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ENGLISH ESPANOL FRANÇAIS
OWNER’S MANUAL
DRYER
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your dryer and retain it for future reference.
DLEX5101W DLGX5102W
DLEX5101V DLGX5102V
www.lge.com
P/No. MFL62512805
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ImPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS What to Do if You Smell Gas .................................. 3 Basic Safety Precautions ....................................... 4 California Safe Drinking Water And Toxic Enforcement Act .................................................... 4 THANK YOU! Grounding Instructions ...........................................5 Safety Instructions for Installation ..........................5 Congratulations on your purchase Safety Instructions for Steam Functions ..
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ENGLISH READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. Your Safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential haza
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Read all instructions befor e using the dryer . • Do not allow childr en to play on
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ENGLISH READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event Do not modify the plug provided with the of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will appliance. If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper reduce the risk of electric shock by providin
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION Exhaust/Ducting: • GasdryersMUSTbeexhaustedtothe • The exhaust duct must be 4 inches outside. Failure to follow these instructions (10.2 cm) in diameter with no obstructions. can result in fire or death. The exhaust d
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ENGLISH READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTING ELECTRICITY wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Do not, under any circumstances, cut or • Never unplug y
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C E N R G T I SPECIAL FEATURES A EASY-TO-USE CONTROL PANEL E A Rotate the cycle selector knob to select the desired dry cycle. Add cycle options or adjust settings at the touch of a button. D B B EASY-ACCESS REVERSIBLE DOOR Wide-opening door provides easy access for loading and unloading. Door swing can be reversed to adjust for installation location. ULTRA-CAPACITY STAINLESS STEEL DRUm C WITH DRUm LIGHT The ultra-large stainless steel drum offers superior durability. The drum is equippe
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ENGLISH kEY PARTS AND COmPONENTS In addition to the special features and components outlined in the Special Features section, there are several other important components that are referenced in this manual. A FRONT-mOUNT LINT FILTER Front-mounted lint filter allows for easy access and cleaning after every load. B LEVELING FEET Four leveling feet (two in the front, and two in the back) adjust to improve dryer stability on uneven floors. A C DRYING RACk Use the drying rack with the RACK DRY
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ImPORTANT: Follow the operating and care instructions in this manual and your dryer will provide many years of reliable service. It is important that you review this entire manual before installing and using your dryer. Detailed instructions concerning electrical connections, gas connections, and exhaust requirements are provided on the following pages. INSTALLATION LOCATION REQUIREmENTS A location that allows for proper exhaust installation. A level floor with a maximum slope of 1 in
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ENGLISH CLEARANCES (cont.) IMPORTANT:If you are installing your dryer using an optional pedestal base or stacking kit, please refer to Optional Accessories in this manual or to the instructions for your pedestal or stacking kit before proceeding with the installation. Recommended installation spacing for cabinet installation For cabinet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top of the cabinet are required. 7"* (17.8 cm) 7"* (17.8 cm) *Required spacing **For side or b
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REVERSING THE DOOR Hinge assembly Hole cap Cover cap 1 Open the door and remove the two plastic 4 Remove the 4 screws securing the hinges to hole caps on the catch side by gently prying the door frame. Remove the two plastic cover up with a flat blade screwdriver. Save these caps. Reinstall the hinges and cover caps on the for step 6. opposite sides from which they were removed. CAUTION Support the weight of the door when removing the screws in the next step. Failure to properly supp
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ENGLISH CHANGING THE DRYER VENT LOCATION WARNING Retaining w Screw • Use a heavy metal vent. • Do not use plastic or thin foil duct. • Clean old ducts befor e installing this dryer . • Pr otect your hands and arms fr om sharp edges when working inside the cabinet. • T o r educe the risk of personal injury , adher e to all industry recommended safety procedures including the use of long sleeved gloves and safety glasses. Rear • Failur e to follow all of the safety war nings i
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VENTING THE DRYER wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Do not crush or collapse ductwork. Failure • Rigid or semirigid metal ducting is to follow these instructions can result in fire recommended for use between the dryer or death. and the wall. In special installations when it is impossible to make a connection with • Do not allow ductwork to rest on or the above recomm
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ENGLISH VENTING THE DRYER (cont.) Ductwork Maximum Length of 4-inch Diameter Wall Cap Type Number of 90° Elbows Rigid Metal Duct 0 65 ft. (19.8 m) Recommended 1 55 ft. (16.8 m) 2 47 ft. (13.7 m) 3 36 ft. (11.0 m) 4" 4" (10.2 cm) (10.2 cm) 4 28 ft. (8.5 m) 0 55 ft. (16.8 m) Use Only for Short Run Installations 1 47 ft. (13.7 m) 2 41 ft. (12.5 m) 3 30 ft. (9.1 m) 1 2 /2" (6.35 cm) 4 22 ft. (6.7 m) NOTE: Deduct 6 ft. (1.8 m) for each additional elbow. It is not recommended to use more than four
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CONNECTING GAS DRYERS wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Gas supply requirements: • Connect the dryer to the type of gas shown on As shipped from the factory, this dryer is the nameplate. Failure to do so can result in fire, configured for use with natural gas. It can be explosion, or death. converted for use with LP (Liquefied Propane) • To prevent contamination of the gas
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ENGLISH CONNECTING GAS DRYERS (cont.) wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Installation and service must be performed • If necessary, the correct orifice (for the by a qualified installer, service agency, or the LP conversion kit order part number gas supplier. Failure to do so can result in fire, 4948EL4002B) should be installed by a explosion, or death. qualified technician
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CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS wWARNING: 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. Electrical Requirements for Electric models Only wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric
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ENGLISH CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) USA ONLY wWARNING: •Connect the power cord to the terminal block. Each colored wire should be connected to same color screw. Wire color indicated on manual is connected to the same color screw in block. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a short or overload. •Grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited for: (1) new branch-circuit installations, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local cod
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CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) USA ONLY wWARNING: •Connect the power cord to the terminal block. Each colored wire should be connected to same color screw. Wire color indicated on manual is connected to the same color screw in block. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a short or overload. •Grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited for: (1) new branch-circuit installations, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibi
