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Thank you for buying a LG Dryer.
Please read your manual carefully, as it provides instructions
on safe Installation, Use and Maintenance.
Record the Model and Serial Numbers, and retain the
manual for future reference.
For more information, visit our website at http:iius.lge.com

P/No.: 3828EL3010A

benefit from good
time efficiency, quiet operation and energy saving system.

STAINLESSSTEELDRUM
Stainless

steel drum doesn't

generate

any rust.

ARTISTICDESIGN
Modern

front panel look and big crystal-clear

glass door make your dryer look stylish.

DIGITAL FABRICCARE
Multi-Level

temperature

control takes better care of your clothes

EASYOF USE
An entire selection

of user-friendly

functions

make operating

the dryer easy.

USING THE RLM (REMOTELAUNDRY MONITOR)
The RLM monitors status of your dryer. You can plug the display unit into any power
home. The RLM Display Unit can be purchased separately
for this dryer.

outlet in your

DUAL SENSORTECHNOLOGY
It makes

it possible

accurate

sensing

to sense even less than a 1 kg load size. So regardless

of load weight,

is ensured.

Your dryer provides sensor drying and time drying programs.
Sensor Dry : Dryer electronically sense laundry humidity and it automatically determines operation time based on the
dryness of the load and the selected program. At times, you can see sudden increase or decrease in operation time.
It happens because a sensor will detect laundry humidity within a certain period. Sudden change in operation time is not a
malfunction.
Time Dry : You can manualy set drying time to complete drying. Use dry performance if clothes are still damp after
sensor dry cycle is finished. Time Dry is more effective for heavyweight and bulky items such as king-size bed sheets and
thick work clothes.

PART1. SPECIFICATIONS
PART2. IMPORTANT

..................................................................................................................................................................................................................

WARRANTY

AND SAFETY

PART3. INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING
PART4. ACCESSORIES

INSTALLATION

YOUR DRYER

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PART5. ELECTRICAL

REQUIREMENTS

FOR ELECTRIC

PART6. ELECTRICAL

REQUIREMENTS

FOR GAS DRYERS ..........................................................................................................................................................

PART7. GAS REQUIREMENTS
PART8. EXHAUST

PART10.

AND INSTRUCTIONS

REQUIREMENTS

PART9. OPERATING

DRYER .............................................................................................................................................

.....................................................................................................................................................................

AND MAINTENANCE

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YOUR DRYER ............................................................................................................................................................................................

TROUBLESHOOTING

LG DRYER LIMITED

INSTRUCTIONS

WARRANTY

GUIDE ........................................................................................................................................................................................
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31-33
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[] Type

: Electric

[] Rating

: Please refer to the rating label regarding

[] Size

: 27 x 29.9 x 38.7(inch)

[] Capacity

:IEC

[] Weight

: 126 Ibs (57.2

Specifications

are subject

and Gas

7.3cu.ft.

to change

Dryer
detailed

information.

(22.5 Ib)
kg)

by manufacturer.

ACCESSORIES

2
.,,s:.Design
cha_tge

Dryer rack (1 each)

See page 26 .[br how to use.

qf pedestal_
without

are sul_ject

manqfaturer_

to
notice.

Stacking

kit (1 each)

Pedestal

(1 each)

Purchased

Separately

Purchased

Separately

See page 13.[br how to use.

Remote Laundry
Monitor
Purchased

Separately

See page 14 .[br how to use.

SEEKING WARRANTY ASSISTANCE

The Warranty

for your

Dryer

available

by contacting

your

operated

per this manual,

workmanship

throughout

is located
nearest

at the end of this manual.
LG Service

LG will repair
the Warranty

Center.

or replace
period,

any parts

beginning

Warranty

If this product
defective

Service

is installed
in material

is
and
or

the Date of Purchase.

WARNING!

For your safety, the recommendations
in this manual must be followed.
To reduce the risk
of fire or explosion,
electric
shock or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death
when

using

Warranty
coverage

your

appliance

Restriction:
is effective

If the dryer

Serial

precautions,

is subjected

to other

including

than private

the following.

family

use, all warranty

Model

and Serial

Number

when

requesting

Warranty

Service.

Proof

date is required.

Use the space

Model

basic

for only 90 days.

You will need the complete
purchase

foffow

below

to record

the model

number

and serial

number

of your new LG dryer.

No.
No.

Date of Purchase

-_I_ Staple

your receipt

HERE.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1) Read all instructions beti_re using the appliance.
2) Do not dry articles that have come into contact with
gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable
or explosive substances, as they give off vapors that
could ignite or explode.
3) Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance.
Close supervision of children is necessary when
using the appliance.
4) Before the appliance is removed li'om service or
discarded, remove the door to the drying
compartment.
5) Do not reach into the appliance if the drum is
moving.
6) Do not install or store this appliance where it will be
exposed to the weather.
7) Do not tamper with controls.

8) Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or
attempt any servicing unless specifically
recommended in the user-maintenance instructions.
9) Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam
rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials.
10) Clean lint screen beti_re or alier each load.
11) Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent
surrounding areas free from the accumulation of
lint, dust, and dirt.
12) The interior of the appliance and exhaust duct
should be cleaned periodically by qualified service
personnel.
13) Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your
dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils may
contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a
load to catch fire.
14) Do not use fabric sofiners or products to eliminate
static unless recommended by the manufacturer of
the fabric sofiner or product.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
GROUNDING

INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance nmst be grounded. In the event of
malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the
risk of electric shock by providing a path of least
resistance liar electric current. This appliance is
equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding
conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be
plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.
WARNING - Improper connection of the equipmentgrounding conductor can result in a risk of electric
shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service
person if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is
properly grounded.

Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance.
If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed
by a qualified electrician.

This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal,
permanent wiring system or an equipment-grounding
conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and
connected to the equipment-grom_ding
on the appliance.

terminal or lead

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL
GAS:

• Do not try to light

a match

on any gas or electrical

or cigarette,

the room,

building

WARNINGS

appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switches.
use any phone in your building.
• Clear

or turn

Do not

or area of all

occupants.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions carefully.

• Keep flammable materials and vapors,
as gasoline, away from dryer.

such

• Place dryer at least 18 inches above the floor
for a garage installation.
• Failure to do so can result in death
explosion

or fire.

° If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the
fire department.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, electric
shock, property damage, personal injury or death
when using this appliance, please follow all
instructions and information, including those in
this manual and instructions provided by your
gas supplier.
• Do not store or use any gasoline, dry-cleaning
solvents any other flammable vapors or
liquids in the area surrounding this appliance.

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 to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm and requires businesses to warn customers
of potential exposure to such substances.
Gas appliances
of these

can cause

substances,

monoxide,

minor

namely

formaldehyde

exposure

benzene,

to four

carbon

and soot, caused

• Do not dry anything that has ever had anything
flammable on it, even after washing.

primarily

• No washer can completely remove oil. Do not
dry any articles that have ever had any kind of
oil on them, including cooking oil.

Properly adjusted dryers will minimize
combustion. Exposure to these substances can be
minimized further by properly venting the dryer
to the outdoors.

• Articles containing foam, rubber, rubber-like
materials, plastic or similar materials should be
air dried.

• Failure to follow these instructions can result in
fire, death or serious injury.
• A qualified service person or company must
perform installation and service of this
appliance.

natural

by the incomplete

combustion

gas or LP fuels.

