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DLE8377NM / DLG8388NM

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://us.lge.com

P/No.: 3828EL3010B

OUTSTANDING
PERFORMANCE
Not to mention unmatched big capacity, you can 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 outlet in your
home. The RLM Display Unit can be purchased separately for this dryer.

WIDE VIEW LCDDISPLAY
LCD display is designed to easily access and read dry program.

DUAL SENSORTECHNOLOGY
It makes it possible to sense even less than a 1 kg load size. So regardless of load weight, more
accurate sensing 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.
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PART1

SPECIFICATIONS

PART2

IMPORTANT

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PART&

INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING

PART4

ACCESSORIES

WARRANTY

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

YOUR DRYER

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PART5. ELECTRICAL

REQUIREMENTS

FOR ELECTRIC

PART&

REQUIREMENTS

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

ELECTRICAL

PART7. GAS REQUIREMENTS
PART8. EXHAUST

AND INSTRUCTIONS

REQUIREMENTS

PART9. OPERATING

LG DRYER LiMiTED

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

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AND MAINTENANCE

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

PART10. TROUBLESHOOTING

AND SAFETY

WARRANTY

GUIDE ........................................................................................................................................................................................
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3
4-6
7-12
13-14
15-18
19
20
21-22
23-30
31-33
34

[] Type

Electric and Gas

[] Rating

Please refer to the rating label regarding detailed information.

[] Size

27 x 29.9 x 38.7(inch)

[] Capacity

IEC 7.3cu.ft.

[] Weight
Specifications

Dryer

(22.5 Ib)

: 126 Ibs (57.2 kg)
are subject to change by manufacturer.

--m ACCESSORIES

_': Design
ehange

Dryer rack (1 each)

Stacking
Purchased

See page 26 for how to use.

kit (1 each)
Separately

See page 13 for how to use.

of pedestals
without

Pedestal
Purchased

are

subject

manafaturers

to
notice.

(1 each)
Separately

Remote Laundry
Monitor
Purchased

Separately

See page 14 for how to use.

SEEKING WARRANTY ASSISTANCE

The Warranty

for your

Dryer

available

by contacting

operated

per this manual,

workmanship

throughout

your

is located
nearest

at the end of this manual.
LG Service

LG will repair
the Warranty

Center.

or replace
period,

If this product

any parts

beginning

Warranty

defective

Service

is installed
in material

is
and
or

the Date of Purchase.

IRNING!
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

your

appliance

Restriction:

basic

precautions,

If the dryer is subjected

including

to other than private

the following.

family

use, all warranty

coverage is effective for only 90 days.
You will need the complete Model and Serial Number when requesting Warranty Service. Proof of
purchase date is required.
Use the space below to record the model number and serial number of your new LG dryer.
Model No.
Serial No.
Date of Purchase

_ Staple your receipt HERE.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING#
To help reduce any risk of electric shock, fire, or other personal injury or property
damage when using your dryer, please exercise care and follow basic safety

1) Read all instructions before 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
using the appliance.

is necessary

when

4) Before the appliance is removed from 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
exposed

or store this appliance

where

it will be

to the weather.

7) Do not tamper

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 before or after each load.
11) Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent
surrounding areas flee flom 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.

with controls.

14) Do not use fabric softners or products to eliminate
static unless recommended by the manufacturer of
the fabric softner or product.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
GROUNDING

INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of
mafiunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the
risk of electric shock by providing a path of least
resistance for 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.

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 sy stein or an eq uipment -ground ing
conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and
connected to the equipment-grounding
on the appliance.

terminal or lead

WARNING -hnproper 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.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL
GAS:

• Do not try to light a match or cigarette, or turn
on any gas or electrical appliance.

WARNING!

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

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

• Clear the room, building or area of all
occupants.

• Place dryer at least 18 inches above the floor
for a garage installation.

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

such

• Failure to do so can result in death
explosion

or fire.

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

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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.
• Do not dry anything that has ever had anything
flammable on it, even after washing.
• No washer can completely remove oil. Do not
dry any articles that have ever had any kind of
oil on them, including cooking oil.
• 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.

