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...Dimensions and Specifications 40 WARRANTY 41, 42 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 dryer 10 Choose the Proper Location 10 Clearances 10 Installation...Pedestal 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 ...
...Dimensions and Specifications 40 WARRANTY 41, 42 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 dryer 10 Choose the Proper Location 10 Clearances 10 Installation...Pedestal 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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...building, or area of a specific type identified by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. • Install the clothes dryer according to reduce the chance of others . Your Safety and the safety of injury, and tell you how to the manufacturer's instructions and... many important safety messages in your building. 3. wWARNING: You can be easily crushed, and trap lint. Do not touch any gas or electrical appliance. 2. Do not use with flexible plastic venting materials. Always read and obey all occupants. 4. Immediately call the fire department. 3 ...
...building, or area of a specific type identified by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. • Install the clothes dryer according to reduce the chance of others . Your Safety and the safety of injury, and tell you how to the manufacturer's instructions and... many important safety messages in your building. 3. wWARNING: You can be easily crushed, and trap lint. Do not touch any gas or electrical appliance. 2. Do not use with flexible plastic venting materials. Always read and obey all occupants. 4. Immediately call the fire department. 3 ...
Owner's Manual
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... substances. BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons 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 ... service or discarded, remove the door to the drying compartment. • The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent should be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of substances known to the state...
... substances. BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons 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 ... service or discarded, remove the door to the drying compartment. • The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent should be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of substances known to the state...
Owner's Manual
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...below freezing or exposed to whether the appliance is not properly grounded. • Install and store the dryer where it will reduce the risk of electric shock by an authorized servicer unless specifically recommended in this Owner's Guide. This appliance must be connected ...to follow basic precautions, including the following: • Properly ground dryer to do so can cause deform, smoke and fire. 5 above the floor for electric current. Electrical shock can result if the dryer is not properly grounded. Follow details in the installation instructions. Failure...
...below freezing or exposed to whether the appliance is not properly grounded. • Install and store the dryer where it will reduce the risk of electric shock by an authorized servicer unless specifically recommended in this Owner's Guide. This appliance must be connected ...to follow basic precautions, including the following: • Properly ground dryer to do so can cause deform, smoke and fire. 5 above the floor for electric current. Electrical shock can result if the dryer is not properly grounded. Follow details in the installation instructions. Failure...
Owner's Manual
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... rigid metal or flexible metal 4-in this ducting will be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to the outside . SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION Exhaust/Ducting: • Gas dryers MUST be exhausted to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of the dwelling. Use of plastic or...
... rigid metal or flexible metal 4-in this ducting will be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to the outside . SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION Exhaust/Ducting: • Gas dryers MUST be exhausted to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of the dwelling. Use of plastic or...
Owner's Manual
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...or at either end. Failure to do so can result if the dryer is properly grounded. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from fire and electrical shock. Electrical shock can result in electrical shock or injury. • Refer to the installation instructions in ...this manual for specific electrical requirements for your dryer by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is ...
...or at either end. Failure to do so can result if the dryer is properly grounded. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from fire and electrical shock. Electrical shock can result in electrical shock or injury. • Refer to the installation instructions in ...this manual for specific electrical requirements for your dryer by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is ...
Owner's Manual
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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 ..., and two in this manual. 1 FRONT-MOUNT LINT FILTER Front-mounted lint filter allows 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...
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 ..., and two in this manual. 1 FRONT-MOUNT LINT FILTER Front-mounted lint filter allows 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...
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...governing codes and ordinances. • To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not install the dryer in damp or wet locations. • If you review this entire manual before installing and operating your dryer in a manufactured or mobile home, please refer to the ...on the following pages. Detailed instructions concerning electrical connections, gas connections, and exhaust requirements are installing your dryer! CLEARANCES • Properly ground dryer to conform with a solid, level floor. • If the dryer is at least 18 in. (46 cm) of the dryer to allow for wall, door, or...
...governing codes and ordinances. • To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not install the dryer in damp or wet locations. • If you review this entire manual before installing and operating your dryer in a manufactured or mobile home, please refer to the ...on the following pages. Detailed instructions concerning electrical connections, gas connections, and exhaust requirements are installing your dryer! CLEARANCES • Properly ground dryer to conform with a solid, level floor. • If the dryer is at least 18 in. (46 cm) of the dryer to allow for wall, door, or...
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...ductwork, make a connection with the appliance by the manufacturer and that only those foil-type flexible ducts, if any, specifically identified for Clothes Dryer Transition Duct, Subject 2158A, shall be kept as short as an attic, wall, ceiling, crawl space, chimney, gas vent, or concealed space...special installations when it is impossible to make sure it is suitable and clean before installing your new dryer. VENTING THE DRYER wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this ducting will affect drying time. Failure to follow ...
