LG DLG6952W, DLG0452W, DLG0452G, DLE0442W01, DLE0442W Owner’s Manual

ElectricandGasDryer

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OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE

Not to mention unmatched big capacity, you can benefit from good

time efficiency, quiet operation and energy saving system.

STAINLESS STEELDRUM

Stainless steel drum doesn't generate any rust by nature so that
rust-free drum keeps clothes away from stain all time.

ARTISTIC DESIGN

Modern front panel look and big crystal-clear glass door make your dryer look stylish.

DIGITAL FABRIC CARE

Multi-Level temperature control takes better care of your clothes

EASY OF USE
An entire selection of user-friendly functions make operating the dryer easy.

USING THE RLM (REMOTE LAUNDRY MONITOR) (DLE5944WM, DLG5955WM)

The RLM monitors status of your washer and/or dryer. You can plug the display unit into any power
outlet in your home. The RLM Display Unit can be purchased separately for this dryer.

Your dryer provides sensor drying and time drying programs.
Sensor Dry : Dryer senses electronically laundry humidity and it automatically determines operation time

based on the dryness of the load and the selected program. At times, you can see sudden increase or
decrease on operation time. It happens because a sensor will detect laundry humidity with a certain period.
Sudden change on operation time is not a malfunction.

Time Dry : Time Dry is that you can set operation time manually to complete drying. Or use Time Dry to have
drying performance if clothes are still damp after sensor dry cycle is finished. Time Dry is more effective for
heavyweight and bulky items such as king-size bed sheets and thick work clothes.

PART1. SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................................................................. 3

PART2. IMPORTANT WARRANTY AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................................. 4-6

PART3. INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR DRYER .......................................................................................................................... 7-12

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

• 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 Ib)

• Weight 126 Ibs (57.2 kg)

Specifications are subject to change by manufacturer.

.--m ACCESSORIES

Dryer rack (1 each)

Pedestal (1 each)

Remote Laundry

Monitor

Seepage 26 for how to use.

Purchased Separately

Seepage 14 for how to use.

Purchased Separately

(DLE5944WM, DLG5955WM)

SEEKING WARRANTY ASSISTANCE

The Warranty for your Dryer is located at the end of this manual. Warranty Service is
available by contacting your nearest LG Service Center. If this product is installed and

operated per this manual, LG will repair or replace any parts defective in material or
workmanship throughout the Warranty period, beginning the Date of Purchase.

WARNING!

For your safety, the recommendations in this manual must be followed. To reduce the risk
of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or
death when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following.

Warranty Restriction: If the dryer is subjected to other than private family use, all warranty
coverage is effective for only 90 days.

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.

Date of Purchase

_I_ Staple your receipt HERE.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

To help reduce any risk of electric shock, fire, or other personal or property injury

1) Read all instructions betbre using the appliance.

2) Do not dry articles that have come into contact with
gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flalnmable
or explosive substances, as they give off vapors that

could ignite or explode.

3) Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance.

Close supervision of children is necessary when
using the appliance.

4) Be%re the appliance is removed from service or
discarded, remove the door to the drying

compartment.

5) Do not reach into the appliance if the drum is
movi ug.

6) Do not install or store this appliance where it will be
exposed to the weather.

7) Do not tamper with controls.

SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS

8) Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or
attempt any servicing unless specifically

recommended in the user-maintenance instructions.

9) Do not use heat to dry articles containing lbam
rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials.

Clean lint screen belbre or alter each load.

1o)

11)

Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent
surrounding areas free fiom the accumulation of

lint, dust, and dirt.

12) The interior of the appliance and exhaust duct
should be cleaned periodically by qualified service

personnel.

13) Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your

dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils may
contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a

load to catch fire.

14)Do not use fabric softuers or products to eliminate

static unless recommended by the manufacturer of
the fabric softuer or product.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of

malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the

risk of electric shock by providing a path of least
resistance IBr electric current. This appliance is

equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding
conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be
plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly

installed and grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.

WARNING - Improper connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric

shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service
person if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is
properly grounded.

Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance: if
it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by

a qualified electrician.

This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal,
permanent wiring system or an equipment-grounding

conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and
connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead

on the appliance.

_, WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL

GAS:

• Do not try to light a match or cigarette, or turn

on any gas or electrical appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switches. Do not
use any phone in your building.

• Clear the room, building or area of all
occupants.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's

instructions carefully

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the
fire department.

_, WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, electric

shock, property damage, personal injury or death

when using this appliance, please follow all
instructions and information, including those in

this manual and instructions and information
provided by your gas supplier, including the

following:

• Do not store or use any gasoline, dry-cleaning
solvents any other flammable vapors or

liquids in the area surrounding this appliance.

• Do not dry anything that has ever had anything
flammable on it, even after washing.

• No washer can completely remove oil. Do not
dry any articles that have ever had any kind of

oil on them, including cooking oil.

WARNING!

• Keep flammable materials and vapors, such
as gasoline, away from dryer.

• Place dryer at least 18 inches above the floor
for a garage installation.

• Failure to do so can result in death
explosion or fire.

California Safe Drinking Water
and Toxic Enforcement Act

This act requires the governor of California to
publish a list of substances known to the state to

cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm and requires businesses to warn customers
of potential exposure to such substances.

Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four
of these substances, namely benzene, carbon

monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused
primarily by the incomplete combustion of

natural gas or LP fuels.
Properly adjusted dryers will minimize

combustion. Exposure to these substances can be
minimized further by properly venting the dryer

to the outdoors.

• Articles containing foam, rubber, rubber-like
materials, plastic or similar materials should be

dried on a clothesline or by using an air cycle.

• Failure to follow these instructions can result in
fire, death or serious injury.

• A qualified service person or company must
perform installation and service of this

appliance.

Thefollowinginstructionswill helpguideyouthroughtheinitial stepsof settingupyour dryerfor use.
Pleasenotethateverysectionof this manualprovidesimportantinformationregardingthepreparationand

useof yourdryer,andit is importantthatyoureviewthisentiremanualbeforeproceedingwith any
installationor use.Moredetailedinstructionsconcerningelectricalconnections,gasconnections,and

exhaustrequirementsareprovidedatotherpartsof this manual.

Certain minimum clearances are required
above, behind, and to the sides of the unit, as

shown below. Those required minimum clearances

Choose a location with a solid floor for your dryer.
Place the dryer at least eighteen inches above the
floor for a garage installation. After placing the

dryer in the desired location, please make sure that
it has the required clearances shown below, and

sections on Exhaust and Maintenance requirements.

If you are installing your dryer in a manufactured or

mobile home, please refer to STEP 9 below for
additional instructions.

are set forth in the picture below. Please also keep the
following instructions in mind when installing in a

closet or recessed area:

• Consider allowing additional clearance for
installation and servicing.

• Wall, door and floor molding may tk)rceadditional
clearances.

• An additional inch of clearance is recommended to
minimize noise transfer.

• Consider space needed tk)r companion appliances.

• For closet installations, the picture below shows the
minimum required ventilation openings t_r the door.
A louvered door with comparable ventilation openings

is also acceptable.

50.5"

(128.27 cm)

29.98"

(76.1 cm)

* Most installations require a minimum 5 _/2in.

(14 cm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust
vent with elbow.

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Leveling legs should be secured.

All four legs are stably placed on the solid and

even floor.
If dryer is not level, laundry may not tumble

properly and sensor will not detect the accurate
humidity information.

When adjusting leveling, please be cautious not to

have serious injuries on your fingers and toes.

423/4"

108.6 cm)

3Bt _ .....................................................

(7.6cm)

48 t_2.

(310 cm2)

24*'2

(155 cm _)..

(7.6cm)

<Closet door>

ventilation

hole

ventilation

hole _ZZC;...................

29.96"

(2.54cm) (76.1 cm) (2.54cm)

<Closet-Side view>

O" _ 27" _0"

(Ocm) (68.6 cm) (0 cm)

<Closet-Front view>

Once in position, adjust the leveling legs of the dryer
until it is level from left to right and from 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 from front to
back should not exceed 2.5 cm (1 inch). If the dryer
is not level, and if the slope exceeds 2.5 cm (1 inch),

a load may not tumble properly and internal sensors
may malfunction. Note: Other sections of this
manual also provide important information
concerning the placement of and clearances for your
dryer. Please review this entire manual before
proceeding with any installation.

The door on your dryer can be installed to open
either to the left or the right. Follow these
procedures to reverse the direction in which your
door opens:

Door and latch shouldbe aligned at the center

when closed, Otherwise, door is improperly closed
and opened.

WARNING!

• Use a heavy metal vent.

• Do not use a plastic vent.

• Do not use a metal foil vent.

• Failure to follow these instructions can
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 to the following warnings, please refer
to manual section on Exhaust Requirements and

Maintenance. IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of
tire, combustion, and gas accumulation, the dryer

must be vented to the outdoors. Please follow the
instructions (and all others in this manual) very

carefully.

