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Question posted by vgdaniel on September 27th, 2011

Dryer Won't Heat...

How do you tell if the gas valve is bad or the ignitor is bad?  Where would I get the parts?

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Specification (English) - Page 1

... Gray White LGusa.com L A U N D RY ELECTRIC/GAS DRYERS D L E 5 955 DLG5966 Performance • XL Load Capacity with NeveRust™ Stainless Steel Drum (7.3 cu.ft.) • Sensor Dry System for Intelligent Fabric Care and Energy Efficiency • 9 Drying Programs • 5 Temperature Levels • Precise Temperature Control with Variable Heat Source • FlowSense™ Duct Clogging...
Specification (English) - Page 2

...800.243.0000 LGusa.com ELECTRIC/GAS DRYERS DLE5955 DLG5966 TYPE Front Loader Design...126 lbs / 144 lbs WARRANTY 1 year (parts and labor) UPC CODES DLE5955W 048231 009157 DLG5966W 048231 009164 WDP3W 048231 008556 WSTK1 048231 008327 DLE5955G...laundry products. You'll have optimized drying performance with the push of Cycle Beeper Variable Venting Option Electric: 4 Way Venting Gas...
User Guide - Page 2

... FEATURES Special Features 8 Key Parts and Components 9 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Choose the Proper Location 10 Clearances 10 Installation With Optional Pedestal Base or Stacking Kit 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 Special Requirements for...
User Guide - Page 3

...messages. This is used near children. • Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like ...messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how the reduce the chance of injury, and tell you ...dry-cleaning solvents, other part is moving. • Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt any servicing unless...
User Guide - Page 4

...installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. Do not try to light a match or cigarette, or turn on any electrical switches. Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. IMPORTANT ... appliances. • Installation and service must be minimized further by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors. 4 CALIFORNIA SAFE DRINKING WATER AND TOXIC ENFORCEMENT ACT This act ...
User Guide - Page 6

... metal 4-in. Failure to the outside of plastic or other fasteners which extend into the laundry area. For complete details, follow these instructions can result in fire or death....Failure to follow the Installation Instructions. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION Exhaust/Ducting: • Gas dryers MUST be exhausted to clean any area of this manual must be expelled into the...
User Guide - Page 9

..., and gym shoes, to improve dryer stability on uneven floors. 3 DRYING RACK Use the drying rack with the RACK DRY cycle option. PARTS AND FEATURES KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS In addition to the ...Block Access Panel (Electric Models) Power Cord Location (Gas Models) Included Accessories 3 Drying Rack Gas Connection Location (Gas Models) Exhaust Duct Outlet Rear of Dryer (Electric Model Shown) 9
User Guide - Page 10

...gas connections, and exhaust requirements are installing your dryer in a manufactured or mobile home, please refer to open the door. CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION • Store and install the dryer... INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: Read all governing codes and ordinances. • To reduce the risk of the dryer to the section Special Requirements for Manufactured or Mobile Homes. 3" (7.6 cm) 48 in.2 (...
User Guide - Page 13

... kit, part number 383EEL9001B, may be configured to vent to the bottom or side (right-side venting is not available on gas models). Press the adapter duct onto the blower housing and secure to the back of the dryer with included screw. 13 Attach cover plate to the base of the dryer as shown...
User Guide - Page 14

... codes. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • Gas dryers MUST exhaust to the outdoors. In special installations when it is impossible to make sure it ...joints with no obstructions. The end cap should have hinged dampers to prevent backdraft when the dryer is not provided with the above . Failure to follow these instructions can result in &#...
User Guide - Page 16

... to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • To prevent contamination of the gas valve, purge the gas supply of the dryer, in fire, explosion, or death. • Supply line requirements: Your laundry room must be used where lengths are less than 20 ft. (6.1 m). any disassembly of fire, electric shock...
User Guide - Page 17

.... • All connections must be in fire, explosion, or death. • A gas shutoff valve must be noted on your laundry room's gas supply and check all connections between the dryer and your laundry room is appropriate for the LP nozzle kit order part number 4948EL4002B) should be installed by a qualified technician and the change...
User Guide - Page 18

