LG WKEX200H*A, WKGX201H*A User Manual

INSTALLATION MANUAL

LAUNDRY CENTER

Read this installation manual thoroughly before installing the appliance and keep it handy for reference at all times.

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL

WKEX200H*A / WKGX201H*A / WSEX200HNA / WSGX201HNA

www.lg.com

MFL71728904

Copyright © 2020 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Rev.02_072020

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

3IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

3 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

3 WARNING STATEMENTS

7CAUTION STATEMENTS

8PRODUCT OVERVIEW

8 Product Features

10 INSTALLATION

10Before Installing

11Choosing the Proper Location

13 Unpacking and Removing Shipping Material

13 Connecting Electric Dryers

18 Installing the Dryer Side Vent Kit

18 Venting the Dryer

20Connecting Gas Dryers

21Connecting the Water Inlet Hoses

23Connecting the Drain Hose

24Leveling the Appliance

25Final Installation Check

29 APPENDIX

29 Disassembly

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

Safety Messages

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and follow all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or injure you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word WARNING or CAUTION.

These words mean:

WARNING

You may be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow instructions.

CAUTION

You may be 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 STATEMENTS

WARNING

•To reduce the risk of explosion, fire, death, electric shock, scalding or injury to persons when using this product, follow basic precautions, including the following:

Safety for a Gas Dryer

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.

FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD

•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.

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-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 your gas supplier.

Installation

•Adhere to all industry recommended safety procedures including the use of long-sleeved gloves and safety glasses.

•Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug.

•Before use, the appliance must be properly installed as described in this manual.

•To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all installation instructions.

•Refer to the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for detailed grounding procedures. Installation instructions are packed with the appliance for the installer’s reference. If the appliance is moved to a new location, have it checked and reinstalled by qualified service personnel.

•When moving or installing the product in a different location, call two or more qualified service personnel for installation and service.

•Do not install the appliance in humid spaces.

•Store and install the appliance where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

•This appliance is not designed for maritime use or for mobile installations such as in RVs, trailers, or aircraft.

•Keep packing materials out of the reach of children. Packaging material can be dangerous for children. There is a risk of suffocation.

•Destroy the carton, plastic bag, and other packing materials after the appliance is unpacked. Children might use them for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers.

•The appliance must be installed and electrically grounded by qualified service personnel in accordance with local codes.

•When installing or moving the appliance, be careful not to pinch, crush, or damage the power cord.

•Connect to a properly rated, protected, and sized power circuit to avoid electrical overload.

•This appliance must be positioned near to an electrical power supply.

•Disconnect the power cord, house fuse or circuit breaker before installing or servicing the appliance.

•The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to minimize the possibility of electric shock from this appliance.

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

•Use new hoses when connecting the appliance to the water supply. Do not reuse old hoses.

•Do not install the appliance 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 the dryer section of the appliance. Flexible venting materials are known to collapse, be easily crushed, and trap lint. These conditions will obstruct the dryer section's airflow and increase the risk of fire.

•Local ordinances may prohibit installation in a garage. Contact a local building inspector.

•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.

•Use only rigid, semi-rigid or flexible metal 4-inch diameter duct inside the appliance 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.

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	•	All nonrigid metal transition duct must be UL-listed. Use of other materials for transition duct could
		affect drying time.
	•	Ductwork is not provided with the appliance, and you should obtain the necessary ductwork locally. The
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	• Gas dryers MUST be exhausted to the outside.
	• 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.
	•	Do not install near another heat source such as a stove, oven or heater.
	• Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent surrounding areas free from the accumulation of
		lint, dust, and dirt.
	• The appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device, such as a timer, or connected
		to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by a utility.
	•	Do not install a booster fan in the exhaust duct.
	•	This is a single appliance and a single unit for sale, delivery and installation.
	•	Do not disassemble this appliance as it can’t be installed in a side-by-side configuration.

Grounding Instructions

•Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if you are in doubt 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.

•The appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. The 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 installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

Operation

•Read all instructions before using the appliance and save these instructions.

