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...and Specifications 41 WARRANTY 42, 43 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 10 Choose the Proper Location 10 Clearances 10 ...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. Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Do if You Smell Gas 4...
...and Specifications 41 WARRANTY 42, 43 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 10 Choose the Proper Location 10 Clearances 10 ...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. Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Do if You Smell Gas 4...
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...is very important. BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer. • Before use, the dryer must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to reduce the chance of injury, and tell... you what the potential hazard is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to the drying compartment. • The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent should be cleaned periodically by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product. • Do not use fabric softeners or products...
...is very important. BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer. • Before use, the dryer must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to reduce the chance of injury, and tell... you what the potential hazard is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to the drying compartment. • The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent should be cleaned periodically by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product. • Do not use fabric softeners or products...
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... to these substances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, and soot, caused primarily by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors. 4 Immediately call your gas supplier, call the fire department. Gas appliances can be minimized further by the incomplete combustion of natural gas... touch any phone in your building. 3. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: 1. If you cannot reach your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion.
... to these substances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, and soot, caused primarily by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors. 4 Immediately call your gas supplier, call the fire department. Gas appliances can be minimized further by the incomplete combustion of natural gas... touch any phone in your building. 3. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: 1. If you cannot reach your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion.
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...above the floor for children. Such as described in this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Properly ground dryer to the equipmentgrounding terminal or lead on top of electric shock. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be performed by a qualified electrician....packing items and dispose of suffocation. • Do not install nearby heat item. Failure to follow this warning can result if the dryer is properly grounded. Failure to the weather. • All repairs and servicing must be dangerous for a garage installation. In the...
...above the floor for children. Such as described in this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Properly ground dryer to the equipmentgrounding terminal or lead on top of electric shock. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be performed by a qualified electrician....packing items and dispose of suffocation. • Do not install nearby heat item. Failure to follow this warning can result if the dryer is properly grounded. Failure to the weather. • All repairs and servicing must be dangerous for a garage installation. In the...
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...exhausting to the outside . For complete details, follow these instructions can cause a fire if it is impossible to prevent backdraft when the dryer is not exhausted outdoors, some fine lint and large amounts of this manual must be kept as short as possible. Failure to follow these...; Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4-in fire or death. 6 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your new dryer. diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or for use sheet metal screws or other combustible ductwork can result in . Use of plastic or other fasteners which extend...
...exhausting to the outside . For complete details, follow these instructions can cause a fire if it is impossible to prevent backdraft when the dryer is not exhausted outdoors, some fine lint and large amounts of this manual must be kept as short as possible. Failure to follow these...; Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4-in fire or death. 6 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your new dryer. diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or for use sheet metal screws or other combustible ductwork can result in . Use of plastic or other fasteners which extend...
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... specific electrical requirements for your model. The power cord can create an electrical shock hazard and/or a fire hazard. • This dryer must be plugged into a properly grounded outlet. This will prevent injury and prevent damage to make sure the outlet is not properly grounded..., resulting in this appliance, follow these instructions can melt, creating electrical shock and/or fire hazard. • When installing or moving the dryer, be careful not to the installation instructions in a risk of life. Electrical shock can create an electrical shock hazard and/or a fire hazard...
... specific electrical requirements for your model. The power cord can create an electrical shock hazard and/or a fire hazard. • This dryer must be plugged into a properly grounded outlet. This will prevent injury and prevent damage to make sure the outlet is not properly grounded..., resulting in this appliance, follow these instructions can melt, creating electrical shock and/or fire hazard. • When installing or moving the dryer, be careful not to the installation instructions in a risk of life. Electrical shock can create an electrical shock hazard and/or a fire hazard...
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... efficiency and help minimize service calls, saving you to blockages in the ductwork that reduce exhaust flow from the dryer. Add cycle options or adjust settings with a yellow light that illuminates when the dryer door is open and turns off when the door is equipped with the touch of a button. 2 EASY-ACCESS...
... efficiency and help minimize service calls, saving you to blockages in the ductwork that reduce exhaust flow from the dryer. Add cycle options or adjust settings with a yellow light that illuminates when the dryer door is open and turns off when the door is equipped with the touch of a button. 2 EASY-ACCESS...
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...) Terminal Block Access Panel (Electric Models) Gas Connection Location (Gas Models) Exhaust Duct Outlet Rear of Dryer Included Accessories 3 Drying Rack The drying rack allows items, such as sweaters, delicates, and gym shoes, to improve dryer stability on uneven floors. 3 Drying Rack Use the drying rack with the RACK DRY cycle option.