California
Safe Drinkincj 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 can cause minor exposure to four
of these substances, namely benzene, carbon
monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused
primarily by the incomplete combustion of
natural gas or LP fuels.
Properly adjusted dryers will minimize
combustion. Exposure to these substances can be
minimized further by properly venting the dryer
to the outdoors.

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.

Choose a location with a solid floor for your dryer.
Place the dryer at least eighteen inches above the
floor for a garage installation.
dryer in the desired location,
it has the required clearances
are installing your dryer in a
mobile home, please refer to
additional instructions.

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

Certain minimum clearances are required
above, behind, and to the sides of the unit, as
shown below. Those required minimum clearances
are set forth in the picture below. Please keep the
t`011owing instructions in mind when installing in a
closet o1 recessed area:
• Consider allowing additional clearance/'o1
installation 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 l`0r companion appliances.
• For closet installations, the picture below shows the
minimum required ventilation openings/`01 the door.
A louvered door with comparable ventilation openings
is also acceptable.
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(7.6 cm)

",,;

_ (35.6 cm)

ventilation
hole

48 t_2.

(310 cm 2)

24*'2

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

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

(155 cm_)..
ventilation

3._

hole

(7.6 cm)

1'
(2.54cm)

29.96"
(76.1 cm)

(2.54cm)

Leveling legs should be secured.
All four legs are stably placed on the solid and
even floor.
It dryer is not level, laundry may net tumble
properly and sensor will net detect the accurate
humidity information.
When leveling, please be cautious not to injure
your fingers and toes.
if you install the dryer on the optional pedstal.
it is nessary to level with the pedestal leveling
legs.
0" _
(O cm)

27"

_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 dryei: Please
review this entire manual
installation.

before proceeding

with any

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:

•

ALTERNATE

EXHAUST

DIRECTIONS

] • Remove screw and exhaust duct.

WARNING!
• 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- ]. Detach and remove the knockout that

this dryer

matches the desired venting direction
(Right side not available on Gas Dryers)
_i), @%_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,

In addition

to the following

warnings,

to manual section on Exhaust
Maintenance.
IMPORTANT:

PORTION

-A,,

please refer

Requirements
and
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)

Knockout

2-2.

very

Reconnect the duct to the blower
housing and attach the duct to the

base.(Duct

DUCT
TAPE
f
\

3-1.

Pre-assemble

• 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.

point away from the dryer
• Use as few elbow joints as possible.
• Use duct tape on all duct joints

4" elbow with 4" duct.

Wrap duct tape around joint.

• Do not use Plastic or thin foil duct.

• Clean old duets beJbre installing this dryer
• The male end of each section of exhaust duct must

is a SVC part)

DUCT
TAPE

3-2.

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

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

(Gas dryer only).

In addition

to the following,

Following are several warnings and instructions
concerning making the electrical connection l_r electric
dryers. More detailed information 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, before taking any
steps to install or use this dryer.

please refer to manual section on Gas Requirements
and Instructions.

I. New stainless

steel flexible

connector only if allowed
Certified Connector.

connector.

2. 1/8" Nl:rI ' Pipe Plug (for checking
3. Equipment
Installed

Shut-Off
within

4. Iron Pipe.
N.P.T.

Use Design

AGA

inlet gas pressure)

Valve-

allow grounding of this appliance through neutral.
3. Electrical

Plug Connections.

6' (1.8 m) of dryer

Shorter

Use 3/8" pipe.
5.3/8"

Use this type of

by local codes.

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
for use in a clothes dryer.
2. Four-wire cord is required for manufactured (mobile)
home installations and where local codes do not

than 20'

Longer

(6.1 m)

than 20' (6.1 m) - Use 1/2" pipe.

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 for the dryer. The dryer is prepared
tbr Natural Gas with a 3/8" NPT gas connection.
2. Remove the shipping cap flom 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.

Burnerinputrequirements
If your house is located at the elevation up to 10,000
Adjustingburner input setting isnot neededin this
elevation because A.G.Acertifies this dryer will not
have any problemwith the B.T.Urating at this altitude,
If your house is above lO,0Oo feet, you are required to
adjust a four percent(4%) reduction of the burner B,T.U
rating indicated on the model/serial

WARNING!
• Use a new UL approved 30 amp power supply
cord or 10 gauge solid copper w_re,
• Use a L,L approved strain relief.
• Disconnect power before making electrical
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 tig hten 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
dryer. Plug-in your dryer after reviewing
following parts on your dryer's Electrical
Requirements.

