LG DLE3777W, D5988B, DLE5977W, D 5988W, DLE 5977 B User Manual

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Electric and Gas Dryer

DLE5977W/DLG5988W DLE5977B/DLG5988B DLE3777W/DLG3788W

P/No.: 3828EL3003A

PRODUCT FEATURES

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE

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

STAINLESS STEEL DRUM

Stainless steel drum doesn’t have 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 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

PART4. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYER ...............................................................13-18

PART5. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GAS DRYERS ............................................................................19

PART6. GAS REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................................20

PART7. EXHAUST REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTENANCE..........................................................................21-22

PART8. OPERATING YOUR DRYER...............................................................................................................23-28

PART9. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ............................................................................................................29-31

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

Part 1 SPECIFICATIONS

■ Name : Electric and Gas Dryer

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

■ Size : 68.6X98.3X76.1(cm)

■ Dryer capacity : IEC 7.3cu.ft.

■ Weight(Ibs) : 126

Specifications are subject to change by manufacturer.

■ ACESSORIES

information.

Dryer rack (1 each) Stacking kit (1 each)

Purchased Separately

Pedestal (1 each)

Purchased Separately

Part 2

IMPORTANT WARRANTY AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SEEKING WARRANTY ASSISTANCE

Warranty Service.

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.

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

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:

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.

If the dryer is subjected to other than private family use, all warranty

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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:

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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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.

Part 2

IMPORTANT WARRANTY AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

• Do not try to light a match or cigarette, or turn on any gas or electrical appliance.

WARNING!

• 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.

• 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.

Part 3 INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR DRYER

(7.6 cm)

48"

(310 cm2)

24"

(155 cm2)

29.96"1"

(2.54 cm) (76.1 cm)1"(2.54 cm)

14" max

(35.6 cm)

18"

(45.72 cm)

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.

STEP 1: Positioning the Dryer.

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.

49.8”

(126.4 cm)

38.7”

(98.3 cm)

Installing Y

our Dryer in a Closet or Recessed

Area. Following are instructions concerning and the

minimum clearances required for any closet, recessed area, or customized under-counter installation:

• Additional spacing should be considered for installation and servicing.

• Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, and floor moldings.

• Additional spacing of 1 in. (2.5 cm) on all sides of the dryer is recommended to reduce noise transfer.

• For closet installation with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom of the door are required. Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are acceptable. Companion appliance spacing should also be considered.

27”

(68.6 cm)

* Most installations require a minimum 5

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

29.96”

(76.1 cm)

1/2

in.

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.

STEP 2: Procedure for Reversing

the Door

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:

Part 3 INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR DRYER

Attach hole

STEP 3: Connecting the Exhaust

and Venting System.

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 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 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.

■ ALTERNATE EXHAUST DIRECTIONS

1. Remove screw & exhaust duct.

2. Detach and remove the bottom, left, or right

side knockout as desired. (Right side vent not avilable on gas dryer.)

3. Reconnect the new duct[11 in(28cm)] to the

blower housing, and Fixing the duct to the base.

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

Wrap duct tape around joint.

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

5. Insert elbow duct assembly first, through the

side opening and connect the elbow to the

dryer internal duct.

Part 3 INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR DRYER

STEP 4: Connection of Gas Supply

STEP 5: Electrical Plug Connections

for Electric Dryer Only.

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

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.

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

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

1. Confirm that the type of gas available in your your dryer.

laundry room is appropriate for the dryer. The dryer is prepared for Natural Gas with a 3/8" NPT gas connection.

4. For additional instruction on connecting the dryer to an electrical power source, please refer to this manual’s section on Electrical Requirements and

2. Remove the shipping cap from the gas Electric Dryer.

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.

• Use a new UL approved 30 amp power

• Use a UL approved strain relief.

• Disconnect power before making electrical

• Connect neutral wire(white or center wire) to

• Ground wire(green or bare wire) must be

• Securely tighten all electrical connections

• See installation instructions for complete

• Failure to do so can result in fire or electrical

WARNING!

supply cord or 10 gauge solid copper wire.

connections.

center terminal.

connected to green ground connector.

instructions.

shock.

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