LG DLEX7900VE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND OPERATION MANUAL

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OWNER’S MANUAL

DRYER

Read this owner’s manual thoroughly before operating the appliance and keep it handy for reference at all times.

DLEX7900*E DLEX7800*E

DLGX7901*E DLGX7801*E

www.lg.com

MFL70442634

Copyright © 2019 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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2 TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

	3	PRODUCT FEATURES	41		SMART FUNCTIONS
			41		LG SmartThinQ Application
	4	SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	44		Smart Diagnosis™ Function
	5	IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	45		MAINTENANCE
	7	GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
			45		Regular Cleaning
	8	PRODUCT OVERVIEW	46		TROUBLESHOOTING
	8	Parts
	8	Accessories	46		FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions
	8	Safety Tether Kit	46		User Support Videos
	8	Two-Way Reversible Door (on some models)	47		Before Calling for Service
	9	INSTALLATION	56		WARRANTY

9Installation Overview

9Product Specifications

10Installation Location Requirements

10Clearances

12Leveling the Dryer

12Reversing the Door

20Installing the Side Vent Kit

21Venting the Dryer

24Connecting Gas Dryers

26Connecting Electric Dryers

27Final Installation Check

27Installation Test (Duct Check)

30 OPERATION

30Using the Dryer

31Check the Lint Filter Before Every Load

31Sorting Loads

31Loading the Dryer

32Using the LG EasyLoadTM

33Control Panel

35 Cycle Guide

37 Cycle Settings and Options

39Steam Functions (Steam Models)

40Steam Cycle Guide

PRODUCT FEATURES 3

PRODUCT FEATURES

Easy-to-Use Control Panel

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

Two-Way Easy-Access Reversing Door

The LG EasyLoad™ can be tilted open from the top, hamper-style, allowing you to easily load the dryer without items falling on the floor. The door still swings open to provide easy access for unloading or loading of bulkier items. The door hinge can be reversed to adjust to the installation location.

Steam Functions (Steam Models)

LG's steam technology allows you to inject fabrics with a swirling jet of steam to refresh clothes, reduce static, and make ironing easier. Simply select the Steam Fresh™ cycle or Wrinkle Care cycle.

Flow Sense™ Duct Blockage Sensing System Indicator

The Flow Sense™ 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 Diagnosis™

Should you experience any technical difficulty with your dryer, it has the capability of transmitting data via your telephone to the Customer Information Center. The call center agent records the data transmitted from your machine and uses it to analyze the issue, providing a fast and effective diagnosis.

SmartThinQ™

Download the new LG smart phone app to set options, self-diagnose and troubleshoot problems with the appliance, and other useful features. This function uses Wi-Fi.

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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. Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualified installer.

•• 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-inch (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 fire. Punctured ductwork may cause 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-inch (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. For complete details, follow the Installation Instructions. Failure to follow these instructions may result in fire or death.

•• Certain internal parts are intentionally not gronunded and may present a risk of electronic shock only during serving.

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.

•• Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four potentially hazardous 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.

•• 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. To reduce the risk of fire due to contaminated loads, the final part of a tumble dryer cycle occurs without heat (cool down period).

Avoid stopping a tumble dryer before the end of the drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated.

•• Do not let children or pets climb inside the dryer drum.

•• Do not put living animals such as pets inside the product.

•• Do not put any part of your body, such as your hands or feet, or metal objects under the product.

•• Do not let your hand get pinched when opening or closing the dryer door.

Steam (steam model):

•• 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 touch the steam nozzle in the drum during or after the steam cycles. 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 gronunded and may present a risk of electronic shock only during serving.

Service personnel - do not contact the following parts while the appliance is energized: CONTROL BOARD

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 your 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

	Control	Reversible
	panel
		door	Terminal block	Power cord
			access panel
				location
			(electric models)
				(gas models)

			Water inlet valve
	Lint filter	Gas connection	(on some models)
Leveling		location
		(gas models)
feet			Exhaust duct
			outlet

Accessories

Included Accessories

Optional accessories

		Side vent kit
Y connector	Hoses	(sold separately)
(steam models)	(steam models)	Kit No. 383EEL9001B

Drying rack	Safety Tether Kit
(sold separately)
No. 3750EL0001C	(on some models)

Two-Way Reversible Door (on some models)

Release

Hamper

door

Swing door

The LG EasyLoad™ feature allows you to open the dryer door from the top, hamper-style, when

loading the dryer to help guide clothes into the drum and prevent them from falling onto the floor. When unloading the dryer or loading bulkier items, use the swing door for easy access to the drum.

Safety Tether Kit

This optional kit helps prevent the dryer tipping if children climb on the door or if someone should fall onto the door. It is recommended that you install this kit, depending on your situation, but it is not required. Follow the customer installation instructions included with the kit to properly install the kit. If you do not install the kit, store it out of reach of children.

