FRANÇAIS ENGLISH
OWNER’S MANUAL
DRYER
Read this owner’s manual thoroughly before operating the appliance and keep it handy for reference at all times.
DLEX7250*
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2 TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PRODUCT FEATURES |
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SMART FUNCTIONS |
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Smart ThinQ™ Application |
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS |
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Smart Diagnosis™ Function |
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS |
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MAINTENANCE |
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS |
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW |
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Troubleshooting |
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Accessories |
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FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions |
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User Support Videos |
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INSTALLATION |
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Before Calling for Service |
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Installation Overview |
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WARRANTY |
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Product Specifications |
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Installation Location Requirements |
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Clearances |
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Leveling the Dryer |
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Reversing the Door |
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Installing the Side Vent Kit |
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Venting the Dryer |
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Connecting the Inlet Hose |
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Connecting Gas Dryers |
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Connecting Electric Dryers |
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Final Installation Check |
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Installation Test (Duct Check) |
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24 OPERATION
24Using the Dryer
25Check the Lint Filter Before Every Load
25Sorting Loads
25Loading the Dryer
26Control Panel
28 Cycle Guide
30Cycle Settings and Options
31Special Functions
32Steam Funtions
PRODUCT FEATURES 3
PRODUCT FEATURES
Easy-to-Use Control Panel
An entire selection of user-friendly functions make operating the dryer easy.
Steam Functions (Steam Models)
LG’s steam technology injects fabrics with a swirling jet of hot steam to refresh clothes. Simply select the Steam Fresh™ cycle, or add a steam option to selected cycles.
Flow SenseTM Duct Blockage Sensing System Indicator
The Flow SenseTM duct blockage sensing system detects and alerts you to restrictions in the installed household ductwork that reduce exhaust airflow through the dryer. If you see the alert: Clean or repair the ducts to remove the restrictions. Keep your ducts free of blockage to help increase efficiency and reduce long drying times caused by blocked ducts.
Smart ThinQ™
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ENGLISH
4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
These words mean:
DANGER - You will be killed or seriously injured if you do not immediately follow instructions.
WARNING - You may be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow instructions.
CAUTION - You may be slightly injured or cause damage to the product if you do not follow instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what may happen if the instructions are not followed.
WARNING – Risk of Fire
Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer’s instructions and local codes.
•• Do not install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic venting materials. If flexible metal (foil type) duct is installed, it must be of a specific type identified by the appliance manufacturer as suitable for use with clothes dryers. Flexible venting materials are known to collapse, be easily crushed, and trap lint. These conditions will obstruct clothes dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire.
•• To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all installation instructions.
•• Save these instructions.
WARNING
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in serious injury, death or property damage.
—Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
—WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
•Do not try to light any appliance.
•Do not touch any electrical switch; 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.
•If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
—Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Warning
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:
Installation
•• Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt.
•• Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weather.
•• 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.
•• Properly ground the dryer to conform with all governing codes and ordinances. Follow the details in the installation instructions. Electric shock may result if the dryer is not properly grounded.
•• Before use, the dryer must be properly installed as described in this manual. Electric shock may result if the dryer is not properly grounded.
•• Install and store the dryer where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to the weather.
•• All repairs and servicing must be performed by authorized service personnel unless specifically recommended in this Owner’s Manual. Use only authorized factory parts. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death.
•• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not install the dryer in humid spaces. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death.
•• Connect to a properly rated, protected, and sized power circuit to avoid electrical overload. Improper power circuits may melt, creating electric shock and/or fire hazard.
•• Remove all packing items and dispose of all shipping materials properly. Failure to do so may result in burns, fire, explosion, or death.
•• Place the dryer at least 18 inches (45.7 cm) above the floor for a garage installation. Failure to do so may result in burns, fire, explosion, or death.
•• Keep all packaging from children. Packaging material can be dangerous for children. There is a risk of suffocation.
•• Do not install near another heat source such as a stove, oven or heater. Failure to follow this warning may result in product deformation, smoke, or fire.
•• Do not place candles, smoking materials, or other flammables on top of the product. Dripping wax, smoke, or fire may result.
•• Remove all protective vinyl film from the product.
Failure to do so may result in product damage, smoke, or fire.
