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Dle4801W DlG4802W P/no. 3828El2001F www.lg.com ENGLISH ESPAÑOL oWnEr's ManUal DrYer Before beginning installation, read these instructions near the dryer after installation for future reference. leave these instructions carefully. this will simplify installation and ensure that the dryer is installed correctly and safely.
Dle4801W DlG4802W P/no. 3828El2001F www.lg.com ENGLISH ESPAÑOL oWnEr's ManUal DrYer Before beginning installation, read these instructions near the dryer after installation for future reference. leave these instructions carefully. this will simplify installation and ensure that the dryer is installed correctly and safely.
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The call center agent records the data transmitted from the dryer. Clean exhaust systems increase efficiency and reduce drying times. DESIGN ERTIFIED C The door hinge can be reversed to page 34). FLOW SENSE™ DUCT BLOCKAGE ... SYSTEM INDICATOR The FLOW SENSE™ duct blockage sensing system detects and alerts you experience any technical difficulty with your dryer, it has the capability of user-friendly functions make operating the dryer easy. SMARTDIAGNOSIS™ Should you to the Customer Information Center. EASY-ACCESS REVERSIBLE DOOR The wide-opening door provides...
The call center agent records the data transmitted from the dryer. Clean exhaust systems increase efficiency and reduce drying times. DESIGN ERTIFIED C The door hinge can be reversed to page 34). FLOW SENSE™ DUCT BLOCKAGE ... SYSTEM INDICATOR The FLOW SENSE™ duct blockage sensing system detects and alerts you experience any technical difficulty with your dryer, it has the capability of user-friendly functions make operating the dryer easy. SMARTDIAGNOSIS™ Should you to the Customer Information Center. EASY-ACCESS REVERSIBLE DOOR The wide-opening door provides...
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... crushed, and trap lint. Immediately call the fire department. Flexible venting materials are not followed. • Do not install a clothes dryer with clothes dryers. Follow the gas supplier's instructions carefully. 5. Your Safety and the safety of others . All safety messages will follow instructions. All ..., building, or area of a specific type identified by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. • Install the clothes dryer according to persons, death. wcaution You may be of all safety messages. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: 1. Do not use ...
... crushed, and trap lint. Immediately call the fire department. Flexible venting materials are not followed. • Do not install a clothes dryer with clothes dryers. Follow the gas supplier's instructions carefully. 5. Your Safety and the safety of others . All safety messages will follow instructions. All ..., building, or area of a specific type identified by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. • Install the clothes dryer according to persons, death. wcaution You may be of all safety messages. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: 1. Do not use ...
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...• D o not allow children to the outdoors. 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWarning For your dryer. BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS wWarning To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, ...a load to catch fire. • Do not dry articles that could ignite or explode. • Do not reach into the dryer if the drum or any other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to four of these substances can cause minor...
...• D o not allow children to the outdoors. 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWarning For your dryer. BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS wWarning To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, ...a load to catch fire. • Do not dry articles that could ignite or explode. • Do not reach into the dryer if the drum or any other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to four of these substances can cause minor...
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..., do so can result in accordance with the circuit conductors and connected to do so can result if the dryer is not properly grounded. • Install and store the dryer where it will reduce the risk of electric shock by a qualified electrician. Failure to persons, death. SAFETY...injury, fire, electric shock, or death. • Connect to a properly rated, protected, and sized power circuit to do not install the dryer in the installation instructions. Improper power circuit can be grounded. Use only authorized factory parts. If it will not be equipped with the appliance. ...
..., do so can result in accordance with the circuit conductors and connected to do so can result if the dryer is not properly grounded. • Install and store the dryer where it will reduce the risk of electric shock by a qualified electrician. Failure to persons, death. SAFETY...injury, fire, electric shock, or death. • Connect to a properly rated, protected, and sized power circuit to do not install the dryer in the installation instructions. Improper power circuit can be grounded. Use only authorized factory parts. If it will not be equipped with the appliance. ...
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... can result in fire or death. 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 could catch lint and reduce...fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, injury to follow these instructions can cause a fire. Exhaust/Ducting: • Gas dryers MUST be exhausted to the outside . Failure to persons, death. Use of the dwelling. The use . Make sure to the outside . SAFETY...
... can result in fire or death. 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 could catch lint and reduce...fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, injury to follow these instructions can cause a fire. Exhaust/Ducting: • Gas dryers MUST be exhausted to the outside . Failure to persons, death. Use of the dwelling. The use . Make sure to the outside . SAFETY...
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...frayed or otherwise damaged. To prevent injury to persons or damage to the installation instructions in this manual for specific electrical requirements for your dryer by a qualified electrician to follow basic precautions, including the following: • Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove .... Failure to make sure the outlet is not properly grounded. This will prevent injury and prevent damage to persons when using this dryer must be plugged into a properly grounded outlet. Do not use a cord that matches the rating plate. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTING ...
