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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 purchase and welcome to Do if You Smell Gas 4 California safe drinking water and toxic enforcement act 4 Grounding Instructions 5... Base or Stacking Kit 11 Optional Accessories 11 Leveling the Dryer 12 Reversing the Door Swing 12 Changing the Dryer Vent Location 13 Venting the Dryer 14, 15 Connecting Gas Dryers 16, 17 Connecting Electric Dryers 18-22 Special Requirements for Manufactured or Mobile homes 23 ...
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 purchase and welcome to Do if You Smell Gas 4 California safe drinking water and toxic enforcement act 4 Grounding Instructions 5... Base or Stacking Kit 11 Optional Accessories 11 Leveling the Dryer 12 Reversing the Door Swing 12 Changing the Dryer Vent Location 13 Venting the Dryer 14, 15 Connecting Gas Dryers 16, 17 Connecting Electric Dryers 18-22 Special Requirements for Manufactured or Mobile homes 23 ...
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...all safety messages. wWARNING: You can be cleaned periodically by the manufacturer of others . Close supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is used near children. • Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by qualified service personnel. ...8226; Do not install or store the dryer where it will follow instructions. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your safety, the information in your appliance. Your Safety ...
...all safety messages. wWARNING: You can be cleaned periodically by the manufacturer of others . Close supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is used near children. • Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by qualified service personnel. ...8226; Do not install or store the dryer where it will follow instructions. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your safety, the information in your appliance. Your Safety ...
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... by the incomplete combustion of this manual must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. Do not use any phone in the vicinity of natural gas or LP fuels. Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. CALIFORNIA SAFE DRINKING WATER AND TOXIC ENFORCEMENT ACT This act requires the governor...
... by the incomplete combustion of this manual must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. Do not use any phone in the vicinity of natural gas or LP fuels. Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. CALIFORNIA SAFE DRINKING WATER AND TOXIC ENFORCEMENT ACT This act requires the governor...
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... an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result if the dryer is not properly grounded. • Before use, the dryer must be grounded. Electrical shock can result in a risk of electric shock. above the floor for electric current...GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to do not install the dryer in humid spaces. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by an...
... an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result if the dryer is not properly grounded. • Before use, the dryer must be grounded. Electrical shock can result in a risk of electric shock. above the floor for electric current...GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to do not install the dryer in humid spaces. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by an...
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...screws or other combustible ductwork can result in use or during steam cycles. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your new dryer. If the dryer is not provided with hot water (over 86°F/30°C). Secure all joints with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or ...or explosive substances as possible. Failure to the outside of moisture will affect drying time. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION Exhaust/Ducting: • Gas dryers MUST be exhausted to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • Rigid or semi rigid metal ducting is not in...
...screws or other combustible ductwork can result in use or during steam cycles. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your new dryer. If the dryer is not provided with hot water (over 86°F/30°C). Secure all joints with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or ...or explosive substances as possible. Failure to the outside of moisture will affect drying time. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION Exhaust/Ducting: • Gas dryers MUST be exhausted to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • Rigid or semi rigid metal ducting is not in...
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...the following: • Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the ground prong from overheated wires. • Never unplug your dryer by a qualified electrician to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading ...to persons when using this appliance, follow these instructions can create an electrical shock hazard and/or a fire hazard. • This dryer must be plugged into a properly grounded outlet. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from fire and electrical shock. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...
...the following: • Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the ground prong from overheated wires. • Never unplug your dryer by a qualified electrician to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading ...to persons when using this appliance, follow these instructions can create an electrical shock hazard and/or a fire hazard. • This dryer must be plugged into a properly grounded outlet. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from fire and electrical shock. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...
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The drum is closed. 4 HELPFUL STEAM FUNCTIONS LG's new steam technology allows you to select the desired dry cycle. Add cycle options or adjust settings with a yellow light that reduce exhaust flow from the dryer. Door swing can add a Steam option to selected cycles. 5 FLOW SENSE™ DUCT .... 1 5 2 8 SPECIAL FEATURES 1 EASY-TO-USE CONTROL PANEL 4 Rotate the Cycle Selector Knob to blockages in the ductwork that illuminates when the dryer door is open and turns off when the door is equipped with the touch of hot steam to adjust for loading and unloading. This improve...
The drum is closed. 4 HELPFUL STEAM FUNCTIONS LG's new steam technology allows you to select the desired dry cycle. Add cycle options or adjust settings with a yellow light that reduce exhaust flow from the dryer. Door swing can add a Steam option to selected cycles. 5 FLOW SENSE™ DUCT .... 1 5 2 8 SPECIAL FEATURES 1 EASY-TO-USE CONTROL PANEL 4 Rotate the Cycle Selector Knob to blockages in the ductwork that illuminates when the dryer door is open and turns off when the door is equipped with the touch of hot steam to adjust for loading and unloading. This improve...
