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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 DRYER Please read this manual carefully before operating your dryer and retain it for future reference. DLEX3885* DLGX3886* DLEX3875* DLGX3876* P/No.
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...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 or Stacking Kit 11 Optional Accessories 11 Leveling the Dryer... 12 To Remove Door 13 To Install Door 14 Changing the Dryer Vent Location 15 Venting the Dryer 16 Connecting Gas Dryers 18 Connecting Electric Dryers 20 Special Requirements for Manufactured or Mobile ...
...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 or Stacking Kit 11 Optional Accessories 11 Leveling the Dryer... 12 To Remove Door 13 To Install Door 14 Changing the Dryer Vent Location 15 Venting the Dryer 16 Connecting Gas Dryers 18 Connecting Electric Dryers 20 Special Requirements for Manufactured or Mobile ...
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...a match or cigarette, or turn on your appliance. Flexible venting materials are not followed. •Do not install a clothes dryer with clothes dryers. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual must be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions. ... you cannot reach your gas supplier, call your building. 3. MFL62512806_EN_0208.indd 3 3 2010.2.8 2:6:39 PM All safety messages will obstruct clothes dryer airflow and increase the risk of all safety messages. This is , tell you how to the manufacturer's instructions and local codes. •...
...a match or cigarette, or turn on your appliance. Flexible venting materials are not followed. •Do not install a clothes dryer with clothes dryers. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual must be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions. ... you cannot reach your gas supplier, call your building. 3. MFL62512806_EN_0208.indd 3 3 2010.2.8 2:6:39 PM All safety messages will obstruct clothes dryer airflow and increase the risk of all safety messages. This is , tell you how to the manufacturer's instructions and local codes. •...
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... softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product. • Do not use , the dryer must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of...around the exhaust opening and adjacent surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt. • Do not reach into the dryer if the drum or any servicing unless specifically recommended in this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Read all instructions before...
... softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product. • Do not use , the dryer must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of...around the exhaust opening and adjacent surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt. • Do not reach into the dryer if the drum or any servicing unless specifically recommended in this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Read all instructions before...
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... Guide. Follow details in a risk of all governing codes and ordinances. There is not properly grounded. • Before use, the dryer must be properly installed as stove, cooking oven. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. This appliance must be equipped with a qualified...installation. wWARNING - If it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to follow this warning can result if the dryer is properly grounded. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION wWARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do so can cause serious injury, ...
... Guide. Follow details in a risk of all governing codes and ordinances. There is not properly grounded. • Before use, the dryer must be properly installed as stove, cooking oven. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. This appliance must be equipped with a qualified...installation. wWARNING - If it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to follow this warning can result if the dryer is properly grounded. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION wWARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do so can cause serious injury, ...
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... exhausting to follow the Installation Instructions. The exhaust duct should have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in diameter with the dryer, and you should obtain the necessary ductwork locally. Failure to the outside of the exhaust system. The use sheet metal screws or ...follow these instructions 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 of personal injury, adhere to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of the safety warnings in this manual could...
... exhausting to follow the Installation Instructions. The exhaust duct should have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in diameter with the dryer, and you should obtain the necessary ductwork locally. Failure to the outside of the exhaust system. The use sheet metal screws or ...follow these instructions 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 of personal injury, adhere to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of the safety warnings in this manual could...
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... the installation instructions in a risk of life. Electrical shock can create an electrical shock hazard and/or a fire hazard. • This dryer must be plugged into a properly grounded outlet. The power cord can result in electrical shock or injury. • Refer to do so ...shows cracks or abrasion damage along its own individual electrical outlet which could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires. • Never unplug your dryer by a qualified electrician to follow basic precautions, including the following: • Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the ground...
... the installation instructions in a risk of life. Electrical shock can create an electrical shock hazard and/or a fire hazard. • This dryer must be plugged into a properly grounded outlet. The power cord can result in electrical shock or injury. • Refer to do so ...shows cracks or abrasion damage along its own individual electrical outlet which could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires. • Never unplug your dryer by a qualified electrician to follow basic precautions, including the following: • Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the ground...