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
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.
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,
igniter will re-attempt gas ignition after
approximately
two minutes.

the

"Exhaust Duct
Confirming

Heat Source

in Electric

Dryers

MAXIMUM STATIC
PRESSURE IN
WATER COLUMN

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

0.6 inche (1.5 cm)

exhaust pipe should be warm after the dryer has
been operating 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.

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 connect exhaust
metal screws or fasteners
into the duct.

ducts with
that extend

The

opening for outside fresh air must be at least 25
iw' (163 cm_).

DO NOT vent the exhaust
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.

WARNING!
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

personnel.

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.
f_

Stackin9kit

Place washer
solid floor.

firmly on a stable,

even and

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

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

stacking
stacking

Screw

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

kit back to the stoppers
kit.

both sides

• Do not use stacking
potentially
home.

kit. Push the front

unstable

of side

of the front kit.

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

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

a gas dryer:

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) to attach the
brackets to the pedestal.

for dryer
washer/
combo

Remove the paper from the
bracket.

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

instructions

regarding

electrical

connections

and requirements

for electric dryers.

J_, Important 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 and all applicable local
regulations.
Please contact a qualified electrician to check your home's wiring and fuses to ensure that your home
has adequate electrical power to operate the dryer.

120V/240M

Instructions
Dryer:

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 ON THE NAMEPLATE.
DO NOT CONNECT

DRYER

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.

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:

the appropriate

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

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

• 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,

: Grounding

electrical connection

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
the neutral conductor.
Prepare minimum 5fl(l.52m)
dryer to be replaced.

through

of length in order for

First, peel 5 inches (12.7cm) of coveting material from
end. Strip 5 inches of ground wire insulation. After
cutting 172inch (3.8cm) from 3 other wires peel
insulation back linch (2.5cm). Make ends of 3 wires a
hook shape.

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

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.

of length in order for
(N4-wirereceptacle

First, strip 3 72 inches (8.9cm) of outer sheath from
end and strip 1 inch of insulation
conductor.

from each

EMA type 14-30R)

nt pmug

_ee

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.

SPtadnetc_remnicnals
with

uG[°lUpdoPrg
Ong
4-pront plug

3/4 in. (1.9 cm)

proved strain relief
doPgng

Ring terminals

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

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

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.

Center terminal
block screw(silver)
Neutral grounding
wire(white)
Neutral grounding
wire(white)
Strain relief
connector

ground

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

do not allow the

connection of a frame-grounding
neutral wire, use the instructions
section.

conductor to the
under this

wire,

3: Optional

3-wire receptacle

NEMA type I0-30R)

3-Wire plug

S_)ade terminals with

15turned

ends

mding

ron_

Neutral wire(white)
_p_

3-wire plug

3!4 in. (1.9 cm)

connector
pproved

rona"
_

strain relief

ground

_parate ground
wire

Ring terminals
_Neutral
(white or center wire)

l
Center terminal
block screw(silver)
Neutral grounding
wire(white)
Neutral grounding
wire(white)
Strain relief
External ground
connector

2. Connect

ground wire of appliance

and neutral

wire of power cord to center terminal
screw.
.

Connect
terminal

block

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 neutral wire(white) of power cord to
center terminal block screw.

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

120 Volt, 60 Hertz, with 3-Prong
Following

are additional

Important
must conform

instructions

Warning:

regarding

To help prevent

electrical

fire, electric

to the latest edition of the National

Electrical

Code, CSA C22.1, and all applicable local regulations.
wiring and fuses to ensure that your home has adequate
Electrical

Requirements

connections

Grounding

Plug

and requirements

for gas dryers.

shock, serious injury or death, the wiring and grounding
Code, ANSI/NFPA

70, or the Canadian

Electrical

Please contact a qualified electrician to check your home's
electrical 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.

Donot
overload the circuit by operating
Other appliances On the same circuit when
this appliance iS 0perating, by Using
extension cord to connec t the dryer to the
power source, or by using any adapter tO
allow additional cords to connect to the
same outlet.

WARNING!

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
against shock.

plug to help guard
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 with
the dryer. If it does not fit the outlet in your
laundry room, a proper outlet will need to be
nstalled in your laundry room by a qualified
service

person or corn party.

