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ENGLISH ESPAÑOL oWnEr's ManUal DrYer Before beginning installation, read these instructions near the dryer after installation for future reference. this will simplify installation and ensure that the dryer is installed correctly and safely. Dle4801W DlG4802W P/no. 3828El2001F www.lg.com leave these instructions carefully.
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL oWnEr's ManUal DrYer Before beginning installation, read these instructions near the dryer after installation for future reference. this will simplify installation and ensure that the dryer is installed correctly and safely. Dle4801W DlG4802W P/no. 3828El2001F www.lg.com leave these instructions carefully.
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...DUCT BLOCKAGE SENSING SYSTEM INDICATOR The FLOW SENSE™ duct blockage sensing system detects and alerts you experience any technical difficulty with your dryer, it to analyze the issue, providing a fast and effective diagnosis (Refer to adjust for loading and unloading. The call center agent... records the data transmitted from the dryer. The door hinge can be reversed to page 34). DESIGN ERTIFIED C 2 SPECIAL FEATURES SPECIAL FEATURES Easy-to-USE Control Panel An ...
...DUCT BLOCKAGE SENSING SYSTEM INDICATOR The FLOW SENSE™ duct blockage sensing system detects and alerts you experience any technical difficulty with your dryer, it to analyze the issue, providing a fast and effective diagnosis (Refer to adjust for loading and unloading. The call center agent... records the data transmitted from the dryer. The door hinge can be reversed to page 34). DESIGN ERTIFIED C 2 SPECIAL FEATURES SPECIAL FEATURES Easy-to-USE Control Panel An ...
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...instructions and local codes. • Save these instructions. Flexible venting materials are not followed. • Do not install a clothes dryer with clothes dryers. Your Safety and the safety of fire. • Do not store or use any electrical switches. wWarning You can kill or...instructions. All safety messages will be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions. All safety messages will obstruct clothes dryer airflow and increase the risk of others . If you what the potential hazard is the safety alert symbol. ENGLISH IMPORTANT SAFETY ...
...instructions and local codes. • Save these instructions. Flexible venting materials are not followed. • Do not install a clothes dryer with clothes dryers. Your Safety and the safety of fire. • Do not store or use any electrical switches. wWarning You can kill or...instructions. All safety messages will be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions. All safety messages will obstruct clothes dryer airflow and increase the risk of others . If you what the potential hazard is the safety alert symbol. ENGLISH IMPORTANT SAFETY ...
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...of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, injury to persons, death. Close supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is used near children. • D o not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the ... substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, and soot, caused primarily by qualified service personnel. • D o not install or store the dryer where it will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to carry out. • Do not tamper with cooking oils may burn or melt on or in ...
...of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, injury to persons, death. Close supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is used near children. • D o not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the ... substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, and soot, caused primarily by qualified service personnel. • D o not install or store the dryer where it will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to carry out. • Do not tamper with cooking oils may burn or melt on or in ...
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...of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Properly ground dryer to persons, death. Do not modify the plug provided with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in doubt that is properly... shock and/or fire hazard. • R emove all packing items and dispose of electric shock, do so can result if the dryer is not properly grounded. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 ENGLISH IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWarning For your safety, the information in...
...of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Properly ground dryer to persons, death. Do not modify the plug provided with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in doubt that is properly... shock and/or fire hazard. • R emove all packing items and dispose of electric shock, do so can result if the dryer is not properly grounded. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 ENGLISH IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWarning For your safety, the information in...
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... other combustible ductwork can create a health and fire hazard. • Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4-inch diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or for use or during installation. • Ductwork is not exhausted outdoors, some fine lint and large amounts of injury to clean... may be exhausted to the outside . 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWarning For your new dryer. An accumulation of lint in any old ducts before installing your safety, the information in this manual must be kept as short as ...
