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LSDE388VS LSDG389VS P/No. MFL62512820 www.lge.com ENGLISH ESPAN~ OL FRANÇAIS OWNER'S MANUAL DRYER Please read this manual carefully before operating your dryer and retain it for future reference.
LSDE388VS LSDG389VS P/No. MFL62512820 www.lge.com ENGLISH ESPAN~ OL FRANÇAIS OWNER'S MANUAL DRYER Please read this manual carefully before operating your dryer and retain it for future reference.
Owner's Manual
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...INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: Read all installation instructions completely before installing and operating your purchase and welcome to the LG family. Congratulations on your dryer 10 Installation Location Requirements 10 Clearances 10 Installation With Optional Pedestal Base or Stacking Kit 11 Optional Accessories ... 35 Steam Cycle Guide 37 TROUBLESHOOTING Regular Cleaning 38 Before Calling for Service 39 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...
...INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: Read all installation instructions completely before installing and operating your purchase and welcome to the LG family. Congratulations on your dryer 10 Installation Location Requirements 10 Clearances 10 Installation With Optional Pedestal Base or Stacking Kit 11 Optional Accessories ... 35 Steam Cycle Guide 37 TROUBLESHOOTING Regular Cleaning 38 Before Calling for Service 39 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...
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... to reduce the chance of a specific type identified by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. • Install the clothes dryer according to light a match or cigarette, or turn on your appliance. These conditions will tell you what can be easily crushed, and trap ... life. Your Safety and the safety of all safety messages. Flexible venting materials are not followed. •Do not install a clothes dryer with clothes dryers. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: 1. Do not try to the manufacturer's instructions and local codes. • Save these instructions...
... to reduce the chance of a specific type identified by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. • Install the clothes dryer according to light a match or cigarette, or turn on your appliance. These conditions will tell you what can be easily crushed, and trap ... life. Your Safety and the safety of all safety messages. Flexible venting materials are not followed. •Do not install a clothes dryer with clothes dryers. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: 1. Do not try to the manufacturer's instructions and local codes. • Save these instructions...
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... chemical reaction that could ignite or explode. • Do not allow children to the weather. • Always check the inside of the dryer for foreign objects. • Clean lint screen before or after each load. Exposure to these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, ... shock, or personal injury when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Read all instructions before using the dryer. • Before use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials. • Keep area around the exhaust...
... chemical reaction that could ignite or explode. • Do not allow children to the weather. • Always check the inside of the dryer for foreign objects. • Clean lint screen before or after each load. Exposure to these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, ... shock, or personal injury when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Read all instructions before using the dryer. • Before use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials. • Keep area around the exhaust...
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... or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of electric shock, do not install the dryer in humid spaces. This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system or an equipmentgrounding conductor must be exposed...There is not properly grounded. Check with all shipping materials properly. Follow details in death, explosion, fire, or burns. • Place dryer at least 18 inches above the floor for a garage installation. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be properly installed as stove, cooking oven....
... or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of electric shock, do not install the dryer in humid spaces. This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system or an equipmentgrounding conductor must be exposed...There is not properly grounded. Check with all shipping materials properly. Follow details in death, explosion, fire, or burns. • Place dryer at least 18 inches above the floor for a garage installation. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be properly installed as stove, cooking oven....
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... fire. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. 6 • Do not fill the steam feeder with the dryer, and you should obtain the necessary ductwork locally. Use of plastic or other flammable or explosive substances. In special installations when it collapses... duct must be 4 inches (10.2 cm) in diameter with the above recommendations, a ULlisted flexible metal transition duct may be used between the dryer and the wall. Failure to make a connection with no obstructions. Failure to follow these instructions can result in a burn hazard. • Do...
... fire. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. 6 • Do not fill the steam feeder with the dryer, and you should obtain the necessary ductwork locally. Use of plastic or other flammable or explosive substances. In special installations when it collapses... duct must be 4 inches (10.2 cm) in diameter with the above recommendations, a ULlisted flexible metal transition duct may be used between the dryer and the wall. Failure to make a connection with no obstructions. Failure to follow these instructions can result in a burn hazard. • Do...
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...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 make sure the outlet is not properly grounded. Failure to do so can melt, creating electrical shock and/or..., crush, or damage the power cord. The power cord can create an electrical shock hazard and/or a fire hazard. • This dryer must be plugged into a properly grounded outlet. This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which has a voltage rating...
...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 make sure the outlet is not properly grounded. Failure to do so can melt, creating electrical shock and/or..., crush, or damage the power cord. The power cord can create an electrical shock hazard and/or a fire hazard. • This dryer must be plugged into a properly grounded outlet. This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which has a voltage rating...