The following instructions will help guide you through the initial steps of setting up your dryer for use.
Please note that every section of this manual provides important information regarding the preparation and
use of your dryer, and it is important that you review this entire manual before proceeding with any
installation or use. More detailed instructions concerning electrical connections, gas connections, and
exhaust requirements are provided in other parts of this manual.
Certain minimum
_he
Choose a location with a solid floor for your dryer.
Place the dryer at least eighteen inches above the
floor for a garage installation. After placing the
dryer in the desired location,
it has the required clearances
are installing your dryer in a
mobile home, please refer to
additional instructions.

please make sure that
shown below. If you
manufactured
or
STEP 9 below for

clearances are required
sides of the unit

shown below. Those required minimum clearances
are set forth in the picture below. Please keep the
following instructions in mind when installing in a
closet or recessed area:
• Consider allowing additional clearance for
hlstalladon and servicing.
• Wall, door and floor molding may force additional
clearances.
• An additional inch of clearance is recommended to
minimize noise transfer.
• Consider space needed for companion appliances.
• For closet installations, the picture below shows the
minhnum required ventilation openings for the door.
A louvered door with comparable ventilation openings
is also acceptable.

3Bt

..........................................

(7.6 cm)
ventilation
hole

48 t_2.

(310 cm 2)

24*'2

* Most installations
(14 cm) clearance
vent with elbow.

require a minimum 5 1/2 in.
behind the dryer for the exhaust

(155 cm_)..
ventilation
hole

(7.6 cm)

"i _
(2.54cm)

29.9"
(76.1 cm)

Leveling legs should be secured.
All four legs are stably placed on the solid and
even fleer.
if dryer is not levN, laundry may not tumble
properly and sensor will not detect the accurate
humidity information.
When leveling, please be cautious not to injure
your lingers and toes.
If you install the dryer on the optional pedstal.
it is nessary to level with the pedestal levNing
legs.

0" _
(0 cm)

27" _1_0"
(68.6 cm)

Once in position, adjust the leveling legs of the dryer
until it is level from left to right and front to back.
The leveling legs must remain firmly on the floor
and the dryer should not rock. The maximum slope
of the dryer from left to right or front to back should
not exceed 2.5 cm (1 inch). If the dryer is not level,
and if the slope exceeds 2.5 cm (1 inch), a load may
not tumble properly
malfunction.
Note:

and internal sensors may
Other sections of this manual

also provide important information concerning the
placement of and clearances for your dryer. Please
review this entire manual before proceeding with any
installation.

The door on your dryer can be installed

to open

either to the left or the right. Follow these
instructions to reverse the direction in which your
door opens:

Door and latch should be aligned at the center

•

ALTERNATE

EXHAUST

DIRECTIONS

]. Remove screw and exhaust duct.

WARNINGS
• Use a heavy metal vent.
• Do not use plastic or thin foil duct.
• Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death or fire.
• Clean old ducts before

installing

2- |.

this dryer

Detach and remove the knockout that
matches the desired venting direction
(Right side not available on Gas Dryers)
0), @), _3)the order of work.

Vent end will face to the outside home and
improper taping and unstable installation of vent
will cause undesirable drying performance,

PORTION

In addition to the following warnings, please refer
to manual section on Exhaust Requirements
and
Maintenance.
iMPORTANT:
To reduce the risk of
fire, combustion, and gas accumulation,
the dryer
must be vented to the outdoors. Please follow the
instructions
carefully.

(and all others in this manual

"A"

Knockout
\

2-2. Reconnect

very

the duct to the blower

housing and attach the duct to the
base.(Duct

is a SVC part)

3-1.

Pre-assembte

4" elbow with 4" duct.

Wrap duct tape around joint.

• Do not use Plastic or thin foil duct.
• Use 4" (10.2 cm) diameter rigid or Semi-rigid
metal duct (note: venting materials are not
supplied with the dryer, and you should obtain the
venting materials necessary for proper installation)
• Position the Dryer such that the exhaust duct run is
as short as possible.
• Clean old ducts beJbre installing this dryer
• The male end of each section of exhaust duct must
point away from the dryer

DUCT
TAPE

3-2°

Insert elbow duct assembly first through the
side opening and connect the elbow to the

• Use as few elbow joints as possible.

internal duct.

• Use duct tape on all duct joints
• Insulate ductwork that runs through unheated
areas in order to reduce condensation
and lint
build-up on pipe walls.
• PLEASE BE AWARE THAT FAILURE
EXHAUST THE DRYER CORRECTLY
VOID THE DRYER'S WARRANTY.

TO
WILL

(Gas dryer only). In addition to the following,
please refer to manual section on Gas Requirements
and Instructions.

1. New stainless
connector
Certified
2.1/8"

steel flexible

only if allowed
Connector.

connector.
by local codes.

NPT Pipe Plug (for checking

3. Equipment
Installed

Shut-Off
within

Following are several warnings and instructions
concerning making the electrical connection li)r electric
dryers. More detailed inli)rmation concerning the
electrical connection is provided in the manual section
entitled Electrical Requirements for Electric Dryer.
It is important that you thoroughly review that section
and the remainder of this manual, beti)re taking any
steps to install or use this dryer.

Use this type of
Use Design

AGA

inlet gas pressure)

Valve-

N.P.T.

allow grounding of this appliance through neutral.
3. Electrical

Plug Connections.

6' (1.8 m) of dryer

4. Iron Pipe. Shorter than 20' (6.1 m)
Use 3/8" pipe. Longer than 20' (6.1 m) - Use 1/2" pi_.
5.3/8"

1. Use only a new U.L. listed No. 10 (copper wire only)
three conductor power supply cord kit rated 240
Volts (minimum) 30 Amperes and labeled as suitable
lk)r use in a clothes dryer.
2. Four-wire cord is required li)r manufactured (mobile)
home installations and where local codes do not

Gas Connection

4. For additional instruction on connecting the dryer to
an electrical power source, please refer to this
manual's section on Electrical Requirements and
Electric Dryer.

Make sure the burner nozzle is proper for the type of
gas you are provided with.
For instance, using LPG with LNGnozzle will result
in death, fire or explosion, Or using LNG with LPG
If needed, nozzle conversion should be done by a
qualified service technician and mark or put the
label of the current type of nozzle on the dryer.
1. Confirm that the type of gas available in your laundry
room is appropriate lk)r the dryer. The dryer is prepared
tk)r Natural Gas with a 3/8" NPT gas connection.
2. Remove the shipping cap ti"om the gas connection at the
back of the dryer. Make sure that you don't damage the
threads of the gas connection pipe when you remove the
shipping cap.
3. Connect the dryer to your laundry room's gas supply
using a new flexible stainless steel connector (as noted
below, only use a new stainless steel flexible connector
if allowed by your local codes).
4. Securely tighten all connections between the dryer and
your laundry room's gas supply. Turn on your laundry
room's gas supply and check all pipe connections (both
internal and external) for gas leaks with a non-corrosive
leak detection fluid. Refer to Part 7(page 20)
5. For LP (Liquefied Petroleum) gas connection, refer to
this manual's section entitled Gas Requirements and
Instructions.

ff your house is located at the elevation up to 10,000
feet.
Adjustingburner input setting is not needed in this
elevation because A.G.Acert!fies this dryer will not
have any problemwith the B,T.Urating at this altitudel
If your house is above 10,000 feet, you are required
adjust a four percent(4%)reduction of the burner B.T.U
rating indicated on the mode!/serial rating

WARNING!
• Use a new UL approved 30 amp power supply
cord or 10 gauge solid copper w_re.
• Use a UL approved strain relief.
• Disconnect power before making electrica
connections.
• Connect neutral wire(white or center wire) to
center terminal.
• Ground wire(green or bare wire) must be
connected to green ground connector.
• Securely tighten all electrical connections
• See installation instructions for complete
instructions.
• Failure to do so can result in fire or electrical
shock.