•Use this appliance only for its intended purpose.

•If the product has been submerged in water, sitting in standing water, or waterlogged, do not come in contact with the product and immediately contact an LG Electronics Customer Information Center for instructions before resuming use.

•If you detect a strange sound, a chemical or burning smell, or smoke coming from the appliance, unplug it immediately, and contact an LG Electronics Customer Information Center.

•Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot-water system that has not been used for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot-water system has not been used for such a period, before using the appliance, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.

•Do not reach into the appliance if the tub or drum, agitator, or any interior parts are moving. Before loading, unloading, or adding items, press Start/Pause and allow the tub or drum to coast to a complete stop before reaching inside.

•This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

•Do not allow children or pets to play on, in or with the appliance. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near children or pets.

6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

•Keep laundry products out of children’s reach. To prevent injury to persons, observe all warnings on product labels.

•Repair or immediately replace 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.

•Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.

•Do not use an extension cord or adapter with this appliance.

•Do not grasp the power cord or touch the appliance controls with wet hands.

•Do not modify or extend the power cord.

•If the electrical supply cord is damaged, it must only be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similar qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

•Do not put oily or greasy clothing, candles or flammable materials on top of the appliance.

•Keep the area underneath and around your appliances free of combustible materials (lint, paper, rags, etc.), gasoline, chemicals and other flammable vapors and liquids.

•Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

•Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar. Follow package directions when using laundry products. Incorrect usage can produce poisonous gas, resulting in serious injury or death.

•Never use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or solvents to clean the appliance. They will damage the finish.

•Do not wash or dry articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, vegetable or cooking oil, or other flammable or explosive substances, as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

•Do not dry unwashed items in the appliance.

•Remove all objects from pockets such as lighters and matches.

•Do not add gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

•In the event of a gas leak (propane gas, LP gas, etc.), do not operate this or any other appliance. Open a window or door to ventilate the area immediately.

•Do not tamper with controls.

•Fix the drain hose securely in place to avoid flooding.

•Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door of the appliance.

•Always check the inside of the appliance for foreign objects.

•Do not allow water, bleach or other liquids to sit in the drum for extended periods. Doing so can corrode the drum or cause mildew or odors.

•Do not use the appliance to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials.

•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 appliances 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 appliance. 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 tumble drying before the end of the drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated.

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

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

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•Do not open the appliance door during a STEAM CYCLE.

•Do not touch the steam nozzle in the drum during or after a STEAM CYCLE.

•On models with a steam feeder drawer, do not fill the steam feeder with hot water (over 86 / 30 ), gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances.

Maintenance

•Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance. All repairs and servicing must be performed by qualified service personnel unless specifically recommended in this owner’s manual. Use only authorized factory parts.

•Disconnect this appliance from the power supply before cleaning and attempting any user maintenance. Turning the controls to the OFF position does not disconnect this appliance from the power supply.

•Remove any dust or foreign matter from the power plug pins.

•Do not disassemble or repair the appliance by yourself.

•Remove the door(s) before the appliance is removed from service or discarded to avoid the danger of children or small animals getting trapped inside.

•Make sure the dispenser drawer or lid is closed at all times when not being filled with laundry products.

•Clean the lint filter of the dryer before or after each load.

•The interior of the appliance and exhaust duct should be cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.

CAUTION STATEMENTS

CAUTION

•To reduce the risk of minor or moderate injury to persons, malfunction, or damage to the product or property when using this product, follow basic precautions, including the following:

Installation

• Install the product on a firm and level floor.

Operation

•Turn off the water faucets and unplug the appliance if the appliance is to be left for an extended period of time, such as during vacations.

•ALWAYS follow the fabric care instructions supplied by the garment manufacturer.

•Use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static only as recommended by the manufacturer.

•Do not combine laundry products for use in one load unless specified on the label.

•Do not touch draining water which may be hot.

•If the drain hose and the water inlet hose are frozen in winter, defrost them before using the appliance.

•Do not store or spill liquid detergents, cleaners, or bleaches (chlorine bleach, oxygen bleach) on the appliance. Doing so may result in corrosion, discoloration or damage to the surface of the appliance.