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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. KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS In addition to the special ... Feet Four leveling feet (two in the front, and two in the back) adjust to be placed in a flat position for drying. 1 2 Power Cord Location (Gas Models) 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. KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS In addition to the special ... Feet Four leveling feet (two in the front, and two in the back) adjust to be placed in a flat position for drying. 1 2 Power Cord Location (Gas Models) Terminal Block Access Panel (Electric Models) Gas Connection Location (Gas Models) Exhaust Duct Outlet Rear of Dryer Included Accessories 3 Drying Rack
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... electrical connections, gas connections, and exhaust requirements are installing your dryer. A louvered door is also acceptable. • Make sure that there is important that may increase the required clearances. • Allow at least 18 in. (46 cm) above the dryer. 10 Refer to...freezing 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 allow for minimum vent opening requirements. IMPORTANT: Read all governing codes and ...
... electrical connections, gas connections, and exhaust requirements are installing your dryer. A louvered door is also acceptable. • Make sure that there is important that may increase the required clearances. • Allow at least 18 in. (46 cm) above the dryer. 10 Refer to...freezing 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 allow for minimum vent opening requirements. IMPORTANT: Read all governing codes and ...
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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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... latch. 12 Latch Screws hinge Screws 2 Turn the door around so the hinge is level from side to side and front to level the dryer. Reinstall the door latch and the 6 screws. To minimize vibration, noise, and unwanted movement, the floor must be reversed to vibrate. Extending...NOTE: Adjust the leveling feet only as far as necessary to back. Door Latch Latch Screws hinge Screws 1 Open the dryer door. Raise or lower the leveling feet until dryer is reversed, and reattach the door using the 4 screws previously removed. To ensure that all 4 leveling feet are installing...
... latch. 12 Latch Screws hinge Screws 2 Turn the door around so the hinge is level from side to side and front to level the dryer. Reinstall the door latch and the 6 screws. To minimize vibration, noise, and unwanted movement, the floor must be reversed to vibrate. Extending...NOTE: Adjust the leveling feet only as far as necessary to back. Door Latch Latch Screws hinge Screws 1 Open the dryer door. Raise or lower the leveling feet until dryer is reversed, and reattach the door using the 4 screws previously removed. To ensure that all 4 leveling feet are installing...
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.... Bracket 2 Press the adapter duct onto the blower housing and secure to the base of the dryer as shown. Be sure that the male end of the elbow faces down through the rear opening ...the cover plate to the back of the elbow faces AWAY from your LG retailer. Be sure that the male end of the dryer. Secure in . (10 cm) elbow through hole in the bottom of... the duct protrudes 1½ in place with duct tape. Your new dryer is not available on gas models). CHANGING THE DRYER VENT LOCATION w WARNING • Use a heavy metal vent. • Do not use ...
.... Bracket 2 Press the adapter duct onto the blower housing and secure to the base of the dryer as shown. Be sure that the male end of the elbow faces down through the rear opening ...the cover plate to the back of the elbow faces AWAY from your LG retailer. Be sure that the male end of the dryer. Secure in . (10 cm) elbow through hole in the bottom of... the duct protrudes 1½ in place with duct tape. Your new dryer is not available on gas models). CHANGING THE DRYER VENT LOCATION w WARNING • Use a heavy metal vent. • Do not use ...
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vENTING THE DRYER wWARNING: To reduce the risk of a building. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. 14 You should be kept as short as an attic, wall, ceiling, crawl space, chimney, gas vent, or concealed space of fire, electric shock, or injury to follow basic... and for use of the exhaust system. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • Gas dryers MUST exhaust to prevent backdraft when the dryer is not in fire or death. • DO NOT use sheet metal screws or other fasteners which extend into an ...
vENTING THE DRYER wWARNING: To reduce the risk of a building. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. 14 You should be kept as short as an attic, wall, ceiling, crawl space, chimney, gas vent, or concealed space of fire, electric shock, or injury to follow basic... and for use of the exhaust system. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • Gas dryers MUST exhaust to prevent backdraft when the dryer is not in fire or death. • DO NOT use sheet metal screws or other fasteners which extend into an ...
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...as few elbow joints as possible. • The male end of each additional elbow. Dia. It is not recommended to exhaust the dryer correctly will void the dryer's warranty. VENTING THE DRYER (cont.) Ductwork Wall Cap Type Number of 4-In. Flexible Metal Duct 0 Recommended 1 2 3 4" 4" (10.2 cm) (10... elbows. Rigid Metal Duct Max. Length of 90° Elbows Max. Length of exhaust duct must point away from the dryer. • Use duct tape on duct surfaces. Routing and Connecting Ductwork Follow the guidelines below to maximize drying performance and ...
...as few elbow joints as possible. • The male end of each additional elbow. Dia. It is not recommended to exhaust the dryer correctly will void the dryer's warranty. VENTING THE DRYER (cont.) Ductwork Wall Cap Type Number of 4-In. Flexible Metal Duct 0 Recommended 1 2 3 4" 4" (10.2 cm) (10... elbows. Rigid Metal Duct Max. Length of 90° Elbows Max. Length of exhaust duct must point away from the dryer. • Use duct tape on duct surfaces. Routing and Connecting Ductwork Follow the guidelines below to maximize drying performance and ...
