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OWNER'S MANUAL DRYER Please read this manual carefully before operating your dryer and retain it for future reference. DLEX3885* DLGX3886* DLEX3875* DLGX3876* P/No. MFL62512806 MFL62512806_EN_0208.indd 1 www.lge.com 2010.2.8 2:6:38 PM ENGLISH ESPAN~ OL FRANÇAIS
OWNER'S MANUAL DRYER Please read this manual carefully before operating your dryer and retain it for future reference. DLEX3885* DLGX3886* DLEX3875* DLGX3876* P/No. MFL62512806 MFL62512806_EN_0208.indd 1 www.lge.com 2010.2.8 2:6:38 PM ENGLISH ESPAN~ OL FRANÇAIS
Owner's Manual
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS What to the LG family. Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Do if You Smell Gas 3 Basic Safety Precautions 4 California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act 4 Grounding... for Steam Functions 6 Safety Instructions for Service 39 2 MFL62512806_EN_0208.indd 2 THANK YOU! Your new LG Dryer combines the most advanced drying sensor technology with simple operation and high Follow the operating and care instructions in this manual and your dryer 10 Installation Location Requirements 10 Clearances 10 Installation With Optional Pedestal Base...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS What to the LG family. Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Do if You Smell Gas 3 Basic Safety Precautions 4 California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act 4 Grounding... for Steam Functions 6 Safety Instructions for Service 39 2 MFL62512806_EN_0208.indd 2 THANK YOU! Your new LG Dryer combines the most advanced drying sensor technology with simple operation and high Follow the operating and care instructions in this manual and your dryer 10 Installation Location Requirements 10 Clearances 10 Installation With Optional Pedestal Base...
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...to light a match or cigarette, or turn on your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on any electrical switches. Flexible venting materials are not followed. •Do not install a clothes dryer with clothes dryers. WHAT TO DO IF...hazard is installed, it must be performed by the appliance manufacturer as suitable for use any phone in your safety, the information in this manual must be of this appliance or any other appliances. • Installation and service must be easily crushed, and trap lint. Do not ...
...to light a match or cigarette, or turn on your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on any electrical switches. Flexible venting materials are not followed. •Do not install a clothes dryer with clothes dryers. WHAT TO DO IF...hazard is installed, it must be performed by the appliance manufacturer as suitable for use any phone in your safety, the information in this manual must be of this appliance or any other appliances. • Installation and service must be easily crushed, and trap lint. Do not ...
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... warn customers of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects, or other flammable or explosive substances as described in this manual. • Do not place items exposed to such substances. California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act This act requires the governor ...exposed to the weather. • Always check the inside of the dryer for foreign objects. • Clean lint screen before using this manual must be properly installed as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode. • Do not allow children to eliminate static unless recommended...
... warn customers of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects, or other flammable or explosive substances as described in this manual. • Do not place items exposed to such substances. California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act This act requires the governor ...exposed to the weather. • Always check the inside of the dryer for foreign objects. • Clean lint screen before using this manual must be properly installed as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode. • Do not allow children to eliminate static unless recommended...
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ENGLISH READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of least resistance ... serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using this appliance, follow this manual. Failure to the equipmentgrounding terminal or lead on top of all packing items and dispose of the product.
ENGLISH READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of least resistance ... serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using this appliance, follow this manual. Failure to the equipmentgrounding terminal or lead on top of all packing items and dispose of the product.
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...including the following: • Do not open the dryer door during or after the steam cycle. Failure to follow these instructions can result in this manual could ignite or explode. An accumulation of lint in any old ducts before installing your safety, the information in a burn hazard. • Do... gloves and safety glasses. If the dryer is not provided with duct tape. Punctured ductwork can result in use of the safety warnings in this manual must be 4 inches (10.2 cm) in fire or death. • Rigid or semi-rigid metal ducting is recommended for exhausting to the ...
...including the following: • Do not open the dryer door during or after the steam cycle. Failure to follow these instructions can result in this manual could ignite or explode. An accumulation of lint in any old ducts before installing your safety, the information in a burn hazard. • Do... gloves and safety glasses. If the dryer is not provided with duct tape. Punctured ductwork can result in use of the safety warnings in this manual must be 4 inches (10.2 cm) in fire or death. • Rigid or semi-rigid metal ducting is recommended for exhausting to the ...
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...the outlet. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from fire and electrical shock. Failure to do so can be damaged, resulting in this manual for specific electrical requirements for your model. ENGLISH READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your safety, the information in this... manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of fire, electric...
...the outlet. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from fire and electrical shock. Failure to do so can be damaged, resulting in this manual for specific electrical requirements for your model. ENGLISH READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your safety, the information in this... manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of fire, electric...
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... Duct Outlet Rear of Dryer Included Accessories C Drying Rack 9 2010.2.8 2:6:44 PM B Leveling Feet Four leveling feet (two in the front, and two in this manual. C Drying Rack Use the drying rack with the RACK DRY cycle to improve dryer stability on uneven floors. A FRONT-MOUNT LINT FILTER Front-mount lint...
