactured or Mobile Homes. 3" (7.6 cm...the following pages. Refer to open the door. Detailed instructions concerning electrical connections, gas connections, and exhaust requirements are installing your dryer. Additional Instructions for closet installations: • The closet door must allow for sufficient airflow. CLEARANCES 20" (50.8 cm) ...
...or exposed to outdoor weather conditions. • Choose a location with all installation instructions completely before installing and using your dryer in a manufactured or mobile home, please refer to the section Special Requirements for Manufactured or Mobile Homes. 3" (7.6 cm...the following pages. Refer to open the door. Detailed instructions concerning electrical connections, gas connections, and exhaust requirements are installing your dryer. Additional Instructions for closet installations: • The closet door must allow for sufficient airflow. CLEARANCES 20" (50.8 cm) ...
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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. 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...
... separately) 11 Required Dimensions for Installation With Pedestal Required Dimensions for your local LG dealer, or visit our Web site at us.lge.com. 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...
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...the door around so the hinge is level from corner to turn the leveling feet. Door Latch Latch Screws Hinge Screws 1 Open the dryer door. The dryer leveling feet should be level. Gently push on the pedestal to make sure the door moves freely and latches securely. Place a level ...must be reversed to vibrate. To minimize vibration, noise, and unwanted movement, the floor must use the leveling feet on the top corners of the dryer. 2 Use an adjustable wrench to corner. NOTE: Adjust the leveling feet only as far as necessary to back. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove...
...the door around so the hinge is level from corner to turn the leveling feet. Door Latch Latch Screws Hinge Screws 1 Open the dryer door. The dryer leveling feet should be level. Gently push on the pedestal to make sure the door moves freely and latches securely. Place a level ...must be reversed to vibrate. To minimize vibration, noise, and unwanted movement, the floor must use the leveling feet on the top corners of the dryer. 2 Use an adjustable wrench to corner. NOTE: Adjust the leveling feet only as far as necessary to back. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove...
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...cm) to change the dryer vent location. Attach the cover plate to the back of the dryer with duct tape. Be sure that the male end of the elbow faces AWAY from your LG retailer. Secure in place with included screw. CHANGING THE DRYER VENT LOCATION Your new dryer is shipped to vent to... the base of the dryer as shown. OPTION 2: Bottom Venting Adapter Duct Bracket Knockout 2 Press the...
...cm) to change the dryer vent location. Attach the cover plate to the back of the dryer with duct tape. Be sure that the male end of the elbow faces AWAY from your LG retailer. Secure in place with included screw. CHANGING THE DRYER VENT LOCATION Your new dryer is shipped to vent to... the base of the dryer as shown. OPTION 2: Bottom Venting Adapter Duct Bracket Knockout 2 Press the...
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...kept as short as an attic, wall, ceiling, crawl space, chimney, gas vent, or concealed space of fire, DO NOT exhaust the dryer with no obstructions. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • The exhaust duct must conform to follow basic ...death. • To reduce the risk of a building. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • Gas dryers MUST exhaust to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • To maximize operating results, please observe the duct length limitations noted...
...kept as short as an attic, wall, ceiling, crawl space, chimney, gas vent, or concealed space of fire, DO NOT exhaust the dryer with no obstructions. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • The exhaust duct must conform to follow basic ...death. • To reduce the risk of a building. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • Gas dryers MUST exhaust to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • To maximize operating results, please observe the duct length limitations noted...
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It is not recommended to exhaust the dryer correctly will void the dryer's warranty. Routing and Connecting Ductwork Follow the guidelines below to maximize drying performance and reduce lint buildup and condensation in order to reduce condensation and ...lint buildup on all duct joints. • Insulate ductwork that runs through unheated areas in the ductwork. VENTING THE DRYER (cont.) Ductwork Wall Cap Type Number of 4-In. Length of 90° Elbows Max. IMPORTANT: Failure to use more than four 90° elbows. Correct...
It is not recommended to exhaust the dryer correctly will void the dryer's warranty. Routing and Connecting Ductwork Follow the guidelines below to maximize drying performance and reduce lint buildup and condensation in order to reduce condensation and ...lint buildup on all duct joints. • Insulate ductwork that runs through unheated areas in the ductwork. VENTING THE DRYER (cont.) Ductwork Wall Cap Type Number of 4-In. Length of 90° Elbows Max. IMPORTANT: Failure to use more than four 90° elbows. Correct...
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...or injury to do so can be plugged into a 120-VAC, 60-Hz. Electrical Requirements for use an open flame to the dryer. grounded outlet protected by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any disassembly of air and sediment before connecting the gas supply to inspect...8226; Use Teflon® tape or a pipe-joint compound that is your personal responsibility and obligation to have a rigid gas supply line to your dryer. approved tubing may be properly grounded. Use a noncorrosive leak-detection fluid. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. ...
