LG DLE2515S User Manual [en, es]

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

PART4. ACCESSORIES INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................13-14

PART5. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYER ...............................................................15-18

PART6. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GAS DRYERS ............................................................................19

PART7. GAS REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................................20

PART8. EXHAUST REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTENANCE..........................................................................21-22

PART9. OPERATING YOUR DRYER...............................................................................................................23-28

PART10. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ..........................................................................................................29-31

LG DRYER LIMITED WARRANTY ........................................................................................................................32

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE

Not to mention unmatched big capacity, you can benefit from good time efficiency, quiet operation and energy saving system.

DOUBLE-COATED STEEL DRUM

It is coated with one metal coating and the other polymer coating in order to guarantee high durability and the long life.

ARTISTIC DESIGN

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

DIGITAL FABRIC CARE

Multi-level temperature control heater takes a better care on your valued clothes.

EASY OF USE

A whole selection of user-friendly functions always make you comfortable with dryer operation.

Part 1 SPECIFICATIONS

■ Name : Electric and Gas Dryer

■ Power supply : Please refer to the rating label regarding detailed

information.

■ Size : 68.6 X 96.5 X 73.0 (cm)

■ Dryer capacity : IEC 7.0 cu.ft.

■ Weight : 126(Ibs)

Specifications are subject to change by manufacturer.

■ ACCESSORIES

Dryer rack (1 each)

See page 26 for how to use. See page 13 for how to use. See page 14 for how to use.

Stacking kit (1 each)

Purchased Separately

Pedestal (1 each)

Purchased Separately

Part 2

IMPORTANT WARRANTY AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SEEKING WARRANTY ASSISTANCE

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 Service. The warranty for your dryer is printed the end of this manual.

Warranty service is available by contacting your nearest LG Service Center and, for warranty period from the date of purchase, if this dryer is installed and operated according to the instructions in this manual, LG will repair or replace any of its mechanical or electrical parts if they are defective in material or workmanship.

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 numbers when requesting information. We recommend that you staple your sales slip or cancelled check here, because proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain warranty service. Your dryer’s model and serial numbers are located on the Model and Serial Number Plate located on the front of the dryer behind the door.

Use the space below to record the model number and serial number of your new LG dryer.

Model No.

Serial No.

Date of Purchase

❈ Staple your receipt hear.

Part 2 IMPORTANT WARRANTY AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1) Read all instructions before using the appliance.

2) Do not dry articles that have come into contact with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable 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) Before 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 moving.

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

7) Do not tamper with controls.

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 foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials.

10) Clean lint screen before or after each load.

11) Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent

surrounding areas free from 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 softners or products to eliminate

static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softner 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 for 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 equipmentgrounding 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.

WARNING!

to help reduce any risk of electric shock, fire, or other personal or property injury when using your dryer, please exercise care and follow basic safety precautions, including the following:

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Part 2

IMPORTANT WARRANTY AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• 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.

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.

• 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.

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

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

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.

WARNING

Part 3 INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR DRYER

27"

(68.6 cm)

(0 cm)

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. More detailed instructions concerning electrical connections, gas connections, and exhaust requirements are provided at other parts of this manual.

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 confirm that the dryer has the required clearances through reference to the following information and manual sections on Exhaust Requirements and Maintenance. If you are installing your dryer in a manufactured or mobile home, please refer to STEP 9 below for additional instructions.

Certain minimum clearance are required above,behind, and to the sides of the dryer in the ever you install it any closer of other recessed area. Those required minimum clearances

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 flow molding may require additional clearance.

• Additional space of 1inch (2.5cm) is recommended an all sides in order to reduce noise transfer.

• Consider space needed for companion appliances.

• For closer installation, the picture below shows the minimum required ventilation openings for the door. A louvered door with comparable ventilation openings are also acceptable.

* Most installations require a minimum 5 1/2 in.

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

<Closet-Side view><Closet door>

ventilation hole

<Closet-Front view>

38.7”

(98.3 cm)

27”

(68.6 cm)

29.6”

(75.3 cm)

48.4”

(123 cm)

STEP 1 Positioning the Dryer.

Part 3 INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR DRYER

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:

STEP 2:

STEP 2 Procedure for Reversing

the Door

Part 3 INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR DRYER

In addition to the following warnings, please refer to manual section on Exhaust Requirements and Maintenance. IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of fire, combustion, and gas accumulation, the dryer must be vented to the outdoors. Please follow the instructions (and all others in this manual) very carefully.

• Do not use Plastic or thin foil duct.

• Rigid or semi-rigid metal ducting is recommended for use as transition ducting between the dryer and and the wall. In special installations when it is impossible to make a connection with the above recommendations, then a UL-listed flexible metal transition duct may be used between the dryer and wall connection only. The use of this ducting will affect dry time.