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 laundry room
meets these specifications,
please have a
qualified service person or company.
Review your laundry room's electrical
any problems.

supply for

Following

are important

instructions

and information

concerning

the requirements

for the gas supply and service for

gas dryers.
_
Important
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 Z223.1iNFPA
54.
1. Gas supply requirements:
Liquefied Petroleum
(L.P.) Gas (2,500 Btu/ft3 (93.1 MJ/m3)) service
must be provided

inch IPS. If acceptable under local codes and
ordinances and when acceptable to your gas
supplier, 3/8 inch approved tubing may be used
where lengths are less than 20 feet (6.1 m).
Linger tubing should be used for lengths in

at 10 + 1.5 in. water column

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

excess of 20 feet (6.1m). It is also important that
you use pipe joint compound that is insoluble in
LP gas.

professional.

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

To reduce the danger of gas leaks, explosion,
fire, please follow and observe the following
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
identified.

air until odor of gas is

• 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
require s the
attention and tools of an authorized and
qualified

service person

or company.

• 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 service
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.
,_t Important
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

M__.

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)

H
4 _'

(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)

2-1/2"
(6.35 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 must be t_ur 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
t_r 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 lint and reduce the
efficiency of the exhaust system. Secure all joints
with duct tape.
5. To maximize operating results, please observe the
duct length limitations noted in the chart above.
21

Exhaust

and Dryer Maintenance

Cleaning

the Lint Screen

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,
because a clogged lint filter may increase drying
times.

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

the lint screen firmly back into place.
.

clean the exhaust duct for better drying
performance.

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

damage
.

should be
at extra cost,

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

attachment

of the two separate

pieces

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

to the dryer and articles being dried.

Some articles of clothing may shed more lint than
others (towels for example), causing the Lint
Screen to rapidly fill. Remove lint fi'om the lint
screen before and after drying these articles, such
as new towels.
In the event

lint falls

into the dryer
hood
.

Following

Always ensure the lint screen is firmly secured
before running the dryer. Running the dryer with
a loose lint screen may cause overheating and

3. Check the weather hoods frequently to ensure
the dampers are moving freely, that the dampers
are not pushed in and that nothing has been set
against the dampers.
4. A qualified service person or company
used to perform this maintenance.

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

during

and remove

Laundry

detergent

off of the lint screen
removal,

inspect

and

the exhaust

any lint.

and fabric softener

residue can

build up on the lint screen, causing longer drying
times. The screen is likely blocked if lint falls off
the screen. In order to prevent this type of build
up, and help ensure proper operation of your
dryer, clean the lint screen with a nylon brush
every six months or, if necessary, more
frequently.
The lint filter can also be washed
follows:

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
softener.

the buildup

c) After the residue
with hot water.

of detergent

has been removed,

and fabric

rinse screen

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

Following are instructions for starting and using your new dryer. Please refer to specific sections of this manual for
more detailed information.
Important Warning: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to person, read
this entire manual, including the Important
Safety lnstr.ctions,
before operating this dryer.
DLE8377WM/DLG8388WM/DLE8377NM/DLG8388NM
STATUS.
CHECK FINER
CYCLESELECTOR

POWERBUTTON

TIME CHANGE

WRINKLE CARE

EST.TIME

BUTTON

INDICATOR

REMAINING

START/PAUSE
BUTTON

DRYNESS
LEVEL
CONTROL

TEMP.
CONTROL

DRYING
TIME

CHILD LOCK

BEEPER
VOLUME

OPTION
BUI"I'ONS

CONTROL CONTROL

WARNING!
Explosion
No washer can completely

remove oil.

Donot
dry anything that has ever had any
type ofoil on it (including cooking oils),
Items containing foam, rUbber, or plastic
must be air dried. Failure to follow these
instructions can result in death or fire.

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.

PowerButton
• Use this button for power on or off.

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

1. Sensor Dry Cycles
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
Ultra Delicate

Heavy Duly
Use for drying heavy
Fabrics such as jeans,
Corduroys or work
clothes.