•Clothing or articles that are waterproof or water resistant must be washed in the Waterproof cycle only. (Examples include water resistant clothing, mattress covers, outdoor clothes, plastic mats.) Using another cycle may result in personal injury or damage to the washer, clothes, walls, floor, and surrounding objects due to abnormal vibration.

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8 PRODUCT OVERVIEW

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Product Features

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.

Front View

Rear View

aControl Panel

bLint Filter

cDryer Drum

dDryer Door

eDryer Door Magnet

fDetergent Dispenser Drawer

gWasher Door

hWasher Drum

iWasher Door Magnet

jDrain Hose

kDrain Pump Filter

lDrain Pump Filter Cover

mLeveling Feet

aPower Cord (for Gas Models)

bTerminal Block Access Panel (for Electric Models)

cCold Water Inlet

dExhaust Duct Outlet

eGas connection (for Gas Models)

fHot and Cold Water Inlets

gShipping Bolts

hDrain Hose

iPower Cord (for Washer)

PRODUCT OVERVIEW 9

Product Specifications

				Model	WKEX200H*A / WKGX201H*A / WSEX200HNA /
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	Electrical Requirements				Please refer to the rating label for detailed
					information.
	Min. / Max. Water Pressure				20 - 120 psi (138 - 827 kPa)
	Dimensions (Width X Height X Depth)				27'' X 74 3/8'' X 30 3/8'' (70 cm X 189 cm X 77 cm)
	Maximum Depth with Door Open				55'' (139.6 cm)
	Net Weight				320 lb (145 kg)
	Capacity (Washer/Dryer)				4.5 cu.ft. / 7.4 cu.ft.
	Max. Spin Speed (Washer)				1300 RPM
	Gas Requirements				NG: 4 - 10.5-inch (10.2 - 26.7 cm) WC
					LP: 8 - 13-inch (20.4 - 33.1 cm) WC
	Operating Temperature Range				41-95 (5-35 )
		E	S I G	N	Required Accessories
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a Hot and Cold Water Hoses (for Washer)

Accessories

Included Accessories

aNon-skid Pads

bHole Caps

cWrench

dY Connector

eTie Strap

fElbow Bracket (for securing drain hose)

bCold Water Hose (for Dryer)

cConnecting Supply Hose

dTie Straps

Optional Accessories

a Drying Rack

WARNING

•For your safety and for extended product life, use only authorized components. The manufacturer is not responsible for product malfunction, property damage or bodily injury caused by the use of separately purchased unauthorized components, parts, or non-LG products.

10 INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION

Before Installing

Installation Overview

Please read the following installation instructions first after purchasing this appliance or transporting it to another location.

aChoosing the Proper Location

bUnpacking and Removing Shipping Material

cConnecting the Electric Dryer

dConnecting the Gas Dryer

eVenting the Dryer

fConnecting the Inlet Hoses

gConnecting the Drain Hose

hLeveling the Appliance

iFinal Installation Check

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	WARNING
•	Read all installation instructions completely before installing and operating the appliance. It is important
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	may result in injury.
	concerning electrical connections and additional requirements are provided on the following pages.
•	Moving or installation of the appliance requires two or more people. Failure to follow these instructions
•	Store and install the appliance where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed
	to outdoor weather conditions. Failure to follow this warning can cause product or part failure, serious
	injury, fire, electric shock, or death.
•	Properly ground the appliance to conform with all governing codes and ordinances. Failure to follow this
	warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death.
• To ensure proper airflow, do not block the large opening on the bottom of the appliance with carpeting
	or other materials.
• Do not remove the ground prong from the power cord. Do not use an adapter or extension cord. Plug
	into a grounded 3-prong outlet. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric
	shock, or death.
•	Certain internal parts are intentionally not grounded and may present a risk of electric shock only during
	servicing. Service personnelDo not contact the following parts while the appliance is energized: pump,
	valve, motor, control board.

Choosing the Proper Location

Check the following requirements for the install location before installing the appliance.