• ALTERNATE EXHAUST DIRECTIONS

1. Remove a screw and exhaust duct.

2-1. Detach and remove the knockout that

matches the desired venting direction
(Right side not available on Gas Dryers)

(.1-),('}), (3) the order of work.

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2-2,

PORTION"A" [

Reconnect the duct to the blower

housing and attach the duct to the
base.(Duct is a SVC part)

• Do not use thin plastic or foil ducting.

• Use 4" (10.2 cm) diameter rigid or flexible metal
duct (note: venting materials are not supplied with
the dryer, and you should obtain the venting
materials necessary for proper installation)

• Position the Dryer such that the exhaust duct run is
as short as possible.

• Clean old ducts before installing this dryer

• The male end of each section of exhaust duct must

point away from the dryer

• Use as few elbow joints as possible.

• Use duct tape on all duct,joints

• Insulate ductwork that runs through unheated
areas in order to reduce condensation and lint

build-up on pipe walls; and

• PLEASE BE AWARE THAT FAILURE TO
EXHAUST THE DRYER CORRECTLY WILL
VOID THE DRYER'S WARRANTY.

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3-1. Pre-assemble 4" elbow with 4" duct.

Wrap duct tape around joint.

DUCT
TAPE

3-2. Insert elbow duct assembly first through the

side opening and connect the elbow to the
internal duct.

(Gas dryer only). In addition to the following,

please refer to manual section on Gas Requirements

and Instructions.

I. New stainless steel flexible connector. Use this type of

connector only if allowed by local codes. Use Design AGA
Certified Connector.

2. 118" NPT Pipe Plug (for checking inlet gas pressure)

3. Equipment Shut-Off Valve-
Installed within 6' (1.8 m) of dryer

4. Iron Pipe. Shorter than 20' (6.1 m)
Use 318" pipe. Longer than 20' (6.1 in) - Use 112"pipe.

5. 318" N.P.T. Gas Connection

Make sure the burner nozzle is proper for the type of

Following are several warnings and instructions
concerning making the electrical connection lBr electric

dryers. More detailed information concerning the
electrical connection is provided at the manual section

entitled Electrical Requirements For Electric Dryer and
it is important that you thoroughly review that section,
and the remainder of this manual, before taking any

steps to install or use this dryer.

1. Use only a new U.L. listed No. 10 (copper wire only)
three conductor power supply cord kit rated 240

Volts (minimum) 30 Amperes and labeled as suitable

for usein a clothes dryer.

2. Four-wire cord is required for manufactured (mobile)
home installations and use and where local codes do

not allow grounding of this appliance through
neutral.

3. Electrical Plug Connections.

4. For additional instruction on connecting the dryer to
an electrical power source, please refer to this

manual's section on Electrical Requirements and
Electric Dryer.

For instance, using LPGwith LNGnozzle will result

in death, fire or explosion, Orusing LNG with LPG

If needed, nozzle conversion should be done bya

qualified service technician and mark or put the

label of the current type of nozzle on the dryer.

1. Confirm that the type of gas available in your laundry
room is appropriate for the dryer. The dryer is prepared

lbr Natural Gas with a 318" NPT gas connection.

2. Remove the shipping cap from the gas connection at the
back of the dryer. Make sure that you don't damage the
threads of the gas connection pipe when you remove the
shipping cap.

3. Connect the dryer m your laundry room's gas supply
using a new flexible stainless steel connector (as noted
below, only use a new stainless steel flexible connector
if allowed by your local codes).

4. Securely tighten all connections between the dryer and
your laundry room's gas supply. Turn on your laundry
room's gas supply and check all pipe connections (both
internal and external) tbr gas leaks with a non-corrosive
leak detection fluid. Refer m Part 7(page 20)

5. For LP (Liquefied Petroleum) gas connection, refer to
this manual's section entitled Gas Requirements and
Instructions.

2 0

Adjustingburnerinput setting isnotneeded in this
elevationbecauseA.G.Acertifies this dryerwil! not
haveany problemwith the B,T.Urating at this altitude.

Ifyour houseis at abovelo, ooofeet, youare required
toadjust a four percent(4%) reductionof the burner

&T.U rating !nd!catedon the model/serial rating plate,

WARNING!

• Use a new UL approved 30 amp power supply
cord or 10 gauge solid copper w,re.

• Use a UL approved strain relief.

• Disconnect power before making electrical
connections.

• Connect neutral wire(white or center wire) to
center terminal.

• Ground wire(green or bare wire) must be
connected to green ground connector.

• Securely tighten all electrical connections

• See installation instructions for complete
instructions.

• Failure to do so can result in fire or electrical
shock.