...ductwork, make a connection with the appliance by the manufacturer and that only those foil-type flexible ducts, if any, specifically identified for Clothes Dryer Transition Duct, Subject 2158A, shall be kept as short as an attic, wall, ceiling, crawl space, chimney, gas vent, or concealed space...special installations when it is impossible to make sure it is suitable and clean before installing your new dryer. VENTING THE DRYER wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this ducting will affect drying time. Failure to follow ...
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... power cord. grounded outlet protected by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any disassembly of this dryer is configured for use with natural gas. 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 : • Do...
... power cord. grounded outlet protected by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any disassembly of this dryer is configured for use with natural gas. 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 : • Do...
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...only a new stainless steel flexible connector and a new AGA-certified connector. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. Electrical Connection Plug dryer into a 120-VAC, 60-Hz. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • All connections must be...(for elevations below 10,000 feet. If your laundry room's gas supply using this dryer is being used (Natural Gas or Liquefied Petroleum). ConnecTING GAS DRYERS (cont.) wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using a new flexible stainless steel connector with ...
...only a new stainless steel flexible connector and a new AGA-certified connector. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. Electrical Connection Plug dryer into a 120-VAC, 60-Hz. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • All connections must be...(for elevations below 10,000 feet. If your laundry room's gas supply using this dryer is being used (Natural Gas or Liquefied Petroleum). ConnecTING GAS DRYERS (cont.) wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using a new flexible stainless steel connector with ...
Owner's Manual
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... by local codes. A 4-wire connection must be connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the rating plate. ELECTRICAL SERVICE FOR THE DRYER SHOULD BE OF THE MAXIMUM RATE VOLTAGE LISTED ON THE NAMEPLATE. Type of pigtail and gauge of wire must conform to .... Heating elements are to do not permit grounding through the neutral wire. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS wWARNING: To help prevent fire, electric shock, serious injury, or death, the wiring and grounding must conform to operate the dryer. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. Failure ...
... by local codes. A 4-wire connection must be connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the rating plate. ELECTRICAL SERVICE FOR THE DRYER SHOULD BE OF THE MAXIMUM RATE VOLTAGE LISTED ON THE NAMEPLATE. Type of pigtail and gauge of wire must conform to .... Heating elements are to do not permit grounding through the neutral wire. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS wWARNING: To help prevent fire, electric shock, serious injury, or death, the wiring and grounding must conform to operate the dryer. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. Failure ...
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...UL-listed power cord with #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor and closed loop or forked terminals with upturned ends. Four-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Power Cord • A 4-wire connection is prohibited for all mobile and manufactured home installations, as well as all screws securely....follow these instructions may result in block. Ground Screw Power Cord Ground Wire 2 Transfer the dryer's ground wire from behind the green ground screw to the green ground screw. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) USA ONLY wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the outer terminal block...
...UL-listed power cord with #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor and closed loop or forked terminals with upturned ends. Four-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Power Cord • A 4-wire connection is prohibited for all mobile and manufactured home installations, as well as all screws securely....follow these instructions may result in block. Ground Screw Power Cord Ground Wire 2 Transfer the dryer's ground wire from behind the green ground screw to the green ground screw. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) USA ONLY wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the outer terminal block...
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... the ends of the three shorter wires into the power cord through the neutral conductor. Four-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Direct Wire • A 4-wire connection is required for : (1) new branch-circuit installations, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where ... for all mobile and manufactured home installations, as well as all screws securely. Attach the white neutral wire to same color screw. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) USA ONLY wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the center screw of the terminal block. Install a UL-listed strain...
... the ends of the three shorter wires into the power cord through the neutral conductor. Four-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Direct Wire • A 4-wire connection is required for : (1) new branch-circuit installations, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where ... for all mobile and manufactured home installations, as well as all screws securely. Attach the white neutral wire to same color screw. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) USA ONLY wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the center screw of the terminal block. Install a UL-listed strain...
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....) USA ONLY wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to same color screw. Three-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Power Cord • A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on manual is connected to the same color screw in a short or overload. • Grounding through the ... to follow these instructions may result in block. Hot Neutral Hot (Black) (White) (Red) Ground Screw Ground Wire 2 Attach the two hot leads of the dryer. Attach the neutral wire to the green ground screw. then thread a UL-listed, 30A, 240V, 3-wire, #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor power cord through the...
