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    MANUAL DEL PROPIET ARIO Secadora de Eléctrica y Gas Electric and Gas Dryer Gracias por comprar una secadora Completamente Autom á tica LG. Por favor lea su manual del propietario cuidadosamente, ya que le proveer á de instrucciones sobre la segura instalaci ó n, manejo y mantenimiento. Cons é r velo para futuras referencias, archive el modelo [...]

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    T ABLE OF CONTENTS BEFORE USING YOUR NEW DR YER 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..............................................................................................................................................2-5 BEFORE USING YOUR NEW DRYER.................................................................................................... ......[...]

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    3 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instruction Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safety , the recommendations in this manual must be followed.. T o reduce the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent proper ty damage, per[...]

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    4 Safety Instructions IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Installation Instructions Operating Instruction Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: 1) Read all instructions before using the appliance. 2) D[...]

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    5 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instruction Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Write the model and serial numbers here: # # They are on the label on the front of the dryer behind the door. LG DR YER W ARRANTY LG & Y ou, A Ser vice Par tnership. Full One Year Warranty on Mechanical and Electrical Parts For one year f[...]

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    6 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instruction Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Installation clearances The location must be large enough to fully open the dryer door. Dryer Dimensions * Most installations require a minimum 5 1 / 2 in. (14 cm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust vent wi[...]

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    7 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instruction Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service INST ALLING THE DR YER ● DO NOT use plastic or thin foil ducting. ● Locate dryer so exhaust duct is as short as possible. ● Be certain old ducts are cleaned before installing your new dryer. ● Use 4” (10.2 cm) diameter rigid or flex[...]

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    8 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instruction Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 2 3 4 5 1 INST ALLING THE DR YER Step 3 : Connect Gas Supply Pipe (Gas Dryer ONLY) For further assistance, refer to section on Gas Requirements. 1. Make certain your dryer is equipped for use with the type of gas in your laundry room. Dryer i[...]

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    9 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instruction Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Step 4: (Electric Dryer Only) Connect Electrical Plug For further assistance refer to section on Electrical Requirements . IMPORTANT : Use only a new U.L. listed No. 10 (copper wire only) three conductor power supply cord kit rated 240 Volts [...]

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    10 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instruction Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service DOOR REVERSAL PROCEDURE The door on this dryer is completely reversible. To reverse door proceed as follows: 1 1 2 2 3 3[...]

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    11 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instruction Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service MANUF ACTURED (MOBILE) HOME INST ALLA TION ● Dryer exhaust duct MUST NOT terminate under the mobile home. ● For proper operation, it is important that the dryer has an ample amount of outside Fresh air. The opening for outside air must b[...]

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    12 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instruction Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS - ELECTRICAL DR YER ● The dryer has its own terminal block that must be connected to a separate branch, 60 Hertz, single phase circuit, AC (alternating current) circuit, fused at 30 Amperes (the circuit must be fuse[...]

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    13 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instruction Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Electrical Connection Options If your home has: And you will be connecting to Go to Section 4-wire connection: Power supply cord 4-wire direct A fused disconnect or circuit breaker box* 4-wire connection: Direct Wire 4-wire receptacle (NEMAT[...]

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    14 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instruction Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS - ELECTRICAL DR YER When connecting to the terminal block, place the hooked end of the wire under the screw of the terminal block (hook facing right), squeeze hooked end together and tighten screw. 1 . Remove center t[...]

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    15 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instruction Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire. Direct wire cable must have 5 ft (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed. Strip 3V2 in. (8.9 cm) of outer covering from end of cable. Strip in[...]

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    16 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instruction Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS - GAS DR YER NOTE : A qualified electrician should check the polarity of the wall receptacles. If a voltage reading is measured other than that illustrated, the qualified electrician should correct the problem. ● DO[...]

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    17 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instruction Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Grounding Instructions ● The dryer must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. The dryer is equipped with a cord[...]

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    GAS REQUIREMENTS 18 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instruction Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service When a rigid pipe is used it should be 1/2 inch IPS. When acceptable to the gas supplier and local codes, 3/8- inch approved tubing may be used for lengths under 6.1 m (20 feet). For lengths over 6.1m (20 feet), larger tubin[...]

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    19 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instruction Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service EXHAUST REQUIREMENTS Exhaust System Materials Exhaust system materials are not supplied with the dryer. Exhaust duct must be four inches (10.2 cm) in diameter having no obstructions. Rigid metal duct is recommended. Non-combustible flexible [...]

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    20 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instruction Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service EXHAUST REQUIREMENTS Number of 90° Elbows Weather Hood T ype Recommended Maximum length of 4” (10.2 cm) diameter rigid metal duct Maximum length of 4” (10.2 cm) diameter flexible metal duct NOTE : Deduct 6 feet (1.8 m) for each addition[...]

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    21 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instruction Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Exhaust System Maintenance Dryer Airflow Efficient dryer operation requires proper dryer airflow. Proper dryer airflow can be evaluated by measuring the static pressure. Static pressure in the dryer’s exhaust duct should be no greater than[...]

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    22 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instruction Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service USER MAINTENANCE Lubrication All moving parts are sealed in a permanent supply of Iubricant or are equipped with oilless bearings. Additional lubrication will not be necessary. Care of Your Dryer Clean the lint filter before drying each load[...]

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    FEA TURES AND BENEFITS 23 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instruction Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service ■ DLE5911W / DLG5911W ■ DLE2511W / DLG2511W ■ DLE5932W / DLG5932W ■ DLE2532W / DLG2532W W ARNING - T o reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persion, read the IMPORT ANT SAFTY INSTRUCTIONS befor[...]

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    24 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instruction Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service FEA TURES AND BENEFITS Starting Y our Dryer The following is a guide to starting your dryer. Please refer to specific sections of this manual for more detailed information. 1. Clean lint screen before or after each cycle. 2. Place laundry in[...]

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    25 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instruction Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service T o use a Sensor Dry Cycle ■ Select an Sensor Dry Cycle. ■ 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 le[...]

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    26 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instruction Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service FEA TURES AND BENEFITS Cycle Descriptions Select the drying cycle that matches the type of load you are drying. (See Sensor Dry or Manual Preset Cycle Settings charts.) Sensor Dry Cycles allow you to match the cycle to the load you are dryin[...]

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    27 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instruction Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Modifiers Use Modifiers 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. Reset cycle to complete drying, if needed[...]

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    28 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instruction Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service FEA TURES AND BENEFITS RACK DR Y BEEPER The dryer rack is shipped in place in your dryer. Remove and discard any packing material before use. Use the RACK DRY for items that you do not want to tumble dry, such as sweaters. When you use the h[...]

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    29 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instruction Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Dryer doesn’t start Dryer dosen’t heat Dryer shakes or makes noise Greasy spot[...]

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    30 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instruction Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Clothes take too long to dry Clothes are wrinkled Clothes shrink Improper sorting Large loads of heavy fabrics (like beach towels) Controls improperly set Lint Filter is full Improper or obstructed ducting Blown fuses or tripped circuit brea[...]

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    31 LG DR YER LIMITED W ARRANTY - USA 3 3[...]

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    MANUAL DEL PROPIET ARIO[...]