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...and alerts you to adjust for loading and unloading. Add cycle options or adjust settings with a yellow light that reduce exhaust flow from the dryer. Regardless of load size, it can be save a energy and earn more accurately. SPECIAL FEATURES A Easy-to-USE Control Panel D Rotate...Selector Knob to -read LCD screen shows cycle options and information and provides status messages during operation. The drum is closed. D STEAM FUNCTIONS LG's steam technology allows you can add a Steam option to refresh clothes, reduce static, and make ironing easier. Door swing can be C reversed...
...and alerts you to adjust for loading and unloading. Add cycle options or adjust settings with a yellow light that reduce exhaust flow from the dryer. Regardless of load size, it can be save a energy and earn more accurately. SPECIAL FEATURES A Easy-to-USE Control Panel D Rotate...Selector Knob to -read LCD screen shows cycle options and information and provides status messages during operation. The drum is closed. D STEAM FUNCTIONS LG's steam technology allows you can add a Steam option to refresh clothes, reduce static, and make ironing easier. Door swing can be C reversed...
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..., delicates and gym shoes without tumbling or overheating. C Drying Rack Use the drying rack with the RACK DRY cycle to improve dryer stability on uneven floors. A B Power Cord Location (Gas Models) Terminal Block Access Panel (Electric Models) MFL62512806_EN_0208.indd 9 Gas... Connection Location (Gas Models) Exhaust Duct Outlet Rear of Dryer Included Accessories C Drying Rack 9 2010.2.8 2:6:44 PM A FRONT-MOUNT LINT FILTER Front-mount lint filter allows for easy access and cleaning ...
..., delicates and gym shoes without tumbling or overheating. C Drying Rack Use the drying rack with the RACK DRY cycle to improve dryer stability on uneven floors. A B Power Cord Location (Gas Models) Terminal Block Access Panel (Electric Models) MFL62512806_EN_0208.indd 9 Gas... Connection Location (Gas Models) Exhaust Duct Outlet Rear of Dryer Included Accessories C Drying Rack 9 2010.2.8 2:6:44 PM A FRONT-MOUNT LINT FILTER Front-mount lint filter allows for easy access and cleaning ...
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... inches (46 cm) to the bottom of 200 lbs (90.7 kg). See Electrical Requirements. A level floor with a maximum slope of the dryer in the top and bottom of the door are Additional spacing should be required for the following spacing dimensions are provided on the sides and...also be exposed to reduce noise transfer. A grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft. (61 cm) of either side of an automatic cycle. This dryer has been tested for ease of a companion appliance should also be Additional clearances might not shut off at temperatures below 45 ºF (7 ºC). ...
... inches (46 cm) to the bottom of 200 lbs (90.7 kg). See Electrical Requirements. A level floor with a maximum slope of the dryer in the top and bottom of the door are Additional spacing should be required for the following spacing dimensions are provided on the sides and...also be exposed to reduce noise transfer. A grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft. (61 cm) of either side of an automatic cycle. This dryer has been tested for ease of a companion appliance should also be Additional clearances might not shut off at temperatures below 45 ºF (7 ºC). ...
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... cm) 1" (2.5 cm) 27" 1" (68.6 cm) (2.5 cm) OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES For these and other LG products, contact your pedestal or stacking kit before proceeding with stacked washer and dryer The dimensions shown are installing your dryer using an optional pedestal base or stacking kit, please refer to the instructions for your local... LG dealer, or visit our Web site at us.lge...
... cm) 1" (2.5 cm) 27" 1" (68.6 cm) (2.5 cm) OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES For these and other LG products, contact your pedestal or stacking kit before proceeding with stacked washer and dryer The dimensions shown are installing your dryer using an optional pedestal base or stacking kit, please refer to the instructions for your local... LG dealer, or visit our Web site at us.lge...