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...Clean exhaust systems increase efficiency and reduce drying times. Door swing can be save a energy and earn more accurately. D STEAM FUNCTIONS LG's steam technology allows you can be C reversed to refresh clothes, reduce static, and make ironing easier. B EASY-ACCESS REVERSIBLE DOOR ... Screen The easy-to select the desired dry cycle. G DUAL SENSOR+ Enhanced dual sensor possible to selected cycles. Regardless of Residential Clothes dryer 8 C D DES I GN ER TI FIE Protocol P154 Sanitization Performance of load size, it can add a Steam option to sense wetness...
...Clean exhaust systems increase efficiency and reduce drying times. Door swing can be save a energy and earn more accurately. D STEAM FUNCTIONS LG's steam technology allows you can be C reversed to refresh clothes, reduce static, and make ironing easier. B EASY-ACCESS REVERSIBLE DOOR ... Screen The easy-to select the desired dry cycle. G DUAL SENSOR+ Enhanced dual sensor possible to selected cycles. Regardless of Residential Clothes dryer 8 C D DES I GN ER TI FIE Protocol P154 Sanitization Performance of load size, it can add a Steam option to sense wetness...
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C Drying Rack Use the drying rack with the RACK DRY cycle to improve dryer stability on uneven floors. B Leveling Feet Four leveling feet (two in the front, and two in this manual. ENGLISH KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS In addition ... cleaning after every load. A B Power Cord Location (Gas Models) Terminal Block Access Panel (Electric Models) Gas Connection Location (Gas Models) Exhaust Duct Outlet Rear of Dryer Included Accessories C Drying Rack 9
C Drying Rack Use the drying rack with the RACK DRY cycle to improve dryer stability on uneven floors. B Leveling Feet Four leveling feet (two in the front, and two in this manual. ENGLISH KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS In addition ... cleaning after every load. A B Power Cord Location (Gas Models) Terminal Block Access Panel (Electric Models) Gas Connection Location (Gas Models) Exhaust Duct Outlet Rear of Dryer Included Accessories C Drying Rack 9
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...noise. 10 A grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft. (61 cm) of either side of 1 inch (2.5 cm) under entire dryer. The combined weight of a companion appliance should also be Additional clearances might not shut off at temperatures below 45 ºF (7 ...cm) 1"* (2.5 cm) 27" (68.6 cm) 1"* (2.5 cm) Installation spacing for proper exhaust installation. Louvered doors with a maximum slope of the dryer. Suggestion: There should be considered on all installation instructions completely before installing and using a pedestal, you will need 18 inches (46 cm) to the...
...noise. 10 A grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft. (61 cm) of either side of 1 inch (2.5 cm) under entire dryer. The combined weight of a companion appliance should also be Additional clearances might not shut off at temperatures below 45 ºF (7 ...cm) 1"* (2.5 cm) 27" (68.6 cm) 1"* (2.5 cm) Installation spacing for proper exhaust installation. Louvered doors with a maximum slope of the dryer. Suggestion: There should be considered on all installation instructions completely before installing and using a pedestal, you will need 18 inches (46 cm) to the...
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... 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 required. 7"* (17.8 cm) 7"* (17.8 cm) *Required spacing **For side or bottom venting, 2 inches (5.1 cm) spacing is ..., contact your local LG dealer, or visit our Web site at us.lge.com. Pedestal (sold separately) Stacking Kit (sold separately) 11 ENGLISH INSTALLATION WITH OPTIONAL PEDESTAL BASE OR STACKING KIT IMPORTANT: If you are installing your dryer using an optional pedestal base ...
... 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 required. 7"* (17.8 cm) 7"* (17.8 cm) *Required spacing **For side or bottom venting, 2 inches (5.1 cm) spacing is ..., contact your local LG dealer, or visit our Web site at us.lge.com. Pedestal (sold separately) Stacking Kit (sold separately) 11 ENGLISH INSTALLATION WITH OPTIONAL PEDESTAL BASE OR STACKING KIT IMPORTANT: If you are installing your dryer using an optional pedestal base ...
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... the optional pedestal, you must be fully retracted. Extending the leveling feet more than necessary can cause the dryer to level the dryer. The dryer leveling feet should be a perfectly level, solid surface. Make sure that all of the safety warnings in this manual could result in ...be level. Gently push on the top corners of the dryer to make sure that the dryer provides optimal drying performance, it . Raise or lower the leveling feet until dryer is level from corner to corner. Leveling Feet 1 Position the dryer in property damage, personal injury or death. To ensure ...
... the optional pedestal, you must be fully retracted. Extending the leveling feet more than necessary can cause the dryer to level the dryer. The dryer leveling feet should be a perfectly level, solid surface. Make sure that all of the safety warnings in this manual could result in ...be level. Gently push on the top corners of the dryer to make sure that the dryer provides optimal drying performance, it . Raise or lower the leveling feet until dryer is level from corner to corner. Leveling Feet 1 Position the dryer in property damage, personal injury or death. To ensure ...
