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...provide you with simple operation and high efficiency. Your new LG Dryer combines the most advanced drying sensor technology with many years ... 9 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: Read all installation instructions completely before installing and operating your dryer 10 Choose the Proper Location 10 Clearances 10 Installation With Optional Pedestal Base or Stacking Kit 11 Optional Accessories...25 Flow Check (Duct condition test 26 HOW TO USE Sorting Loads 27 Loading the Dryer 27 Check the Lint Filter Before Every Load 27 Control Panel Features 28 Cycle Guide 29 The ...
...provide you with simple operation and high efficiency. Your new LG Dryer combines the most advanced drying sensor technology with many years ... 9 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: Read all installation instructions completely before installing and operating your dryer 10 Choose the Proper Location 10 Clearances 10 Installation With Optional Pedestal Base or Stacking Kit 11 Optional Accessories...25 Flow Check (Duct condition test 26 HOW TO USE Sorting Loads 27 Loading the Dryer 27 Check the Lint Filter Before Every Load 27 Control Panel Features 28 Cycle Guide 29 The ...
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... property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. Flexible venting materials are not followed. •Do not install a clothes dryer with clothes dryers. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your appliance. We have provided many important safety messages in this appliance or any gas...trap lint. Always read and obey all occupants. 4. Immediately call the fire department. 3 All safety messages will obstruct clothes dryer airflow and increase the risk of a specific type identified by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. • Install the...
... property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. Flexible venting materials are not followed. •Do not install a clothes dryer with clothes dryers. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your appliance. We have provided many important safety messages in this appliance or any gas...trap lint. Always read and obey all occupants. 4. Immediately call the fire department. 3 All safety messages will obstruct clothes dryer airflow and increase the risk of a specific type identified by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. • Install the...
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... namely benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, and soot, caused primarily by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product. • Do not use , the dryer must be properly installed as they give off vapors that you understand and have the skills to carry out. • Do not tamper with gasoline..., or other flammable or explosive substances as described in this manual. • Do not place items exposed to play on or in the dryer. California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act This act requires the governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state...
... namely benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, and soot, caused primarily by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product. • Do not use , the dryer must be properly installed as they give off vapors that you understand and have the skills to carry out. • Do not tamper with gasoline..., or other flammable or explosive substances as described in this manual. • Do not place items exposed to play on or in the dryer. California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act This act requires the governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state...
Owner's Manual
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...the equipment-grounding conductor can result in the installation instructions. Failure to follow basic precautions, including the following: • Properly ground dryer to the weather. • All repairs and servicing must be performed by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. ... to conform with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. wWARNING - Electrical shock can result if the dryer is not properly grounded. If it will reduce the risk of electric shock by an authorized servicer unless specifically recommended in this ...
...the equipment-grounding conductor can result in the installation instructions. Failure to follow basic precautions, including the following: • Properly ground dryer to the weather. • All repairs and servicing must be performed by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. ... to conform with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. wWARNING - Electrical shock can result if the dryer is not properly grounded. If it will reduce the risk of electric shock by an authorized servicer unless specifically recommended in this ...
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... of lint in any old ducts before installing your safety, the information in . READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your new dryer. An accumulation of life. Failure to follow these instructions can cause a fire. Failure to follow these instructions can create a health ...the efficiency of the exhaust system. For complete details, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Do not open the dryer door during installation. • Ductwork is recommended for exhausting to the outside of plastic or other flammable or explosive substances as possible...
... of lint in any old ducts before installing your safety, the information in . READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your new dryer. An accumulation of life. Failure to follow these instructions can cause a fire. Failure to follow these instructions can create a health ...the efficiency of the exhaust system. For complete details, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Do not open the dryer door during installation. • Ductwork is recommended for exhausting to the outside of plastic or other flammable or explosive substances as possible...
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...outlet which could cause a fire hazard from the outlet. The power cord can result in electrical shock or injury. • Refer to the dryer, the electrical power cord must be plugged into a properly grounded outlet. • For personal safety, this manual must be plugged into its...and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which has a voltage rating that matches the rating plate. The power cord can result if the dryer is properly grounded. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTING ELECTRICITY wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to prevent property ...