NOTE

•• 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 guide 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
the proper location

Connect the inlet hose	Connect gas dryers	Connect electric dryers
(steam models)

Gas dryer	Electric dryer
Plug in the power cord		Installation test	Test run

Product Specifications

The appearance and specifications listed in this manual may vary due to constant product improvements.

	Dryer Models	DLEX7900*E, DLEX7800*E, DLGX7901*E, DLGX7801*E
	Description	Steam Dryer
	Electrical requirements	Please refer to the rating label regarding detailed information.
	Gas requirements	NG: 4–10.5-inch WC
		LP: 8–13-inch WC
	Max. water pressure	20–120 psi (138–827 kPa)
	Dimensions	27” (W) X 29 1/2” (D) X 44 1/4” (H), 50 1/4” (D with door open)
		68.6 cm (W) X 75.0 cm (D) X 112.3 cm (H), 127.5 cm (D with door open)
	Net weight	Gas dryer : 129.8 lb (58.9 kg)
		Electric dryer : 127.0 lb (57.6 kg)
	Drying capacity
	- Normal cycle	IEC 7.3 cu.ft. (22.5 lb/10.2 kg)
	- Steam cycle	IEC 7.3 cu.ft.(8 lb/3.6 kg)

10 INSTALLATION

Installation Location Requirements

WARNING

Read all installation instructions completely before installing and operating your dryer! It is important that you review this entire manual before installing and using your dryer. Detailed instructions concerning electrical connections, gas connections, and exhaust requirements are provided on the following pages.

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 your 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-inch (46 cm) above the floor. The standard pedestal is 15-inch (38.1 cm). You will need 18-inch (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.

INSTALLATION 11

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

3"
(7.6 cm)
		14" max.*
	21 1/4"	(35.6 cm)
48 in.2	(54 cm)	18" min.
		(45.7 cm)
(310 cm2)
24 in.2
(155 cm2)
	Closet Door Vent	29 1/2"
3"		(75.0 cm)	5"
	Requirements	50 1/4"	(12.7 cm)
(7.6 cm)		(127.5 cm)

*Required spacing

**For side or bottom venting, 2-inch (5.1 cm) of spacing is allowed

1"

27"

1"

(2.5 cm)

(68.6 cm)

(2.5 cm)

Installation Spacing for Cabinet

For cabinet installation with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top of the cabinet are required. * Required spacing

7"* (17.8 cm)

5"* (12.7 cm)

7"* (17.8 cm)
29 1/2"	1"*
(75.0 cm)	(2.5 cm)

1"

27"

1"

(2.5 cm)

(68.6 cm)

(2.5 cm)

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.

Reversing the Door

Before you Begin

NOTE

Service calls to reverse the door are not covered under the product warranty.

•• The door reversal process for the two-way door is more complex than for a conventional dryer door. Read through these instructions in their entirety before beginning the process, in order to gauge whether to have the procedure done by a professional installer or service person.

•• A support video is also provided at http://www. lg.com/us/support/videos/video-tutorials-view, How to Reverse the Door – LG EasyLoad™ Dryer.

Place level here	Tools Required
	•• Phillips screwdriver
	•• Large flat blade screwdriver (recommended
	for hinge screws if they are tight or your Phillips
	screwdriver is worn)
	•• Small flat blade screwdriver (for lifting out parts)

WARNING

THE DRYER DOOR IS VERY LARGE AND

HEAVY. Failure to follow the instructions below

may result in damage to the dryer, property

damage or personal injury.

•• To avoid damage to the dryer or the door,

support the door with a stool or box that fits

Not Level

Level

Not Level

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.

•• Unplug the dryer or turn off power at the main circuit breaker before beginning door reversal.

INSTALLATION 13

Door Reversal Instructions

NOTE

The instructions here are for changing the door swing from a right to a left side hinge. If the door has been reversed, and it is necessary to change it back, use care when following these

instructions. Some of the illustrations and the left/ right references will be reversed, and you will need to read the instructions carefully.

WARNING

Be sure to support the weight of the door before removing the hinge screws.

Swing door

1	Open the door from the side so that the hinge
	screws are accessible.
2	Remove the four hinge screws.

While supporting the door, remove the four hinge 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.

3 Reverse the components on the cabinet.

	hinge	hinge
	cover
	latch	latch
		hole
	mechanism
		cover
	hinge	hinge
	cover

a.Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws and the latch mechanism on the front panel of the cabinet.

b.Remove the latch hole cover by gently prying it up with a flat blade screwdriver, being careful not to scratch the paint. Install the latch hole cover on the opposite side, where the latch mechanism was removed. Install the latch mechanism in the position from which you removed the latch hole cover, using the two screws removed in step a.

c.Remove the hinge cover by gently prying it up with a flat blade screwdriver, being careful not to scratch the paint. Rotate the hinge cover 180 degrees and install it on the opposite side, where the hinge was attached.

