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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...
Safety Instructions for Installation ......5 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 ........
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.
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 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.
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: • Gas dryers MUST be exhausted to the • The exhaust duct must be 4 inches...
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:...
STEAm FUNCTIONS LG’s steam technology allows you to inject fabrics with a swirling jet of hot steam to refresh clothes, reduce static, and make ironing easier.
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.
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.
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.
REVERSING THE DOOR Hinge assembly Hole cap Cover cap Open the door and remove the two plastic 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.
(right-side venting is not available on gas models). screw. Pull out the exhaust duct. An adapter kit, part number 383EEL9001B, may be purchased from your LG retailer. This kit contains the necessary duct components to change the dryer vent location.
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.
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VENTING THE DRYER (cont.) Ductwork Maximum Length of 4-inch Diameter Wall Cap Type Number of 90° Elbows Rigid Metal Duct 65 ft. (19.8 m) Recommended 55 ft. (16.8 m) 47 ft. (13.7 m) 36 ft. (11.0 m) 4" 4" (10.2 cm) (10.2 cm) 28 ft.
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.
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.
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.
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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. •...
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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. •...
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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. •...
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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. •...
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.
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.
STEAm FUNCTIONS NOTE: If you do not press the START/PAUSE LG’s steam technology allows you to button to resume a cycle within 4 minutes, inject fabrics with a swirling jet of hot steam to refresh clothes, reduce static, the dryer automatically turns off.
OPERATING THE DRYER CLEAN THE LINT FILTER If the lint filter has not already been cleaned, lift out the filter and remove the lint from the last load. This will help ensure the fastest and most efficient drying performance. LOAD THE DRYER Load the dryer with the wet laundry from the washer.
Sensor Dry Cycles manual Dry Cycles Sensor Dry cycles utilize LG’s unique dual sensor system Use Manual Dry cycles to select a specific amount of to detect and compare the moisture level in clothes and drying time and a drying temperature. When a Manual...
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 personal injury, read this entire manual, including the Important Safety Instructions, before operating this dryer.
THE 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. ESTImATED TImE REmAINING CHECk FILTER REmINDER When the START/PAUSE button is pressed, The display will show CHECK FILTER when the dryer will display the estimated (SENSOR the dryer is turned on as a reminder to check...
CYCLE SETTING BUTTONS SENSOR DRY cycles have preset settings that are selected automatically. MANUAL DRY cycles have default settings, but you may also customize the settings using the cycle setting buttons. Press the appropriate button for that option to view and select other settings. DRY LEVEL TImE DRY Selects the level of dryness for...
CYCLE OPTION BUTTONS To Install the Drying Rack Your dryer features several additional cycle options to customize cycles to meet your individual needs. Certain option buttons also feature a special function that can be activated by pressing and holding that option button for 3 seconds.
STEAm FUNCTIONS 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 the clothes, reduce static, and make ironing easier. drying cycle to reduce the static...
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STEAm FUNCTIONS (cont.) To Fill the Steam Feeder Open the lid. Fill the steam feeder to MAX with water. Water ONLY Steam Feeder Lift out the steam feeder. Place the steam feeder in the square barrel, then cover the lid. IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT STEAM CYCLES Before using a Steam Cycle, the steam feeder must be filled with water up to the MAX line.
STEAm FUNCTIONS (cont.) IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT STEAM CYCLES: wWARNING: • S team may not be clearly visible during the steam cycle. • Do not open the dryer door during steam cycle. This is normal. Steam can cause severe burns. • D o not use STEAMFRESH with items such as wool, ™ • Do not fill the steam feeder with gasoline, wool blanket, leather jackets, silk, wet clothes, lingerie, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or foam products, or electric blankets.
REGULAR CLEANING wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury 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.
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...
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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 consistent dampness of clothing is not heat setting, the type of heat used (electric, natural, consistent. or LP gas), the size of the load, the type of fabrics, the wetness of the clothes, and the condition of the exhaust ducts and lint filter.
DImENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS The appearance and specifications listed in this guide may vary due to constant product improvements. Dryer Models DLEX5101W, DLGX5102W , DLEX5101V, DLGX5102V Description STEAM DRYER Electrical Requirements* Please refer to the rating label regarding detailed information.
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.
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WARRANTY: Should your LG Dryer (“Product”) fail due to a defect in material or workmanship under normal home use during the warranty period set forth below, LG Canada will at its option repair or replace the Product upon receipt of proof of original retail pur- chase.
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This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the LG Customer Information Center “factory default (Home Use)” setting. Changing the factory default settings or enabling other 1-800-243-0000 features may increase power consumption that could exceed the limits necessary to quality for ENERGY STAR.