•Allow for sufficient space between the walls and the appliance for installation.

•Make sure that the floor is clean, dry and free of dust, dirt, water and oil so the leveling feet cannot slide easily. Leveling feet that can move or slide on the floor can contribute to excess vibration and noise.

•If the floor has too much flex, reinforce it to make it more rigid. If the floor is not solid, it may cause severe vibration and noise.

•If a drain pan must be used, take extra care to follow the instructions provided with the drain pan and make sure the leveling feet are adjusted for firm and even contact with the pan. Use of drain pans and failure to properly level the appliance may result in increased vibration and noise during operation.

Flooring

•To minimize noise and vibration, install the washer on a level, solidly constructed floor capable of supporting the appliance without flexing or bouncing.

•The appliance must be installed on firm flooring to minimize vibration during the spin cycle.

Concrete flooring is best, but a wood floor is sufficient, provided it is built to FHA standards.

•The floor under the appliance must not slope more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) from front to back or side to side.

•Installing on carpeting and soft tile surfaces is not recommended.

•Never install the appliance on a platform or weakly supported structure.

Floor Installation

To ensure sufficient clearance for water inlet hoses, drain hose and airflow, allow minimum clearances of at least 1'' (2.5 cm) at the sides and 4'' (10 cm) behind the appliance. Be sure to allow for wall, door, or floor moldings that may increase the required clearances.

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	Dimensions and Clearances
A	55'' (139.6 cm)
B	30 3/8'' (77 cm)
C	4'' (10 cm)
D	1'' (2.5 cm)
E	27'' (70 cm)
F	74 3/8'' (189 cm)
G	1/4'' (0.5 cm)

Exhaust

•A location that allows for proper exhaust installation. A gas dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.

Power Outlet

•The power outlet must be within 60 inches (1.5 m) of either side of the appliance.

•Position the appliance so that the outlet and plug are easily accessible.

•Do not overload the outlet with more than one appliance.

•The outlet must be grounded in accordance with current electrical wiring codes and regulations.

•Use a time-delay fuse or circuit breaker.

•It is the personal responsibility and obligation of the appliance owner to have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

NOTE

•Check code requirements that limit, or do not permit, installation of the appliance in garages or sleeping quarters. Contact your local building inspector.

Clearances

The following clearances are recommended for the appliance.

•Additional clearances should be considered for ease of installation and servicing.

•Additional clearances should be considered on all sides of the appliance to reduce noise transfer.

Installation spacing for Recessed Area or Closet Installation

Description

Dimension/Clearance

A: Upper Ventilation

48 sq. in. (310 cm2)

Opening

B: Lower Ventilation

24 sq. in. (155 cm2)

Opening

C: Distance to

3″ (76 mm)

Ventilation Opening

D: Front Clearance

4″ (100 mm)

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 appliance (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.

•No other fuel-burning appliance can be installed in the same closet as an appliance.

INSTALLATION 13

Unpacking and Removing

Shipping Material

Unpacking Shipping Material

* This feature is only available on some models.

Lifting the Appliance off the Foam

Base

	• After removing the carton and shipping	2 Install the hole caps.
	material, lift the appliance off the foam base.	• Locate the hole caps d included in the
	• Make sure the plastic drum support a* comes
		accessory pack or attached to the back of
	off with the base and is not stuck to the bottom	the washer. Install the caps in the holes left
	of the appliance.	by the bolt assemblies.
	• If you must lay the appliance down to remove
	the carton base b, always protect the side of the
	appliance and lay it carefully on its side. Do not
	lay the appliance on its front or back.

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CAUTION

•Remove all shipping materials from the appliance for proper operation and inspect it for shipping damage. Failure to remove shipping materials can cause excessive noise and vibration.

CAUTION

•Once removed, save the bolt assemblies for future use. To prevent damage to internal components, do not transport the appliance without reinstalling the shipping bolts. Failure to remove shipping bolts and retainers may cause severe vibration and noise, which can lead to permanent damage to the appliance.