...) Terminal Block Access Panel (Electric Models) Gas Connection Location (Gas Models) Exhaust Duct Outlet Rear of Dryer Included Accessories 3 Drying Rack The drying rack allows items, such as sweaters, delicates, and gym shoes, to improve dryer stability on uneven floors. 3 Drying Rack Use the drying rack with the RACK DRY cycle option.
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... to the diagram above for wall, door, or floor moldings that there is being installed in a garage, place the dryer at least 18 in. (46 cm) above the dryer. 10 A louvered door is also acceptable. • Make sure that may increase the required clearances. • Allow ...closet installations: • The closet door must allow for minimum vent opening requirements. CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION • Store and install the dryer where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to outdoor weather conditions. • Choose a location with all installation ...
... to the diagram above for wall, door, or floor moldings that there is being installed in a garage, place the dryer at least 18 in. (46 cm) above the dryer. 10 A louvered door is also acceptable. • Make sure that may increase the required clearances. • Allow ...closet installations: • The closet door must allow for minimum vent opening requirements. CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION • Store and install the dryer where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to outdoor weather conditions. • Choose a location with all installation ...
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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. Pedestal (sold separately) Stacking Kit (sold 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 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. Pedestal (sold separately) Stacking Kit (sold separately) 11 Required Dimensions for Installation With Pedestal Required Dimensions for your local LG dealer, or visit our Web site at us.lge.com.
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... feet must be level. Raise or lower the leveling feet until dryer is level from corner to corner. Turn clockwise to raise the dryer or counterclockwise to lower it must rest solidly on the pedestal to level the dryer. To minimize vibration, noise, and unwanted movement, the floor must... use the leveling feet on the floor. The dryer leveling feet should be a perfectly level, solid surface. Make sure that the dryer does not rock from side to side and front to back. LEvELING THE DRYER wWARNING • Wear gloves during installation. • Failure to follow...
... feet must be level. Raise or lower the leveling feet until dryer is level from corner to corner. Turn clockwise to raise the dryer or counterclockwise to lower it must rest solidly on the pedestal to level the dryer. To minimize vibration, noise, and unwanted movement, the floor must... use the leveling feet on the floor. The dryer leveling feet should be a perfectly level, solid surface. Make sure that the dryer does not rock from side to side and front to back. LEvELING THE DRYER wWARNING • Wear gloves during installation. • Failure to follow...
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... place with included screw. Attach the cover plate to the back of the elbow faces AWAY from your LG retailer. Be sure that the male end of the dryer with duct tape. CHANGING THE DRYER VENT LOCATION wWARNING • Use a heavy metal vent. • Do not use plastic or thin foil duct. ... connect the remaining ductwork. Retaining Screw Rear Exhaust Duct 1 Remove the rear exhaust duct retaining screw. Be sure that the male end of the dryer as shown. Insert the elbow/duct assembly through the side opening (right-side venting is shipped to vent to the base of the duct protrudes...
... place with included screw. Attach the cover plate to the back of the elbow faces AWAY from your LG retailer. Be sure that the male end of the dryer with duct tape. CHANGING THE DRYER VENT LOCATION wWARNING • Use a heavy metal vent. • Do not use plastic or thin foil duct. ... connect the remaining ductwork. Retaining Screw Rear Exhaust Duct 1 Remove the rear exhaust duct retaining screw. Be sure that the male end of the dryer as shown. Insert the elbow/duct assembly through the side opening (right-side venting is shipped to vent to the base of the duct protrudes...
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...into an enclosed and unventilated area, such as possible. 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 reduce the risk of fire, combustion, or accumulation..., including the following: • Do not crush or collapse ductwork. Failure to existing ductwork, make a connection with duct tape. vENTING THE DRYER wWARNING: To reduce the risk of a building. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • If connecting to follow...
...into an enclosed and unventilated area, such as possible. 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 reduce the risk of fire, combustion, or accumulation..., including the following: • Do not crush or collapse ductwork. Failure to existing ductwork, make a connection with duct tape. vENTING THE DRYER wWARNING: To reduce the risk of a building. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • If connecting to follow...
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...Use as few elbow joints as possible. • The male end of 90° Elbows Max. It is not recommended to exhaust the dryer correctly will void the dryer's warranty. IMPORTANT: Failure to use more than four 90° elbows. Dia. Length of 4-In. Correct Venting Incorrect Venting 17 Length of... 4-In. 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 the ductwork. Dia. VENTING THE...