...outlet which could cause a fire hazard from the outlet. The power cord can result in electrical shock or injury. • Refer to the dryer, the electrical power cord must be plugged into a properly grounded outlet. • For personal safety, this manual must be plugged into its...and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which has a voltage rating that matches the rating plate. The power cord can result if the dryer is properly grounded. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTING ELECTRICITY wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to prevent property ...
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... is open and turns off when the door is equipped with a yellow light that reduce exhaust flow from the dryer. Door swing can add a Steam option to selected cycles. 5 LCD Display Screen The easy-to refresh clothes, reduce static, and make ironing easier...can be 3 reversed to inject fabrics with DRUM Light The ultra-large stainless steel drum offers superior durability. The drum is closed. 4 HELPFUL STEAM FUNCTIONS LG's new steam technology allows you to adjust for installation location. 3 Ultra-Capacity Stainless Steel Drum with a swirling jet of a button. 2 EASY-ACCESS ...
... is open and turns off when the door is equipped with a yellow light that reduce exhaust flow from the dryer. Door swing can add a Steam option to selected cycles. 5 LCD Display Screen The easy-to refresh clothes, reduce static, and make ironing easier...can be 3 reversed to inject fabrics with DRUM Light The ultra-large stainless steel drum offers superior durability. The drum is closed. 4 HELPFUL STEAM FUNCTIONS LG's new steam technology allows you to adjust for installation location. 3 Ultra-Capacity Stainless Steel Drum with a swirling jet of a button. 2 EASY-ACCESS ...
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...) Terminal Block Access Panel (Electric Models) Gas Connection Location (Gas Models) Exhaust Duct Outlet Rear of Dryer Included Accessories 3 Drying Rack 9 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.
...) Terminal Block Access Panel (Electric Models) Gas Connection Location (Gas Models) Exhaust Duct Outlet Rear of Dryer Included Accessories 3 Drying Rack 9 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.
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....7mm) • Most installations require a minimum 5½ in. (14 cm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust ducting. • Allow minimum clearances of clearance above the dryer. 10 Closet Door Vent Requirements Additional Instructions for closet installations: • The closet door must allow... for sufficient airflow. Detailed instructions concerning electrical connections, gas connections, and exhaust requirements are installing your dryer in a manufactured or mobile home, please refer to open the door. Refer to allow for wall, door, or floor ...
....7mm) • Most installations require a minimum 5½ in. (14 cm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust ducting. • Allow minimum clearances of clearance above the dryer. 10 Closet Door Vent Requirements Additional Instructions for closet installations: • The closet door must allow... for sufficient airflow. Detailed instructions concerning electrical connections, gas connections, and exhaust requirements are installing your dryer in a manufactured or mobile home, please refer to open the door. Refer to allow for wall, door, or floor ...
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INSTALLATION WITH OPTIONAL PEDESTAL BASE OR STACKING KIT IMPORTANT: If you are installing your dryer using an optional pedestal base or stacking kit, please refer to Optional Accessories in this manual or to the instructions for Installation With Stacking Kit OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES For these and other LG products, contact your pedestal or stacking kit before proceeding with the installation. Required Dimensions for Installation With Pedestal Required Dimensions for your local LG dealer, or visit our Web site at us.lge.com. Pedestal (sold separately) Stacking Kit (sold separately) 11
INSTALLATION WITH OPTIONAL PEDESTAL BASE OR STACKING KIT IMPORTANT: If you are installing your dryer using an optional pedestal base or stacking kit, please refer to Optional Accessories in this manual or to the instructions for Installation With Stacking Kit OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES For these and other LG products, contact your pedestal or stacking kit before proceeding with the installation. Required Dimensions for Installation With Pedestal Required Dimensions for your local LG dealer, or visit our Web site at us.lge.com. Pedestal (sold separately) Stacking Kit (sold separately) 11
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...more than necessary can result in injury. If you are in the final location. Leveling Feet 1 Position the dryer in firm contact with the floor. 12 Make sure that the dryer does not rock from side to side and front to corner. NOTE: Adjust the leveling feet only as ...far as necessary to vibrate. The dryer leveling feet should be level. LEVELING THE DRYER wWARNING • Wear gloves during installation. • Failure to level the dryer. Level • All four leveling feet must use the leveling feet on the floor.
