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1-800-243-0000 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK FOR LG CUSTOMER SERVICE Owner's Manual Electrial and Gas Dryer DLE0442W/DLG0452W DLE0442S/DLG0452S DLE0442G/DLG0452G DLE5944WM/DLG5955WM DLE6942W/DLG6952W Thank you for buying a LG Dryer. Please read your manual carefully, as it provides instructions on safe Installation, Use and Maintenance.
PART4. ACCESSORIES INSTALLATION .................................13 PART5. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYER ......................14-17 PART6. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GAS DRYERS .........................18 PART7. GAS REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS .............................19 PART8. EXHAUST REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTENANCE........................20-21 PART9. OPERATING YOUR DRYER ................................22-27 PART10. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ...............................28-30 LG DRYER LIMITED WARRANTY ..................................31...
Part 1 IMPORTANT WARRANTY AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE WARNING 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 are very important.
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Part 1 IMPORTANT WARRANTY AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE WARNING 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 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic...
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Part 1 IMPORTANT WARRANTY AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE WARNING 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 INSTRUCTION FOR INSTALLATION WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the appliance, follow basic...
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Part 1 IMPORTANT WARRANTY AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE WARNING 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 INSTRUCTION FOR INSTALLATION (cont.) •...
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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 Number. Serial Number.
Part 2 SPECIFICATIONS ■ Type : Electric and Gas Dryer ■ Rating : Please refer to the rating label regarding detailed information. ■ Size : 27 x 30 x 42.75(inch) ■ Capacity : IEC 7.3cu.ft. (22.5 lb) ■ Weight : 126 Ibs (57.2 kg) Specifications are subject to change by manufacturer.
Part 3 INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR DRYER ALTERNATE EXHAUST DIRECTIONS STEP 3 Connecting the Exhaust Remove a screw and exhaust duct. and Venting System. WARNING! • Use a heavy metal vent. • Do not use a plastic vent. • Do not use a metal foil vent. •...
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Part 3 INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR DRYER STEP 4 Connection of Gas Supply STEP 5 Electrical Plug Connections (Gas dryer only). In addition to the following, Following are several warnings and instructions concerning making the electrical connection for electric please refer to manual section on Gas Requirements dryers.
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Part 3 INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR DRYER STEP 6 Preparation of the Dryer. STEP 8 Dryer Airflow. Prior to the first use of this appliance, use all- Effective dryer operation requires appropriate dryer purpose cleaning products or a solution of detergent airflow.
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Part 3 INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR DRYER 4) Electric dryers may be vented to the outside STEP 9 Additional Instructions using the back, left, right, or bottom panel. for Installation of Your 5) Gas dryers may be vented to the outside using the Dryer in a Manufactured back, left, or bottom panel.
Part 4 ACCESSORIES INSTALLATION Pedestal Installation Instructions 1) Shut off Gas 2) Unplug Power Cord 3) Disconnect Gas Line from Dryer 4) Pull away and loosen vent clamp. Disconnect venting.
Part 5 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS Following are additional instructions regarding electrical connections and requirements for electric dryers. 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.
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Part 5 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS Review the following options to determine the appropriate electrical connection for your home: 4-wire connection : Direct wire 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type14-30R) Important : Grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited for (1) new branch-circuit installations, (2) mobile Use the instructions at this section if your home has homes, and (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where a 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R) and you...
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Part 5 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS 3-wire connection : Direct wire Option 1: 4-wire connection with a Power supply cord. Important : Grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited for (1) new branch-circuit installations, • lf your local codes or ordinances do not allow the (2) mobile homes, and (3) recreational vehicles, and use of a 3 wire connection, or you are installing (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through...
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Part 5 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS Option 3: Optional 3-wire Option 2: 3-Wire Connection with connection. a Power Supply Cord • If your local codes or ordinances do not allow the lf your local codes or ordinances permit the connection of a frame-grounding conductor to the connection of a frame-grounding conductor to the neutral wire, use the instructions under this...
Part 6 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GAS DRYERS 120 Volt, 60 Hertz, with 3-Prong Grounding Plug Following are additional instructions regarding electrical connections and requirements for gas dryers. 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, or the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1, and all applicable local regulations.
Part 7 GAS REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS 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.
Part 8 EXHAUST REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTENANCE Following are important instructions and information concerning the exhaust requirements for your dryer. Warning: 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.