Prior to the first use of this appliance, use allpurpose cleaning products or a solution of detergent
and water, with damp cloth to remove from the
inside of the dryer drum!drying compartment
any
dust or dirt that may have accumulated
inside the

Effective dryer operation requires appropriate dryer
airflow. The adequacy of the airflow can be
measured by evaluating the static pressure. Static
pressure in the exhaust duct can be measured with a
manometer, placed on the exhaust duct

dryer. Plug-in your dryer after reviewing
following parts on your dryer's Electrical
Requirements.

approximately
2 ft. (60.9 cm) from the dryer. Static
pressure in the exhaust duct should not exceed 0.6
inches (1.5 cm). The dryer should be checked while
the dryer is running with no load.

the

Measuring Static pressure

Confirming

Heat Source

in Gas Dryers

Manometer

Close the door to the dryer drum/drying
compartment
and, after completing all steps in this
manual for proper installation of this dryer, start the
dryer on a heat setting. After the dryer starts, the
igniter will glow red and the main burner will
ignite.

Warning:

If all air is not purged from the gas line,

the gas igniter may go off before the gas and the
main burner have ignited. If this happens, the
igniter will re-attempt gas ignition after
approximately
two minutes.
Exhaust
Confirming

Heat Source

in Electric

Dryers

Close the door to the dryer drum/drying
compartment
and, after completing all steps in this
manual for proper installation of this dryer, start the
dryer on a heat setting. The exhaust air or the
exhaust pipe should be warm after the dryer has
been operating

Duct
MAXIMUM STATIC
PRESSURE IN
WATER COLUMN
0.6 inche (1.5 cm)

for three minutes.

4) Electric dryers may be vented to the outside
using the back, left, right, or bottom panel.
5) Gas dryers may be vented to the outside using the
back, left, or bottom panel. Gas dryer may not be
vented to the outside using the right side panel
because of the burner housing.
The following

instructions

are applicable

installations of the dryer in a manufactured
or
mobile home. Any installation in a manufactured
or
mobile home must comply with the Manufactured
Home Construction and Safety Standards Title 24
CFR, Part 32-80 or Standard CAN/CSAOZ240 MH
and local codes and ordinances.
If you are
uncertain whether your proposed installation will
comply with these standards, please contact a
service and installation professional for assistance.

The following instructions apply to any installation
of the dryer in a manufactured
or mobile home:

1) The gas dryer must be permanently
the floor.

attached

2) The electrical connection for an electric dryer
must be a 4-wire connection.
More detailed
information

concerning

the electrical

connection

is provided at the manual section entitled
Electrical Requirements
for Electric Dryer
3) To reduce the risk of combustion

6) The dryer exhaust duct must be affixed securely
to the manufactured
or mobile home structure,
and the exhaust duct must be made of a material
that will resist fire and combustion,
recommended
metal pipe.

and it is

that you use a rigid or flexible

7) DO NOT connect the exhaust duct with any other
duct, vent, chimney, or other exhaust duct.
8) Make sure the dryer has adequate access to
outside fresh air to ensure proper operation. The
opening for outside fresh air must be at least 25
in 2 (163 cm:).
9) It is important that the clearance of the duct from
any combustible construction be at least 2 inches
(5 cm), and, when venting the dryer to the
outdoors,
clearance

the dryer can be installed with a
of 1 inch at the sides and back of the

dryer.
10) Please be aware that venting materials are not
supplied with the dryer. You should obtain the
venting materials necessary for proper
installation.

and fire, the

dryer must be vented to the outside.

WARNING!
DO NOT vent the exhaust

metal screws or fasteners that extend
into the duct.

manufactured

duct under the

or mobile home.

To ensure safe and secure installation, please
observe the instructions below.
Secure stacking kit side bracket to the
washer with a screw on the back of bracket.

WARNINGS
Incorrect Installation
accidents.

can cause serious

The weight of the dryer and the height of
installation makes the stacking procedure
too risky for one person. This procedure
should be performed by 2 or more
experienced
service personne.

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6._

Repeat Steps 2, 3, 4 for the other side.

Place the dryer on top of the washer by fitting
legs as shown in the picture. Avoid finger
injuries - be careful not to pinch fingers
between the washer and dryer. Slide dryer
slowly backwards to the stopper of kit.

J
Stackingkit

Place washer
solid floor.

firmly on a stable,

even and

Peel protective paper off the tape from the
stacking kit side bracket.

Fit the stacking kit side bracket firmly to the
side of top plate by attaching the doublesided tape to top plate as picture shows.

Insert the front stacking kit. Push the front
stacking kit back to the stoppers of side
stacking

kit.

Screw both sides of the front kit.

If there are some foreign objects on the surface
of top plate, it becomes difficult to apply double,
sided tape on,

• Do not use stacking
potentially
home.

unstable

kit with a gas dryer in
conditions

like a mobile

Remove pedestal, installation hardware, and
instructions from the shipping carton.
Position dryer on top of the pedestal.
NOTE : Because of the weight of the dryer
two or more people may be needed.

Attach the double-sided tape of the bracket to the
dryer as shown so the bent parts of the brackets
align with the edge and can be attached to the
pedestal with screws.
NOTE : Attach the lower side first.

NOTE • If dryer was previously installed, uninstall
it as follows:
A. Uninstalling an electric dryer:
1) Unplug the power supply cord,
2) Pull the dryer away from the wall enough to
loosen the vent clamp. Loosen the clamp and
carefully remove the exhaust vent from the
dryer exhaust outlet.
B. Uninstalling

a gas dryer:

Be sure to press the adhesive parts of the brackets
firmly to the appliance.

1) Shut off Gas
2) Unplug Power Cord
3) Disconnect Gas Line from Dryer
4) Pull away and loosen vent clamp.
Disconnect venting.

combo

Install the eight (8) screws(supplied)
brackets to the pedestal.

to attach the

for dryer
for washer/
combo

Remove the paper from the
bracket.

I,,/

Move the dryer to the desired place.
NOTE • The appliance and pedestal assembly
must be placed on a solid and level floor
for proper operation. Adjust the legs of the
appliance and pedestal by turning with a
wrench. Then, adjust the lock unt toward
the pedestal while holding the pedestal leg
using a wrench.

Following
,_

are additional

Important

instructions

Warning:

regarding

electrical

To help prevent fire, electric

must conform to the latest edition of the National
regulations.
Please contact a qualified electrician
has adequate

electrical

for Grounding

of your Electric

a) This dryer must be connected to a grounded
metal, permanent wiring system or an
equipment-grounding
conductor must be run
with the circuit conductors and connected to the
equipment-grounding
dryer.

terminal

or lead on the

b) The dryer has its own terminal block that must
be connected to a separate 60 Hertz single
phaseAC circuit, fused at 30 Amperes (the
circuit must be fused on both sides of the line).
ELECTRICAL
SERVICE FOR THE DRYER
SHOULD BE OF MAXIMUM
RATE
VOLTAGE

LISTED

and requirements

for electric dryers.

shock, serious injury or death, the wiring and grounding

Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 and all applicable local
to check your home s wmn_ and fuses to ensure that your home

power to operate the dryer.

120V/240V,

Instructions
Dryer:

connections

60 Hertz, 3-Wire Installation

d) The power cord (pigtail) connection between
wall receptacle and dryer terminal block IS NOT
supplied with dryer. Type of pigtail and gauge of
wire must conform to local codes and with
instructions

mentioned

on the following

pages.

e) The method of wiring the dryer is optional and
subject to local code requirements. Refer to
examples on next page.
f) You must select the method by which to wire
your dryer according to local code and ordinance
requirements.
Sample methods are included in
the following pages.

ON THE NAMEPLATE.

DO NOT CONNECT DRYER TO 110, 115,
OR 120 VOLT CIRCUIT. Heating elements are
available for field installation in dryers which
are to be connected to electrical service of
different

voltage than that listed on nameplate.

c) If branch circuit to dryer is fifteen feet (4.50 m)
or less in length, use U.L. (Underwriters
Laboratories)
listed No. 10 A.W.G. wire (copper
wire only), or as required by local codes. If over
fifteen feet (4.50 m), use U.L. (Underwriters
Laboratories)
listed No. 8 A.W.G. wire (copper
wire only), or as required by local codes. Allow
sufficient slack in wiring so dryer can be moved
from its normal location when necessary.

Review the following options to determine
for your home:

@
Use the instructions

in this section if your home has

a 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R) and you
will be using a UL listed, 120/240 volt minimum,
30 amp, dryer power supply cord.

Use the instructions in this section if your home has
a 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) and you

the appropriate

electrical connection

Important
: Grounding through the neutral conductor
is prohibited for (1) new branch-circuit installations,
(2) mobile homes, and (3) recreational vehicles, and
(4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through
the neutral conductor.
Prepare minimum 5ft( 1.52m) of length in order for
dryer to be replaced.
First, peel 5 inches (12.7cm) of covering material from
end. Strip 5 inches of ground wire insulation. After
cutting 1_/2inch (3.8cm) from 3 other wires peel
insulation back linch (2.5cm). Make ends of 3 wires a
hook shape.
¢

will be using a UL listed, 120/240 volt minimum,
30 amp, dryer power supply cord.

If this type is awlilable at your home. you will be
connecting to a fused disconnect or circuit breaker
box

If this type is available
connecting
box

at your home. you will be

to a fused disconnect

or circuit breaker

• Screw power supply wire to the terminal block.
Colored wire should be connected to same color
screw. Wire color indicated on manual is
connected to the same color screw in block.
Otherwise, excessive current is applied resulting
in damages on product and heating failure.

Then, put the hooked shape end of the wire under the
screw of the terminal block(hooked end facing rightward)
and pinch the hook together and screw tightly.

1. Connect neutral wire(white)
terminal block screw.

of power cord to center

2. Connect red and black wire to the left and right
terminal block screws.
3. Connect ground wire(green) of power cord to external
ground screw and move neutral ground wire of
appliance and connect it to center screw.
4. Make sure that the strain relief screw is tightened.
and be sure that all terminal block nuts are on tight and
power cord is in right position.
Center terminal block
screw(silver)
Neutral grounding
wire(white)
Neutral wire
(white or center wire)
Strain relief
Green wire of power cord
External ground connector

Important : Grounding through the neutral conductor
is prohibited tbr (1) new branch-circuit installations,
(2) mobile homes, and (3) recreational vehicles, and
(4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding
the neutral conductor.

through

• If your local codes or ordinances do not allow the
use of a 3 wire connection, or you are installing
your dryer in a mobile home, you must use a 4wire connection.

Prepare minimum 5ft( 1.52m) of length in order for
dryer to be replaced.

{ 4-wire receptacle

First, strip 3 _/2inches (8.9cm) of outer sheath from
end and strip 1 inch of insulation from each
conductor.
,¢

NEMA type 14-30R)
_4-pront

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plua

S Ptadet_rgic_s his

with

Prong

Then, put the hooked shape end of the wire under
the screw of the terminal block(hooked
end facing
rightward) and pinch the hook together and screw
tightly.

nt plug

NeeuGt[21Updo p rg n g

3/4 in.pproved
(1.9 cm)strain

relief

Ring terminals

Center terminal block
screw(siNer)
-1. Connect neutral wire(white) of power cord to
center terminal block screw.
2. Connect
terminal

Neutral grounding
wire(white)
Neutral wire
(white or center wire)

red and black wire to the left and right
block screws.

Strain relief
Green wire of power cord

3. Make sure that the strain relief screw is tightened
and be sure that all terminal block nuts are on

External ground connector

tight and power cord is in right position.
1. Connect neutral wire(white) of power cord to
center terminal block screw.

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Neutralgrounding
wiretwhite)

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Neutral grounding
wire(white)

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Strain relief
External ground
connector

2. Connect
terminal

red and black wire to the left and right
block screws.

3. Connect ground wire(green) of power cord to
external ground screw and move neutral ground
wire of appliance and connect it to center screw.
4. Make sure that the strain relief screw is tightened.
and be sure that all terminal block nuts are on
tight and power cord is in right position.

If your local codes or ordinances permit the
connection of a frame-grounding
conductor to the
neutral wire, use these instructions.
If your local
codes or ordinances do not allow the connection of
a frame-grounding

conductor

to the neutral

use the instructions under Section
3-wire connection.

• If your local codes or ordinances
connection of a frame-grounding
neutral wire, use the instructions
section.

do not allow the
conductor to the
under this

wire,

3: Optional

3-wire receptacle

EMA type 10-30R)

3-wire plug

Spade terminals with

p turned ends

Neutral grounding
wire(Green)

rong

Neutral wire(white)
3-wire plug

3/4 in, (1.9 cm)

pproved
rong

External ground
connector

strain remief

--Separate

Ring !erminals
P,leu_ral twnll:e or center wire)

ground

lre

/
Center terminal
block screw(silver)
Neutral grounding
wire(white)
Neutral grounding
wire(white)

|
|

Strain relief
External ground
connector

1. Connect neutral wire(white) of power cord to
center terminal block screw.
2. Connect ground wire of appliance and neutral
wire of power cord to center terminal block
screw.
.

red and black wire to the left and right
block screws.

4. Make sure that the strain relief screw is tightened.
and be sure that all terminal block nuts are on
tight and power cord is in right position.
.

Connect
terminal

Connect a independent ground wire from external
ground connector to proper ground.

120 Volt, 60 Hertz, with 3-Prong
Following

are additional

instructions

regarding

electrical

Grounding

connections

Plug

and requirements

for gas dryers.

,_
hnportant
Warning:
To help prevent fire, electric shock, serious injury or death, the wiring and grounding
must conform to the latest edition of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or the Canadian Electrical
Code, CSA C22.1, and all applicable

local regulations.

wiring and fuses to ensure that your home has adequate
Electrical

Requirements

Please contact
electrical

a qualified

electrician

to check your home's

power to operate the dryer.

for Your Dryer:

a) Please note that the wiring diagram

is provided

inside the dryer control hood. Label all wires
prior to disconnection
when servicing the dryer,
because wiring errors can cause serious injury to
you and your dryer.
b) Your dryer is designed to be used on a separate
branch, polarized, three-wire, effectively
grounded, 120 Volt, 60 Hertz, AC (alternating
current) circuit protected by a 15 Ampere fuse,
equivalent fuse or circuit breaker.
c) Use separately fused circuits for washers and
dryers, and DO NOT operate a washer and a
dryer on the same circuit.

