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Electric andGasDryer DLE9577WIVl / DLG9588WIVl as it provides instructions Maintenance. and retain the at http://us.lge.com iiiiiiiin P/No.: 3828EL3003M...
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FOR ELECTRIC DRYER ............................. 17-20 PART& ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GAS DRYERS ................................PART7. GAS REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS ..................................PART& EXHAUST REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTENANCE ............................... 23-24 PARTg. OPERATING YOUR DRYER ......................................25-30 PART10. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ......................................31-33 LG DRYER LIMITED WARRANTY ........................................
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[] Type Electric and Gas Dryer [] Rating Please refer to the rating label regarding detailed information. [] Size 27 x 29.9 x 38.7(inch) [] Capacity IEC 7.3cu.ft. (22.5 Ib) [] Weight : 127 Ibs (57.5 kg) Specifications are subject to change by manufacturer. ACCESSORIES _': Design of pedestals...
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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 No. Serial No.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! To help reduce any risk of electric shock, fire, or other personal injury or property damage when using your dryer, please exercise care and follow basic safety 1) Read all instructions before using the appliance. 8) Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically 2) Do not dry articles that have come into contact with recommended...
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: • Do not try to light a match or cigarette, or turn WARNING! on any gas or electrical appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switches. Do not • Keep flammable materials and vapors, such use any phone in your building.
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The following instructions will help guide you through the initial steps of setting up your dryer for use. Please note that every section of this manual provides important information regarding the preparation and use of your dryer, and it is important that you review this entire manual before proceeding with any installation or use.
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Once in position, adjust the leveling legs of the dryer until it is level from left to right and front to back. The leveling legs must remain firmly on the floor and the dryer should not rock. The maximum slope of the dryer from left to right or front to back should iiiiii!i!ili not exceed 2.5 cm (1 inch).
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Disassemble Assemble Remove the cap and screw on the right side Connect the housing. of the control panel. Disassemble it by sliding down to the right for 1 inch. Push the housing hook and disassemble panel. Assemble the control panel by sliding down the panel to the left until it is perfectly fit.
Assemble How to assemble the control panel and lower cover. Fix the upper deco into the holes. Ill one hole First of all, put the left side of the panel into the left side of the frame. gets fixed, the others will do automatically. Assemble the upper deco to the frame.
• ALTERNATE EXHAUST DIRECTIONS WARNING! • Use a heavy metal vent. • Do not use plastic or thin foil duct. • Failure to follow these instructions result in death or fire. • Clean old ducts before installing this dryer Vent end will face to the outside home and improper taping and unstable installation of vent will cause undesirable drying performance, In addition...
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(Gas dryer only). In addition to the following, Following are several warnings and instructions concerning making the electrical connection t_r electric please refer to manual section on Gas Requirements and Instructions. dryers. More detailed information concerning the electrical connection is provided in the manual section entitled Electrical Requirements for Electric Dryer.
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. The adequacy of the airflow can be measured by evaluating the static pressure. Static and water, with damp cloth to remove from the inside of the dryer drum/drying compartment pressure in the exhaust...
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4) Electric dryers may be vented to the outside using the back, left, right, or bottom panel. 5) Gas dryers may be vented to the outside using the back, left, or bottom panel. Gas dryer may not be vented to the outside using the right side panel because of the burner housing.
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To ensure safe and secure installation, please observe the instructions below. Secure stacking kit side bracket to the WARNING! washer with a screw on the back of bracket. Repeat Steps 2, 3, 4 for the other side. Incorrect Installation can cause serious accidents.
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Remove pedestal, installation h ardware, and Attach the double-sided tape of the bracket to the instructions fromtheshipping c arton. dryer as shown so the bent parts of the brackets align with the edge and can be attached to the pedestal with screws. Position dryer on top of the pedestal.
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Following are additional instructions regarding electrical connections and requirements for electric dryers. Warning: J_, Important 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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Review the following options to determine the appropriate electrical connection for your home: Important : Grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited for (1) new branch-circuit installations, (2) mobile homes, and (3) recreational vehicles, and Use the instructions in this section if your home has (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through a 4-wire receptacle (NEMA...
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Important : Grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited for (1) new branch-circuit installations, • If 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 your dryer in a mobile home, you must use a 4- the neutral conductor.
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• If your local codes or ordinances do not allow the If 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 neutral wire, use these instructions.
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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...
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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. In the absence of any local codes or ordinances in your area, the gas supply and service for your gas dryer must comply with the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1iNFPA If using a rigid pipe, the rigid pipe should be 1/2...
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Following are important instructions and information concerning the exhaust requirements for your dryer. Important Warning: To reduce the risk of fire, combustion, or accumulation of combustible gases, DO NOT exhaust dryer air into an enclosed and unventilated area, such as an attic, wall, ceiling, crawl space, chimney, vent, or concealed space of a building.
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Exhaust and Dryer Maintenance Cleaning the Lint Screen 1. Clean the lint filter either before drying each load or after drying each load. Always make sure the lint filter is clean before starting a new load, Disconnect the dryerls electric power because a clogged...
Following are instructions for starting and using your new dryer. Please refer to specific sections of this manual 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 lnstr.ctions, before operating...
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. Sensor Dry Cycles Manual Cycle is selected, the ESTIMATED TIME...
Status/Clean Filter/Wrinkle CareIndicator 2, Rack Dry • It shows status of drying CHECK COOL WRINKLE FILTER -ING -ING CARE operation. When Wrinkle Rack Dry is designed for use with Care is selected, this option items which are not designed light will glow. When power tumble drying such as sweaters, silk or is on, Check Filter is...
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3. Wrinkle Care Manual Default Time* This option helps to prevent wrinkles Cycles Load Type (Minutes) in your laundry. When you select the wrinkle free option, the dryer SPEED High will periodically tumble for up to three hours after SMALL LOADS the cycle has completed.
Level • Use this button to set dry level LEVEL • First, select sensor dry cycle. • Select dry level to adjust how much you want to dry the load. As the cycle runs, the control senses the dryness of the load and adjusts the time automatically based on the selected dryness level.
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4. To use a manual dry cycle 5. Pausing or restarting To oause the dryer at any time • Select a Manual Dry Cycle. Open the door or press START/PAUSE once. • Press MORE TIME or LESS TIME until the desired drying time is displayed.
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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 the dryer plugged Confirm that the dryer s plug is secum!y and completely pushed into the laundry r00m!s p0wer 0ut!et •...
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5.Problem:There is Linton my Clothes • Is your lint filter full? Please refer to the mtmual section on cletming the lint filter, and please confiml that the lint filter is clean. It is imponzmt that the lint filter is clean before each new load of laundry.
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8.Problem:It takes too long for my clothesto dry , Did you properly sort your loads of Separate heayy weight items from light weight items when creating loads. laundry? • Are you drying large loads of heavy Heavy lklbrics take longer to dry because they tend to retain more moisture.
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LG Electronics Inc. will repair or at its option replace, without charge, your product if if proves to be defective material or workmanship under normal use during the warranty period set forth below, effective from the date of original consumer purchase of the product.