Removing Shipping Material

1 Remove the bolt assemblies.

•Starting with the bottom two shipping bolts, use the included wrench c to fully loosen all 4 shipping bolts by turning them counterclockwise.

Connecting Electric Dryers

WARNING

•To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, property damage, injury to persons, or death when using this appliance, fulfill the following requirements.

•Remove the bolt assemblies (bolts and

retainers) by wiggling them slightly while Electrical Requirements for Electric

pulling them out.

Models Only

•The power cord is secured to the back of the washer with a shipping bolt to help prevent operation with shipping bolts in place.

14 INSTALLATION

			installations, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational
WARNING
			vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit
• The wiring and grounding must conform to the			grounding through the neutral conductor.
latest edition of the National Electrical Code,			• This dryer is supplied with the neutral wire
ANSI/NFPA 70 and all applicable local			grounded. This white ground wire MUST BE
regulations. Please contact a qualified electrician			MOVED to the neutral terminal when a 4-wire
to check your home’s wiring and fuses to ensure			cord is to be used, or where grounding through
that your home has adequate electrical power to			the neutral conductor is prohibited.
operate the dryer.
• This dryer must be connected to a grounded
			NOTE
metal, permanent wiring system, or an
equipment-grounding conductor must be run			• For electrical requirements for mobile or
with the circuit conductors and connected to the			manufactured homes, see For Mobile or
equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the			Manufactured Homes.
dryer.

•The dryer has its own terminal block that must be connected to a separate 240 VAC, 60-Hertz,

	single-phase circuit, fused at 30 amperes (the	Four-Wire Power Cord
	circuit must be fused on both sides of the line).
	ELECTRICAL SERVICE FOR THE DRYER SHOULD	• A 4-wire connection is required
	BE OF THE MAXIMUM RATE VOLTAGE LISTED ON		for all mobile and manufactured
	THE NAMEPLATE. DO NOT CONNECT THE DRYER		home installations, as well as all
	TO 110-, 115-, OR 120-VOLT CIRCUIT.		new construction after January 1,
•	If the branch circuit to dryer is 15 ft. (4.5 m) or		1996.
	less in length, use UL (Underwriters	•	A UL-listed strain relief is required.
	Laboratories) listed No.-10 AWG wire (copper
	wire only), or as required by local codes. If over	•	Use a 30-amp, 240-volt, 4-wire, UL-listed
	15 ft. (4.5 m), use UL-listed No.-8 AWG wire		power cord with #10 AWG-minimum copper
	(copper wire only), or as required by local codes.		conductor and closed loop or forked terminals
	Allow sufficient slack in wiring so the dryer can		with upturned ends.
	be moved from its normal location when	1 Remove the terminal block access cover on
	necessary.
• The power cord (pigtail) connection between the			the upper back of the appliance.
	wall receptacle and the dryer terminal block IS
	NOT supplied with the dryer. Type of pigtail and	2 Install UL-listed strain relief into the power
	gauge of wire must conform to local codes and
	with instructions on the following pages.		cord through-hole.
•	A 4-wire connection is required for all mobile	3 Thread a 30-amp, 240-volt, 4-wire, UL-listed
	and manufactured home installations, as well as
	all new construction after January 1, 1996. A 4-		power cord with #10 AWG-minimum copper
	wire connection must be used where local codes		conductor through the strain relief.
	do not permit grounding through the neutral
	wire.
• 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.
• Connect the power cord to the terminal block.			a Terminal Block
	Each colored wire should be connected to the
	same color screw. Wire color indicated on		b UL-Listed Strain Relief
	manual is connected to the same color screw in		c UL-Listed 4-Wire Power Cord
	the block.

• Grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited for: (1) new branch-circuit

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4 Transfer the appliance's ground wire from behind the green ground screw to the center screw of the terminal block.

5 Attach the two hot leads (black and red) of the power cord to the outer terminal block screws.

6 Attach the neutral (white) wire to the center screw of the terminal block

7 Attach the power cord ground wire to the green ground screw.

8 Tighten all screws securely.

9 Reinstall the terminal block access cover.

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a

d

aWhite Wire moved from Ground Screw

bHot Leads of Power Cord (Black and Red)

cNeutral Wire (White)

dPower Cord Ground Wire

eGround Screw

Four-Wire Direct Wire

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

•A UL-listed strain relief is required.