WARNING]
Do not overload the circuit by operating
other appliances on the same circuit when
this appliance is operating, by using an
extension cord to connect the dryer to the
power source, or by using any adapter to
allow additional cords to connect to the
same outlet.

STANDARD 120 VOLT, 60 HERTZ, 3-WIRE
EFFECTIVELY GROUNDED CIRCUIT
1
2
3
4
5

L1
Ground
Neutral Side
Round Grounding Prong
Neutral

a) The dryer has a three-prong plug to help guard
against shock. The plug should be plugged
directed into a properly grounded three-prong
receptacle that is rated 120 Volts AC (alternating
current) 15 Amps. This plug, in order to be
properly and fully effective, must be plugged into
a properly installed outlet that is grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
b) The dryer must be grounded

DO NOT modify the plug provided

wit h

the dryer.!f
it doe s not fit the outlet in your
laundry room, a pr0per out!et w!!! need to be
insta!l ed in your laundry

room by a qualified

in order to reduce

the risk of electric shock, including
malfunction or breakdown.

c) If your laundry room does not meet the
specifications
required by this manual, or if you
are uncertain whether or not your hmndry room
meets these specifications, please have a
qualified service person or company.
Review your laundry room's electrical supply for
any problems.

Following

are important

instructions

and information

concerning

the requirements

for the gas supply and service for

gas dryers.
_
hnportant Warning:
The gas supply and service for a gas dryer must comply with all local codes
and ordinances.
In the absence of any local codes or ordinances in your area, the gas supply and service for your gas
dryer must comply with the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA
54.
1. Gas supply requirements:
Liquefied Petroleum
(L.P.) Gas (2,500 Btu/ft3 (93.1 MJ/m3)) service
must be provided at 10 + 1.5 in. water column

pressure.

supplier, 3/8 inch approved tubing may be used
where lengths are less than 20 feet (6.1m).
Larger tubing should be used for lengths in
excess of 20 feet (6.1m). It is also important that

2. Do not attempt to connect Dryer to Liquified
Petroleum (LP Gas) Gas service without a
qualified

professkmal.

3. Isolate the dryer from the gas supply piping
system by closing its individual manual shut-off
valve, during any pressure testing of the gas
supply system at test pressure
than 2/1 psi (3.45 kPa).

equal to or less

4. Supply Line Requirements.
Your laundry room
must have a rigid gas supply line to your dryer.
In the United States, an individual manual shutoff
valve MUST be installed within at least 6 feet
(1.8m) of the dryer, in accordance with the
National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1. A 1/8 in.
N.P.T. pipe plug must be installed

as shown.

If using a rigid pipe, the rigid pipe should be 1/2
inch IPS. If acceptable under local codes and
ordinances and when acceptable to your gas

you use pipe joint compound
LP gas.
.

that is insoluble

To reduce the danger of gas leaks, explosion,
fire, please follow and observe the folk)wing
instructions
and WARNINGS.

and

Connect the dryer to the type of gas shown on the
nameplate.
Use new flexible

stainless

steel connectors.

Use Teflon tape and pipe joint compound
insoluble in LP gas on all pipe threads.
Purge gas supply of air and sediment before
connecting the gas supply to the dryer; in order to
prevent gas valve contamination.
Before
tightening connection between gas supply and
dryer, purge remaining air until odor of gas is
identified.
• DO NOT use an open flame to inspect for gas
leaks, instead use a non-corrosive leak detection
fluid.

WARNING!
DO NOT attempt any disassembly of the
dryer, any disassembly requires the
attention and tools of an authorized and
qualified

service

person or cornpany,

• Use a new AGA or CSA approved
supply line.
• Install a shut-off
• Securely

gas

valve.

tighten all gas connections.

• If connected to LP, have a qualified person
make sure gas pressure does not exceed
13 in. water column.
• Examples of a qualified person include
licensed heating personnel, authorized gas
company personnel, and authorized se rvice
personnel.
• Failure to do so can result in death
explosion,

or fire.

Following are important instructions and information concerning the exhaust requirements for your dryer.
,_ hnportant Warning:
To reduce the risk of fire, combustion, or accumulation
of combustible gases, DO NOT
exhaust dryer air into an enclosed and unventilated
area, such as an attic, wall, ceiling, crawl space, chimney, gas
vent, or concealed space of a building. To reduce the risk of fire, DO NOT exhaust the dryer with plastic or thin foil
ducting.

Recommended

k___.
4 _

(10.2 cm)

65 feet (19.8 m)

45 feet (13.7 m)

55 feet (16.8 m)

35 feet (10.7 m)

47 feet (14.3 m)

30 feet (9.1 m)

36 feet (11.0 m)

25 feet (7.6 m)

28 feet (8.5 m)

20 feet (6.1 m)

(10.2 cm)

Use Only for Short Run
Installations

55 feet (16.8 m)

35 feet (10.7 m)

47 feet (14.3 m)

27 feet (8.2 m)

41 feet (12.5 m)

21 feet (6.4 m)

30 feet (9.1 m)

17 feet (5.2 m)

22 feet (6.7 m)

15 feet (4.5m)

2-t/2"

(6.36 cm)

NOTE : Deduct 6 feet (1.8 m) for each additional elbow.
It is not recommended to use more than 4 90 ° elbows.
Exhaust

Requirements

and Instructions:

1. Venting materials are not provided with the dryer
and you should obtain the necessary venting
materials locally. For example, the outer end of
exhaust pipe must have a weather hood with hinged
dampers to prevent back-draft when the dryer is not
in use.
2. The exhaust duct nmst be tour inches (10.2 cm) in
diameter with no obstructions. The exhaust duct
should be kept as short as possible. Make sure to
clean any old ducts before installing your new dryer.

3. Rigid or semi-rigid metal ducting is recommended
for use as transition ducting between the dryer and
and the wall. In special installations when it is
impossible to make a connection with the above
recommendations,
then a UL-listed flexible metal
transition duct may be used between the dryer and
wall connection only. The use of this ducting will
affect dry time.
4. DO NOT use sheet metal screws on exhaust pipe
joints or other fastening means which extend into
the duct that could catch tint and reduce the
efficiency of the exhaust system. Secure all joints
with duct tape.
5. To maximize operating results, please observe the
duct lenoth_ limitations noted in the chart above.

2 1

Exhaust

and Dryer Maintenance

Cleaning

WARNINGs

1. Clean the lint filter either before drying each load
or after drying each load. Always make sure the
lint filter is clean before starting a new load,

Disconnect the dryer's electric power
prior to any cleaning or maintenance.
1. After one year of use, the interior and complete

because
times.
.

exhaust system of the dryer should be examined
and cleaned if necessary.
2. Before one year of use, when drying performance
has become unsatisfactory, please examine and

hoods frequently

4. A qualifed service person or company
used to perform this maintenance.
5. A Flexible

Metal Vent Kit, available

can be used to exhaust
in hard to reach places.
pieces, one of which is
the other is attached to
Following

attachment

of the two separate pieces

7. Ordinarily, the dryer drum will need no care.
Wipe the exterior of the dryer as required, and
always wipe the exterior of the dryer in the event
any detergent, bleach, or other washing products
is spilled on the dryer.
8. Clean the control panel with a damp cloth as
necessary. Warning: spray pre-wash products
may damage the finish of the control panel.
9. Please clean the lint filter either before drying
each load or after drying each load.
10. Always make sure the lint filter is clean before
starting a new load, because a clogged lint filter
may increase drying times.
11. Annually remove the lint filter and attach it to
the vacuum duct. See item #2 above.
12. Please note that the wiring diagram is provided
inside the dryer control hood. Label all wires
prior to disconnection
when servicing the dryer,
because wiring errors can cause serious injury

drying

To clean, pull the lint screen straight up and roll
any lint off the screen with your fingers.
Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Push
back into place.