... Duct Outlet Rear of Dryer Included Accessories C Drying Rack 9 2010.2.8 2:6:44 PM B Leveling Feet Four leveling feet (two in the front, and two in this manual. C Drying Rack Use the drying rack with the RACK DRY cycle to improve dryer stability on uneven floors. A FRONT-MOUNT LINT FILTER Front-mount lint...
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... recessed area or closet installation The following pages. INSTALLATION LOCATION REQUIREMENTS A location that you review this dryer. IMPORTANT: Read all sides of for this entire manual before installing and operating your dryer! Companion appliance spacing should be considered for proper exhaust installation. Detailed instructions concerning electrical connections, gas connections, and exhaust...
... recessed area or closet installation The following pages. INSTALLATION LOCATION REQUIREMENTS A location that you review this dryer. IMPORTANT: Read all sides of for this entire manual before installing and operating your dryer! Companion appliance spacing should be considered for proper exhaust installation. Detailed instructions concerning electrical connections, gas connections, and exhaust...
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Recommended installation spacing for cabinet installation For cabinet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation openings in this manual or to the instructions for your pedestal or stacking kit before proceeding with stacked washer and dryer The dimensions shown are ...spacing is allowed. (12545inc.m2 *2) 3"* (7.6 cm) 1"* (2.5 cm) 5 1/2"** (14 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) 27" 1" (68.6 cm) (2.5 cm) OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES For these and other LG products, contact your dryer using an optional pedestal base or stacking kit, please refer to Optional Accessories in the top of the cabinet are for...
Recommended installation spacing for cabinet installation For cabinet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation openings in this manual or to the instructions for your pedestal or stacking kit before proceeding with stacked washer and dryer The dimensions shown are ...spacing is allowed. (12545inc.m2 *2) 3"* (7.6 cm) 1"* (2.5 cm) 5 1/2"** (14 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) 27" 1" (68.6 cm) (2.5 cm) OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES For these and other LG products, contact your dryer using an optional pedestal base or stacking kit, please refer to Optional Accessories in the top of the cabinet are for...
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... to raise the dryer or counterclockwise to lower it must be a perfectly level, solid surface. Make sure that all of the safety warnings in this manual could result in property damage, personal injury or death. NOTE: Adjust the leveling feet only as far as necessary to turn the leveling feet. Gently...
... to raise the dryer or counterclockwise to lower it must be a perfectly level, solid surface. Make sure that all of the safety warnings in this manual could result in property damage, personal injury or death. NOTE: Adjust the leveling feet only as far as necessary to turn the leveling feet. Gently...
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... the cover plate to all industry recommended safety procedures including the use plastic or thin foil duct. • Clean old ducts before installing this manual could result in the bottom of the dryer with duct tape. OPTION 2: Bottom Venting Adapter Duct Bracket Knockout 2 Press the tabs on the knockout...hole in property damage, personal injury or death. This kit contains the necessary duct components to the back of the elbow faces AWAY from your LG retailer. Press the adapter duct onto the blower housing and secure to the base of the duct protrudes 1½ inches (3.8 cm) to the...
... the cover plate to all industry recommended safety procedures including the use plastic or thin foil duct. • Clean old ducts before installing this manual could result in the bottom of the dryer with duct tape. OPTION 2: Bottom Venting Adapter Duct Bracket Knockout 2 Press the tabs on the knockout...hole in property damage, personal injury or death. This kit contains the necessary duct components to the back of the elbow faces AWAY from your LG retailer. Press the adapter duct onto the blower housing and secure to the base of the duct protrudes 1½ inches (3.8 cm) to the...
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...dryer is configured for gas leaks. Electrical Requirements for lengths in accordance with natural gas. grounded outlet protected by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any disassembly of 20 ft. (6.1 m). Failure to inspect for use with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI ... 18 MFL62512806_EN_0208.indd 18 2010.2.8 2:7:4 PM Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. In the United States, an individual manual shutoff valve MUST be ½ - Larger tubing should be installed within at least 6 ft. (1.8 m) of gas is insoluble in fire, explosion...
...dryer is configured for gas leaks. Electrical Requirements for lengths in accordance with natural gas. grounded outlet protected by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any disassembly of 20 ft. (6.1 m). Failure to inspect for use with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI ... 18 MFL62512806_EN_0208.indd 18 2010.2.8 2:7:4 PM Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. In the United States, an individual manual shutoff valve MUST be ½ - Larger tubing should be installed within at least 6 ft. (1.8 m) of gas is insoluble in fire, explosion...
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... the power cord to same color screw. Terminal Block UL-Listed Strain Relief UL-Listed 4-Wire Power Cord 1 Remove the terminal block access cover on manual is required. • Use a 30 A, 240 V, UL-listed power cord with #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor and closed loop or forked terminals with upturned ends...