• Position the dryer where the exhaust duct is shorter 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 fewer 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.

WARNING!

• Use a heavy metal vent.

• Do not use plastic or thin foil duct.

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

• Clean old ducts before installing this dryer

■ ALTERNATE EXHAUST DIRECTIONS

Remove a screw and exhaust duct.

2-1.

Detach and remove a knockout at the button, left or right side as desired. (Right Side Vent not available on Gas dryer)

①①, ②②, ③③

the order of work.

2-2.

Reconnect the another duct[11 in(28cm)] to the blower housing, and attach the duct to the base. (Duct is a SVC part)

3-1.

Pre-assemble 4" elbow with 4" duct. Wrap duct tape around joint.

3-2.

Insert elbow duct assembly first through the side opening and connect the elbow to the internal duct.

STEP 3 Connecting the Exhaust

and Venting System.

Part 3 INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR DRYER

(Gas dryer only). In addition to the following, please refer to manual section on Gas Requirements and Instructions.

1. Confirm that the type of gas available in your laundry room is appropriate for the dryer. The dryer is prepared for Natural Gas with a 3/8" 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 to 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) for gas leaks with a non-corrosive leak detection fluid.

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

1. New stainless steel flexible connector. Use this type of connector only if allowed by local codes. Use Design AGA Certified Connector.

2. 1/8" NPT Pipe Plug (for checking inlet gas pressure)

3. Equipment Shut-Off ValveInstalled within 6’ (1.8 m) of dryer

4. Iron Pipe. Shorter than 20’ (6.1 m) Use 3/8" pipe. Longer than 20’ (6.1 m) - Use 1/2" pipe.

5. 3/8" N.P.T. Gas Connection

Following are several warnings and instructions concerning making the electrical connection for 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 use in 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. The wiring diagram is provided inside the dryer control hood. Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing the dryer, because wiring errors can cause serious injury to you and your dryer.

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.

WARNING!

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

• 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.

STEP 4

Connection of Gas Supply

STEP 5

Electrical Plug Connections for Electric Dryer Only.

Part 3 INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR DRYER

Prior to the first use of this appliance, use allpurpose cleaning products or a solution of detergent and water, with damp clothes to remove from the inside of the dryer drum/drying compartment any dust or dirt that may have accumulated the inside of the dryer. Plug-in your dryer after reviewing the following parts on your dryer’s Electrical Requirements.

Effective dryer operation requires appropriate dryer airflow. The adequacy of the airflow can be measured by evaluating the static pressure. Static pressure in the exhaust duct can be measured with a manometer, placed on the exhaust duct approximately 2 ft. (60.9 cm) from the dryer. Static pressure in the exhaust duct should not exceed 0.6 inches (1.5 cm). The dryer should be checked with the dryer running with no load.

Confirming Heat Source in Gas Dryers

Close the door to the dryer drum/drying compartment and, after completing all steps in this manual for proper installation of this dryer, start the dryer on a heat setting, as described more fully in the operating instructions that accompany the dryer. After the dryer starts, the igniter will glow red and the main burner will ignite.

Warning: If all air is not purged from the gas line, the gas igniter may go off before the gas and the main burner have ignited. If this happens, the igniter will re-attempt gas ignition after approximately two minutes.

Confirming Heat Source in Electric Dryers

Close the door to the dryer drum/drying compartment and, after completing all steps in this manual for proper installation of this dryer, start the dryer on a heat setting, as described more fully in the operating instructions that accompany the dryer. The exhaust air or the exhaust pipe should be warm after the dryer has been operating for three minutes.

Measuring Static pressure

0.6 inche (1.5 cm)

MAXIMUM STATIC

PRESSURE IN

WATER COLUMN

STEP 6

Preparation of the Dryer.

STEP 8

Dryer Airflow.

STEP 7

Confirming Heat Source Operation.

Manometer

Exhaust Duct

Part 3 INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR DRYER

The following instructions are applicable to installations of the dryer in a manufactured or mobile home. Any installation in a manufactured or mobile home must comply with the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards Title 24 CFR, Part 32-80 or Standard CAN/CSA0Z240 MH and local codes and ordinances. If you are uncertain whether your proposed installation will comply with these standards, please contact a service and installation professional for assistance.

The following instructions apply to any installation of the dryer in a manufactured or mobile home:

1) The gas dryer must be permanently attached to the floor.

2) The electrical connection for an electric dryer must be a 4-wire connection. More detailed information concerning the electrical connection is provided at the manual section entitled Electrical Requirements for Electric Dryer

3) To reduce the risk of combustion and fire, the dryer must be vented to the outside.

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.