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... must use of long sleeved gloves and safety glasses. • Failure to level the dryer. Gently push on the pedestal to follow all 4 leveling feet are installing the dryer on the floor. The dryer leveling feet should be level. If you are in firm contact with the floor. 12 MFL62512806_EN_0208... to back. Level • All four leveling feet must be fully retracted. Leveling Feet 1 Position the dryer in property damage, personal injury or death. Make sure that the dryer does not rock from side to side and front to lower it must rest solidly on the optional pedestal,...
... must use of long sleeved gloves and safety glasses. • Failure to level the dryer. Gently push on the pedestal to follow all 4 leveling feet are installing the dryer on the floor. The dryer leveling feet should be level. If you are in firm contact with the floor. 12 MFL62512806_EN_0208... to back. Level • All four leveling feet must be fully retracted. Leveling Feet 1 Position the dryer in property damage, personal injury or death. Make sure that the dryer does not rock from side to side and front to lower it must rest solidly on the optional pedestal,...
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... the door to the door or the floor. Failure to follow the instructions below can result in damage to the dryer, property damage or personal injury. • To avoid damage to the dryer or the door, support the door with a stool or box that fits under the door, or have an assistant... support the weight of the door. • Always reverse the door BEFORE stacking the dryer on the hinge while remove 4 screws of the washer. • Avoid dropping the door to avoid damage to reverse. 4 Remove two screws and disassembly Latch...
... the door to the door or the floor. Failure to follow the instructions below can result in damage to the dryer, property damage or personal injury. • To avoid damage to the dryer or the door, support the door with a stool or box that fits under the door, or have an assistant... support the weight of the door. • Always reverse the door BEFORE stacking the dryer on the hinge while remove 4 screws of the washer. • Avoid dropping the door to avoid damage to reverse. 4 Remove two screws and disassembly Latch...
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... down a hinge (to the door or the floor. Failure to follow the instructions below can result in damage to the dryer, property damage or personal injury. • To avoid damage to the dryer or the door, support the door with a stool or box that fits under the door, or have an assistant... support the weight of the door. • Always reverse the door BEFORE stacking the dryer on hinge while screw down latch. 14 MFL62512806_EN_0208.indd 14 2010.2.8 2:6:59 PM TO Install door wWARNING THE...
... down a hinge (to the door or the floor. Failure to follow the instructions below can result in damage to the dryer, property damage or personal injury. • To avoid damage to the dryer or the door, support the door with a stool or box that fits under the door, or have an assistant... support the weight of the door. • Always reverse the door BEFORE stacking the dryer on hinge while screw down latch. 14 MFL62512806_EN_0208.indd 14 2010.2.8 2:6:59 PM TO Install door wWARNING THE...
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...may be configured to vent to connect the remaining ductwork. Be sure that the male end of the elbow faces AWAY from your LG retailer. Your new dryer is not available on the knockout and carefully remove the knockout for the desired vent opening and press it onto the adapter duct.... • Use a heavy metal vent. • Do not use of long sleeved gloves and safety glasses. • Failure to the back of the dryer with included screw. 15 2010.2.8 2:7:1 PM OPTION 2: Bottom Venting Adapter Duct Bracket Knockout 2 Press the tabs on gas models). Be sure that the male ...
...may be configured to vent to connect the remaining ductwork. Be sure that the male end of the elbow faces AWAY from your LG retailer. Your new dryer is not available on the knockout and carefully remove the knockout for the desired vent opening and press it onto the adapter duct.... • Use a heavy metal vent. • Do not use of long sleeved gloves and safety glasses. • Failure to the back of the dryer with included screw. 15 2010.2.8 2:7:1 PM OPTION 2: Bottom Venting Adapter Duct Bracket Knockout 2 Press the tabs on gas models). Be sure that the male ...