... other combustible ductwork can create a health and fire hazard. • Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4-inch diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or for use or during installation. • Ductwork is not exhausted outdoors, some fine lint and large amounts of injury to clean... may be exhausted to the outside . 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWarning For your new dryer. An accumulation of lint in any old ducts before installing your safety, the information in this manual must be kept as short as ...
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...or abrasion damage along its own individual electrical outlet which could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires. • N ever unplug your dryer by a qualified electrician to the installation instructions in this manual for specific electrical requirements for your safety, the information in this manual ... cord can result in a risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, injury to persons when using this dryer must be properly grounded. To prevent injury to persons or damage to follow basic precautions, including the following: • Do not,...
...or abrasion damage along its own individual electrical outlet which could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires. • N ever unplug your dryer by a qualified electrician to the installation instructions in this manual for specific electrical requirements for your safety, the information in this manual ... cord can result in a risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, injury to persons when using this dryer must be properly grounded. To prevent injury to persons or damage to follow basic precautions, including the following: • Do not,...
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... 11 Preview Installation Order 12 Installation Location Requirements 12 Clearances 13 Leveling the Dryer 14 Reversing the door 15 Changing the Dryer Vent Location 16 Venting the Dryer 18 Connecting Gas Dryers 20 Connecting Electric Dryers 25 Special Requirements for Manufactured or Mobile Homes 25 Final Installation Check 26 ...Installation Test (Exhaust Check) 28 HOW TO USE 28 Operating the Dryer 29 Cycle Guide 30 Sorting Load 30 Loading the Dryer 30 Check the Lint Filter before Every Load 31 Cycle Setting Buttons 31 Special Functions 31 Custom Program...
... 11 Preview Installation Order 12 Installation Location Requirements 12 Clearances 13 Leveling the Dryer 14 Reversing the door 15 Changing the Dryer Vent Location 16 Venting the Dryer 18 Connecting Gas Dryers 20 Connecting Electric Dryers 25 Special Requirements for Manufactured or Mobile Homes 25 Final Installation Check 26 ...Installation Test (Exhaust Check) 28 HOW TO USE 28 Operating the Dryer 29 Cycle Guide 30 Sorting Load 30 Loading the Dryer 30 Check the Lint Filter before Every Load 31 Cycle Setting Buttons 31 Special Functions 31 Custom Program...
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...button repeatedly to persons, read this entire manual, including the Important Safety Instructions, before starting and using the cycle setting buttons anytime before operating this dryer. Please refer to specific sections of fire, electric shock, or injury to adjust the volume of the manual. F D A G E A ...all settings are shown in the display. Press the button for three seconds. This button is running, use these buttons to turn the dryer OFF. NOTE If you to decrease the cycle time by a minute; Not all cycles. Press the MORE TIME button to resume a ...
...button repeatedly to persons, read this entire manual, including the Important Safety Instructions, before starting and using the cycle setting buttons anytime before operating this dryer. Please refer to specific sections of fire, electric shock, or injury to adjust the volume of the manual. F D A G E A ...all settings are shown in the display. Press the button for three seconds. This button is running, use these buttons to turn the dryer OFF. NOTE If you to decrease the cycle time by a minute; Not all cycles. Press the MORE TIME button to resume a ...
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Preview installation order INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 11 ENGLISH Checking and choosing the proper location Leveling the dryer Connecting Gas Dryers Connecting Electric Dryers (Gas Dryer Type) (Electric Dryer Type) Venting the Dryer 120V 240V Plugging in the power cord and grounding Duct check test (Refer to page 26.) Test run
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Preview installation order INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 11 ENGLISH Checking and choosing the proper location Leveling the dryer Connecting Gas Dryers Connecting Electric Dryers (Gas Dryer Type) (Electric Dryer Type) Venting the Dryer 120V 240V Plugging in the power cord and grounding Duct check test (Refer to page 26.) Test run
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...are recommended for proper exhaust installation. It is important that allows for this entire manual before installing and operating your dryer. At lower temperatures, the dryer might be at the end of an automatic cycle. Clothes may not tumble properly, and automatic sensor cycles may...should also be considered. • N o other fuel-burning appliance can result in garages, closets, mobile homes or sleeping quarters. The dryer must be exposed to the other causing paint damage and making even more noise. clearances might not shut off at least a littl(e15207s....