•• Gas dryers MUST be exhausted to the outside.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in fire or death.
•• The dryer exhaust system must be exhausted to the outside of the dwelling. If the dryer is not exhausted outdoors, some fine lint and large amounts of moisture will be expelled into the laundry area. An accumulation of lint in any area of the home may create a health and fire hazard.
•• Use only rigid, semi-rigid or flexible metal 4-inch (10.2 cm) diameter duct inside the dryer cabinet or for exhausting to the outside. Use of plastic or other combustible ductwork may cause a fire. Punctured ductwork may cause a fire if it collapses or becomes otherwise restricted in use or during installation.
•• Ductwork is not provided with the dryer, and you should obtain the necessary ductwork locally. The end cap should have hinged dampers to prevent backdraft when the dryer is not in use. Failure to follow these instructions may result in fire or death.
•• The exhaust duct must be 4 inches (10.2 cm) in diameter with no obstructions. The exhaust duct should be kept as short as possible. Make sure to clean old ducts before installing your new dryer.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in fire or death.
•• Rigid, semi-rigid or flexible metal ducting is recommended for use between the dryer and the wall. All non-rigid metal transition duct must be UL-listed. Use of other materials for transition duct could affect drying time. Failure to follow these instructions may result in fire or death.
•• Do not use sheet metal screws or other fasteners which extend into the duct that could catch lint and reduce the efficiency of the exhaust system. Secure all joints with duct tape. For complete details, follow the Installation Instructions. Failure to follow these instructions may result in fire or death.
•• Certain internal parts are intentionally not grounded and may present a risk of electronic shock only during servicing.
Service personnel - do not contact the following parts while the appliance is energized: CONTROL BOARD
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6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Operation
•• Read all instructions before using the appliance.
•• Do not dry articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances, as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.
•• Do not reach into the appliance if the drum is moving.
•• Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance. Close supervision of children is necessary when the appliance is used near children.
•• Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.
•• Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials.
•• Do not tamper with controls.
•• Always check the inside of the dryer for foreign objects. Failure to follow these instructions may result in fire or death.
•• Do not store plastic, paper, or clothing that may burn or melt on top of the dryer during operation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in fire or death.
•• Be careful when opening and closing the door. Fingers and hands can get caught in the door and cause injury if the door drops forward unexpectedly.
•• Do not place heavy items on or lean against the top of the door when it is open.
•• Do not attempt to pull the hamper door open more than 40 degrees. The dryer could tip forward, causing injury or damage.
•• Do not place items on the top of the dryer.
Steam (steam models):
•• Do not open the dryer door during steam cycles. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a burn hazard.
•• Do not dry articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode. Failure to follow these instructions may result in fire or death.
•• Do not fill the steam feeder with gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances. Failure to follow these instructions may result in fire or death.
•• Do not touch the steam nozzle in the drum during or after the steam cycles. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a burn hazard.
•• Do not fill the steam feeder with hot water (over 86 °F/30 °C). Failure to follow these instructions may result in a burn hazard.
Maintenance
•• Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in the user maintenance instructions or in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.
•• Clean the lint filter before or after each load.
•• The interior of the appliance and exhaust duct should be cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.
•• Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to the drying compartment.
•• Certain internal parts are intentionally not grounded and may present a risk of electronic shock only during servicing.
Service personnel - do not contact the following parts while the appliance is energized: CONTROL BOARD
•• 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
Warning
Fire Hazard
Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in serious injury, death or property damage.
Do not install a booster fan in the exhaust duct.
Install all clothes dryers in accordance with the installation instructions of the manufacturer of the dryer.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
Warning
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor may result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in doubt that the appliance is properly grounded.
•• 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 must be 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.
•• Do not modify the plug. 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. Electric shock may result if the dryer is not properly grounded.
•• The dryer should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the rating plate. This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which can cause a fire hazard from overheated wires.
•• Never unplug the dryer by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet. The power cord may be damaged, resulting in a risk of fire and electric shock.
•• Repair or replace immediately all power cords that have become frayed or otherwise
damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either end. The power cord may melt, creating electric shock and/or fire hazard.
•• When installing or moving the dryer, be careful not to pinch, crush, or damage the power cord.
This will prevent injury and damage to the dryer from fire and electric shock.
•• Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the ground prong from the power cord.
To prevent personal injury or damage to the dryer, the electrical power cord must be plugged into a properly grounded outlet.
•• For personal safety, this dryer must be properly grounded. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or injury.
•• Refer to the installation instructions in this manual for specific electrical requirements for your model. Failure to follow these instructions may create an electric shock hazard and/or a fire hazard.
•• This dryer must be plugged into a properly grounded outlet. Electrical shock may result if the dryer is not properly grounded. Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded. Failure to follow these instructions may create an electric shock hazard and/or a fire hazard.
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8 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Parts
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Leveling |
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Accessories
Included Accessories |
Optional Accessories |
Y connector |
Hoses |
Drying rack |
Side vent kit |
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NOTE
•• Visit www.lg.com to purchase accessories.
•• Contact LG Customer Service at 1-800-243-0000 (1-888-542-2623 in Canada) if any accessories are missing.
•• For your safety and for extended product life, use only authorized components. The manufacturer is not responsible for product malfunction or accidents caused by the use of separately purchased unauthorized components or parts.
•• The images in this manual may be different from the actual components and accessories, which are subject to change by the manufacturer without prior notice for product improvement purposes.
INSTALLATION 9
INSTALLATION
Installation Overview
Please read the following installation instructions first after purchasing this product or transporting it to another location.
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Check and choose |
Level the dryer |
Vent the dryer |
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Gas dryer |
Electric dryer |
Connect gas dryers |
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Installation test |
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Product Specifications
The appearance and specifications listed in this manual may vary due to constant product improvements.
Dryer Models |
DLEX7250* |
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Dimensions |
27” (W) X 28 15/16” (D) X 44 1/4” (H), 50 1/4” (D with door open) |
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IEC 7.3 cu.ft. (8lb/3.6 kg) |
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Model numbers can be found on the cabinet inside the door.
10 INSTALLATION
Installation Location Requirements
Warning
Read all installation instructions completely before installing and operating the dryer! It is important that you review this entire manual before installing and using the dryer. Detailed instructions concerning electrical connections, gas connections, and exhaust requirements are provided on the following pages.
The installation requires:
•• A location that allows for proper exhaust installation. A gas dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors. See Venting the Dryer.
•• A grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft. (61 cm) of either side of the dryer. See Connecting Electric Dryers .
•• A sturdy floor to support the total dryer weight of 200 lb (90.7 kg). The combined weight of a companion appliance should also be considered.
•• No other fuel-burning appliance can be installed in the same closet as a dryer.
Do not operate the dryer at temperatures below 45 °F (7 °C). At lower temperatures, the dryer might not shut off at the end of an automatic cycle. This can result in longer drying times. The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will be exposed to water and/or weather. Check code requirements. Some codes limit, or do not permit, installation of the dryer in garages, closets, mobile homes or sleeping quarters. Contact your local building inspector.
NOTE
•• The floor must be level, with a maximum slope of 1 inch (2.5 cm) under the entire dryer.
Clothes may not tumble properly, and automatic sensor cycles may not operate correctly if dryer is not level.
•• For a garage installation, you will need to place the dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor. The standard pedestal is 15 inches (38.1 cm). You will need 18 inches (46 cm) from the garage floor to the bottom of the dryer.
Clearances
Installation Spacing for Recessed Area or Closet Installation
The following spacing dimensions are recommended for this dryer. This dryer has been tested for clearances of 1 inch (2.5 cm) on the sides and rear. Recommended clearances should be considered for the following reasons:
•• Additional clearances should be considered for ease of installation and servicing.
•• Additional clearances might be required for wall, door and floor moldings.
•• Additional clearances should be considered on all sides of the dryer 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.
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Closet Ventilation Requirements
Closets with doors must have both an upper and lower vent to prevent heat and moisture buildup in the closet. One upper vent opening with a minimum opening of 48 sq. in. (310 cm2) must be installed no lower than 6 feet above the floor. One lower vent opening with a minimum opening of 24 sq. in. (155 cm2) must be installed no more than one foot above the floor. Install vent grills in the door or cut down the door at the top and bottom to form openings. Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are also acceptable.