....) USA ONLY wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to same color screw. Three-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Power Cord • A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on manual is connected to the same color screw in a short or overload. • Grounding through the ... to follow these instructions may result in block. Hot Neutral Hot (Black) (White) (Red) Ground Screw Ground Wire 2 Attach the two hot leads of the dryer. Attach the neutral wire to the green ground screw. then thread a UL-listed, 30A, 240V, 3-wire, #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor power cord through the...
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...AWG-minimum copper conductor cable. • Allow at least 5 ft (1.5 m) length to the same color screw in block. Three-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Direct Wire • A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on new construction after January 1, 1996. • A UL-listed strain relief is ...a UL-listed strain relief into a hook shape. Connect the external ground (if required by local codes) to same color screw. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) USA ONLY wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to follow these instructions may result in Step 1 through the strain relief....
...AWG-minimum copper conductor cable. • Allow at least 5 ft (1.5 m) length to the same color screw in block. Three-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Direct Wire • A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on new construction after January 1, 1996. • A UL-listed strain relief is ...a UL-listed strain relief into a hook shape. Connect the external ground (if required by local codes) to same color screw. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) USA ONLY wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to follow these instructions may result in Step 1 through the strain relief....
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... proper operation with a manometer, placed on a heat setting. It is not purged from the dryer. The opening for an electric dryer must be permanently attached to the floor. • The electrical connection for outside fresh air to the outside using the right side panel because of combustion and ...fire, the dryer must be vented to the outside. • DO NOT vent the dryer under a manufactured home or mobile home. • Electric dryers may be vented to ensure proper operation. NOTE: If all 4 leveling feet...
... proper operation with a manometer, placed on a heat setting. It is not purged from the dryer. The opening for an electric dryer must be permanently attached to the floor. • The electrical connection for outside fresh air to the outside using the right side panel because of combustion and ...fire, the dryer must be vented to the outside. • DO NOT vent the dryer under a manufactured home or mobile home. • Electric dryers may be vented to ensure proper operation. NOTE: If all 4 leveling feet...
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...information. Flammable objects such as they are instructions for more information. Always ensure the lint filter is clean before running the dryer. Fabric Care Labels Tumble dry Dry Normal Permanent Press/ wrinkle resistant Heat setting Gentle/ delicate Do not tumble dry Do ...dry more quickly than others. a clogged lint filter will not completely remove oil residues. Please refer to specific sections of fire, electric shock, or injury to make sure the lint filter is properly installed before starting and using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including...
...information. Flammable objects such as they are instructions for more information. Always ensure the lint filter is clean before running the dryer. Fabric Care Labels Tumble dry Dry Normal Permanent Press/ wrinkle resistant Heat setting Gentle/ delicate Do not tumble dry Do ...dry more quickly than others. a clogged lint filter will not completely remove oil residues. Please refer to specific sections of fire, electric shock, or injury to make sure the lint filter is properly installed before starting and using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including...
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...electric shock, or injury to persons, read this entire manual, including the Important Safety Instructions, before starting and using the cycle settings buttons anytime before operating this manual for more detailed information. CONTROL PANEL FEATURES Following are shown in the display. Important Warning: To reduce the risk of this dryer... be activated by a minute; Certain buttons feature a special function (see the following pages for your new dryer. If the dryer is running, use this knob to view and select other settings. 6 TIME AND STATUS DISPLAY The display shows...
...electric shock, or injury to persons, read this entire manual, including the Important Safety Instructions, before starting and using the cycle settings buttons anytime before operating this manual for more detailed information. CONTROL PANEL FEATURES Following are shown in the display. Important Warning: To reduce the risk of this dryer... be activated by a minute; Certain buttons feature a special function (see the following pages for your new dryer. If the dryer is running, use this knob to view and select other settings. 6 TIME AND STATUS DISPLAY The display shows...
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... in airflow or drying performance occurs, immediately check ductwork for lint buildup and cleaned at least once per year. To clean, open the dryer door and pull the lint filter straight up. Vent ductwork should be cleaned with warm water and a mild, nonabrasive household detergent; Contact...steel drum can be checked for obstructions and blockages. NOTE: NEVER operate the dryer without the lint filter in warm, soapy water and allow to dry thoroughly before cleaning to avoid the risk of electric shock. Always clean the lint filter after every cycle. REGULAR CLEANING wWARNING:...
... in airflow or drying performance occurs, immediately check ductwork for lint buildup and cleaned at least once per year. To clean, open the dryer door and pull the lint filter straight up. Vent ductwork should be cleaned with warm water and a mild, nonabrasive household detergent; Contact...steel drum can be checked for obstructions and blockages. NOTE: NEVER operate the dryer without the lint filter in warm, soapy water and allow to dry thoroughly before cleaning to avoid the risk of electric shock. Always clean the lint filter after every cycle. REGULAR CLEANING wWARNING:...