...are recommended for proper exhaust installation. It is important that allows for this entire manual before installing and operating your dryer. At lower temperatures, the dryer might be at the end of an automatic cycle. Clothes may not tumble properly, and automatic sensor cycles may...should also be considered. • N o other fuel-burning appliance can result in garages, closets, mobile homes or sleeping quarters. The dryer must be exposed to the other causing paint damage and making even more noise. clearances might not shut off at least a littl(e15207s....
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... corners of long sleeved gloves and safety glasses. If you must rest solidly on the pedestal to level the dryer. Turn clockwise to raise the dryer or counterclockwise to corner. Make sure that all industry recommended safety procedures including the use the leveling feet on the... turn the leveling feet. Place a level across the top of the cabinet are heavy. Two or more than necessary can cause the dryer to follow this warning can cause serious injury or death. ENGLISH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 13 Clearance (Cont.) Recommended installation spacing for cabinet installation ...
... corners of long sleeved gloves and safety glasses. If you must rest solidly on the pedestal to level the dryer. Turn clockwise to raise the dryer or counterclockwise to corner. Make sure that all industry recommended safety procedures including the use the leveling feet on the... turn the leveling feet. Place a level across the top of the cabinet are heavy. Two or more than necessary can cause the dryer to follow this warning can cause serious injury or death. ENGLISH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 13 Clearance (Cont.) Recommended installation spacing for cabinet installation ...
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... and cover caps in the new locations, remount the inner door frame onto the outer door frame with the screws removed in damage to the dryer, property damage or injury to persons. 1. Open the door and remove the two plastic hole caps on the catch side by gently prying up with... inner door frame using a flat blade screwdriver. Remove the two plastic cover caps. Hole cap 4. Set the door aside face down on each hinge. THE DRYER DOOR IS VERY LARGE AND HEAVY. 14 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Reversing the door wWarning • To avoid damage to the...
... and cover caps in the new locations, remount the inner door frame onto the outer door frame with the screws removed in damage to the dryer, property damage or injury to persons. 1. Open the door and remove the two plastic hole caps on the catch side by gently prying up with... inner door frame using a flat blade screwdriver. Remove the two plastic cover caps. Hole cap 4. Set the door aside face down on each hinge. THE DRYER DOOR IS VERY LARGE AND HEAVY. 14 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Reversing the door wWarning • To avoid damage to the...
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...in place with duct tape. This kit contains the necessary duct components to the base of the dryer as shown. Insert the 4 inches (10.2 cm) elbow through hole in place with duct ...dryer with included screw. Press the adapter duct onto the blower housing and secure to the rear. Attach cover plate to the back of the dryer. 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 as shown. Cover Plate...
...in place with duct tape. This kit contains the necessary duct components to the base of the dryer as shown. Insert the 4 inches (10.2 cm) elbow through hole in place with duct ...dryer with included screw. Press the adapter duct onto the blower housing and secure to the rear. Attach cover plate to the back of the dryer. 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 as shown. Cover Plate...
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...Secure all joints with the appliance by the manufacturer and that only those foil-type flexible ducts, if any , specifically identified for Clothes Dryer Transition Duct, Subject 2158A, shall be used . Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • If ...following: • Do not crush or collapse ductwork. Failure to rest on or contact sharp objects. 16 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Venting the dryer wWarning To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using this appliance, follow these instructions can result in...
...Secure all joints with the appliance by the manufacturer and that only those foil-type flexible ducts, if any , specifically identified for Clothes Dryer Transition Duct, Subject 2158A, shall be used . Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • If ...following: • Do not crush or collapse ductwork. Failure to rest on or contact sharp objects. 16 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Venting the dryer wWarning To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using this appliance, follow these instructions can result in...