4	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 install
	them on the opposite side.
	Inner door
	frame
	Blank Latch hook
5	Remove the 4 screws securing the hinges to
	the door frame. Remove the two plastic cover
	caps. Reinstall the hinges and cover caps on the
	opposite sides from which they were removed.
	Hinge
	assembly
	Cover cap

6 With the hinges and cover caps in the new locations, remount the inner door frame onto the outer door frame with the screws removed in step 4 above.

WARNING

Be sure to support the weight of the door before installing the hinge screws.

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14 INSTALLATION

7 Reinstall the door.

While supporting the door, install the four hinge screws removed in step 2. Test the swing of the door to make sure the hinges and latch are

properly aligned and that the door opens, closes and latches properly in both directions.

Swing

Door

Easy load door (on some models)

WARNING

Be sure to support the weight of the door before installing the hinge screws.

ON THE CABINET :

1	Open the door from the side so that the hinge
	screws are accessible.

Two large screws

Two small screws

2 Remove the four hinge screws

While supporting the door, remove the four hinge 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.

3 Reverse the components on the cabinet.
Hinge	Upper
cover	hinge
latch	Latch
mechanism	hole
	cover
Hinge	Hinge
	bracket

a.Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws and the latch mechanism on the front panel of the cabinet.

b.Remove the latch hole cover by gently prying it up with a flat blade screwdriver, being careful not to scratch the paint. Install the latch hole cover on the opposite side, where the latch mechanism was removed. Install the latch mechanism in the position from which you removed the latch hole cover, using the two screws removed in step a.

c.Remove the hinge cover by gently prying it up with a flat blade screwdriver, being careful not to scratch the paint. Rotate the hinge cover 180 degrees and install it on the opposite side, where the upper hinge was attached.

d.Reverse the hinge and the hinge bracket at the bottom of the cabinet. Remove the two screws from the hinge bracket at the bottom right and remove the hinge bracket. Remove the lower of the two screws behind the hinge bracket. Do NOT remove the upper screw behind the hinge bracket. Set the parts aside.

CAUTION

Do NOT remove any of the eight screws on the face of the cabinet (marked below). Doing so could result in damage to the dryer and the need for a service call to repair the dryer.

INSTALLATION 15

e.Remove the three screws on the hinge at the bottom left. Remove the hinge and reinstall it on the right side. The top screw will occupy the hole where you removed the screw behind the hinge bracket in step d.

5 Switch the door strike and the blank cover.

Remove the two screws on the door cover that secure the door strike.

Switch the door strike and the blank cover, installing them on the opposite sides from which they were removed.

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f.Install the hinge bracket removed in step d on the bottom left side, first installing one screw behind the hinge bracket.

Cabinet Reversal complete

	hinge
	cover
latch hole	latch
cover	mechanism
hinge	hinge
bracket
ON THE DOOR:
4 Lift off the door cover.

With the door laid inside facing up on a protected surface, remove the twelve screws on the inside of the door. Carefully lift off the door cover with the help of a small flat blade screwdriver inserted in the upper corner (circled below).

WARNING

The edges of the door cover may be sharp. Take care when handling, or wear gloves to avoid injury.

Twelve screws

Hole	Side
plug	Interlock
	button

Short	Long
screws	screw

Blank cover

Door strike

Pull

Raise

Remove blank cover

Gently pry out the hole plug on the side of the door cover and install it in the hole on the opposite side.

Hole plug

Set the door cover aside.

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6	Reverse the components inside the door.
	You will now be removing and reversing various components inside the door. See below for a detailed
	diagram and identification of the inner structure and parts of the door. (The diagram shows the “before view”
	of the door, with the default set-up for a right side hinge swing. After following these instructions, your door
	should be a mirror image of the illustration.)
	Top interlock buttons	Inner lock rods

Upper hinge assembly

	Upper	Upper
		hinge filter
	hinge
	pivot

Top lock rod

Side lock rod

Glass

Side Interlock button

Lower	Lower
hinge
assembly	hinge filler
	Lower
	hinge
	bracket
	Bumpers

Interlock buttons

Low hinge filler

Side lock rod

Top lock rod

Inner lock rods

Lower hinge bracket

Hole plug

Lower hinge assembly

Upper hinge assembly

Upper hinge pivot

Upper hinge filler

INSTALLATION 17

7	Lift out the gray interlock button in the side
	of the door.

Make sure to remove the spring with the interlock button and to keep the two together. Set the interlock button aside. Do not confuse these with the interlock buttons from the top of the outer door.

