LG DLG7188WM, DLG7188RM, DLE7177WM, DLE7177RM Owner’s Manual

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Thank you for buying a LG Dryer.

Pleaseread your manual carefully, as it provides instructions

on safe Installation, Useand Maintenance.

Record the Model and Serial Numbers, and retain the
manual for future reference.

For more information, visit our website at http:iius.lge.com

P/No.: 3828EL3010A

benefit from good

time efficiency, quiet operation and energy saving system.

STAINLESSSTEELDRUM

Stainless steel drum doesn't generate any rust.

ARTISTICDESIGN

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

DIGITALFABRICCARE

Multi-Level temperature control takes better care of your clothes

EASYOF USE

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

USING THERLM (REMOTELAUNDRYMONITOR)

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

DUAL SENSORTECHNOLOGY

It makes it possible to sense even less than a 1 kg load size. So regardless of load weight, more

accurate sensing is ensured.

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

dryness of the load and the selected program. At times, you can see sudden increase or decrease in operation time.

It happens because a sensor will detect laundry humidity within a certain period. Sudden change in operation time is not a
malfunction.

Time Dry : You can manualy set drying time to complete drying. Use dry performance if clothes are still damp after
sensor dry cycle is finished. Time Dry is more effective for heavyweight and bulky items such as king-size bed sheets and
thick work clothes.

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

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

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

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

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

PART6. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GAS DRYERS .......................................................................................................................................................... lg

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

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

PART9. OPERATING YOUR DRYER ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 23-30

PART10. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 31-33

LG DRYER LIMITED WARRANTY ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 34

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[] Type

: Electric and Gas Dryer

[] Rating
[] Size

[] Capacity
[] Weight

Specifications are subject to change by manufacturer.

ACCESSORIES

Dryer rack (1 each)

: Please refer to the rating label regarding detailed information.

: 27 x 29.9 x 38.7(inch)

:IEC 7.3cu.ft. (22.5 Ib)

: 126 Ibs (57.2 kg)

Stacking kit (1 each)

.,,s:.Design qf pedestal_ are sul_ject to

cha_tge without manqfaturer_ notice.

Pedestal (1 each)

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Remote Laundry

Monitor

Purchased Separately

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Purchased Separately

Purchased Separately

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SEEKING WARRANTY ASSISTANCE

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

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

A WARNING!

For your safety, the recommendations in this manual must be followed. To reduce the risk

of fire or explosion, electric shock or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death
when using your appliance foffow basic precautions, including the following.

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

You will need the complete Model and Serial Number when requesting Warranty Service. Proof of
purchase date is required.

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

Model No.

Serial No.

Date of Purchase

-_I_Staple your receipt HERE.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1) Read all instructions beti_re using the appliance.

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

or explosive substances, as they give off vapors that
could ignite or explode.

3) Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance.
Close supervision of children is necessary when

using the appliance.

4) Before the appliance is removed li'om service or
discarded, remove the door to the drying

compartment.

5) Do not reach into the appliance if the drum is

moving.

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

7) Do not tamper with controls.

SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS

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

recommended in the user-maintenance instructions.

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

10) Clean lint screen beti_re or alier each load.

11) Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent
surrounding areas free from the accumulation of
lint, dust, and dirt.

12) The interior of the appliance and exhaust duct

should be cleaned periodically by qualified service

personnel.

13) Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your
dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils may

contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a

load to catch fire.

14) Do not use fabric sofiners or products to eliminate

static unless recommended by the manufacturer of

the fabric sofiner or product.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance nmst be grounded. In the event of
malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the

risk of electric shock by providing a path of least
resistance liar electric current. This appliance is
equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding

conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be
plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly

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

WARNING - Improper connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric
shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service

person if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is
properly grounded.

Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance.
If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed

by a qualified electrician.

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

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

on the appliance.

,_ WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL

GAS:

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

on any gas or electrical appliance.

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

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

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

instructions carefully.

° If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the

fire department.

,_ WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, electric
shock, property damage, personal injury or death

when using this appliance, please follow all
instructions and information, including those in
this manual and instructions provided by your

gas supplier.

• Do not store or use any gasoline, dry-cleaning
solvents any other flammable vapors or
liquids in the area surrounding this appliance.

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

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

oil on them, including cooking oil.

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

air dried.

WARNINGS

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

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

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

California Safe Drinking Water
and Toxic Enforcement Act

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

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

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

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

natural gas or LP fuels.

Properly adjusted dryers will minimize
combustion. Exposure to these substances can be

minimized further by properly venting the dryer
to the outdoors.

• Failure to follow these instructions can result in

fire, death or serious injury.

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

appliance.

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The following instructions will help guide you through the initial steps of setting up your dryer for use.
Please note that every section of this manual provides important information regarding the preparation and

use of your dryer, and it is important that you review this entire manual before proceeding with any
installation or use. More detailed instructions concerning electrical connections, gas connections, and

exhaust requirements are provided in other parts of this manual.