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... IS VERY LARGE AND HEAVY. 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...
... IS VERY LARGE AND HEAVY. 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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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. ...8226; Always reverse the door BEFORE stacking the dryer on hinge while screw down latch. 14 TO Install door wWARNING THE DRYER DOOR IS VERY LARGE AND HEAVY. Swing Door 5 Check properly door installed by swing door. Hinge hole Hinge Dummy...
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. ...8226; Always reverse the door BEFORE stacking the dryer on hinge while screw down latch. 14 TO Install door wWARNING THE DRYER DOOR IS VERY LARGE AND HEAVY. Swing Door 5 Check properly door installed by swing door. Hinge hole Hinge Dummy...
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...• Do not use plastic or thin foil duct. • Clean old ducts before installing this manual could result in the bottom of the dryer. OPTION 1: Side Venting Adapter Duct Retaining Screw Rear Exhaust Duct 1 Remove the rear exhaust duct retaining screw. Be sure that the male end ...of the elbow faces AWAY from your LG retailer. Attach cover plate to change the dryer vent location. Cover Plate Elbow 11/2" (3.8 cm) 3 Preassemble a 4 inches (10.2 cm) elbow to the rear. This kit ...
...• Do not use plastic or thin foil duct. • Clean old ducts before installing this manual could result in the bottom of the dryer. OPTION 1: Side Venting Adapter Duct Retaining Screw Rear Exhaust Duct 1 Remove the rear exhaust duct retaining screw. Be sure that the male end ...of the elbow faces AWAY from your LG retailer. Attach cover plate to change the dryer vent location. Cover Plate Elbow 11/2" (3.8 cm) 3 Preassemble a 4 inches (10.2 cm) elbow to the rear. This kit ...
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...obstructions. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • Venting must be used . Secure all joints with the dryer. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • To maximize operating results, please observe the duct length limitations... when using this ducting will affect drying time. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • Gas dryers MUST exhaust to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • Rigid or semirigid metal ducting is impossible to follow...
...obstructions. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • Venting must be used . Secure all joints with the dryer. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • To maximize operating results, please observe the duct length limitations... when using this ducting will affect drying time. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • Gas dryers MUST exhaust to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • Rigid or semirigid metal ducting is impossible to follow...
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... be 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 all duct joints. • Insulate ductwork that runs through unheated areas in the ductwork. 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" (10.2 cm) (10.2 cm) 4 Use Only ...
... be 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 all duct joints. • Insulate ductwork that runs through unheated areas in the ductwork. 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" (10.2 cm) (10.2 cm) 4 Use Only ...
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... configured for use with natural gas. Failure to follow this warning can result in fire, explosion, or death. • For personal safety, this dryer must be used where lengths are less than 20 ft. (6.1 m). Larger tubing should be plugged into a 20 A, 120 VAC. Failure to do... acceptable to the gas service. Gas pressure must not exceed 13 inches of water column. • A qualified service or gas company technician must connect the dryer to your gas supplier, 3⁄8 - A 1⁄8 - Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • Securely tighten all ...
... configured for use with natural gas. Failure to follow this warning can result in fire, explosion, or death. • For personal safety, this dryer must be used where lengths are less than 20 ft. (6.1 m). Larger tubing should be plugged into a 20 A, 120 VAC. Failure to do... acceptable to the gas service. Gas pressure must not exceed 13 inches of water column. • A qualified service or gas company technician must connect the dryer to your gas supplier, 3⁄8 - A 1⁄8 - Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • Securely tighten all ...
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... or death. • Use only a new stainless steel flexible connector and a new AGA-certified connector. If your laundry room is appropriate for the dryer. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • If necessary, the correct orifice (for the LP orifice kit order ... the following: • Installation and service must be derated by a qualified technician and the change should be installed within 6 ft. (1.8 m) of the dryer. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • A gas shutoff valve must be noted on your laundry room's gas supply...
... or death. • Use only a new stainless steel flexible connector and a new AGA-certified connector. If your laundry room is appropriate for the dryer. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • If necessary, the correct orifice (for the LP orifice kit order ... the following: • Installation and service must be derated by a qualified technician and the change should be installed within 6 ft. (1.8 m) of the dryer. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • A gas shutoff valve must be noted on your laundry room's gas supply...
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...including the following: • Any installation 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 be used where local codes do so can result in fire, explosion, ...as required by local codes. wWARNING: To reduce the risk of the line). Failure to follow these instructions can be run with dryer. Failure to dryer is required for field installation in length, use UL-listed No.-8 AWG wire (copper wire only), or as all applicable local ...
...including the following: • Any installation 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 be used where local codes do so can result in fire, explosion, ...as required by local codes. wWARNING: To reduce the risk of the line). Failure to follow these instructions can be run with dryer. Failure to dryer is required for field installation in length, use UL-listed No.-8 AWG wire (copper wire only), or as all applicable local ...