8 Remove the side lock rod.

Remove the side lock rod from the lower hinge bracket by lifting the top end of the rod and sliding it toward the top of the door. The spring should remain attached to the lock rod. Set the lock rod aside.

Spring

9 Remove the top lock rod.

a.Slide the lock rod to the right to remove it from the hinge assembly on the left side.

b.While sliding the lock rod right, lift the right end up and out of the guides.

10 Remove the upper hinge pivot.

Once the top lock rod has been removed, the hinge pivot can easily be removed from the hinge assembly on the upper left and set aside.

Upper hinge assembly

Upper hinge pivot

11 Reverse the upper hinge assembly and hinge filler.

Lift out the upper hinge filler (on the right) and set it aside.

Carefully lift the upper hinge assembly (on the left) out of the outer door frame, using a small flat blade screwdriver if necessary. Rotate the hinge assembly 180 degrees and install it on the upper right side of the outer door. You will need to press firmly to install the hinge assembly.

The hinge pivot removed in step 11 will be installed later.

Upper hinge assembly

Upper hinge pivot

Now rotate the hinge filler 180 degrees and install it on the upper left side of the door.

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Upper hinge filler

NOTE

Do not remove the two inner lock rods and two interlock buttons (see page 16) located

underneath the top lock rod. They do NOT need to be reversed.

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12 Reinstall the top lock rod.

Rotate the top lock rod (removed in step 10) 180 degrees end for end from its original position and reinstall it. The spring should now be to the right of center, with the spring on the side of the rod facing the top of the door.

a.Insert the right end of the lock rod into the right hinge assembly. Make sure the rod is aligned with the guides in the door panel.

c.Flip over the lower hinge bracket and release the tabs on the back locking the hinge filler to the hinge bracket.

Tab

d.Rotate the hinge 180 degrees and snap it back onto the front of the hinge bracket facing in the opposite direction.

b.Lower the rod into position, sliding it to bypass the center handle, making sure to align the lock rod with the guides all the way across the door panel. When released, the lock rod should slide completely into the hinge assembly on the right. Slide the lock rod back and forth to make sure it is correctly positioned in the guides and slides easily.

13	Reverse the lower hinge bracket and hinge
	assembly.

a.Remove the screw from the lower hinge bracket (on the right) and lift the hinge bracket out. Set it aside. Remove the two screws from the lower hinge assembly on the bottom left and lift the hinge assembly out.

e.Mount the lower hinge bracket and the filler on the left side of the door with the screw removed in step a.

Screw

14 Install the side lock rod.

Flip the side lock rod over and install it on the opposite side. Insert the lower end into the left hinge and lower the rod into the guides on the door while compressing the spring inside the recess.

b.Rotate the lower hinge assembly 180 degrees and install it on the right side using the two screws removed in step a.

Screws

Lower hinge assembly

Make sure the top of the side lock rod is beside the top lock rod and the two do not overlap each other, so the two rods can interact correctly. If they are not aligned properly, the door will not operate properly.

			INSTALLATION 19
15	Reinstall the side interlock button.	17	Now, pick up the upper hinge pivot
	Reinstall the side interlock button removed in		removed earlier and rotate it 180 degrees.
	step 7. Center the spring in the compartment		Install the hinge on the top left side of the
	and insert the interlock button on top of it.		cabinet.

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16	Reinstall the door cover.
	Clean the glass on the door and door cover, if
	necessary.
	Make sure the three gray interlock buttons	18	Reinstall the door.
	are properly installed and that the top and
	side lock rods are properly aligned where		Press in the side interlock button on the left
			side and hold it down while you press the
	they meet. Carefully lower the door cover into
			hinge pivot into the hinge assembly on the top
	place, aligning the holes in the cover with
			right side. If the door has been reassembled
	the interlock buttons on the top and side and
			correctly, the lock rod will slide back easily and
	the bumpers on the bottom. Take care not to
			lock the pivot in place. The door is now ready
	dislodge the lock rods while mounting the door
			to remount on the opposite side of the dryer.
	cover. Once the door cover is in place, secure
	it with the 12 screws removed in step 4. The		Two
	ten similar screws go around the top and sides
	of the door cover. Make sure to install the two		large
			screws
	different screws on the bottom edge, in the
	locations marked below.
	Interlock		Two
			small
	buttons		screws
	Side
	interlock		While supporting the door, install the two small
	button
	Bumpers		hinge screws removed in step 2. Test the
			swing of the door to make sure the hinges and
			latch are properly aligned and that the door
			opens, closes and latches properly in both
			directions.

If the door doesn’t operate smoothly, remove the door and then the door cover to check that the lock rods and interlock buttons are properly mounted and aligned.