Always ensure the lint screen is firmly secured
before running the dryer. Running the dryer with

Some articles of clothing
others
Screen
screen
as new

at extra cost,

to the dryer and the wall, the dryer may be
returned to its final position, after which the two
pieces themselves can be connected.

to you and your dryer.

should be

the dryer when it is placed
This Kit comes in two
attached to the dryer and
the wall exhaust outlet.

lint filter may increase

a loose lint screen may cause overheating and
damage to the dryer and articles being dried.

to ensure

the dampers are moving fleely, that the dampers
are not pushed in and that nothing has been set
against the dampers.

a clogged

the lint screen fnnly

clean the exhaust duct for better drying
performance.
3. Check the weather

the Lint Screen

may shed more lint than

(towels for example), causing the Lint
to rapidly fill. Remove lint from the lint
before and after drying these articles, such
towels.

In the event lint falls off of the lint screen and
into the dryer during removal,
hood and remove

Laundry
build
times.

detergent

and fabric

up on the lint screen,
The screen

the screen.
up, and help

ensure

clean

every

six months

frequently.
follows:

is likely

In order

dryer,

inspect the exhaust

any lint.
softener

longer

blocked

if lint falls

to prevent
proper

the lint screen

this type

operation

can

drying
off

of build

of your

with a nylon

or, if necessary,

The lint filter

residue

causing

brush

can also

be washed

a) After rolling the lint off of the screen with your
fingers, wet both sides of the screen with hot or
warm water.
b) Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid
detergent and scrub the lint screen with the brush
to remove the buildup of detergent and fabric
softener.
c) After the residue
with hot water.

has been removed,

rinse screen

d) After drying the lint screen with a clean towel,
firmly replace the lint screen in your dryer.

Followiugareinstructions
for startingandusingyouruewdryer.Pleasereferto specificsectious
of thismauualfor
moredetailedinformation.ImportautWarning:Toreducetheriskof fire,electricshock,or injuryto person,read
thiseutiremanual,includingtheImportant Safety Instructions, before operating this dryer.
m DLE7177WM/DLG7188WM/DLE7177NM/DLG7188NM/DLE7177RM/DLG7188RM
STATUS.
dean Filter
Time change Wrinkle Care EST.TIME
Button
INDICATOR REMAINING

CYCLESELECTOR

"_MANUALDRY
SPEEDDRY

NORMAL

Child Lack

.......
_

C01TON/TOWELS

HEAVY DUTY

AIRDRY

O NORMAL
MORE DRY
O

0
0

()
0

I_
LOW

OL_gSDRY

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MID HIGH
M£DIUM

0
0

C) 30

50
40

O DAMP DRY

O ULTRA LOW

()OFF

WRINKLE
CARE

m
w

Power Button

Start/Pause
Button

Fire Hazard

Do not dry anything

remove oil.

that has ever had any

type of oil on it (including

Temp.
Contrd

Drying
Time
Control

Beeper

OPTION
Burns

WARNING!

WARNING!
No wasner can completely

Dryness
intensity
Control

cooking oils).

Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic
must be air dried. Failure to follow these
instructions can result in death or fire.

Explosion

Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors,
as gasoline, away from dryer.

such

Do not dry anything that has ever had
anything flammable on it (even after
washing). Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death, explosion, or fire.

Power Button
. Use this button for power on or off.

Selection
• By dialing the knob, select the desired cycle based
on laundry types and conditions.

2. Manual Dry Cycles

1. Sensor Dry Cycles

drying time and a drying temperature.
When a
Manual Cycle is selected, the ESTIMATED TIME
REMAINING
display shows the actual time
remaining in your cycle. You can change the actual
time in the cycle by pressing MORE TIME or LESS
TIME.

Sensor Dry Cycles allow you to match the cycle to
the load you are drying. Each cycle dries certain
fabrics at the recommended
temperature. A sensor
detects the moisture in the load and automatically
adjusts the drying time for optimal drying

amount of

Speed Dry

Heavy Duly
Use for drying heavy Fabrics such as jeans,
Corduroys

Use Manual Cycles to select a specific

Use for small loads or loads that need a short drying
time.

or work clothes.

Cotton/Towels

Freshen Up

Use for drying denims, towels, heavy cottons
Normal

Use this cycle to remove wrinkles from items, such
as clothes packed in a suitcase or items wrinkled

Use for drying sturdy fabrics such as work casual
clothes

from being left in the dryer too king.

Perm. press
Use for permanent
Delicates

press and synthetic

Use for drying synthetic fabrics,
fabrics and no-iron finishes

Use the Air Dry Modifier for items that require
drying without heat such as rubber, plastic and heatsensitive fabrics.

items

washable

knit

Time

Button

Ultra Delicate
Use for drying gentle
Items such as workout

wear, shear and lace items

• Press MORE TIME or LESS TIME until the
Sensor

Dry

Cycles

Load Type

HEAVY

DUTY

Templ

Time*
(Minutes)

High

COTTON/TOWELS

Medium

Towel, denim pants

High

Jeans, heavyweight

NORMAL

permanent

• The Display shows the
estimated time remaining.
In addition to this, if the

Low

dryer has some problem,
displays error messages.

Low

Ultra

press
DELICATES
Lingerie, sheets, blouses
ULTRA DELICATE
Shear, workout wear
and lace items

Time change button is available only with Manual
Dry, Time Dry and Rack Dry programs.

PRESS

Synthetics,

drying time is set.

Medium

Work clothes,corduroys
PERM.

desired

Low

Status/CleanFilter/WrinkleCareIndicator
2, Rack Dry

• It shows status of drying
operation. When Wrinkle
Care is selected, this option
light will glow. When power is on, Check Filter is
displayed

until start/pause

is selected.

For better drying performance and safety,
clean lint filter every single usel

Rack Dry is designed

for use with

items which are not designed for
tumble drying such as sweaters,
silk or lingerie.
Sneakers also will be great with this option.
• To use the RACK DRY

Child Lock

1.0pen the door.

1, Child Lock

Hold the dryer rack with
both hands,

Child Lock can be used to prevent your children
fiom changing options on control panel while the
dryer is running.

2, Put the dryer rack into
the drum

When Child Lock is enabled, all the buttons will be
locked and Child Lock glows.
To enable Child Lock, Press and hold Rack Dry for
3 seconds, A single beep tone is heard and Child
Lock is displayed on the status window.
To disable Child Lock, press and hold Rack Dry for
3 seconds again.

3, Make sure Dryer RACK
is evenly spaced right
onto the drum inside
and door rim,

Don t use Rack for normal tumble drying. Rack Dry
is shipped in place in your dryer so remove rack for
normal laundry,

DtionButtons
1, CUSTOM PROGRAM,
Set up your favorite
combination of settings
them here for one-touch

and save
recall.

