LG DLEX3001P User's Manual & Installation Instructions
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- Page 1 This Owner's Manual is provided and hosted by Appliance Factory Parts. LG DLEX3001P Owner's Manual Shop genuine replacement parts for LG DLEX3001P Find Your LG Dryer Parts - Select From 451 Models -------- Manual continues below --------...
- Page 2 To contact LG Electronics, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: 1-800-243-0000 Or visit us on the Web at: us.lge.com Número telefónico de LG Electronics, las 24 horas del día, 7 días a la semana: 1-800-243-0000 O visítenos en la Web en: us.lge.com Before beginning installation, read these instructions carefully.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Safety Instructions for Installation ......5, 6 Congratulations on your purchase Safety Instructions for Steam Functions ....6 Safety Instructions for Connecting Electricity ..7 and welcome to the LG family. Your PARTS AND FEATURES new LG Dryer combines the most Special Features ............. 8 Key Parts and Components ........ -
Page 4: Basic Safety Precautions
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. -
Page 5: What To Do If You Smell Gas
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. • Do not store or use gasoline or other •... -
Page 6: Grounding Instructions
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. -
Page 7: Safety Instructions For Steam Functions
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: •... -
Page 8: Safety Instructions For Connecting Electricity
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 injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: •... -
Page 9: Special Features
HELPFUL STEAm FUNCTIONS LG’s new steam technology allows you to inject fabrics with a swirling jet of hot steam to refresh clothes, reduce static, and make ironing easier. -
Page 10: Key Parts And Components
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. FRONT-mOUNT LINT FILTER Front-mounted lint filter allows for easy access and cleaning after every load. LEVELING FEET Four leveling feet (two in the front, and two in the back) adjust to improve dryer stability on uneven floors. -
Page 11: Important: Read All Installation Instructions Completely Before Installing And Operating Your Dryer
ImPORTANT: Read all installation instructions completely before installing and operating your dryer! 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. CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION • Properly ground dryer to conform with all •... -
Page 12: Installation With Optional Pedestal Base Or Stacking Kit
Required Dimensions for Installation Required Dimensions for Installation With Pedestal With Stacking Kit OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES For these and other LG products, contact your local LG dealer, or visit our Web site at us.lge.com. Stacking kit (sold separately) Pedestal (sold separately) -
Page 13: Leveling The Dryer
LEVELING THE DRYER WARNING • All four leveling feet must rest solidly on the floor. Gently push on the top corners of the • Wear gloves during installation. dryer to make sure that the dryer does not • Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury. rock from corner to corner. -
Page 14: Changing The Dryer Vent Location
Remove the rear exhaust duct retaining An adapter kit, part number 383EEL9001B, screw. Pull out the exhaust duct. may be purchased from your LG retailer. This kit contains the necessary duct components to change the dryer vent location. OPTION 2: Bottom Venting... -
Page 15: Venting The Dryer
VENTING THE DRYER wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons 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. - Page 16 VENTING THE DRYER (cont.) Ductwork Number of Max. Length of 4-In. Dia. Max. Length of 4-In. Dia. Wall Cap Type 90° Elbows Rigid Metal Duct Flexible Metal Duct 65 ft. (19.8 m) 45 ft. (13.7 m) Recommended 55 ft. (16.8 m) 35 ft. (10.7 m) 47 ft.
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Page 17: Connecting Gas Dryers
CONNECTING GAS DRYERS wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons 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. - Page 18 CONNECTING GAS DRYERS (cont.) wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Installation and service must be performed • If necessary, the correct nozzle (for the LP by a qualified installer, service agency, or the nozzle kit order part number 4948EL4002B) gas supplier.
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Page 19: Connecting Electric Dryers
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. - Page 20 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. •...
- Page 21 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. •...
- Page 22 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. •...
- Page 23 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. •...
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Page 24: Special Requirements For Manufactured Or Mobile Homes
SPECIAL REQUIREmENTS FOR mANUFACTURED OR mOBILE HOmES Any installation in a manufactured or mobile • The dryer exhaust duct must be affixed securely home must comply with the Manufactured Home to the manufactured or mobile home structure, Construction and Safety Standards Title 24 CFR, and the exhaust duct must be made of a Part 32-80 or Standard CAN/CSA0Z240 MH and material that will resist fire and combustion. -
Page 25: Flow Check (Duct Condition Test)
FLOW CHECk (DUCT CONDITION TEST) Your dryer features FlowSense , an innovative Correct Venting sensing system that automatically detects blockages and restrictions in dryer ductwork. Keeping ductwork clean of lint buildup and free of restrictions allows clothes to dry faster and reduces energy use. NOTE: When the dryer is first installed, this test should be performed to alert you to any existing problems with the exhaust duct in your home. -
Page 26: Sorting Loads
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 persons, read this entire manual, including the Important Safety Instructions, before operating this dryer. -
Page 27: Control Panel Features
PAUSE the cycle without losing the current settings. HELPFUL STEAm FUNCTIONS LG’s new steam technology allows you NOTE: If you do not press the START/PAUSE to inject fabrics with a swirling jet of hot button to resume a cycle within 4 minutes, steam to refresh clothes, reduce static, the dryer automatically turns off. -
Page 28: Cycle Guide
Adjustable Sensor Dry Cycles manual Dry Cycles Sensor Dry cycles utilize LG’s unique dual sensor Use Manual Dry cycles to select a specific system to detect and compare the moisture level amount of drying time and a drying temperature. in clothes and in the air and adjust the drying When a Manual Dry cycle is selected, the time as needed to ensure superior results. -
Page 29: The Lcd Display
THE LCD DISPLAY The display shows the settings, estimated time remaining, options, and status messages for your dryer. When the dryer is turned on, the light in the display will illuminate. STATUS/CYCLE DISPLAY CHILD LOCk INDICATOR This portion of the display shows the When CHILD LOCK is set, the Child Lock selected cycle, operating status, and special indicator will appear and all buttons are messages. - Page 30 THE LCD DISPLAY (cont.) • 2 bars are displayed In the LCD screen. FLOW SENSE™ DUCT BLOCkAGE SENSING SYSTEm INDICATOR The FLOW SENSE™ duct blockage sensing system detects and alerts you to blockages END OF CYCLE in the ductwork that reduce exhaust flow from the dryer. This improves operating efficiency and helps minimize service calls, saving you money.