The interlock buttons should be oriented correctly and operating smoothly. The interlock rods should be in the proper position and should not overlap at the contact point.

If the door is damaged, or if the door does not work after reassembly, contact the call center at 1-888-542-2623.

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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.

Your new dryer is shipped to vent to the rear. It can also be configured to vent to the bottom or side (rightside venting is not available on gas models).

An adapter kit, part number 383EEL9001B, may be purchased from your LG retailer. This kit contains the necessary duct components to change the dryer vent location.

1	Remove the rear exhaust duct retaining screw.
	Pull out the exhaust duct.

Retaining Screw

	Rear Exhaust
	Duct
Option 1: Side Venting
2	Press the tabs on the knockout and carefully
	remove the knockout for the desired vent
	opening (right-side venting is not available on
	gas models). Press the adapter duct onto the
	blower housing and secure to the base of the
	dryer as shown.
	Adapter
	Duct

Bracket

Knockout

3 Preassemble a 4-inch (10.2 cm) elbow to the 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-inch (3.8 cm) to connect the remaining ductwork. Attach the cover plate to the back of the dryer with the included screw.

Cover
Plate
Elbow	1½"
	(3.8 cm)

Option 2: Bottom Venting

2	Press the adapter duct onto the blower housing
	and secure it to the base of the dryer as shown.
	Adapter
	Duct
	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 21

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-inch (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

		Number	Maximum length
			of 4-inch (10.2 cm)
	Wall Cap Type	of 90°
			diameter rigid metal
		Elbows
			duct
	Recommended	0	65 ft.(19.8 m)
		1	55 ft.(16.8 m)
	4"	2	47 ft.(14.3 m)
	(10.2 cm)
	4"	3	36 ft.(11.0 m)
	(10.2 cm)	4	28 ft.(8.5 m)
	Use only for	0	55 ft.(16.8 m)
	short run	1	47 ft.(14.3 m)
	installations	2	41 ft.(12.5 m)
	21/2"	3	30 ft.(9.1 m)
	(6.35 cm)	4	22 ft.(6.7 m)

NOTE

Deduct 6 ft. (1.8 m) for each additional elbow. Do not use more than four 90° elbows.

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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

INSTALLATION 23

Connecting the Inlet Hose (Steam Models)

The dryer must be connected to the cold water tap using a new water supply hose. Do not use old hoses.

NOTE

•• Water supply pressure must be between 20 and 120 psi (138—827 kPa) .

•• Do not strip or cross-thread when connecting the inlet hose to the valve.

•• If the water supply pressure is more than 800 kPa, a pressure-reducing valve should be installed.

•• Periodically check the condition of the hose and replace the hose if necessary.

•• Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure.

•• Record hose installation or replacement dates on the hoses for future reference.

1	Check the rubber seal at each end of the inlet
	hoses. Two rubber seals are supplied with each
	inlet hose. They are used for preventing water
	leaks. Make sure the connection to the cold
	water tap is tight.
	Hose
	connector
	Rubber
	seal
	Y connector
2 Check the installation type.

d.Connect the long dryer hose to one side of the Y-connector and connect the washer hose to the other side.

WITHOUT WASHER: If the dryer does not share the cold water tap with a washer.

a.Connect the straight end of the long hose to the cold water faucet.

NOTE

•• Before connecting the water line to the dryer, flush several gallons of water into a drain or bucket. This will help prevent foreign particles such as sand and scale from clogging the dryer inlet valve.

•• Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling may result.

3 Connect the hose to the dryer. Connect the water supply hose to the dryer inlet valve tightly by hand and then tighten another 2/3 turn with pliers.

Make sure that there are no kinks in the hoses and that they are not crushed.

4 Turn on the cold water faucet.

Short	Long
hose	hose
Y connector
WITH WASHER	WITHOUT WASHER

Connect all water supply hoses tightly by hand and then tighten another 2/3 turn with pliers.

WITH WASHER: When connecting the dryer to the same faucet as a washer.

a.Shut off the cold water tap and remove the washer hose.

b.Connect the short hose to the Y-connector using one of the rubber seals.

c.Connect the other end of the short hose to the cold water faucet.

5	Check for leaks at the Y-connector (if used) and
	in all hoses.

NOTE

•• If any leaks are found, shut off the water faucet, remove the hose and check the condition of the rubber seal.

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Connecting Gas Dryers

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.

Gas Supply Requirements

•• As shipped from the factory, this dryer is configured for use with natural gas (NG). It can be converted for use with propane (LP) gas. Gas pressure must not exceed 8-inch (20.3 cm) water column for NG, or 13-inch (33 cm) water column for LP.

•• A qualified service or gas company technician must connect the dryer to the gas service. Failure to follow these instructions may result in fire, explosion, or death.

•• Isolate the dryer from the gas supply system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply.