1. Select a cycle
2. Change DRY LEVEL and TEMP. CONTROL.
3. Select OPTIONS you want.
4. Press and hold the CUSTOM PROGRAM.
_lb recall your stored CUSTOM PROGRAM
Press CUSTOM PROGRAM button, then press
START/PAUSE.

Washable

wool items

Stuffed toys with
cotton or polyester
fiber filling

Low

Low!Ultra
Low

20/30

Stuffed toys, foam
rubber filled.

Ultra Low

Foam rubber pillows

Air Dry

Athletic

Air Dry

shoes

* Reset time as needed

to complete

50/30

drying.

3. Wrinkle Care
Manual Dry
Cycles Load Type

This option helps to prevent
wrinkles in your laundry.
When you select the wrinkle free option, the dryer
will periodically tumble for up to three hours after

_
lemp!

Default Time*
(Minutes)

SPEED DRY
SMALL LOADS

High

FRESHEN

Medium

the cycle has completed.
You can use this option in case that you can not
remove

laundry immediately

after drying is done.

Remove

Wrinkles

High

AIR DRY

4. Anti Bacterial
This option reduces bacteria

using high temperature during the
cycle. This option can only be
used with the Heavy Duty,
Cotton/Towels and Normal cycles.

Do not use this cycle with delicate fabrics.

Control
Use Temp. Control Option to
select temperatures for the
Manual Cycles. Press TEMR
CONTROL until the desired
temperature setting glows.
Temperature modifiers cannot
be used with the Sensor Dry

HIGH

MID HIGH

MEDIUM

LOW

ULTRA LOW

Cycles.

5. Damp Dry Beep

TEMRCONTROL

When you select the damp dry beep option, a beep wilt
alert you when your load is approximately 80% dry.
This notice will allow you to
remove lightweight items that are

When using Air Dry
This chart shows examples
dried using AIR DRY.

of items that can be

dry or other items that you may
wish to iron.

)er
The BEEPER

controls

the

volume of the beep that is made
when you press any of the
buttons on the control panel.
Press BEEPER to adjust the
sound level or turn off the signal.

Foam rubber-pillows,
padded bras, stuffed toys

20-30

Plastic-Shower
tableclothes

curtains,

20 ;30

Rubbe>backed

rugs

40 _ 50

Olefin, polypropylene,
shear nylon

Time Dry_

10 + 20

Reset cycle to complete drying, if needed.

Use Time Dry Option to change

• Check to see that coverings

Drying Time on your own. You
can select the desired operation
time manually by pressing Time
Dry button which ranges from 20
to 60 minutes.

• Shake and fluff pillows by hand periodically
during the cycle.
• Dry item completely. Foam rubber pillows are
slow to dry.
NOTE:

are securely

Air Dry is not available
Cycles.

stitched.

with Sensor Dry

Level
• Use this button to set dry level
@ VERY DRY

• First, select sensor dry cycle.

• Select dry level to adjust how much you want to dry the load. As the cycle runs, the control senses
the dryness of the load and adjusts the time automatically based on the selected dryness level.

NORMAL

O LESSDRY
C) DAMP DRY

DRYLEVEL

DRY LEVELselections can only be made while
using Sensor Dry Cycles, Selecting
MORE Dry or LESS Dry automatically adjusts the
needed time which is already sensed,

Start / Pause Button
• Use this button for start or pause.

@ Starting your dryer
1. Before use

2. Loading

• Clean lint screen before or after each cycle.

• Determine load size by the amount of space tile load
requires rather than the weight of tile load.

• Place laundry into dryer and shut door. See Loading.
• Turn the knob to select the drying cycle you want.
The preset setting for Sensor Dry Cycles or Manual
Cycles will glow. The estimated or actual cycle time (in
minutes) will show in the display.

• Avoid overloading tile dryer.
Following these instructions can help reduce your utility
bill, prolong tile life of your clothes, and decrease the
likelihood of uneven drying and wrinkle.
3. To use a sensor dry cycle

Foaowmg
Dryers:

are sample

loads for Super Capacity

Heavy Work Clothes
4 jeans
4 workpants
4 work shirts
Cotton/Towels
10 bath towels

automatically
2 sweatpants
2 sweatshirts

for the selected

• Select the desired
• Press

dryness level

Options.

START/PAUSE

14 wash cloths

10 hand towels

DRY LEVELselections can only be made while
using Sensor Dry Cycles. Selecting MORE Dry or

Mixed Load
3 sheets (1 king, 2 twin}
4 pillowcases
3 shirts

• Select DRY LEVEL to adjust how dry you want
the load. As the cycle runs, the control senses the
dryness of the load and adjusts the time

9 T-shirts

LESS Dry automatically adjusts the sensed time
needed.

9 shorts
10 handkerchiefs

3 blouses

4. To use a manual dry cycle
• Select a Manual Dry Cycle.
• Press MORE TIME or LESS TIME until the
desired

drying time is displayed.

Tap MORE TIME

or LESS TIME and the time will change by 1
minute interval.

5. Pausing or restarting To pause the dryer
any time
Open the door or press START/PAUSE

once.

To restart the dryer
Close the door. Press START/PAUSE.

The MORE TIME or LESS TIME feature canbe used

Drying will continue from where the cycle

with Manual Dry, Time Dry and Rack Dry Cycles.

was interrupted if you close the door and press
STARTwithin 10 minutes. If the cycle is

• Press TEMR CONTROL
temperature
• (OPTIONAL

indicator

interrupted for more than 10 minutes, the dryer
will shut off. Select new cycle settings before
restarting the dryer.

until the desired

glows.

STEP) If desired, select OPTIONS.

For more details, see Options.
• Press START/PAUSE. Be sure the door is closed.

_l_ WARNING!
rnproper wire connection or related winng error
will can cause fire or electric shock or death.

• If you do not press START/PAUSE within 10
minutes of selecting the cycle, the dryer
automatically shuts off.
• If you wish to end your drying cycle after pressing
START/PAUSE, press START/PAUSE again.
To stop your dryer
Press START/PAUSE

at any time
or open the door.

1.0pen the door
and pull the filter
straight

2.Clean the filter using one of the following methods.
(_ Run the fingers
across the filter
!1 Clean the door and its opening
1. Wipe out the door
opening. Otherwise,
build-ups of dirty and
foreign objects will
damage sealing of
door.
2. Clean the transparent
glass door to keep
inside view clear
through

the glass.

Vacuum the lint filter

Wash the lint
screen in warm,
soapy water.
Dry thoroughly

replace.

and

Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.

1.Problem:My Dryer Won't Start

• Is the dryer plugged in'?

Confirm that the dryer's plug is securely and Completely pushed into the laundry
room's power outlet

• Is the fuse blown, or is the circuit
breaker tripped?

2.Problem:My

Dryer Doesn't

Check your home's or laundry room's fuse box/circuit breaker box and replace the
fuse or reset the circuit breaker. (IMPORTANT: electric dryers generally use two
fuses or breakers.)

Heat

, Is the fuse blown, Or is the Circuit
breaker tripped,

• Is the gas supply or service
blocked or ()IT'?

3.Problem:There

!f the tuse is blown or the Circuit breaker tripped the dryer might tumble but not
heat. Check your home s or laundry room s fuse box / circuit breaker box and
replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. (IMPORTANT: electric dryers generally
. use two fuses or breakers,)
Confirm that the house gas shutoff and the dryer gas shutoff are both fully ()pen.

are Greasy Spots on My Clothes

, Did yOUfollow the !nstmcti0n s On
your fabric soflener product'?