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Part 8 EXHAUST REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTENANCE Exhaust and Dryer Maintenance Cleaning the Lint Screen 1. Clean the lint filter either before drying each load WARNING! or after drying each load. Always make sure the lint filter is clean before starting a new load, Disconnect the dryer’s electric power because a clogged lint filter may increase drying prior to any cleaning or maintenance.
Part 9 OPERATING 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 Instructions, before operating this dryer.
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Part 9 OPERATING YOUR DRYER Option Button 1. More Time / Less Time 5. Rack Dry • Press MORE TIME or Rack Dry is designed for use with items LESS TIME until the which are not available for tumble desired drying time is drying such as sweaters, silk or lingerie.
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Part 9 OPERATING YOUR DRYER Dry Level Time Dry • Use this button to set dry level Use Time Dry Option to change Drying Time on your own. • First, select sensor dry cycle. You can select the desired operation •...
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Part 9 OPERATING YOUR DRYER Cycle Selection Cycle Selection 2. Manual Dry Cycles • By dialing the knob, select the desired cycle based on laundry types and conditions. Use Manual Cycles to select a specific amount of drying time and a drying temperature. When a 1.
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Part 9 OPERATING YOUR DRYER ❁ Starting your dryer 1. Before use 4. To use a sensor dry cycle • Clean lint screen before or after each cycle. • Select a Manual Dry Cycle. • Place laundry into dryer and shut door. See Loading. •...
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Part 9 OPERATING YOUR DRYER Maintenance 1.Open the door Clean lint filter and pull the filter straight up Clean the lint filter after each use and check it before use. Not cleaning or emptying the filter will increase drying time and energy consumption, therefore dryer life expectancy could be shortened after all.
Part 10 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 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 Question What to Do • Is the dryer plugged in? Confirm that the dryer’s plug is securely and completely pushed into the laundry room’s power outlet •...
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Part 10 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 4.Problem:There is Lint on my Clothes Question What to Do • Is your lint filter full? Please refer to the manual section on cleaning the lint filter, and please confirm that the lint filter is clean. It is important that the lint filter is clean before each new load of laundry.
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Part 10 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 7.Problem:It takes too long for my clothes to dry Question What to Do • Did you properly sort your loads of Separate heavy weight items from light weight items when creating loads. laundry? • Are you drying large loads of heavy Heavy fabrics take longer to dry because they tend to retain more moisture.
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1-800-243-0000 para el Servicio LG (Atención al Cliente) 24 horas al día, 7 días a la semana MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO Secadora de Eléctrica y Gas DLE0442W/DLG0452W DLE0442S/DLG0452S DLE0442G/DLG0452G DLE5944WM/DLG5955WM DLE6942W/DLG6952W Gracias por comprar una Secadora LG. Por favor lea su manual correctamente, ya que contiene informaciòn importante de una instalaciòn segura,...
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PARTE 6. REQUERIMIENTOS ELÉCTRICOS PARA SECADORAS A GAS.....................18 PARTE 7. REQUERIMIENTOS E INSTRUCCIONES SOBRE EL GAS.......................19 PARTE 8. REQUERIMIENTOS Y MANTENIMIENTO SOBRE EL ESCAPE ....................20-21 PARTE 9. USANDO SU SECADORA................................22-27 PARTE 10. GUÍA PARA LA SOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS...........................28-30 GARANTÍA LIMITADA DE LA SECADORA LG..............................31...
Parte 1 GARANTÍA E INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTES LEA TODAS LAS INSTRUCCIONES ANTES DE UTILIZAR Por su seguridad, la información de este manual debe seguirse para reducir al mínimo el riesgo de incendio o ADVERTENCIA explosión, descargas eléctricas, o para evitar daños a la propiedad, lesiones personales o pérdida de vida humana. Su seguridad y la de otros es muy importante.
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Parte 1 GARANTÍA E INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTES LEA TODAS LAS INSTRUCCIONES ANTES DE UTILIZAR ADVERTENCIA Por su seguridad, la información de este manual debe seguirse para reducir al mínimo el riesgo de incendio o explosión, descargas eléctricas, o para evitar daños a la propiedad, lesiones personales o pérdida de vida humana. PRECAUCIONES BÁSICAS DE SEGURIDAD.