... a different voltage than that listed on the dryer. Failure to follow basic precautions, including the following : • This dryer must conform to the latest edition of the line). rounding conductor must be run with the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards Title 24 CFR, Part 32-80 or Standard CAN/ CSA0Z240 MH and...
User Guide - Page 19

... should ignite the main burner. Testing Dryer Heating GAS MODELS Close the dryer door, press the ON/OFF switch to the floor. • The electrical connection for assistance. • A gas dryer must be permanently attached to turn the dryer on, and start the dryer on a heat setting. ELECTRIC MODELS Close the dryer door, press the ON/OFF switch to...
User Guide - Page 21

... you to be dried with the same drying cycle. washing clothes will increase drying times. Failure to do not wash) High Medium Low No heat/air LOADING THE DRYER wWARNING: To reduce the risk of clothing feature fabric care labels that can be cleaned; It will dry more information. CHECK THE LINT...
User Guide - Page 23

... air and adjust the drying time as Off plastics or rubber For general drying; The dryer automatically sets the dryness level and temperature at the recommended setting for each cycle. The... estimated time remaining will be Off set manually High Adjustable High Adjustable No Heat High Adjustable 25 Adjustable 20 Adjustable 30 Adjustable 40 Adjustable Sensor Dry Cycles Manual Dry...
User Guide - Page 27

... buttons also feature a special function (see the following page for details) that can only be used with items that should dry flat. The dryer will add a high heat setting to reduce bacteria. WRINKLE CARE Selecting this option will tumble the load periodically for 3 seconds. ANTI BACTERIAL This option will start the cycle...
User Guide - Page 30

... the plug is malfunctioning. • Lint filter not cleaned properly. • Laundry not sorted properly. Do not increase fuse capacity. Be sure to reduce static electricity. ...or synthetic blends. • Heat settings, load size, or dampness of clothing is not consistent. • Make sure that the house gas shutoff and the dryer gas shutoff are lint producers (i.e., a...
User Guide - Page 31

... load of heavy fabrics. • Dryer controls are drying a very small load, add a few extra items to ensure proper tumbling action. • Overdrying a load of laundry can be used , but performance and...left in a dryer. With some fabrics will be greatly reduced. 31 Clothes are drying. • Make sure the lint filter is cleaned before every load. Use a low or no heat setting and/or...
User Guide - Page 33

..., tighten all power, water, or gas lines and from all locknuts securely. NOTE: The appliance and pedestal assembly must be placed on the handle. For dryer For washer/combo 1 Make sure the... risk of the pedestal. The washer feet will fit into the outermost corner positions and the dryer feet will fit into the innermost positions as shown. There is a risk of the washer...

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  • Dryer Not Heating - LG Consumer Knowledge Base
    ... is fully open. 3. Not all cycles are both on or have good fuses. For a gas dryer (or liquid propane), make it can make sure the gas valve is not heating. Article ID: 6072 Last updated: 04 May, 2009 Views: 3023 Dryer: Changing the Exhaust Plumbing Noises Why does the estimated time stop advancing on and off...
  • Dryer Noise - LG Consumer Knowledge Base
    ... volume. / Dryers Dryer Noise Laundry Dryer Noise Try to identify the type of ducting should be used with the LG clothes dryer? Scraping Noises:...dryer is usually caused by items in pockets can be caused by relay switches on and off. Plumbing Noises Identifying details of the gas valve opening and closing to determine possible cause. The noise will help to heat...
  • Dryer Not Drying/Long Dry Times - LG Consumer Knowledge Base
    ... installed properly and is level. Venting Venting should be adjusted. Dryer: Power Issues Dryer Not Heating Operating a Steam Dryer (revised 1) Dryer Noise What are not. The lint filter should not be necessary...5. This can damage clothes over time. / Dryers Dryer Not Drying/Long Dry Times Laundry Dryer Not Drying/Long Dry Times When the dryer is not drying or takes too long to...

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