... the power cord to same color screw. Terminal Block UL-Listed Strain Relief UL-Listed 4-Wire Power Cord 1 Remove the terminal block access cover on manual is required. • Use a 30 A, 240 V, UL-listed power cord with #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor and closed loop or forked terminals with upturned ends...
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... Grounding wire Ground Wire 3 Transfer the dryer's ground wire from the ground wire. UL-Listed 4-Wire Power Cord 2 Remove the terminal block access cover on manual is required. • Use UL-listed 4-wire #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor cable. • Allow at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) length to the center screw of the...
... Grounding wire Ground Wire 3 Transfer the dryer's ground wire from the ground wire. UL-Listed 4-Wire Power Cord 2 Remove the terminal block access cover on manual is required. • Use UL-listed 4-wire #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor cable. • Allow at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) length to the center screw of the...
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... connected to the outer terminal block screws. Terminal Block UL-Listed Strain Relief UL-Listed 3-Wire Power Cord 1 Remove the terminal block access cover on manual is required. Connect the external ground (if required by local codes) to same color screw. Each colored wire should be connected to the green ground...
... connected to the outer terminal block screws. Terminal Block UL-Listed Strain Relief UL-Listed 3-Wire Power Cord 1 Remove the terminal block access cover on manual is required. Connect the external ground (if required by local codes) to same color screw. Each colored wire should be connected to the green ground...
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... wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to same color screw. Three-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Direct Wire • A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on manual is prohibited for removal and reinstallation of the dryer. 1" (2.5 cm) Hot Neutral Hot Black) (White) (Red) 1 Remove 31⁄2 inches (8.9 cm) of the power cord...
... wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to same color screw. Three-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Direct Wire • A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on manual is prohibited for removal and reinstallation of the dryer. 1" (2.5 cm) Hot Neutral Hot Black) (White) (Red) 1 Remove 31⁄2 inches (8.9 cm) of the power cord...
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...; cycle, or you to selected cycles. Please refer to specific sections of fire, electric shock, or personal injury, read this entire manual, including the Important Safety Instructions, before operating this button to START the selected cycle. D MORE TIME/LESS TIME BUTTONS To adjust the... drying time, use this dryer. H STEAM FUNCTIONS LG's steam technology allows you can be activated by a minute; B CYCLE SELECTOR KNOB Turn this button to PAUSE the cycle without losing the...
...; cycle, or you to selected cycles. Please refer to specific sections of fire, electric shock, or personal injury, read this entire manual, including the Important Safety Instructions, before operating this button to START the selected cycle. D MORE TIME/LESS TIME BUTTONS To adjust the... drying time, use this dryer. H STEAM FUNCTIONS LG's steam technology allows you can be activated by a minute; B CYCLE SELECTOR KNOB Turn this button to PAUSE the cycle without losing the...
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... in the air and adjust the drying time as Off plastics or rubber NO 30 HEAT Adjustable Sensor Dry Cycles Sensor Dry cycles utilize LG's unique dual sensor system to detect and compare the moisture level in clothes and in Min. Dry HIGH 70 BULKY/ LARGE Cormforters, Pillows...Adjustable For items that ANTI BACTERIAL Cycle reduces 99.9% of bacteria on laundry, and none of drying time and a drying temperature. When a Manual Dry cycle is available with delicate fabrics. ENGLISH CYCLE GUIDE The cycle guide below shows the options and recommended fabric types for each cycle. Less...
... in the air and adjust the drying time as Off plastics or rubber NO 30 HEAT Adjustable Sensor Dry Cycles Sensor Dry cycles utilize LG's unique dual sensor system to detect and compare the moisture level in clothes and in Min. Dry HIGH 70 BULKY/ LARGE Cormforters, Pillows...Adjustable For items that ANTI BACTERIAL Cycle reduces 99.9% of bacteria on laundry, and none of drying time and a drying temperature. When a Manual Dry cycle is available with delicate fabrics. ENGLISH CYCLE GUIDE The cycle guide below shows the options and recommended fabric types for each cycle. Less...
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... Similar Items For best results, sort clothes into place. Do not overload the dryer; SORTING LOADS Fabric Care Labels Most articles of this entire manual, including the Important Safety Instructions, before running the dryer. See Regular Cleaning (Page 38) for more detailed information. Failure to remove lint. ... a new load; Lint Filter Loading the Dryer wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury, read this manual for more quickly than others. Washing clothes will increase drying times. MFL62512806_EN_0208.indd 30 2010.2.8 2:7:41 PM
... Similar Items For best results, sort clothes into place. Do not overload the dryer; SORTING LOADS Fabric Care Labels Most articles of this entire manual, including the Important Safety Instructions, before running the dryer. See Regular Cleaning (Page 38) for more detailed information. Failure to remove lint. ... a new load; Lint Filter Loading the Dryer wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury, read this manual for more quickly than others. Washing clothes will increase drying times. MFL62512806_EN_0208.indd 30 2010.2.8 2:7:41 PM