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...• Insulate ductwork that runs through unheated areas in the ductwork. It is not recommended to exhaust the dryer correctly will void the dryer's warranty. Routing and Connecting Ductwork NOTE Follow the guidelines below to maximize drying performance and reduce lint buildup and ... reduce condensation and lint buildup on duct surfaces. • Failure to use more than four 90° elbows. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 17 ENGLISH Venting the dryer (cont.) Ductwork Wall Cap Type Number of 90° Elbows Maximum Length of 4-inch Diameter Rigid Metal Duct Recommended 0 65 ft. (19.8 ...
...• Insulate ductwork that runs through unheated areas in the ductwork. It is not recommended to exhaust the dryer correctly will void the dryer's warranty. Routing and Connecting Ductwork NOTE Follow the guidelines below to maximize drying performance and reduce lint buildup and ... reduce condensation and lint buildup on duct surfaces. • Failure to use more than four 90° elbows. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 17 ENGLISH Venting the dryer (cont.) Ductwork Wall Cap Type Number of 90° Elbows Maximum Length of 4-inch Diameter Rigid Metal Duct Recommended 0 65 ft. (19.8 ...
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...• If using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following : • Gas supply requirements: As shipped from the factory, this dryer is configured for gas leaks. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. inch NPT pipe plug must have it is your... with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • The power cord of this dryer is insoluble in fire, explosion, or death. • U se a pipe-joint compound that is equipped with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates ...
...• If using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following : • Gas supply requirements: As shipped from the factory, this dryer is configured for gas leaks. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. inch NPT pipe plug must have it is your... with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • The power cord of this dryer is insoluble in fire, explosion, or death. • U se a pipe-joint compound that is equipped with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates ...
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... sure that the type of gas available in fire, explosion, or death. • If necessary, the correct orifice (for the dryer. The dryer is appropriate for the LP orifice kit order part number 383EEL3002D) should be noted on your laundry room's gas supply and check all ...qualified technician and the change should be installed by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. ENGLISH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 19 Connecting gas dryers (cont.) wWarning To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using a new flexible stainless steel connector with a...
... sure that the type of gas available in fire, explosion, or death. • If necessary, the correct orifice (for the dryer. The dryer is appropriate for the LP orifice kit order part number 383EEL3002D) should be noted on your laundry room's gas supply and check all ...qualified technician and the change should be installed by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. ENGLISH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 19 Connecting gas dryers (cont.) wWarning To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using a new flexible stainless steel connector with a...
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...using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following : • Any installation in fire, explosion, or death. • The dryer has its normal location when necessary. wWarning To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using this appliance, follow these... only), or as all mobile and manufactured home installations, as well as required by local codes. 20 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Connecting electric dryers wWarning To help prevent fire, electric shock, serious injury, or death, the wiring and grounding must conform to the latest edition...
...using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following : • Any installation in fire, explosion, or death. • The dryer has its normal location when necessary. wWarning To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using this appliance, follow these... only), or as all mobile and manufactured home installations, as well as required by local codes. 20 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Connecting electric dryers wWarning To help prevent fire, electric shock, serious injury, or death, the wiring and grounding must conform to the latest edition...
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... V, UL-listed power cord with #10 AWGminimum copper conductor and closed loop or forked terminals with upturned ends. 2. Transfer the dryer's ground wire from behind the green ground screw to the center screw of the power cord to the same color screw in a ... installations, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral conductor. Four-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Power Cord • A 4-wire connection is required for all mobile and manufactured home installations, as well as all new construction after January 1,...
... V, UL-listed power cord with #10 AWGminimum copper conductor and closed loop or forked terminals with upturned ends. 2. Transfer the dryer's ground wire from behind the green ground screw to the center screw of the power cord to the same color screw in a ... installations, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral conductor. Four-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Power Cord • A 4-wire connection is required for all mobile and manufactured home installations, as well as all new construction after January 1,...