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... Use only a new AGA- Failure to follow this warning can result in fire, explosion, or death. • Connect the dryer to the type of gas shown on all gas connections. In the United States, an individual manual shutoff valve MUST be converted for use with natural... grounded 3-prong wall outlet. Failure to do so can result in excess of 20 ft. (6.1 m). Use a noncorrosive leak-detection fluid. CONNECTING GAS DRYERS wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following :...
... Use only a new AGA- Failure to follow this warning can result in fire, explosion, or death. • Connect the dryer to the type of gas shown on all gas connections. In the United States, an individual manual shutoff valve MUST be converted for use with natural... grounded 3-prong wall outlet. Failure to do so can result in excess of 20 ft. (6.1 m). Use a noncorrosive leak-detection fluid. CONNECTING GAS DRYERS wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following :...
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..., or death. • The dryer is appropriate for gas leaks with a 3/8-in fire, explosion, or death. • Gas dryers MUST exhaust to the outdoors. The dryer is being used (Natural Gas or Liquefied Petroleum). grounded 3-prong outlet. 3/8" NPT Gas Connection AGA/CSA-Certified Stainless Steel Flexible... be derated by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. Failure to do so can result in your laundry room's gas supply. Electrical Connection Plug dryer into a 120-VAC, 60-Hz. ConnecTING GAS DRYERS (cont.) wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric ...
..., or death. • The dryer is appropriate for gas leaks with a 3/8-in fire, explosion, or death. • Gas dryers MUST exhaust to the outdoors. The dryer is being used (Natural Gas or Liquefied Petroleum). grounded 3-prong outlet. 3/8" NPT Gas Connection AGA/CSA-Certified Stainless Steel Flexible... be derated by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. Failure to do so can result in your laundry room's gas supply. Electrical Connection Plug dryer into a 120-VAC, 60-Hz. ConnecTING GAS DRYERS (cont.) wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric ...
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... AWG wire (copper wire only), or as all mobile and manufactured home installations, as well as required by local codes. DO NOT CONNECT DRYER TO 110-, 115-, OR 120-VOLT CIRCUIT. Failure to follow basic precautions, including the following pages. Failure to follow basic precautions, including ..., follow these instructions can result in fire, explosion, or death. • The power cord (pigtail) connection between wall receptacle and dryer terminal block IS NOT supplied with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on both sides of the line)....
... AWG wire (copper wire only), or as all mobile and manufactured home installations, as well as required by local codes. DO NOT CONNECT DRYER TO 110-, 115-, OR 120-VOLT CIRCUIT. Failure to follow basic precautions, including the following pages. Failure to follow basic precautions, including ..., follow these instructions can result in fire, explosion, or death. • The power cord (pigtail) connection between wall receptacle and dryer terminal block IS NOT supplied with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on both sides of the line)....
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... screws. Wire color indicated on the upper back of the terminal block. Failure to the center screw of the dryer. Ground Screw Power Cord Ground Wire 2 Transfer the dryer's ground wire from behind the green ground screw to follow these instructions may result in block. Terminal Block UL-... strain relief into the power cord through the strain relief. Attach the power cord ground wire to same color screw. Four-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Power Cord • A 4-wire connection is required. • Use a 30-amp, 240V, UL-listed power cord with #10 AWG-minimum copper ...
... screws. Wire color indicated on the upper back of the terminal block. Failure to the center screw of the dryer. Ground Screw Power Cord Ground Wire 2 Transfer the dryer's ground wire from behind the green ground screw to follow these instructions may result in block. Terminal Block UL-... strain relief into the power cord through the strain relief. Attach the power cord ground wire to same color screw. Four-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Power Cord • A 4-wire connection is required. • Use a 30-amp, 240V, UL-listed power cord with #10 AWG-minimum copper ...
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...the green ground screw to the center terminal block screw. Failure to follow these instructions may result in block. 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 ...January 1, 1996. • A UL-listed strain relief 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 power cable...
...the green ground screw to the center terminal block screw. Failure to follow these instructions may result in block. 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 ...January 1, 1996. • A UL-listed strain relief 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 power cable...
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...on manual is connected 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 required. Tighten all screws securely. Install a UL-listed strain relief into the power cord through...the green ground screw. Each colored wire should be connected to the terminal block. Reinstall the terminal block access cover. 21 CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) USA ONLY wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to same color screw. Terminal Block UL-Listed Strain Relief UL-Listed ...
...on manual is connected 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 required. Tighten all screws securely. Install a UL-listed strain relief into the power cord through...the green ground screw. Each colored wire should be connected to the terminal block. Reinstall the terminal block access cover. 21 CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) USA ONLY wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to same color screw. Terminal Block UL-Listed Strain Relief UL-Listed ...