...or injury to do so can be plugged into a 120-VAC, 60-Hz. Electrical Requirements for use an open flame to the dryer. grounded outlet protected by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any disassembly of air and sediment before connecting the gas supply to inspect...8226; Use Teflon® tape or a pipe-joint compound that is your personal responsibility and obligation to have a rigid gas supply line to your dryer. approved tubing may be properly grounded. Use a noncorrosive leak-detection fluid. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. ...
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...result in fire, explosion, or death. Be careful not to damage the threads of the gas connector when removing the shipping cap. 3 Connect the dryer to your laundry room's gas supply. grounded 3-prong outlet. 3/8" NPT Gas Connection AGA/CSA-Certified Stainless Steel Flexible Connector 1/8" NPT Pipe Plug ...; Installation and service must be derated by a qualified technician or gas supplier. 17 Make sure that the type of gas available in your gas dryer is being used (Natural Gas or Liquefied Petroleum). Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • All connections must...
...result in fire, explosion, or death. Be careful not to damage the threads of the gas connector when removing the shipping cap. 3 Connect the dryer to your laundry room's gas supply. grounded 3-prong outlet. 3/8" NPT Gas Connection AGA/CSA-Certified Stainless Steel Flexible Connector 1/8" NPT Pipe Plug ...; Installation and service must be derated by a qualified technician or gas supplier. 17 Make sure that the type of gas available in your gas dryer is being used (Natural Gas or Liquefied Petroleum). Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • All connections must...
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...30 amperes (the circuit must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment- Failure to do so can result in dryers which are available for all mobile and manufactured home installations, as well as required by local codes. Failure to do so can result in fire... length, use UL-listed No.-8 AWG wire (copper wire only), or as all new construction after January 1, 1996. ELECTRICAL SERVICE FOR THE DRYER SHOULD BE OF THE MAXIMUM RATE VOLTAGE LISTED ON THE NAMEPLATE. rounding conductor must conform to the latest edition of the line). If over 15...
...30 amperes (the circuit must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment- Failure to do so can result in dryers which are available for all mobile and manufactured home installations, as well as required by local codes. Failure to do so can result in fire... length, use UL-listed No.-8 AWG wire (copper wire only), or as all new construction after January 1, 1996. ELECTRICAL SERVICE FOR THE DRYER SHOULD BE OF THE MAXIMUM RATE VOLTAGE LISTED ON THE NAMEPLATE. rounding conductor must conform to the latest edition of the line). If over 15...
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... power cord to same color screw. Each colored wire should be connected to the outer terminal block screws. Four-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Power Cord • A 4-wire connection is prohibited for all mobile and manufactured home installations, as well as all screws securely. ...Ground Screw Power Cord Ground Wire 2 Transfer the dryer's ground wire from behind the green ground screw to the green ground screw. Attach the power cord ground wire to the center screw...
... power cord to same color screw. Each colored wire should be connected to the outer terminal block screws. Four-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Power Cord • A 4-wire connection is prohibited for all mobile and manufactured home installations, as well as all screws securely. ...Ground Screw Power Cord Ground Wire 2 Transfer the dryer's ground wire from behind the green ground screw to the green ground screw. Attach the power cord ground wire to the center screw...
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... prohibit grounding through -hole; UL-Listed 4-Wire Power Cord 2 Remove the terminal block access cover on manual is prohibited for removal and reinstallation of the dryer. 1" (2.5 cm) Terminal Block UL-Listed Strain Relief 5" (12.7 cm) Ground Wire 1 Remove 5 inches (12.7 cm) of the three shorter .... Remove 5 inches of the power cable to the terminal block. Attach the two hot leads of insulation from the wire. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the outer terminal block screws. Each colored wire should be connected to the same...
... prohibit grounding through -hole; UL-Listed 4-Wire Power Cord 2 Remove the terminal block access cover on manual is prohibited for removal and reinstallation of the dryer. 1" (2.5 cm) Terminal Block UL-Listed Strain Relief 5" (12.7 cm) Ground Wire 1 Remove 5 inches (12.7 cm) of the three shorter .... Remove 5 inches of the power cable to the terminal block. Attach the two hot leads of insulation from the wire. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the outer terminal block screws. Each colored wire should be connected to the same...
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..., #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor power cord through the strain relief. Each colored wire should be connected to the terminal block. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to same color screw. Wire color indicated on the upper back of the power cord to... the same color screw in a short or overload. • 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 is ...
..., #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor power cord through the strain relief. Each colored wire should be connected to the terminal block. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to same color screw. Wire color indicated on the upper back of the power cord to... the same color screw in a short or overload. • 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 is ...