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Parte 1 GARANTÍA E INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTES LEA TODAS LAS INSTRUCCIONES ANTES DE UTILIZAR ADVERTENCIA Por su seguridad, la información de este manual debe seguirse para reducir al mínimo el riesgo de incendio o explosión, descargas eléctricas, o para evitar daños a la propiedad, lesiones personales o pérdida de vida humana. INSTRUCCIÓN DE SEGURIDAD PARA LA INSTALACIÓN ADVERTENCIA Para reducir el riesgo de incendio, descarga eléctrica o daños a usuarios del aparato, siga las...
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Parte 1 GARANTÍA E INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTES LEA TODAS LAS INSTRUCCIONES ANTES DE UTILIZAR ADVERTENCIA Por su seguridad, la información de este manual debe seguirse para reducir al mínimo el riesgo de incendio o explosión, descargas eléctricas, o para evitar daños a la propiedad, lesiones personales o pérdida de vida humana. INSTRUCCIÓN DE SEGURIDAD PARA LA INSTALACIÓN (CONT.) •...
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Centro de Servicio LG más próximo. Si este producto se instala y se opera siguiendo las instrucciones de este manual, LG reparará o recambiará cualquier pieza defectuosa en material o mano de obra a lo largo del período cubierto por la garantía, comenzando desde el día de compra.
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Parte 2 ESPECIFICACIONES ■ Nombre : Secadora Eléctrica y de Gas ■ Suministro de Energìa : F a v o r d e c o n s u l t a r l a e t i q u e t a d e m e d i c i ó...
Parte 3 PASOS INICIALES PARA LA INSTALACIÓN DE SU SECADORA D I R E C C I O N E S A LT E R N A S PA R A E L PASO 3 Conexión del Sistema de Escape y Ventilación Quite el tornillo y el ducto de escape.
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Parte 3 PASOS INICIALES PARA LA INSTALACIÓN DE SU SECADORA PASO 4 Conexión del Suministro PASO 5 Electrical Plug Connections Conecciòn Elèctrica de Gas A continuación encontrará advertencias e instrucciones (Secadora a Gas solamente). Además de lo siguiente, por concernientes a la confección de la conexión eléctrica favor refiérase a la sección del manual sobre para secadoras eléctricas.
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Parte 3 PASOS INICIALES PARA LA INSTALACIÓN DE SU SECADORA PASO 8 Flujo de Aire PASO 6 Preparación de la Secadora L a e f e c t i v a o p e r a c i ó n d e l a s e c a d o r a r e q u i e r e d e u n f l u j o d e a i r e a d e c u a d o .
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Parte 3 PASOS INICIALES PARA LA INSTALACIÓN DE SU SECADORA 4 ) L a s s e c a d o r a s e l é c t r i c a s p u e d e n s e r PASO 9 Instrucciones Adicionales v e n t i l a d a s h a c i a e l e x t e r i o r u s a n d o para la Instalación de su...
Parte 4 INSTALACIÒN DE ACCESORIOS Instalacion de la secadora (Cinta de tipo doble-cara) B. Desinstalación de una secadora a gas: 1. Cierre el gas 2. Desenchufe el cable de alimentación. 3. Desconecte la línea de gas de la secadora. 4. Deje a un lado y afloje la brida de ventilación. Desconecte la ventilación.
Parte 5 REQUERIMIENTOS ELÉCTRICOS PARA SECADORAS ELÉCTRICAS L a s s i g u i e n t e s s o n i n s t r u c c i o n e s a d i c i o n a l e s s o b r e l a s c o n e x i o n e s y r e q u e r i m i e n t o s e l é...
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Parte 5 REQUERIMIENTOS ELÉCTRICOS PARA SECADORAS ELÉCTRICAS Revise las siguientes opciones para determinar la conexión eléctrica adecuada para su casa: Conexiòn de 4-cables: Cableado directo Tomacorriente de 4-alambres (Tipo NEMA 14-30R). Importante : Contacto por conductor neutro esta prohibido por(1) nuevas instalciones de branch- circuito (2) las casas de U t i l i c e l a s i n s t r u c c i o n e s e n e s t a mobiles (3) vehiculo recreacional y (4) areas donde los codigos s e c c i ó...