NOTE
There should be at least a little space around the dryer (or any other appliance) to eliminate the transfer of vibration from one appliance to another. If there is enough vibration, it could cause appliances to make noise or come into contact, causing paint damage and further increasing noise.
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Installation Spacing for Recessed Area or Closet
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Installation Spacing for Cabinet
For cabinet installation with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top of the cabinet are required. * Required spacing
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12 INSTALLATION
Leveling the Dryer
Warning
To reduce the risk of injury to persons, adhere to all industry recommended safety procedures including the use of long-sleeved gloves and
safety glasses. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death.
•• The appliance is heavy. Two or more people are required when installing the dryer. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death.
•• To ensure that the dryer provides optimal drying performance, it must be level. To minimize vibration, noise, and unwanted movement, the floor must be a perfectly level, solid surface.
NOTE
Adjust the leveling feet only as far as necessary to level the dryer. Extending the leveling feet more than necessary may cause the dryer to vibrate.
1 Position the dryer in the final location. Check levelness of dryer from side to side. Repeat from front to back.
Place level here
2 Use an adjustable wrench to turn the leveling feet. Unscrew the legs to raise the dryer or screw in the legs to lower it. Raise or lower with the leveling feet until the dryer is level from side to side and front to back. Make sure that all four leveling feet are in firm contact with the floor.
If you are installing the dryer on the optional pedestal, you must use the leveling feet on the pedestal to level the dryer. The dryer leveling feet should be fully retracted.
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INSTALLATION 13
Reversing the Door
Warning
THE DRYER DOOR IS VERY LARGE AND HEAVY. Failure to follow the instructions below can result in damage to the dryer, property damage or injury to persons.
•• To avoid damage to the dryer or the door, support the door with a stool or box that fits under the door, or have an assistant support the weight of the door.
•• Avoid dropping the door to avoid damage to the door or the floor.
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Hole cap
2 While supporting the door, remove the 4 screws, two from each hinge. Set the door aside face down on a protected surface to prevent damage to the door or the work surface.
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locations, remount the inner door frame onto the outer door frame with the screws removed in step 3 above.
6 Reinstall the door with the screws from steps 1,2.
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3 With the door on a protected surface, remove all screws on each side of the door and lift off the inner door frame using a flat blade screwdriver. Remove the latch hook and blank and move
them to the opposite side.
Swing Door
Inner door
frame
Latch hook
14 INSTALLATION
Installing the Side Vent Kit
Warning
•• Use a heavy metal vent.
•• Do not use plastic or thin foil ducts.
•• Clean old ducts before installing this dryer.
•• To reduce the risk of injury to persons, adhere to all industry recommended safety procedures including the use of long-sleeved gloves and safety glasses.
•• Failure to follow all of the safety warnings in this manual could result in property damage, injury to persons, or death.
The dryer is shipped to vent to the rear. It can also be configured to vent to the bottom or side (right-side venting is not available on gas models).
An adapter kit, part number 383EEL9001B, may be purchased from an LG retailer. This kit contains the necessary duct components to change the dryer vent location.
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remove the knockout for the desired vent |
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opening (right-side venting is not available on |
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gas models). Press the adapter duct onto the |
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blower housing and secure to the base of the |
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dryer as shown. |
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Adapter |
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Duct |
Bracket
Knockout
3 |
Preassemble a 4-inch (10.2 cm) elbow to the |
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next 4-inch (10.2 cm) duct section, and secure |
all joints with duct tape. Be sure that the male end of the elbow faces AWAY from the dryer. Insert the elbow/duct assembly through the side opening and press it onto the adapter duct. Secure it in place with duct tape. Be sure that the male end of the duct protrudes 1½ inches (3.8 cm) to connect the remaining ductwork. Attach the cover plate to the back of the dryer with the included screw.
Cover |
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Plate |
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Elbow |
1½" |
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(3.8 cm) |
Option 2: Bottom Venting
2 |
Press the adapter duct onto the blower housing |
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and secure it to the base of the dryer as shown. |
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Adapter |
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Duct |
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Bracket |
3 |
Insert the 4-inch (10.2 cm) elbow through the |
rear opening and press it onto the adapter duct. Be sure that the male end of the elbow faces down through the hole in the bottom of the dryer. Secure it in place with duct tape. Attach the cover plate to the back of the dryer with the included screw.