...frayed or otherwise damaged. To prevent injury to persons or damage to the installation instructions in this manual for specific electrical requirements for your dryer by a qualified electrician to follow basic precautions, including the following: • Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove .... Failure to make sure the outlet is not properly grounded. This will prevent injury and prevent damage to persons when using this dryer must be plugged into a properly grounded outlet. Do not use a cord that matches the rating plate. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTING ...
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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 to select the desired cycle. NOTE If you to resume a cycle within 4 minutes, the dryer turns off automatically. D MORE TIME/LESS TIME BUTTONS To adjust the drying time, use this dryer. G OPTION BUTTONS The OPTION buttons allow you do not press the START/PAUSE button to select...to decrease the cycle time by a minute; wWARNING: To reduce the risk of this manual for more detailed information. If the dryer is also used to turn the dryer ON. F TIME AND STATUS DISPLAY The display shows the settings, estimated time remaining, options, and status messages for your new...
...button to select the desired cycle. NOTE If you to resume a cycle within 4 minutes, the dryer turns off automatically. D MORE TIME/LESS TIME BUTTONS To adjust the drying time, use this dryer. G OPTION BUTTONS The OPTION buttons allow you do not press the START/PAUSE button to select...to decrease the cycle time by a minute; wWARNING: To reduce the risk of this manual for more detailed information. If the dryer is also used to turn the dryer ON. F TIME AND STATUS DISPLAY The display shows the settings, estimated time remaining, options, and status messages for your new...
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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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...14" max.* (35.6 cm) • Additional spacing should(2514b1c⁄m4e") considered for this entire manual before installing and operating your dryer at the end of an automatic cycle. Too much vibration, it will need 18 inches (46 cm) to reduce noise transfer. • ... spacing should be exhausted to the other fuel-burning appliance can result in an area where it could cause them to support the total dryer weight of 200 lbs (90.7 kg). Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are required. See Venting Requirements. • A grounded electrical...
...14" max.* (35.6 cm) • Additional spacing should(2514b1c⁄m4e") considered for this entire manual before installing and operating your dryer at the end of an automatic cycle. Too much vibration, it will need 18 inches (46 cm) to reduce noise transfer. • ... spacing should be exhausted to the other fuel-burning appliance can result in an area where it could cause them to support the total dryer weight of 200 lbs (90.7 kg). Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are required. See Venting Requirements. • A grounded electrical...
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... venting, 2 inches (5.1 cm) spacing is level from corner to follow this warning can cause serious injury or death. Raise or lower the leveling feet until dryer is allowed. 7"* (17.8 cm) 7"* (17.8 cm) 5"** 28 15/16" 1"** 1" (12.7 cm) (73.4 cm) (2.5 cm) (2.54 cm) 29/32" (68.6 cm)... leveling feet more people are heavy. Leveling Feet Level • All four leveling feet must be a perfectly level, solid surface. The dryer leveling feet should be level. To minimize vibration, noise, and unwanted movement, the floor must rest solidly on the pedestal to follow this warning...
... venting, 2 inches (5.1 cm) spacing is level from corner to follow this warning can cause serious injury or death. Raise or lower the leveling feet until dryer is allowed. 7"* (17.8 cm) 7"* (17.8 cm) 5"** 28 15/16" 1"** 1" (12.7 cm) (73.4 cm) (2.5 cm) (2.54 cm) 29/32" (68.6 cm)... leveling feet more people are heavy. Leveling Feet Level • All four leveling feet must be a perfectly level, solid surface. The dryer leveling feet should be level. To minimize vibration, noise, and unwanted movement, the floor must rest solidly on the pedestal to follow this warning...
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... in step 3 above. 2. While supporting the door, remove the 4 screws, two from which they were removed. Remove the two plastic cover caps. THE DRYER DOOR IS VERY LARGE AND HEAVY. R emove the 4 screws securing the hinges to persons. 1. Open the door and remove the two plastic hole caps on...and blank and move them to the door or the work surface. 14 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Reversing the door wWarning • To avoid damage to the dryer or the door, support the door with a stool or box that the door closes and latches correctly. Save these for step 6. Reinstall the ...
... in step 3 above. 2. While supporting the door, remove the 4 screws, two from which they were removed. Remove the two plastic cover caps. THE DRYER DOOR IS VERY LARGE AND HEAVY. R emove the 4 screws securing the hinges to persons. 1. Open the door and remove the two plastic hole caps on...and blank and move them to the door or the work surface. 14 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Reversing the door wWarning • To avoid damage to the dryer or the door, support the door with a stool or box that the door closes and latches correctly. Save these for step 6. Reinstall the ...
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... the side opening and press it onto the adapter duct. Cover Plate Elbow 11/2" (3.8 cm) OPTION 2: Bottom Venting 2. Your new dryer is shipped to vent to change the dryer vent location. 1. Remove the rear exhaust duct retaining screw. Attach cover plate to the back of the duct protrudes 1½ inches ... P reassemble a 4 inches (10.2 cm) elbow to the next 4-inches (10.2 cm) duct section, and secure all of the elbow faces AWAY from your LG retailer. Secure in place with duct tape. Be sure that the male end of the elbow faces down through the rear opening (right-side venting...