Failure to do so may result in fire, explosion, or death.

•• Supply line requirements: Your laundry room must have a rigid gas supply line to your dryer. In the United States, an individual manual shutoff valve MUST be installed within at least 6 ft. (1.8 m) of the dryer, in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 or Canadian gas installation code CSA B149.1.

A 1/8-inch (0.3 cm) NPT pipe plug must be installed. Failure to do so may result in fire, explosion, or death.

•• If using a rigid pipe, the rigid pipe should be ½ inch IPS. If acceptable under local codes and ordinances and when acceptable to your gas supplier, 3/8-inch (1 cm) approved tubing may be used where lengths are less than 20 ft. (6.1 m). Larger tubing should be used for lengths in excess of 20 ft. (6.1 m). Failure to do so may result in fire, explosion, or death.

•• Connect the dryer to the type of gas shown on the nameplate. Failure to do so may result in fire, explosion, or death.

•• To prevent contamination of the gas valve, purge the gas supply of air and sediment before connecting the gas supply to the dryer. Before tightening the connection between the gas supply and the dryer, purge remaining air until the odor of gas is detected. Failure to do so may result in fire, explosion, or death.

•• DO NOT use an open flame to inspect for gas leaks. Use a noncorrosive leak detection fluid.

Failure to do so may result in fire, explosion, or death.

•• Use only a new AGAor CSA-certified gas supply line with flexible stainless steel connectors. Failure to do so may result in fire, explosion, or death.

•• Securely tighten all gas connections. Failure to do so may result in fire, explosion, or death.

•• Use Teflon tape or a pipe-joint compound that is insoluble in propane (LP) gas on all pipe threads. Failure to do so may result in fire, explosion, or death.

•• DO NOT attempt any disassembly of the dryer; disassembly requires the attention and tools of an authorized and qualified service technician or company. Failure to follow this warning may result in fire, explosion, or death.

Electrical Requirements for Gas Models Only

•• Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.

Failure to follow this warning may result in fire, explosion, or death.

•• For personal safety, this dryer must be properly grounded. Failure to follow this warning may result in fire, explosion, or death.

•• This dryer must be plugged into a 120-VAC, 60-

Hz. grounded outlet protected by a 15-ampere fuse or circuit breaker. Failure to follow this warning may result in fire, explosion, or death.

•• Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. Failure to follow this warning may result in fire, explosion, or death.

Plugdrdryerer intointoa a 120 VAC,

60 Hz grounded 3-prong outlet.

WARNING

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD

Failure to follow safety warnings could result in serious injury or death.

This dryer is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.

			INSTALLATION 25
	Connecting the Gas Supply	4	Securely tighten all connections between the
	•• Installation and service must be performed		dryer and your laundry room’s gas supply.
	by a qualified installer, service agency, or the	5	Turn on your laundry room’s gas supply.
	gas supplier. Failure to do so may result in fire,
	explosion, or death.	6	Check all pipe connections (both internal and
	•• Use only a new stainless steel flexible
			external) for gas leaks with a noncorrosive leak-
	connector and a new AGA-certified connector.		detection fluid.
	Failure to do so may result in fire, explosion, or	7	Proceed to Venting the Dryer.
	death.
	•• A gas shutoff valve must be installed within 6 ft.
	(1.8 m) of the dryer. Failure to do so may result in
	fire, explosion, or death.

•• The dryer is configured for natural gas when shipped from the factory. Make sure that the dryer is equipped with the correct burner nozzle for the type of gas being used (natural gas or propane gas). Failure to do so may result in fire, explosion, or death.

•• If necessary, the correct nozzle (for the LP nozzle kit, order part number 383EEL3002D) should be installed by a qualified technician and the change should be noted on the dryer.

Failure to do so may result in fire, explosion, or death.

•• All connections must be in accordance with local codes and regulations. Failure to do so may result in fire, explosion, or death.

•• Gas dryers MUST exhaust to the outdoors.

Failure to do so may result in fire, explosion, or death.

NOTE

3/8" NPT gas Connection

AGA/CSA-Certified

Stainless Steel Flexible Connector

1/8" NPT Pipe Plug

Gas Supply Shutoff

Valve

High-altitude Installations

The BTU rating of this dryer is AGA-certified for elevations below 10,000 feet.

If your gas dryer is being installed at an elevation above 10,000 feet, it must be derated by a qualified technician or gas supplier.

This dryer is configured from the factory for natural gas (NG). If the dryer is to be used with propane (LP) gas, it must be converted by a qualified service technician.