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Page 31: Operating The Dryer
OPERATING THE DRYER CYCLE SETTING BUTTONS Once you have loaded the dryer: SENSOR DRY cycles have preset settings that are selected automatically. MANUAL DRY Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the cycles have default settings, but you may also dryer. The lights around the cycle customize the settings using the cycle setting selector knob will illuminate. -
Page 32: Cycle Option Buttons
CYCLE OPTION BUTTONS Your dryer features several additional cycle options to customize cycles to meet your individual needs. Certain option buttons also feature a special function (see the following page for details) that can be activated by pressing and holding that option button for 3 seconds. To Add Cycle Options to a Cycle: Turn on the dryer and turn the cycle selector knob to select the desired cycle. -
Page 33: Special Functions
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS The option buttons also activate special functions, including CHILD LOCK, RACK DRY and LANGUAGE. Press and hold the option button marked with the special function for 3 seconds to activate. CHILD LOCk RACk DRY Use this option to prevent unwanted Use RACK DRY with items, such as use of the dryer or to keep cycle wool sweaters, silk, and lingerie, that settings from being changed while... -
Page 34: Custom Program
CUSTOm PROGRAm If you have a special combination of settings that NOTE: You may only save one custom you use frequently, you can save these settings program at a time. Pressing and holding the as a CUSTOM PROGRAM. CUSTOM PROGRAM button will overwrite any previously saved custom program. - Page 35 STEAm FUNCTIONS (cont.) Using the Steam Options: LG’s new steam technology allows you to inject fabrics with a swirling jet of hot steam to refresh This option injects steam late in clothes, reduce static, and make ironing easier. the drying cycle to reduce the Simply select the STEAMFRESH cycle, or you ™...
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Page 36: Steam Cycle Guide
STEAm FUNCTIONS (cont.) IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT STEAM CYCLES: wWARNING: • Steam may not be clearly visible during the • Do not open the dryer door during Steam Steam Cycles. This is normal. Cycles. Steam can cause severe burns. • Do not use STEAMFRESH with items such as ™... -
Page 37: Regular Cleaning
REGULAR CLEANING wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Unplug the dryer before cleaning to avoid the risk of electric shock. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. -
Page 38: Before Calling For Service
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Your dryer is equipped with an automatic error-monitoring system to detect and diagnose problems at an early stage. If your dryer does not function properly or does not function at all, check the following before you call for service. Problem Possible Causes Solutions... - Page 39 BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (cont.) Problem Possible Causes Solutions • The drying time for a load will vary depending on the Drying time is not • Heat settings, load size, or heat setting, the type of heat used (electric, natural, consistent dampness of clothing is not consistent.
- Page 40 BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (cont.) Problem Possible Causes Solutions Steam doesn’t • Unplug dryer and call for service. • Water level error. generate but no error code is shown. • Too many or too different Garments still • Small loads of 1 to 5 items work best. wrinkled after types of garments in dryer.
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Page 41: Optional Accessories
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES For these and other LG products, contact your local LG dealer, or visit our Web site at us.lge.com. Stacking kit Pedestal If space is at a premium, Give your LG washer use this kit to securely and dryer a boost with... -
Page 42: Pedestal Installation
PEDESTAL INSTALLATION The pedestal accessory includes: To ensure safe and secure installation, please thoroughly follow the instructions below. • Drawer divider (1) • Wrench (1) • Screws (18) † • Retainers (4) †† wWARNING • Incorrect installation can cause serious accidents. • The appliances are heavy. Two or more people are required when installing the pedestal. - Page 43 PEDESTAL INSTALLATION (cont.) For dryer For washer/combo Make sure the screws on the pedestal align Place the dryer on the pedestal. Make sure with the holes in the retainers, then install 4 the front and back feet are in the correct screws on each side to securely attach the positions.
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Page 44: Stacking Kit Installation
STACkING kIT INSTALLATION This stacking kit includes: To ensure safe and secure installation, please observe the following instructions. • Two (2) side rails • One (1) front rail wWARNING • Four (4) screws • Incorrect installation can cause serious accidents. • The weight of the dryer and the height of installation make this stacking procedure too risky for one person. -
Page 45: Key Dimensions And Specifications
The appearance and specifications listed in this guide may vary due to constant product improvements. Steam Dryer™ Models DLEX3001W, DLEX3001R, DLEX3001P, DLGX3002W, DLGX3002R, and DLGX3002P Description Steam Dryer Electrical Requirements* Please refer to the rating label regarding detailed information. -
Page 46: Warranty
LG DRYER LIMITED WARRANTY - USA Your LG Dryer will be will repaired or replaced, at LG’s option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use, during the warranty period (“Warranty Period”) set forth below, effective from the date (“Date of Purchase”) of original consumer purchase of the product.