Confirm and lb!!0w the instructions provided with Your fabric Softener product,

• Are you drying clean and dirty
clothes together?

Make sure to use your dryer to dry only clean items, because dirty items can soil
clean clothes placed in the same load or later placed in the dryer drmn.

, Were your clothes entir¢!y C!ean?

Stains on dried clothes are actually Stains tha t werenTt cleanse d during the washing
rocess please review and confirm mat you are following Your washing
• instructions

and that the clothes are being completely cleaned.

4. Problem:My Dryer Displayed Error

!t is displayed when thermistor is not disconnected: ! n this Case, thermistor should
be replaced and Calla Service Center.

tE2

it is displayed when thermistor is short. In this case, thermistor should be replaced
and call a service center•

5.Problem:There is Linton my Clothes

• Is your lint filter lull?

Please refer to the manual
lint filter is clean.
laundry.

• Did you properly
laundry?

• Do your clothes

sort your load of

have excess

section on cleaning

It is important

the lint filter, and please

confirm

that the

that the lint filter is clean beti)re each new load of

In order to reduce the amount of lint in a load of laundry, sort lint producers (like a
fuzzy white cotton towel) separately trom clothes that might catch lint (such as a pair
of black linen pants).

static

See comments

below under There is static in my clothes

at?er drying.

electricity?

• Did you overload

your dryer?

Divide

• Did you place any paper, tissue, or
other similar material in the load?

your larger load into smaller loads.

Sometimes a person might
of a pair of pants, and this
load of laundry. Confirm
fire empty before washing

forget to take a piece of paper or a tissue out of the pocket
paper, tissue, or similar material can cause excess lint in a
that the pockets of pants, shirts, and other articles of clothing
find drying.

6.Problem:There is static in my clothesafter drying

"Did you use fabric s0tteneri?

Try using a fabric softener

• Did you over dry the load of
laundry?

Over-drying
a load of laundry can cause a build up of static electricity.
Try using a fabric softener or adjust your settings and use a shorter drying

' Are you drying synlhetic
press and blends'. ?

permanent
'

to reduce static e!ectricityi

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7.Problem:The drying time is not consistent

• Are you using consistent heat
settings find consistent load sizes'?

The drying time for a load will vary depending on the heat setting, the type of heat
used (electric, natural or LP gas), the size of the load, the type of fabrics, the wetness
of the clothes find the condition of the exhaust ducts find lint filer.

8.Problem:It takes too long for my clothesto dry

--E

, Did you properly
laundry?

Sort your loads ot

Separate

heavy weight items from light weight

items when Creating loads.

• Are you drying large loads of heavy
fabrics?

• Are the dryer controls

properly

• Is the lint filter clean before
new load of laundry?

set'?

Heavy fabrics take longer to dry because they tend to retain more moisture.
To help
reduce find maintain more consistent drying times for large find heavy fabrics,
separate these items into smaller loads of a consistent size.
.

each

Use the appropriate
Please confirm

control

settings

tbr the type Of load you are drying.

that the lint filter is clean prior to each new load of laundry.

, Are the exhaust ducts clear and
properly Configured'?

Confirm through review of the appropriate sections of this manual that lhe exhaust
venting ductw0rk is properly configured,
Confirm that ae venting !S free Of
Obstructions,
C0nfirm lhat the outside wa!l dampers are moying ikee!Y, that the
dampers are not pushed in, and that nothing has been set against the dampers.

• Is the fuse blown,
breaker tripped?

or is the circuit

Check your home's or laundry room's fuse box/circuit breaker box and replace the
fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
(IMPORTANT:
electric dryers generally use two
fuses or breakers.)

• Did you overload

your dryer?

• Did you under load your dryer'?

9.Problem:My

,Are

Divide

your larger load into a number

If you are only drying a handful
proper tumbling action.

of smaller

loads.

of items, add a few extra pieces to help ensure

clothes are wrinkled

YOUOyer drying_0ur

laundrY?

_ wrinkled
over drying _a load of laundry Can lead to

time, and remove

• Are you removing your laundry
from the dryer soon after the
drying cycle is complete?

Clothesl Try

items while they still retain a slight amount

Remove your laundry from the dryer after the drying
fold the items.

a Shorter drying

of moisture.

cycle ends and either hang or

l O.Problem:My clothesare shrinking

• Are you following
instructions

the care
o

for your _arment'.

• PLM problem

To avoid shrinkage,
)

please carefully

the care find use instructions

garment, because some fabrics will naturally shrink when washed.
can be washed but will shrink when dried in a dryer.

for your

Other fabrics

See the Owner's Manual of RLM & PLC modem.

LG Electronics Inc. will repair or at its option replace, without charge, your product if it proves to be defective in
material or workmanship under normal use during the warranty period set forth below, effective from the date of
original consumer purchase of the product. This limited warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product
and effective only when used in the United States including Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S.Territories.

WARRANTYPERIOD:

HOW SERVICEIS HANDLED:

Labor: 1 Year from the Date of Purchase.

Call 1-800-243-0000 and choose the appropriate prompt.
have product type (Dryer), model number, serial
number, and ZiP code ready.

All Parts:1Year from the Date of Purchase.

Please

The warranted t-year of labor covers the cost of In-Home Service
on all parts including the Drum Tub and Motor.

THiS WARRANTY iS iN LIEU OF ANY OTHERWARRANTIES,EXPRESSOR iMPLiED, iNCLUDiNG WITHOUTLiMiTATiON, ANY
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABiLiTYOR FITNESSFOR A PARTICULARPURPOSE.TO THEEXTENTANY iMPLiED WARRANTYiS
REQUIREDBY LAW, iT iS LIMITEDiN DURATION TO THEEXPRESSWARRANTY PERIODABOVE. LG WILL NOT BELIABLE FOR
ANY CONSEQUENTIAL,INDIRECT,OR iNCiDENTAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, iNCLUDING LOSTREVENUESOR PROFITS,iN
CONNECTION WiTH THE PRODUCT. SOME STATESDO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONON HOW LONG AN iMPLiED WARRANTY
LASTSOR THEEXCLUSIONOF iNCiDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES, SO THEABOVE UMITATIONSOR EXCLUSIONS
MAY NOT APPLYTO YOU.
THiSUMITEDWARRANTYDOESNOT APPLYTO:
1.

Service trips to your home to deliver, pick up, and/or install the product, instruct, or replace house fuses
or correct wiring, or correction of unauthorized repairs; and

Damages or operating problems that result from misuse, abuse, operation outside environmental
specifications or contrary to the requirements or precautions in the Operating Guide, accident, vermin,
fire, flood, improper installation, acts of God, unauthorized modification or alteration, incorrect electrical
current or voltage, or commercial use, or use for other than intended purpose.

Therefore, the cost of repair or replacement of such a defective product shall be borne by the consumer,

CUSTOMERINTER-ACTIVECENTERNUMBERS:

To ProveWarrantyCoverage

To Obtain NearestAuthorized
ServiceCenterorSales
Dealer,ortoObtainProduct,Customer,orService
Assistance

Retain your Sales Receipt to prove date of purchase, A
copy of your Sales Receipt must be submitted at the time
warranty service is provided.

Carl 1-800-243-0000
(24 hrs a day, 7 days per week) and choose the
appropriate
prompt from the menu, and have your
product type (Dryer), model number, serial
number, and ZIP Code; or visit our website at
http://www.lgservice.com.

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