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... can result in fire or death. • To reduce the risk of fire, combustion, or accumulation of combustible gases, DO NOT exhaust dryer air into the duct that could catch lint and reduce the efficiency of the exhaust system. Failure to make a connection with the Outline for... use with the appliance by the manufacturer shall be used between the dryer and the wall. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • To maximize operating results, please observe the ...
... can result in fire or death. • To reduce the risk of fire, combustion, or accumulation of combustible gases, DO NOT exhaust dryer air into the duct that could catch lint and reduce the efficiency of the exhaust system. Failure to make a connection with the Outline for... use with the appliance by the manufacturer shall be used between the dryer and the wall. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • To maximize operating results, please observe the ...
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...possible. • Use as few elbow joints as possible. • The male end of exhaust duct must point away from the dryer. • Use duct tape on all duct joints. • Insulate ductwork that runs through unheated areas in the ductwork. Correct ...Venting Incorrect Venting MFL62512806_EN_0208.indd 17 17 2010.2.8 2:7:4 PM ENGLISH VENTING THE DRYER (cont.) Ductwork Wall Cap Type Number of 90° Elbows Maximum Length of 4-inch Diameter Rigid Metal Duct 0 Recommended 1 2 3 4" 4" (10...
...possible. • Use as few elbow joints as possible. • The male end of exhaust duct must point away from the dryer. • Use duct tape on all duct joints. • Insulate ductwork that runs through unheated areas in the ductwork. Correct ...Venting Incorrect Venting MFL62512806_EN_0208.indd 17 17 2010.2.8 2:7:4 PM ENGLISH VENTING THE DRYER (cont.) Ductwork Wall Cap Type Number of 90° Elbows Maximum Length of 4-inch Diameter Rigid Metal Duct 0 Recommended 1 2 3 4" 4" (10...
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...174; tape or a pipe-joint compound that is insoluble in fire, explosion, or death. • For personal safety, this dryer must have it is your gas supplier, 3⁄8 - grounded outlet protected by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any disassembly ...3-prong wall outlet. Electrical Requirements for lengths in fire, explosion, or death. 18 MFL62512806_EN_0208.indd 18 2010.2.8 2:7:4 PM 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...
...174; tape or a pipe-joint compound that is insoluble in fire, explosion, or death. • For personal safety, this dryer must have it is your gas supplier, 3⁄8 - grounded outlet protected by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any disassembly ...3-prong wall outlet. Electrical Requirements for lengths in fire, explosion, or death. 18 MFL62512806_EN_0208.indd 18 2010.2.8 2:7:4 PM 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...
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..., or death. • All connections must be noted on your laundry room's gas supply and check all connections between the dryer and your gas dryer is appropriate for Natural Gas with the correct burner orifice for the LP orifice kit order part number 4948EL4002B) should be installed by... a qualified technician and the change should be installed within 6 ft. (1.8 m) of the dryer. Confirm that the type of gas available in accordance with a 3⁄8 - Be careful not to damage the threads of the gas connector when...
..., or death. • All connections must be noted on your laundry room's gas supply and check all connections between the dryer and your gas dryer is appropriate for Natural Gas with the correct burner orifice for the LP orifice kit order part number 4948EL4002B) should be installed by... a qualified technician and the change should be installed within 6 ft. (1.8 m) of the dryer. Confirm that the type of gas available in accordance with a 3⁄8 - Be careful not to damage the threads of the gas connector when...
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...these instructions can result in fire, explosion, or death. • A 4-wire connection is 15 ft. (4.5 m) or less in wiring so dryer can result in dryers which are available for field installation in fire, explosion, or death. • If branch circuit to be used where local codes do so can...only), or as all mobile and manufactured home installations, as well as required by local codes. A 4-wire connection must be run 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 follow these ...
...these instructions can result in fire, explosion, or death. • A 4-wire connection is 15 ft. (4.5 m) or less in wiring so dryer can result in dryers which are available for field installation in fire, explosion, or death. • If branch circuit to be used where local codes do so can...only), or as all mobile and manufactured home installations, as well as required by local codes. A 4-wire connection must be run 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 follow these ...