6) The dryer exhaust duct must be affixed securely to the manufactured or mobile home structure, and the exhaust duct must be made of a material that will resist fire and combustion, and it is recommended that you use a rigid or flexible metal pipe.

7) DO NOT connect the exhaust duct with any other duct, vent, chimney, or other exhaust duct.

8) Make sure the dryer has adequate access to outside fresh air to ensure proper operation. The opening for outside fresh air must be at least 25 in

(163 cm2).

9) It is important that the clearance of the duct from any combustible construction be at least 2 inches (5 cm), and, when venting the dryer to the outdoors, the dryer can be installed with a clearances of 1 inch at the sides and back of the dryer.

10) Please be aware that venting materials are not

supplied with the dryer. You should obtain the venting materials necessary for proper installation.

WARNING!

DO NOT connect exhaust ducts with metal screws or fasteners that extend into the duct.

WARNING!

DO NOT vent the exhaust duct under the manufactured or mobile home.

STEP 9

Additional Instructions for Installation of Your Dryer in a Manufactured or Mobile Home.

Part 4 ACESSORIES INSTALLATION

To ensure safe and secure installation, please observe the instructions below.

Place washer firmly on a stable, even and solid floor as product installation instructions describes in owner’s manual.

Peel protective paper off the tape from the stacking kit side bracket.

Fit the stacking kit side bracket firmly to the side of top plate by attaching the doublefaced tape to top plate as picture shows.

Secure stacking kit side bracket to the washer with a screw on the back of bracket. Repeat Steps 2, 3, 4 for the other side.

Place the dryer on top of the washer by fitting legs as shown in the picture. Avoid finger injuries - be careful not to pinch fingers between the washer and dryer. Slide washer slowly backwards to the stopper of kit.

Insert the front stacking kit. Push the front stacking kit back to the stoppers of side stacking kit.

Screw both sides of the front kit.

• Do not use stacking kit with a gas dryer in potentially unstable conditions like a mobile home.

Stacking kit

Do not attempt installation with one person.

Incorrect installation procedure can cause serious accidents and physical Injuries.

The weight of the dryer and the height of installation makes the stacking procedure too risky for one person. This procedure should be performed by 2 or more experienced service personnel.

W ARNING

1 2

Stacking Kit Installation Instructions

Part 4

ACESSORIES INSTALLATION

Pedestal Installation Instructions

1 4

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. 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.

120V/ 240V, 60 Hertz, 3-Wire Installation

Instructions for Grounding of your Electric Electric Dryer:

a) Please note that the wiring diagram is provided

inside the dryer control hood.

b) This dryer 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 dryer.

c) The dryer has its own terminal block that must

be connected to a separate branch, 60 Hertz, single phase circuit, AC (alternating current) circuit, fused at 30 Amperes (the circuit must be fused on both sides of the line). ELECTRICAL SERVICE FOR THE DRYER SHOULD BE OF MAXIMUM RATE VOLTAGE LISTED ON THE NAMEPLATE. DO NOT CONNECT DRYER TO 110, 115, OR 120 VOLT CIRCUIT.

d) If branch circuit to dryer is fifteen feet (4.50 m)

or less in length, use U.L. (Underwriters Laboratories) listed No. 10 A.W.G. wire (copper wire only), or as required by local codes. If over fifteen feet (4.50 m), use U.L. (Underwriters Laboratories) listed No. 8 A.W.G. wire (copper wire only), or as required by local codes. Allow sufficient slack in wiring so dryer can be moved from its normal location when necessary.

e) The power cord (pigtail) connection between wall

receptacle and dryer terminal block IS NOT supplied with dryer. Type of pigtail and gauge of wire must conform to local codes and with instructions mentioned on the following pages.

f) The method of wiring the dryer is optional and

subject to local code requirements. Refer to examples on next page.

g) You must select the method by which to wire

your dryer according to local code and ordinance requirements. Sample methods are included in the following pages.

WARNING!

Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing the dryer, because wiring errors can cause serious injury

to you and your dryer.

Part 5 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS

Use the instructions at this section if your home has a 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) and you will be using a UL listed, 120/240 volt minimum, 30 amp, dryer power supply cord.

Review the following options to determine the appropriate electrical connection for your home:

If this type is available at your home. you will be connecting to a fused disconnect or circuit breaker box

Important : Grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited for (1) new branch-circuit installations, (2) mobile homes, and (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral conductor.

Prepare minimum 5ft(1.52m) of length in order for dryer to be replaced.

First, peel 5 inch (12.7cm) of covering material from end. Make a 5 inch of ground wire bared. After cutting 1

/2 inch (3.8cm) from 3 other wires. peel insulation back 1inch (2.5cm). Make ends of 3 wires a hook shape.