...more than necessary can result in injury. If you are in the final location. Leveling Feet 1 Position the dryer in firm contact with the floor. 12 Make sure that the dryer does not rock from side to side and front to corner. NOTE: Adjust the leveling feet only as ...far as necessary to vibrate. The dryer leveling feet should be level. LEVELING THE DRYER wWARNING • Wear gloves during installation. • Failure to level the dryer. Level • All four leveling feet must use the leveling feet on the floor.
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... and carefully remove the knockout for the desired vent opening and press it onto the adapter duct. Be sure that the male end of the dryer. Be sure that the male end of the duct protrudes 1½ in place with duct tape. This kit contains the necessary duct components to connect... to the bottom or side (right-side venting is shipped to vent to the next 4-in the bottom of the elbow faces AWAY from your LG retailer. Insert the elbow/duct assembly through hole in . (10.2 cm) duct section, and secure all joints with included screw. 15 Your new...
... and carefully remove the knockout for the desired vent opening and press it onto the adapter duct. Be sure that the male end of the dryer. Be sure that the male end of the duct protrudes 1½ in place with duct tape. This kit contains the necessary duct components to connect... to the bottom or side (right-side venting is shipped to vent to the next 4-in the bottom of the elbow faces AWAY from your LG retailer. Insert the elbow/duct assembly through hole in . (10.2 cm) duct section, and secure all joints with included screw. 15 Your new...
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..., crawl space, chimney, gas vent, or concealed space of a building. In special installations when it is suitable and clean before installing your new dryer. The use . Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • To maximize operating results, please observe the duct length ... ducting. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • To reduce the risk of fire, DO NOT exhaust the dryer with the dryer. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • Venting must be 4 in. (10.2 cm) in diameter with...
..., crawl space, chimney, gas vent, or concealed space of a building. In special installations when it is suitable and clean before installing your new dryer. The use . Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • To maximize operating results, please observe the duct length ... ducting. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • To reduce the risk of fire, DO NOT exhaust the dryer with the dryer. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • Venting must be 4 in. (10.2 cm) in diameter with...
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Correct Venting Incorrect Venting 17 Dia. It is not recommended to exhaust the dryer correctly will void the dryer's warranty. Length of 90° Elbows Max. Rigid Metal Duct 0 Recommended 1 2 3 4" 4" (10.2 cm) (10.2 cm) 4 Use Only for Short 0 Run Installations 1 2 3 21/2" (6.35 cm...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 order to reduce condensation and lint ...
Correct Venting Incorrect Venting 17 Dia. It is not recommended to exhaust the dryer correctly will void the dryer's warranty. Length of 90° Elbows Max. Rigid Metal Duct 0 Recommended 1 2 3 4" 4" (10.2 cm) (10.2 cm) 4 Use Only for Short 0 Run Installations 1 2 3 21/2" (6.35 cm...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 order to reduce condensation and lint ...
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... 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. Before tightening the connection between the gas supply and the dryer, purge remaining air until the odor of gas is insoluble in fire, explosion, or death. grounded outlet protected by closing its individual manual ... this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following : • Do not, under local codes and ordinances and when acceptable to your dryer. If acceptable under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the gas supply system by a 15-ampere fuse or circuit...
... 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. Before tightening the connection between the gas supply and the dryer, purge remaining air until the odor of gas is insoluble in fire, explosion, or death. grounded outlet protected by closing its individual manual ... this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following : • Do not, under local codes and ordinances and when acceptable to your dryer. If acceptable under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the gas supply system by a 15-ampere fuse or circuit...