Use for drying gentle
Items such as workout
wear, shear and lace
items

Cotton/Towels
Use for drying denims,
towels, heavy cottons

Sensor Dry
Cycles Load Type

Temp,

Time*
(Minutes)

HEAVY DUTY
High

COTTON/TOWELS

Medium

Towel, denim pants

High

Jeans, heavyweight

Normal
Use for drying sturdy
fabrics such as work
casual clothes

NORMAL

Medium

permanent

Low

sheets, blouses

Low

Ultra

Work clothes,corduroys
PERM.

PRESS

Synthetics,
press

Perm. press

DELICATES

.dll

Use for permanent press
and synthetic items

Lingerie,
ULTRA

DELICATE

Shear, workout
and lace items
Delicates
Use for drying synthetic
fabrics, washable knit
fabrics and no-iron
finishes

wear

Low

EstimatedTimeRemaining

2. Manual Dry Cycles
Use Manual Cycles to select a specific

amount of

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
TIME.

MORE TIME or LESS
• The Display shows the estimated time remaining. In
addition to this, if the dryer has some problem, it
displays error messages.

Speed Dry
Use for small loads or
loads that need a short

Status/Check
Filter/Wrinkle
CareIndicator

drying time.
• 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.

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

from being left

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

in the dryer too long.
Air Dr_

-1
!!!!!!!!!!!

Tim_e

Use the Air Dry Modifier

Child Lock

for items that require
drying without heat such
as rubber, plastic and
heat-sensitive
fabrics.

Button

Select

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

• Press MORE TIME or LESS TIME until the
desired drying time is set.

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.

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

Buttons
• To use the RACK DRY
1. CUSTOMPROGRAM.

Select

Set up your favorite combination
them here for one-touch recall.

of settings

and save
1.0pen the door.

1.
2.
3.
4.

Hold the dryer rack with
both hands.

Select a cycle
Change DRY LEVEL and TEMP. CONTROL.
Select OPTIONS you want.
Press and hold the CUSTOM PROGRAM.

2. Put the dryer rack into
the drum

ooooi

3. Make sure Dryer RACK
is evenly spaced right
onto the drum inside

To recall your stored CUSTOM PROGRAM
Press CUSTOM PROGRAM button, then press
START/PAUSE.

and door rim.

2. Rack Dry
Select

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

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.

Washable

wool items

Stuffed toys with
cotton or polyester
fiber filling

Low!Ultra
Low

20/30

Stuffed toys, foam
rubber filled.

Air Dry/
Ultra Low

50130

Foam rubber pillows

Air Dry

Athletic

shoes

Reset time as needed

Low

Air
to complete

drying.

3. Wrinkle Care

6. SeRing a Language
Language change is available
Power On

Select

at Check Filter after

When you Press and hold DAMP DRY BEEP for 3
seconds, DAMP DRY BEEP can be used to switch
This option helps to prevent
laundry.

wrinkles

in your

trilingual. A single beep tone is heard and
SETTING A LANGUAGE
is displayed on the
status window.

When you select the wrinkle free option, the dryer

Then You can select a language

will periodically tumble for up to three hours after
the cycle has completed.

languages,

English,

Spanish,

one of three

France.

SELECTA LANGUAGE

You can use this option in case that you can not
remove laundry immediately after drying is done.

Select

ESPN_OL
ENGLISH

4. Anti Bacterial

SELECT A LANGUAGE

Select

FRAN_AIS

Select

ENGLISH

SELECTA LANGUAGE

Select

ESPAi_OL

CHECK FILTER

FRAN_AIS

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

Beeper Volume Control

Do not use this cycle with delicate fabrics.

5. Damp Dry Beep

Select

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

DRY LEVEL

TEMRCONTROL

TiME DRY

BEEPER

The BEEPER controls the volume of the beep that is
made when you press any of the buttons on the control
panel.
Press BEEPER
signal.

to adjust the sound level or turn off the

Control

Time Dry

DRY LEVEL

TEMR CONTROL

TIME DRY

BEEPER

Use Time Dry Option to change 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.

DRY LEVEL

TEMR CONTROL

SPEED

DRY

SMALL

LOADS

FRESHEN
Remove

High

Wrinkles

AIR DRY

Templ

Default Time*
(Minutes)

BEEPER

Use Temp. Control Option to select temperatures
for
the Manual Cycles. Press TEMP. CONTROL until
the desired temperature setting glows. Temperature
modifiers cannot be used with the Sensor Dry
Cycles.
When using Air Dry
This chart shows examples
dried using AIR DRY.