1	Make sure that the gas supply to the laundry
	room is turned OFF and the dryer is unplugged.
	Confirm that the type of gas available in your
	laundry room is appropriate for the dryer.
2	Remove the shipping cap from the gas fitting at
	the back of the dryer. Be careful not to damage
	the threads of the gas connector when removing
	the shipping cap.
3	Connect the dryer to your laundry room’s gas

supply using a new flexible stainless steel connector with a 3/8-inch NPT fitting.

NOTE

DO NOT use old connectors.

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Connecting Electric Dryers

Electrical Requirements for Electric Models Only

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.

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

•• The dryer has its own terminal block that must be connected to a separate 230 VAC, 60-Hertz, single-phase circuit, fused at 30 amperes (the circuit must be fused on both sides of the line). ELECTRICAL SERVICE FOR THE DRYER

SHOULD BE OF THE MAXIMUM RATE VOLTAGE LISTED ON THE NAMEPLATE. DO NOT CONNECT THE DRYER TO 110-, 115-, OR 120VOLT CIRCUIT. Failure to follow these instructions may result in fire, explosion, or death.

•• If the branch circuit to dryer is 15 ft. (4.5 m) or less in length, use UL (Underwriters

Laboratories) listed No.-10 AWG wire (copper wire only), or as required by local codes. If over 15 ft. (4.5 m), use UL-listed No.-8 AWG wire (copper wire only), or as required by local codes. Allow sufficient slack in wiring so the dryer can be moved from its normal location when necessary. Failure to do so may result in fire, explosion, or death.

•• A 4-wire connection is required for all mobile and manufactured home installations, as well as all new construction after January 1, 1996. A 4-wire connection must be used where local codes do not permit grounding through the neutral wire. Failure to do so may result in fire, explosion, or death.

•• Do not modify the plug and internal wire provided with the dryer.

•• The dryer should be connected to a 4-hole outlet.

•• If the plug does not fit the outlet, a proper outlet will need to be installed by a qualified electrician.

Special Electrical Requirements for Mobile or Manufactured Homes

•• Any installation in a manufactured or mobile home must comply with the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 or Standard CAN/ CSA Z240 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.

•• A 4-wire connection is required for all mobile and manufactured home installations, as well as all new construction after January 1, 1996.

Failure to do so may result in fire, explosion, or death.

•• A gas dryer must be permanently attached to the floor.

•• The electrical connection for an electric dryer must be a 4-wire connection. More detailed information concerning the electrical connection is provided in the section Connecting Electric Dryers.

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

•• DO NOT vent the dryer under a manufactured home or mobile home.

•• Electric dryers may be vented to the outside using the back, left, right, or bottom panel.

•• Gas dryers may be vented to the outside using the back, left, or bottom panel. Gas dryers may not be vented to the outside using the right side panel because of the burner housing.

•• 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. It is recommended that you use a rigid, semi-rigid or flexible metal duct.

•• DO NOT connect the dryer exhaust duct to any other duct, vent, chimney, or other exhaust duct.

•• 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 sq. in (163 cm2).

•• It is important that the clearance of the duct from any combustible construction be at least 2-inch

(5 cm), and when venting the dryer to the outdoors, the dryer should be installed with a clearance of at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) at the sides and back of the dryer.

•• Please be aware that venting materials are not supplied with the dryer. You must obtain the venting materials necessary for proper installation.

INSTALLATION 27

Final Installation Check

Once you have completed the installation of the dryer and it is in its final location, confirm proper operation with the following tests and Installation Test (Duct Check) on the following page.

Testing Dryer Heating

GAS MODELS

Close the dryer door, press the POWER button to turn the dryer on, and start the dryer on a heat setting. When the dryer starts, the igniter should ignite the main burner.

ELECTRIC MODELS

Close the dryer door, press the POWER button to turn the dryer on, and start the dryer on a heat setting. The exhaust air should be warm after the dryer has been operating for 3 minutes.

Checking Airflow

Effective dryer operation requires proper 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-inch (1.5 cm). The dryer should be checked while the dryer is running with no load.

Installation Test (Duct Check)

Once you have completed the installation of the dryer, use this test to make sure the condition of the exhaust system is adequate for proper operation of the dryer. This test should be performed to alert you to any serious problems in the exhaust system of your home.

•• Your dryer features Flow Sense™, an innovative sensing system that automatically detects blockages and restrictions in dryer ductwork. Keeping ductwork clean of lint buildup and free of restrictions allows clothes to dry faster and reduces energy use.

NOTE

The dryer should be cool before starting this test. If the dryer was warmed up during installation, run the AIR DRY cycle for a few minutes to reduce the interior temperature.

To activate the installation test:

1	Remove the drying rack and literature, and
	then close the door.

Do not load anything in the drum for this test, as in may affect the accuracy of the results.

Checking Levelness

Once the dryer is in its final location, recheck the dryer to be sure it is level. Make sure it is level front to back and side to side, and that all four leveling feet are firmly on the floor.