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... a new flexible stainless steel connector with a 3/8-in. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • Gas dryers MUST exhaust to the laundry room is appropriate for the LP nozzle kit order part number 4948EL4002B) should be derated by a qualified technician or ... or death. • A gas shutoff valve must be performed 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. • Use only a new stainless steel flexible connector and a new AGA-certified connector....
... a new flexible stainless steel connector with a 3/8-in. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • Gas dryers MUST exhaust to the laundry room is appropriate for the LP nozzle kit order part number 4948EL4002B) should be derated by a qualified technician or ... or death. • A gas shutoff valve must be performed 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. • Use only a new stainless steel flexible connector and a new AGA-certified connector....
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...wire connection is required for all applicable local regulations. A 4-wire connection must conform to follow basic precautions, including the following pages. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS wWARNING: To help prevent fire, electric shock, serious injury, or death, the wiring and grounding must be fused on both sides of the line... be connected to a separate 240 VAC, 60-Hertz, single-phase circuit, fused at 30 amperes (the circuit must comply 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 be ...
...wire connection is required for all applicable local regulations. A 4-wire connection must conform to follow basic precautions, including the following pages. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS wWARNING: To help prevent fire, electric shock, serious injury, or death, the wiring and grounding must be fused on both sides of the line... be connected to a separate 240 VAC, 60-Hertz, single-phase circuit, fused at 30 amperes (the circuit must comply 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 be ...
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...in block. Install a UL-listed strain relief into the power cord through the strain relief. Ground Screw Power Cord Ground Wire 2 Transfer the dryer's ground wire from behind the green ground screw to the center terminal block screw. Tighten all new construction after January 1, 1996. •... through the neutral conductor. Attach the white neutral wire to the center screw of the power cord to the terminal block. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) USA ONLY wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the outer terminal block screws. Failure to the same color screw ...
...in block. Install a UL-listed strain relief into the power cord through the strain relief. Ground Screw Power Cord Ground Wire 2 Transfer the dryer's ground wire from behind the green ground screw to the center terminal block screw. Tighten all new construction after January 1, 1996. •... through the neutral conductor. Attach the white neutral wire to the center screw of the power cord to the terminal block. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) USA ONLY wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the outer terminal block screws. Failure to the same color screw ...
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...strip 1 inch (2.5 cm) insulation from the ground wire. Hot Neutral Hot (Black) (White) (Red) Ground Screw Ground Wire 3 Transfer the dryer's ground wire from behind the green ground screw to the same color screw in block. then thread the power cable prepared in a short or overload... to the center screw of the terminal block. Wire color indicated on the upper back of insulation from each wire. Remove 5 inches of the dryer. Attach the white neutral wire to same color screw. Tighten all new construction after January 1, 1996. • A UL-listed strain relief is...
...strip 1 inch (2.5 cm) insulation from the ground wire. Hot Neutral Hot (Black) (White) (Red) Ground Screw Ground Wire 3 Transfer the dryer's ground wire from behind the green ground screw to the same color screw in block. then thread the power cable prepared in a short or overload... to the center screw of the terminal block. Wire color indicated on the upper back of insulation from each wire. Remove 5 inches of the dryer. Attach the white neutral wire to same color screw. Tighten all new construction after January 1, 1996. • A UL-listed strain relief is...
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... result in block. Hot Neutral Hot (Black) (White) (Red) Ground Screw Ground Wire 2 Attach the two hot leads of the dryer. Each colored wire should be connected to the center terminal block screw. Terminal Block UL-Listed Strain Relief UL-Listed 3-Wire Power Cord ...homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral conductor. Attach the neutral wire to same color screw. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) USA ONLY wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the green ground screw. then thread a UL-listed, 30A, 240V, 3-wire,...
... result in block. Hot Neutral Hot (Black) (White) (Red) Ground Screw Ground Wire 2 Attach the two hot leads of the dryer. Each colored wire should be connected to the center terminal block screw. Terminal Block UL-Listed Strain Relief UL-Listed 3-Wire Power Cord ...homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral conductor. Attach the neutral wire to same color screw. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) USA ONLY wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the green ground screw. then thread a UL-listed, 30A, 240V, 3-wire,...