Manual Dry
Cycles
Load Type

TiME DRY

of items that can be

Foam rubber-pillows,
padded bras, stuffed toys

20230

Plastic-Shower
tableclothes

curtains,

Rubber-backed

rugs

_ 30

40 2

High
Air Dry

Olefin, polypropylene,
shear nylon
Reset cycle to complete

10'

drying,

if needed.

• Check to see that coverings

are securely

stitched.

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

Foam rubber pillows are

Air Dry is not available
Cycles.

with Sensor Dry

Starting your dryer

hess Level control

1. Before use
• Clean lint screen before or after each cycle.
• Place laundry into duer and shut door. See Loading.
• Tuna the knob to select the d@ng 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.
2. toadin 9
• Determine load size by the amount of space the load
requires rather than the weight of the load.
DRY LEVEL

TEMRCONTROL

TiME DRY

• Avoid overloading the dryer.
Following these instructions can help reduce your utility

BEEPER

bill, prolong the life of your clothes, and decrease the
likelihood of uneven drying and wrinkle.
• Use this button to set dry level

3. To use a sensor dry cycle

• 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.

• 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
automatically
for the selected dryness level.
• Select the desired Options.
• Press

using Sensor Dry Cycles, Selecting
MORE Dry or LESSDry automatically adjusts the
needed time which is already sensed.

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

START/PAUSE

Heavy WorkClothes
4jeans
4 workpants
4 work shi_s

2 sweatshirts

Cotton!Towels
10 bath towels
0 hand towels

14 wash cloths

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

9 T-shirts
9 shorts
l 0 handkerchiefs

DRY LEVEL selections can on y be made while
using Sensor Dry Cycles. Selecting MORE Dry or
LESS Dry automatically adjusts the sensed time
needed.

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

The MORE TIME or LESS TIME feature canbe used
with

Manual Dry, Time Dry and Rack Dry Cyc!es,

• Press TEMR CONTROL
temperature

indicator

• (OPTIONAL

until the desired

glows.

STEP) If desired, select OPTIONS.

5. Pausing or restarting

Open the door or press START/PAUSE

automatically

once.

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

Drying will continue from where the cycle
was interrupted if you close the door and press
START within 10 minutes. If the cycle is
interrupted for more than 10 minutes, the dryer
will shut off. Select new cycle settings before
restarting the dryer.

For more details, see Options.
• Press START/PAUSE.
Be sure the door is closed.
• If you do not press START/PAUSE within 10
minutes of selecting the cycle, the dryer

To oause the dryer at

any time

WARNING!
Improper wire connection or related winng error
will can cause fire or electric shock or death

shuts off.

• If you wish to end your drying cycle after pressing
START/PAUSE,
press START/PAUSE again.
To stop your dryer at any time
Press START/PAUSE

or open the door.

1.Open the door
and pull the filter
straight up

2.Clean the filter using one of the following methods.
Run the fingers
across the filter
II

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.

(_ Vacuum

the lint filter

2. Clean the transparent
glass door to keep
inside view clear
through

the glass.

@ 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,9

, Confirm that the dryer s plug is securely aud completely pushed into the laundry
r00m!s p0wer Out!et

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

2.Problem:My

Dryer Doesn't Heat

• Is the fuse blown, or is the Circuit
breaker tripped'?

• Is the gas supply or service
blocked or off'?

3.Problem:There

If the fuse is b!0wu 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 circui t breaker. (IMPORTANT:electric dryers generally
. use two fuses or breakers,)
Confirm that the house gas shutoff and the dryer gas shutoff are both fully open.

are Greasy Spots on My Clothes

Did you follo w the instructions On.
your fabric softener product?
• Are you drying clean and dirty
clothes together?
,Were

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

your clothes entim!y clean?

Confirm and tb!!0w the instmcti0ns pr0yided with your fabric softener product,

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 dram.

....
•
Stares
on dr ed C!0thes a re actually stams that weren t cleansed dur!n=o the washmg
process. Please review and confirm that yOUare following your washing
instructions and that the clothes am being Completely cleaned.