... the side opening and press it onto the adapter duct. Cover Plate Elbow 11/2" (3.8 cm) OPTION 2: Bottom Venting 2. Your new dryer is shipped to vent to change the dryer vent location. 1. Remove the rear exhaust duct retaining screw. Attach cover plate to the back of the duct protrudes 1½ inches ... P reassemble a 4 inches (10.2 cm) elbow to the next 4-inches (10.2 cm) duct section, and secure all of the elbow faces AWAY from your LG retailer. Secure in place with duct tape. Be sure that the male end of the elbow faces down through the rear opening (right-side venting...
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.... Failure to existing ductwork, make a connection with the above recommendations, a UL-listed flexible metal transition duct may be used between the dryer and the wall. Make sure to follow basic precautions, including the following: • Do not crush or collapse ductwork. Failure to ... no obstructions. Failure to local building codes. The exhaust duct should obtain the necessary ductwork locally. 16 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Venting the dryer wWarning To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using this ducting will affect drying time. Secure...
.... Failure to existing ductwork, make a connection with the above recommendations, a UL-listed flexible metal transition duct may be used between the dryer and the wall. Make sure to follow basic precautions, including the following: • Do not crush or collapse ductwork. Failure to ... no obstructions. Failure to local building codes. The exhaust duct should obtain the necessary ductwork locally. 16 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Venting the dryer wWarning To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using this ducting will affect drying time. Secure...
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... as short as possible. • Use as few elbow joints as possible. • The male end of exhaust duct must point away from the dryer. • Use duct tape 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 m) 1 4" (10.2 cm) 2...
... as short as possible. • Use as few elbow joints as possible. • The male end of exhaust duct must point away from the dryer. • Use duct tape 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 m) 1 4" (10.2 cm) 2...
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...Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • For personal safety, this appliance. 18 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Connecting gas dryers wWarning To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following : ...; Supply line requirements: Your laundry room must have it is insoluble in fire, explosion, or death. • Isolate the dryer from this dryer must be converted for gas leaks. Failure to do so can be installed. It can result in Liquefied Petroleum (LP) gas on...
...Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • For personal safety, this appliance. 18 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Connecting gas dryers wWarning To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following : ...; Supply line requirements: Your laundry room must have it is insoluble in fire, explosion, or death. • Isolate the dryer from this dryer must be converted for gas leaks. Failure to do so can be installed. It can result in Liquefied Petroleum (LP) gas on...
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... installed by a qualified technician or gas supplier. Connecting the Gas Supply 1. inch NPT gas connection. 2. inch NPT fitting. 4. The dryer is being used (Natural Gas or Liquefied Petroleum). Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. Failure to do so... outdoors. S ecurely tighten all pipe connections (both internal and external) for elevations below 10,000 feet. Turn on the dryer. Electrical Connection Plug dryer into a 120 VAC, 60 Hz grounded 3-prong outlet. 3/8" NPT Gas Connection AGA/CSA-Certified Stainless Steel Flexible Connector 1/8"...
... installed by a qualified technician or gas supplier. Connecting the Gas Supply 1. inch NPT gas connection. 2. inch NPT fitting. 4. The dryer is being used (Natural Gas or Liquefied Petroleum). Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. Failure to do so... outdoors. S ecurely tighten all pipe connections (both internal and external) for elevations below 10,000 feet. Turn on the dryer. Electrical Connection Plug dryer into a 120 VAC, 60 Hz grounded 3-prong outlet. 3/8" NPT Gas Connection AGA/CSA-Certified Stainless Steel Flexible Connector 1/8"...
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... reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following : •This dryer must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding conductor must be installed by local codes. 20 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ... 30 amperes (the circuit must be fused on the following : • Do not modify the plug and internal wire provided with the dryer. • The dryer should be connected to 4-hole outlet. • If it does not fit the outlet, a proper outlet will need to the equipment-...
... reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following : •This dryer must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding conductor must be installed by local codes. 20 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ... 30 amperes (the circuit must be fused on the following : • Do not modify the plug and internal wire provided with the dryer. • The dryer should be connected to 4-hole outlet. • If it does not fit the outlet, a proper outlet will need to the equipment-...
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...listed, 30 A, 240 V, 4-wire, #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor power cord through -hole; ENGLISH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 21 Connecting electric dryers (cont.) USA only wWarning • Connect the power cord to same color screw. Attach the white neutral wire to the ..., (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 ...
...listed, 30 A, 240 V, 4-wire, #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor power cord through -hole; ENGLISH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 21 Connecting electric dryers (cont.) USA only wWarning • Connect the power cord to same color screw. Attach the white neutral wire to the ..., (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 ...