2	After you are pressed of Power button, you
	will press and hold the Temp. and Signal
	buttons in 3 seconds.
	This button sequence activates the installation
	test. The code	will display if the activation
	is successful.

3 Press the START/PAUSE button.

The dryer will start the test, which will last about 2 minutes. The heat will be turned on and the temperatures in the drum will be measured.

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4 Check the display for results.

During the test cycle, monitor the Flow Sense™ display on the control panel. If no bars are displayed, when the cycle ends, the exhaust system is adequate. If the exhaust system is severely restricted, the display will show four bars. Other problems may also be shown with error codes. Refer to the next page for error code details and solutions.

NO BARS:	FOUR BARS:
OK	RESTRICTED

Four bars indicates that the exhaust system is severely restricted. Have the system checked immediately, as performance will be poor.

5	End of cycle.	will display.
	At the end of the test cycle,

The test cycle will end and the dryer will shut off automatically after a short delay.

•• Check the error code before you call for service

	Error	Possible	Solutions
	Code	Causes
	tE1 or	•• Temperature	•• Turn off the dryer and
	tE2	sensor failure.	call for service.
	HS	•• Humidity	•• Turn off the dryer and
		sensor failure.	call for service.
			•• Check the power
			supply or the
		•• Electric dryer	connection of the
			power cord to the
		power cord is
			terminal block. Refer
		not connected
			to the Connecting
		correctly, or
			Electric Dryers
		house power
			section of this
	PS or	supply is
			manual for complete
	PF or	incorrect.	instructions.
	nP	•• House fuse is	•• Reset circuit breaker
		blown, circuit
			or replace fuse. Do
		breaker has
			not increase the fuse
		tripped, or
			capacity.
		power outage
			If the problem is a
		has occurred.
			circuit overload, have it
			corrected by a qualified
			electrician.

		•• Gas supply or	•• Confirm that house
	gAS	service turned	gas shutoff and the
		off. (Gas	dryer gas shutoff are
		Model only.)	both fully open.

•• Check the duct condition

If the Flow SenseTM LED is turned on, check the exhaust system for restrictions and damage. Repair or replace the exhaust system as needed.

NOTE

When the dryer is fiirst installed, this test should be performed to alert you to any existing problems with the exhaust duct in your home. However, since the test performed during normal operation provides more accurate information on the condition of the exhaust duct than does the installation test, the number of bars displayed during the two tests may not be the same.

Do not interrupt the test cycle, as this could result in inaccurate results.

Even if no bars are displayed during the test cycle, some restrictions may still be present in the exhaust system. Refer to the Venting the Dryer section of this manual for complete exhaust system and venting requirements.

Your dryer features Flow Sense™, an innovative sensing system that automatically detects blockages and restrictions in the dryer ductwork. Keeping ductwork clean of lint buildup and free of restrictions allows clothes to dry faster and reduces energy use.

Restricted or Blocked Airflow

Avoid long runs or runs with multiple elbows or bends.

Excess or crushed	Too many elbows or
transition duct	exhaust too long

Check for blockages and lint buildup.

Lint buildup or blockage

Make sure the ductwork is not crushed or restricted.

Crushed or damaged exhaust

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30 OPERATION

OPERATION

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read this entire manual, including the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, before operating this dryer.

Using the Dryer

1 Clean the Lint Filter

If the lint filter has not already been cleaned, lift out the filter and remove the lint from the last load. This will help ensure the fastest and most efficient drying performance. Make sure to reinstall the filter, pressing down until it clicks firmly into place. The dryer will not operate without the lint filter in place.

2 Load the Dryer

Load the dryer with the wet laundry from the washer. If the load is extra large, you may need to divide it into smaller loads for proper performance and fabric care.

3 Turn on The Dryer

Press the POWER button to turn ON the dryer. The cycle LEDs will illuminate and a chime will sound.

4Select a Cycle

Turn the cycle selector knob in either direction until the LED for the desired cycle is on. The preset temperature, dry level, and option settings for that cycle will be shown. Default settings for the selected cycle can now be changed if desired. Refer to the Cycle Setting and Options page for details.

NOTE

Not all options or modifiers are available on all cycles. A different chime will sound and the LED will not come on if the selection is not allowed.

5 Begin the Cycle

Press the START/PAUSE button to begin the cycle. The cycle can be paused at any time either by opening the door or by pressing the START/PAUSE button. If the cycle is not restarted within 60 minutes of being paused, the dryer will shut off and the settings will be lost.

6 End of Cycle

When the cycle is finished, the chime will sound. Immediately remove your clothing from the dryer to reduce wrinkling. If Wrinkle Care is selected, the dryer will tumble briefly every few minutes to help prevent wrinkles from setting in the clothes.