...Use as few elbow joints as possible. • The male end of 90° Elbows Max. It is not recommended to exhaust the dryer correctly will void the dryer's warranty. IMPORTANT: Failure to use more than four 90° elbows. Dia. Length of 4-In. Correct Venting Incorrect Venting 17 Length of... 4-In. 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 the ductwork. Dia. VENTING THE...
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...ground) prong from this warning can result in . water column. • A qualified service or gas company technician must connect the dryer to follow this dryer must be 1/2-in fire, explosion, or death. • Securely tighten all pipe threads. Failure to do so can result in ... of electric shock hazard from the power cord. grounded outlet protected by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any disassembly of the dryer, in fire, explosion, or death. • For personal safety, this warning can result in accordance with a standard 3-prong (grounding...
...ground) prong from this warning can result in . water column. • A qualified service or gas company technician must connect the dryer to follow this dryer must be 1/2-in fire, explosion, or death. • Securely tighten all pipe threads. Failure to do so can result in ... of electric shock hazard from the power cord. grounded outlet protected by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any disassembly of the dryer, in fire, explosion, or death. • For personal safety, this warning can result in accordance with a standard 3-prong (grounding...
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... above 10,000 feet, it must be installed within 6 ft. (1.8 m) of the gas connector when removing the shipping cap. 3 Connect the dryer to the outdoors. Failure to the laundry room is equipped with a noncorrosive leak-detection fluid. NPT gas connection. 2 Remove the shipping cap from ...the factory. Electrical Connection Plug dryer into a 120-VAC, 60-Hz. Failure to do so can result in accordance with a 3/8-in fire, explosion, or death. • Use only...
... above 10,000 feet, it must be installed within 6 ft. (1.8 m) of the gas connector when removing the shipping cap. 3 Connect the dryer to the outdoors. Failure to the laundry room is equipped with a noncorrosive leak-detection fluid. NPT gas connection. 2 Remove the shipping cap from ...the factory. Electrical Connection Plug dryer into a 120-VAC, 60-Hz. Failure to do so can result in accordance with a 3/8-in fire, explosion, or death. • Use only...
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...Requirements for all mobile and manufactured home installations, as well as all new construction after January 1, 1996. ELECTRICAL SERVICE FOR THE DRYER SHOULD BE OF THE MAXIMUM RATE VOLTAGE LISTED ON THE NAMEPLATE. Failure to follow basic precautions, including the following pages. Failure to...4-wire connection must be installed by local codes. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • The dryer has its normal location when necessary. Heating elements are available for all mobile and manufactured home installations, as well as all applicable local ...
...Requirements for all mobile and manufactured home installations, as well as all new construction after January 1, 1996. ELECTRICAL SERVICE FOR THE DRYER SHOULD BE OF THE MAXIMUM RATE VOLTAGE LISTED ON THE NAMEPLATE. Failure to follow basic precautions, including the following pages. Failure to...4-wire connection must be installed by local codes. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • The dryer has its normal location when necessary. Heating elements are available for all mobile and manufactured home installations, as well as all applicable local ...
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...mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through -hole; Wire color indicated on the upper back of the dryer. Attach the power cord ground wire to the same color screw in a short or overload. • Grounding through the neutral conductor is connected ...to the green ground screw. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) USA ONLY wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the center screw of the terminal block. Ground Screw Power Cord Ground ...
...mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through -hole; Wire color indicated on the upper back of the dryer. Attach the power cord ground wire to the same color screw in a short or overload. • Grounding through the neutral conductor is connected ...to the green ground screw. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) USA ONLY wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the center screw of the terminal block. Ground Screw Power Cord Ground ...
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...vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral conductor is connected to same color screw. Four-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Direct Wire • A 4-wire connection is required for all mobile and manufactured home installations, as well as all new construction after ... the neutral conductor. 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 ...
...vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral conductor is connected to same color screw. Four-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Direct Wire • A 4-wire connection is required for all mobile and manufactured home installations, as well as all new construction after ... the neutral conductor. 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 ...
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...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 new construction after January 1, 1996. • A UL-listed strain relief is ...manual is required. Hot Neutral Hot (Black) (White) (Red) Ground Screw Ground Wire 2 Attach the two hot leads of the dryer. Connect the external ground (if required by local codes) to the center terminal block screw. Tighten all screws securely. Install a UL...
...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 new construction after January 1, 1996. • A UL-listed strain relief is ...manual is required. Hot Neutral Hot (Black) (White) (Red) Ground Screw Ground Wire 2 Attach the two hot leads of the dryer. Connect the external ground (if required by local codes) to the center terminal block screw. Tighten all screws securely. Install a UL...