4. Problem:My Dryer Displayed Error

tel
tE2

It is displayed when thermistor is not disconnected: ! n this Case, thermisto r Should
be replaced and cal! a service center.
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 full?

Please refer to the mtmual section on cletming the lint filter, and please confirm that the
lint filter is clean. It is impontmt that the lint filter is clean before each new load of
laundry.

• Did you properly
laundry?

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

sort your load of

• Do your clothes have excess

static

See comments

below under There is static in my clothes

after drying.

electricity'?

• Did you overload

your dryer?

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

Divide your larger load into smaller loads.

Sometimes a person might
of a pair of prints, trod this
load of laundry. Confirm
are 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
and dryiug.

6.Problem:There is staticin my clothesafter drying

,Did

you use t:abric s0fieuer?

• Did you over dry the load of
laundry?
• Are you drying synthetic,
press and blends ?

Try using a fabric softener

to reduce static electricity.

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

permmlent
These materials can gause Static tO build up in a !0ado f dried Clothes:
using a fabric softener.

Try

7.Problem:The drying time is not consistent

_stJ_
• Are you using consistent heat
settings trod 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 and the condition of the exhaust ducts and lint filer.

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

• Did you properly sort your loads of
laundry?

Separate heavy weight items from light weight items when creating loads.

• Are you drying large loads of heavy
fabrics?

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

' Are the dryer Controls properly Set.'?

Use the appropriate control settings lbr the type Of!0ad you are drying,

• Is the lint filter cle_m before each
new load of laundry?

Please confirm that the lint tilter is cle_m prior to each new load of laundry.

•AW the exhaust ducts clear and
properly configured ?

Confirm through review of the appropriate sections Of this manua! that the exhaust
venting ductwork is properly configured. Confirm that the venting is flee Of
0bstmcti0ns: C0nfirm that the 0utside wa!! dampers are m0vi!ag free!y, that the
dampers are not pushed in, and that nothing has been set against the dampers.

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

Check you r home s or la_ adry room's fuse box/circuit breaker box _md replace the
fuse or reset the circuit breaker. (IMPORTANT: electric dryers generally use two
fuses or breakers.)

• Did you overload your dryer.'?

Divide your larger load into a number of smaller loads.

• Did you under load your dryer?

If you are only drying a handful of items, add a few extra pieces to help ensure
proper tumbling action.

9.Problem:My

A--_e
'

clothes are wrinkled

you Over drying
......... your laundry?
•

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

7
over drying a !0ad of laundry Can !ead tO wrinkled
Clothes . Try a _horter drying
time, and remove items while they still retain a Slight amount of moisture.
Remove your laundry from the dryer after the drying cycle ends mad either h_mg or
fold the items.

l O.Problem:My clothes are shrinking

• Are you following the care
instructions for your garment?

To avoid shrinkage, please carefully follow the care and use instructions for your
garment, because some fabrics will naturally shrink when washed. Other fabrics
can be washed but will shrink when dried in a dryer.

• PLM problem

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

LG Electronics Inc. will repair or at its option replace, without charge, your product if if 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 isgood 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: I 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: 1 Year from the Date of Purchase.

Please

The warranted 1-year of labor covers the cost of In-Home Service
on all parts including the Drum Tub and Motor.

THiSWARRANTY IS iN LiEUOF ANY OTHERWARRANTIES,EXPRESSOR iMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUTLiMITATiON, ANY
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITYOR FITNESSFOR A PARTICULARPURPOSE.TO THEEXTENTANY IMPLIEDWARRANTYIS
REQUIREDBY LAW, IT iS LIMITEDIN DURATION TO THEEXPRESSWARRANTYPERIODABOVE. LG WiLL NOT BELIABLEFOR
ANY CONSEQUENTIAL,iNDiRECT,OR iNCiDENTAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, iNCLUDiNG LOSTREVENUESOR PROFITS,iN
CONNECTION WITHTHE PRODUCT. SOME STATESDO NOT ALLOW LiMiTATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIEDWARRANTY
LASTSOR THEEXCLUSIONOF iNCiDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES, SO THEABOVE LIMITATIONSOR EXCLUSIONS
MAY NOTAPPLYTO YOU.
THISLIMITEDWARRANTYDOESNOT 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 Prove Warranty Coverage

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.

Call 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
htfp://www.lgservice.com.

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