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Electric and Gas Dryer
MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO
Secadora de Eléctrica y Gas
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..............................................................................................................................................2-5 BEFORE USING YOUR NEW DRYER.........................................................................................................................2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS......................................................................................................................3 LG DRYER WARRANTY
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Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instruction Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 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 your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following. Do not store or use gasoline or other Installat
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 8) Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic the user-maintenance instructions. precautions, including the following: 1) Read all instructions before using the appliance. 9) Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or simila
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Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instruction Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service LG DRYER WARRANTY use, all warranty coverage is effective for only 90 Full One Year Warranty on Mechanical and Electrical days. Parts Warranty Service Warranty service is available by contacting your For one year from the date of purchase, if this dryer is nearest LG Service Center in the United States. installed and operated according to the instructions in www.LGESERVICE.COM this manual,
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27" (68.6 cm) INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation clearances Closet installation Closet installation - Dryer only The location must be large enough to fully open the dryer door. Dryer Dimensions 3" 14" max (7.6 cm) (35.6 cm) 2 48" 18" 2 (310 cm ) (45.72 cm) 43" (109.22 cm) 2 24" 2 (155 cm ) 3" (7.6 cm) 1" 31.5" 1" (2.54cm) (80.01cm) (2.54cm) 1 * Most installations require a minimum 5 /2 in. (14 cm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow. Minimum installation spacing f
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Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instruction Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service INSTALLING THE DRYER Step 1 : Position and Level the Dryer DO NOT use plastic or thin foil ducting. For further assistance refer to section on Location Locate dryer so exhaust duct is as short as Requirements. possible. Be certain old ducts are cleaned before installing Place the dryer in position, and adjust the legs until the your new dryer. dryer is level from side to side and f
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INSTALLING THE DRYER 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 3. Connect to gas supply pipe using a new flexible type of gas in your laundry room. Dryer is equipped at stainless steel connector. the factory for Natural Gas with a 3/8” N.P.T. gas 4. Tighten all connections securely. Turn on gas and connection. check all pipe connections (internal & external) for 2. Remove
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Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instruction Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Step 4: (Electric Dryer Only) Connect Heat Source Check Electrical Plug Electric Dryers For further assistance refer to section on Electrical Requirements. Close the loading door and start the dryer in a heat setting (refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with IMPORTANT : Use only a new U.L. listed No. 10 the dryer). After the dryer has operated for three minutes, (copper wire only) t
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DOOR REVERSAL PROCEDURE The door on this dryer is completely reversible. To reverse door proceed as follows: 1 1 2 2 3 3 10 Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instruction Installation Instructions Safety Instructions
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Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instruction Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service MANUFACTURED (MOBILE) HOME INSTALLATION IMPORTANT : Installation must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards, Title 24 CFR, Part 32-80 or Standard CAN/CSA-Z240 MH. Dryer exhaust duct MUST NOT terminate under the The dryer can be installed in a manufactured (mobile) mobile home. home by following these instructions: For proper operation, it is important that
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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS - ELECTRICAL DRYER Electric Dryers The dryer has its own terminal block that must be connected to a separate branch, 60 Hertz, single phase (120V/240 Volt, 60 Hertz, 3-Wire Installation) circuit, AC (alternating current) circuit, fused at 30 (120V/208 Volt, 60 Hertz, 3-Wire Installation) Amperes (the circuit must be fused on both sides of NOTE : The wiring diagram is located inside the the line). ELECTRICAL SERVICE FOR THE control hood. DRYER SHOULD BE OF MAXIMUM RATE
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Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instruction Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 1. Remove center terminal block screw. Electrical Connection Options 2. Remove appliance ground wire (green) from external If your home has: And you will be Go to Section ground connector screw. Fasten it under center, silver connecting to colored terminal block screw. 4-wire receptacle A UL listed, 120/240 4-wire connection: 2 (NEMAType14-30R) volt minimum, 30 Power supply cord amp, dryer p
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5" (12.7cm) ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS - ELECTRICAL DRYER When connecting to the terminal block, place the hooked 3-wire connection: Power supply cord end of the wire under the screw of the terminal block (hook facing right), squeeze hooked end together and tighten Use where local codes permit connecting screw. cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire. 1 2 4 5 3 76 1. Remove center terminal block screw. 1. 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) 2. Remove appliance ground wire (green) from external 2.
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Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instruction Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 3-wire connection: Direct wire Optional 3-wire connection Use where local codes permit connecting Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire. cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire. Direct wire cable must have 5 ft (1.52 m) of extra 1. Remove center terminal block screw. length so dryer can be moved if needed. 2. Remove appliance ground wire (green) fr
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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS - GAS DRYER NOTE : A qualified electrician should check the Gas Dryers polarity of the wall receptacles. If a voltage reading is (120 Volt, 60 Hertz, with 3-Prong Grounding Plug) measured other than that illustrated, the qualified electrician should correct the problem. NOTE : The wiring diagram is located inside the control panel, inside the control cabinet. DO NOT OPERATE OTHER APPLIANCES ON THE SAME CIRCUIT WHEN THIS APPLIANCE IS OPERATING. DO NOT OVERLOAD WARNING
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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 having an equipment-grounding conductor and a three prong grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed
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GAS REQUIREMENTS Gas Dryers NOTE : The gas service to a gas dryer must conform When a rigid pipe is used it should be 1/2 inch IPS. with the local codes and ordinances or, in the absence When acceptable to the gas supplier and local codes, 3/8- of local codes and ordinances, with the latest edition inch approved tubing may be used for lengths under 6.1 of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA m (20 feet). For lengths over 6.1m (20 feet), larger 54 or the CAN/CGA-B149, National Gas Install
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Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instruction Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service EXHAUST REQUIREMENTS Exhaust System Materials WARNING Exhaust system materials are not supplied with the dryer. A clothes dryer produces combustible lint. Exhaust duct must be four inches (10.2 cm) in diameter To reduce the risk of fire or gas having no obstructions. Rigid metal duct is accumulation, the dryer MUST be recommended. Non-combustible flexible metal duct is exhausted to the outdo
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EXHAUST REQUIREMENTS Weather Hood Type Number of 90° Elbows Recommended Use Only for Short Run Installations 4” 4” 2-1/2” (10.2 cm) (10.2 cm) (6.35 cm) Maximum length of 4” (10.2 cm) diameter rigid metal duct 65 feet (19.8 m) 55 feet (16.8 m) 0 55 feet (16.8 m) 47 feet (14.3 m) 1 2 47 feet (14.3 m) 41 feet (12.5 m) 3 36 feet (11.0 m) 30 feet (9.1 m) 4 28 feet (8.5 m) 22 feet (6.7 m) Maximum length of 4” (10.2 cm) diameter flexible metal duct 45 feet (13.7 m) 35 feet (10.7 m) 0 35 feet (10.7 m) 2