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Parte 5 REQUERIMIENTOS ELÉCTRICOS PARA SECADORAS ELÉCTRICAS Conexiòn de 3-cables: Cable Directo Opción 1 Conexión de 4-alambres con un Cordón de Alimentación. I m p o r t a n t e : C o n t a c t o p o r c o n d u c t o r n e u t r o e s t a p r o h i b i d o p o r ( 1 ) n u e v a s •...
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Parte 5 REQUERIMIENTOS ELÉCTRICOS PARA SECADORAS ELÉCTRICAS Opción 2 Conexión de 3-alambres con Opción 3 Conexión Opcional de un Cordón de Alimentación. 3-alambres. • S i l o s c ó d i g o s y o r d e n a n z a s l o c a l e s S i l o s c ó...
Parte 6 REQUERIMIENTOS ELÉCTRICOS PARA SECADORAS A GAS 120 Voltios, 60 Hertz, con Enchufe de 3-Clavijas con Conexión a Tierra Las siguientes son instrucciones adicionales sobre las conexiones y requerimientos eléctricos para las secadoras a gas A d v e r t e n c i a I m p o r t a n t e : P a r a a y u d a r a p r e v e n i r i n c e n d i o s , c h o q u e e l é c t r i c o , l e s i o n e s s e r i a s o m u e r t e , e l c a b l e a d o y l a c o n e x i ó...
Parte 7 REQUERIMIENTOS E INSTRUCCIONES SOBRE EL GAS L a s s i g u i e n t e s s o n i n s t r u c c i o n e s e i n f o r m a c i ó n i m p o r t a n t e c o n c e r n i e n t e s a l o s r e q u e r i m i e n t o s p a r a e l s u m i n i s t r o y s e r v i c i o d e l g a s p a r a l a s s e c a d o r a s a g a s .
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Parte 8 REQUERIMIENTOS Y MANTENIMIENTO SOBRE EL ESCAPE L a s s i g u i e n t e s s o n i n s t r u c c i o n e s e i n f o r m a c i ó n i m p o r t a n t e c o n c e r n i e n t e s a l o s r e q u e r i m i e n t o s d e l e s c a p e p a r a s u s e c a d o r a .
Parte 8 REQUERIMIENTOS Y MANTENIMIENTO SOBRE EL ESCAPE Mantenimiento del Escape y la Secadora Limpieza de la Malla de Pelusa 1 . L i m p i e e l f i l t r o d e p e l u s a a n t e s o ADVERTENCIA! d e s p u é...
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Parte 9 USANDO SU SECADORA Las siguientes son las instrucciones para encender y utilizar su nueva secadora. Por favor refiérase a las secciones especificas de este manual para información más detallada. Advertencia Importante: Para reducir el riesgo de incendio, choque eléctrico, o lesiones personales lea este manual completamente, incluyendo las Instrucciones de Seguridad Importantes, antes de operar esta secadora.
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Parte 9 USANDO SU SECADORA Botón de cambio de tiempo 1. MORE TIME, LESS TIME 5. Rack Dry[Secado con Parrilla] El perchero de secado viene incluido en su • P u l s e M O R E T I M E o secadora.
Parte 9 USANDO SU SECADORA Control de la intensidad del secado Time Dry [Tiempo secado] O p c i ó n s e c a d e l t i e m p o d e l • U s e e s t e b o t ó n p a r a u s o p a r a c a m b i a r t i e m p o a j u s t a r e l n i v e l d e d e s e c a d o e n s u s e l p r o p i o s...
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Parte 9 USANDO SU SECADORA 2 2 8 8 Selección de ciclo 2. Ciclos Manuales • Marcando con la perilla, seleccione el ciclo deseado basándose en los tipos de colada y las condiciones existentes. Use los Ciclos Manuales para seleccionar una cantidad 1.
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Parte 9 USANDO SU SECADORA ❁ Arranque de seu secadora 1. Antes de usar 3. Para usar un ciclo de secado por sensor • L i m p i e l a p a n t a l l a d e h i l o s a n t e s y •...
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Parte 9 USANDO SU SECADORA 5. Pausar o reiniciar. Para pausar la secadora en cualquier momento A b r a l a p u e r t a o p u l s e S TA RT / PA U S E u n a v e z . P a r a r e i n i c i a r l a s e c a d o r a C i e r r e l a p u e r t a .
Parte 10 GUÍA PARA LA SOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS Consejos para la solución de problemas Ahorre tiempo y dinero! Primero revise las tablas en las siguientes p áginas y quizás no necesite llamar a servicio.
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