Then, put the hooked shape end of the wire under the screw of the terminal block(hooked end facing rightward) and pinch the hook together and screw tightly.

Use the instructions at this section if your home has a 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R) and you will be using a UL listed, 120/240 volt minimum, 30 amp, dryer power supply cord.

If this type is available at your home. you will be connecting to a fused disconnect or circuit breaker box

1. Connect neutral wire(white) of power cord to center

terminal block screw.

2. Connect red and black wire to the left and right

terminal block screws.

3. Connect ground wire(green) of power cord to external

ground screw and move neutral ground wire of appliance and connect it to center screw.

4. Make sure that the strain relief screw is tightened.

and be sure that all terminal block nuts are on tight and power cord is in right position.

3-wire direct

4-wire receptacle (NEMA type14-30R)

3-wire receptacle (NEMA type10-30R)

4-wire direct

4-wire connection : Direct wire

Part 5 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS

Important :

Grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited for (1) new branch-circuit installations, (2) mobile homes, and (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral conductor.

Prepare minimum 5ft(1.52m) of length in order for dryer to be replaced.

First, peel 3

/2 inch (8.9cm) of covering material from end and bare 1 inch from the ends.

1. Connect neutral wire(white) of power cord to

center terminal block screw.

2. Connect red and black wire to the left and right

terminal block screws.

3. Make sure that the strain relief screw is tightened

and be sure that all terminal block nuts are on tight and power cord is in right position.

Then, put the hooked shape end of the wire under the screw of the terminal block(hooked end facing rightward) and pinch the hook together and screw tightly.

3-wire connection : Direct wire

1. Connect neutral wire(white) of power cord to center terminal block screw.

2. Connect red and black wire to the left and right terminal block screws.

3. Connect ground wire(green) of power cord to external ground screw and move neutral ground wire of appliance and connect it to center screw.

4. Make sure that the strain relief screw is tightened. and be sure that all terminal block nuts are on tight and power cord is in right position.

• lf your local codes or ordinances do not allow the use of a 3 wire connection, or you are installing your dryer in a mobile home, you must use a 4wire connection.

Option 1: 4-wire connection with

a Power supply cord.

1. Connect neutral wire(white) of power cord to center terminal block screw.

2. Connect ground wire of appliance and neutral wire of power cord to center terminal block screw.

3. Connect red and black wire to the left and right terminal block screws.

4. Make sure that the strain relief screw is tightened. and be sure that all terminal block nuts are on tight and power cord is in right position.

5. Connect a independent ground wire from external ground connector to proper ground.

Part 5 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS

lf your local codes or ordinances permit the connection of a frame-grounding conductor to the neutral wire, use these instructions. If your local codes or ordinances do not allow the connection of a frame-grounding conductor to the neutral wire, use the instructions under Section 3: Optional

3-wire connection.

Option 2: 3-Wire Connection with

a Power Supply Cord

• If your local codes or ordinances do not allow the connection of a frame-grounding conductor to the neutral wire, use the instructions under this section.

Option 3: Optional 3-wire

connection.

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. 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.

Electrical Requirements for Your Dryer:

a) Please note that the wiring diagram is provided

inside the dryer control hood. Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing the dryer, because wiring errors can cause serious injury to you and your dryer.

b) Your dryer is designed to be used on a separate

branch, polarized, three-wire, effectively grounded, 120 Volt, 60 Hertz, AC (alternating current) circuit protected by a 15 Ampere fuse, equivalent fusetron or circuit breaker.

c) Use separately fused circuits for washers and

dryers, and DO NOT operate a washer and a dryer on the same circuit.

a) The dryer has a three-prong plug to help guard

against shock. The plug should be plugged directed into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle that is rated 120 Volts AC (alternating current) 15 Amps. This plug, in order to be properly and fully effective, must be plugged into a properly installed outlet that is grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

b) The dryer must be grounded in order to reduce

the risk of electric shock, including a malfunction or breakdown.

c) If your laundry room does not meet the

specifications required by this manual, or if you are uncertain whether or not your laundry room meets these specifications, please have a qualified service person or company, for example a qualified electrician or your local electric company, review your laundry room’s electrical supply for any problems.

WARNING!

Do not overload the circuit by operating other appliances on the same circuit when this appliance is operating, by using an extension cord to connect the dryer to the power source, or by using any adapter to allow additional cords to connect to the same outlet.

STANDARD 120 VOLT, 60 HERTZ, 3-WIRE EFFECTIVELY GROUNDED CIRCUIT

1 L1 2 Ground 3 Neutral Side 4 Round Grounding Prong 5 Neutral

WARNING!

DO NOT modify the plug provided with the dryer. If it does not fit the outlet in your

laundry room, a proper outlet will need to be installed in your laundry room by a qualified service person or company.

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