Certain minimum clearances are required
_he sides of the unit as

shown below. Those required minimum clearances

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

dryer in the desired location, please make sure that

it has the required clearances shown below. If you
are installing your dryer in a manufactured or

mobile home, please refer to STEP 9 below for

additional instructions.

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

closet or recessed area:

• Consider allowing additional clearance for
hlstalladon and servicing.

• Wall, door and floor molding may force additional
clearances.

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

• Consider space needed for companion appliances.

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

is also acceptable.

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

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

Leveling legs should be secured.

All four legs are stably placed on the solid and

evenfleer.
if dryer is not levN, laundry may not tumble

properly and sensor will not detect the accurate
humidity information.

When leveling, please be cautious not to injure
your lingers and toes.

If you install the dryer on the optional pedstal.
it isnessary to levelwith the pedestal levNing
legs.

3Bt ..........................................

(7.6cm)

48 t_2.

(310 cm 2)

24*'2

(155 cm_)..

(7.6cm)

<Closet door>

ventilation
hole

ventilation
hole

"i _ 29.9"

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

<Closet-Side view>

0" _ 27" _1_0"

(0 cm) (68.6 cm) (0 cm)

<Closet-Front view>

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Once in position, adjust the leveling legs of the dryer

until it is level from left to right and front to back.

The leveling legs must remain firmly on the floor

and the dryer should not rock. The maximum slope
of the dryer from left to right or front to back should
not exceed 2.5 cm (1 inch). If the dryer is not level,

and if the slope exceeds 2.5 cm (1 inch), a load may
not tumble properly and internal sensors may

malfunction. Note: Other sections of this manual

also provide important information concerning the
placement of and clearances for your dryer. Please
review this entire manual before proceeding with any

installation.

The door on your dryer can be installed to open
either to the left or the right. Follow these

instructions to reverse the direction in which your
door opens:

Door and latch should be aligned at the center

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WARNINGS

• Use a heavy metal vent.

• Do not use plastic or thin foil duct.

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

•Clean old ducts before installing this dryer

Vent end will face to the outside home and

improper taping and unstable installation of vent

will cause undesirable drying performance,

In addition to the following warnings, please refer
to manual section on Exhaust Requirements and

Maintenance. iMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of
fire, combustion, and gas accumulation, the dryer

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

carefully.

• ALTERNATE EXHAUST DIRECTIONS
]. Remove screw and exhaust duct.

2- |. Detach and remove the knockout that

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

0), @), _3)the order of work.

PORTION "A" I

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2-2.

f

Knockout

Reconnect the duct to the blower

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

Q

• Do not use Plastic or thin foil duct.

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

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

• Clean old ducts beJbre installing this dryer

• The male end of each section of exhaust duct must
point away from the dryer

• Use as few elbow joints as possible.

• Use duct tape on all duct joints

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

build-up on pipe walls.

• PLEASE BE AWARE THAT FAILURE TO
EXHAUST THE DRYER CORRECTLY WILL

VOID THE DRYER'S WARRANTY.

\

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

Wrap duct tape around joint.

DUCT
TAPE

3-2° Insert elbow duct assembly first through the

side opening and connect the elbow to the

internal duct.

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

and Instructions.

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

Certified Connector.

2.1/8" NPT Pipe Plug (for checking inlet gas pressure)

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

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

5.3/8" N.P.T. Gas Connection

Make surethe burner nozzle is proper for the type of

gas you are provided with.

For instance, using LPGwith LNGnozzle will result
in death, fire or explosion,Or using LNGwith LPG

If needed, nozzle conversion should be done by a

qualified service technician and mark or put the
label of the current type of nozzle onthe dryer.

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

tk)r Natural Gas with a 3/8" NPT gas connection.

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

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

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

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

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Following are several warnings and instructions
concerning making the electrical connection li)r electric

dryers. More detailed inli)rmation concerning the
electrical connection is provided in the manual section

entitled Electrical Requirements for Electric Dryer.
It is important that you thoroughly review that section
and the remainder of this manual, beti)re taking any

steps to install or use this dryer.

1. Use only a new U.L. listed No. 10 (copper wire only)
three conductor power supply cord kit rated 240
Volts (minimum) 30 Amperes and labeled as suitable

lk)r use in a clothes dryer.

2. Four-wire cord is required li)r manufactured (mobile)
home installations and where local codes do not

allow grounding of this appliance through neutral.

3. Electrical Plug Connections.

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

manual's section on Electrical Requirements and
Electric Dryer.

ff yourhouse is locatedat the elevation upto 10,000
feet.

Adjustingburner input setting isnot needed in this
elevationbecauseA.G.Acert!fiesthis dryer will not
haveany problemwith the B,T.Uratingat this altitudel

If yourhouse isabove 10,000 feet, you are required

adjust a four percent(4%)reduction of the burner B.T.U
rating indicatedon the mode!/serial rating

WARNING!

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

•Use a UL approved strain relief.

•Disconnect power before making electrica
connections.

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

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

•Securely tighten all electrical connections

•See installation instructions for complete
instructions.

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