Cover
Plate
Elbow
INSTALLATION 15
Venting the Dryer
Warning
To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, property damage, injury to persons or death when using this appliance, follow basic safety precautions, including the following:
•• Do not crush or collapse ductwork. Failure to follow these instructions may result in fire or death.
•• Do not allow ductwork to rest on or contact sharp objects. Failure to follow these instructions may result in fire or death.
•• If connecting to existing ductwork, make sure it is suitable and clean before installing the dryer.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in fire or death.
•• Venting must conform to local building codes.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in fire or death.
•• Gas dryers MUST exhaust to the outdoors.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in fire or death.
•• Use only 4-inch (10.2 cm) rigid, semi-rigid or flexible metal ductwork inside the dryer cabinet and for venting outside. Failure to follow these instructions may result in fire or death.
•• 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, gas vent, or concealed space of a building. Failure to follow these instructions may result in fire or death.
•• To reduce the risk of fire, DO NOT exhaust the dryer with plastic or thin foil ducting. Failure to follow these instructions may result in fire or death.
•• The exhaust duct must be 4 inches (10.2 cm) in diameter with no obstructions. The exhaust duct should be kept as short as possible. Make sure to clean any old ducts before installing
your new dryer. Failure to follow these instructions may result in fire or death.
•• Rigid, semi-rigid or flexible metal ducting is recommended for use between the dryer and the wall. All non-rigid metal transition duct must be UL-listed. Use of other materials for transition duct could affect drying time. Failure to follow these instructions may result in fire or death.
•• DO NOT use sheet metal screws or other fasteners which extend into the duct that could catch lint and reduce the efficiency of the exhaust system. Secure all joints with duct tape. Failure to follow these instructions may result in fire or death.
•• Do not exceed the recommended duct length limitations noted in the chart. Failure to follow these instructions may result in extended drying times, fire or death.
•• Ductwork is not provided with the dryer. You should obtain the necessary ductwork locally. The vent hood should have hinged dampers to prevent backdraft when the dryer is not in use.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in fire or death.
•• The total length of flexible metal duct must not exceed 8 ft. (2.4 m).
•• In Canada, only those foil-type flexible ducts, if any, specifically identified for use with the appliance by the manufacturer should be used.
In the United States, only those foil-type flexible ducts, if any, specifically identified for use with the appliance by the manufacturer and that comply with the Outline for Clothes Dryer Transition Duct, Subject 2158A, should be used.
Ductwork
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Maximum length |
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of 4-inch (10.2 cm) |
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Wall Cap Type |
of 90° |
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diameter rigid metal |
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Elbows |
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duct |
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Recommended |
0 |
65 ft.(19.8 m) |
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1 |
55 ft.(16.8 m) |
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4" |
2 |
47 ft.(14.3 m) |
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(10.2 cm) |
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4" |
3 |
36 ft.(11.0 m) |
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(10.2 cm) |
4 |
28 ft.(8.5 m) |
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Use only for |
0 |
55 ft.(16.8 m) |
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short run |
1 |
47 ft.(14.3 m) |
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installations |
2 |
41 ft.(12.5 m) |
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21/2" |
3 |
30 ft.(9.1 m) |
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(6.35 cm) |
4 |
22 ft.(6.7 m) |
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NOTE
Deduct 6 ft. (1.8 m) for each additional elbow. Do not use more than four 90° elbows.
ENGLISH
16 INSTALLATION
Routing And Connecting Ductwork
NOTE
Follow the guidelines below to maximize drying performance and reduce lint buildup and condensation in the ductwork. Ductwork and fittings are NOT included and must be purchased separately.
•• Use 4-inch (10.2 cm) diameter rigid, semi-rigid or flexible metal ductwork.
•• The exhaust duct run should be as short as possible.
•• Use as few elbow joints as possible.
•• The male end of each section of exhaust duct must point away from the dryer.
•• Use duct tape on all duct joints.
•• Insulate ductwork that runs through unheated areas in order to reduce condensation and lint buildup on duct surfaces.
•• Incorrect or inadequate exhaust systems are not covered by the dryer warranty. Dryer failures or service required because of such exhaust systems will not be covered by the dryer warranty.
Correct Venting
Incorrect Venting
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