•Use UL-listed 4-wire #10 AWG minimum copper conductor cable. Allow at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) of wire to allow for removal and reinstallation of the dryer.

1Remove 5 inches (12.7 cm) of the outer covering from the wire and remove 5 inches

of insulation from the ground wire. Cut off approximately 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) from the other three wires and strip 1 inch (2.5 cm) insulation from each wire. Bend the ends of the three shorter wires into a hook shape.

1’’ (2.5 cm)

a

5’’ (12.7 cm)

a Ground Wire

2 Remove the terminal block access cover on the upper back of the appliance.

3 Install UL-listed strain relief into the power cord through-hole.

4 Thread the 4-wire #10 AWG minimum copper power cable prepared in step 1 through the strain relief.

a

b

c

aTerminal Block

bUL-Listed Strain Relief

cUL-Listed 4-Wire Power Cord

5 Transfer the appliance's ground wire from behind the green ground screw to the center of the terminal block.

6 Attach the two hot leads (black and red) of the power cord to the outer terminal block screws.

7 Attach the neutral (white) wire to the center screw of the terminal block.

8 Attach the power cord ground wire to the green ground screw.

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9 Tighten all screws securely.

10 Reinstall the terminal block access cover.

b c

b

e

a

d

aWhite Wire moved from Ground Screw

bHot Leads of Power Cord (Black and Red)

cNeutral Wire (White)

dPower Cord Ground Wire

eGround Screw

Three-Wire Power Cord

• A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on new construction after January 1, 1996.

•A UL-listed strain relief is required.

•Use a 30-amp, 240-volt, 3-wire, UL-listed power cord with #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor and closed loop or forked terminals with upturned ends.

1Remove the terminal block access cover on the upper back of the appliance.

2Install the UL-listed strain relief into the power cord through-hole.

3Thread a 30-amp, 240 volt, 3-wire, UL-listed power cord with #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor through the strain relief.

a Terminal Block

bUL-Listed Strain Relief

cUL-Listed 3-Wire Power Cord

4 Attach the two hot leads (black and red) of the power cord to the outer terminal block screws.

5 Attach the neutral (white) wire to the center terminal block screw.

6 Connect the external ground (if required by local codes) to the green ground screw.

7 Tighten all screws securely.

8 Reinstall the terminal block access cover.

aWhite Wire from Dryer harness

bHot Leads of Power Cord (Black and Red)

cNeutral Wire (White)

dExternal Ground Wire (If required by local codes)

eGround Screw

Three-Wire Direct Wire

• A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on new construction after January 1, 1996.

•A UL-listed strain relief is required.

•Use UL-listed 3-wire, #10 AWG minimum copper conductor cable. Allow at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) length to allow for removal and installation of dryer.

1Remove 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) of the outer covering from the wire. Strip 1 inch (2.5 cm)

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insulation from each wire. Bend the ends of the three wires into a hook shape.

1’’ (2.5 cm)

2 Remove the terminal block access cover on the upper back of the appliance.

3 Install UL-listed strain relief into the power cord through-hole.

4 Thread the 3-wire, #10 AWG minimum copper conductor power cable prepared in step 1 through the strain relief.

aTerminal block

bUL-listed strain relief

cUL-listed 3-wire power cord

5 Attach the two hot leads (black and red) of the power cord to the outer terminal block screws.

6 Attach the neutral (white) wire to the center terminal block screw.

7 Connect the external ground (if required by local codes) to the green ground screw.

8 Tighten all screws securely.

9 Reinstall the terminal block access cover.

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aHot lead (black and red)

bNeutral wire (white)

cExternal ground wire (if required by local codes)

dGround screw (green)

eWire from the appliance harness

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.

•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, or right panel.

•Gas dryers may be vented to the outside using the back or right 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

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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 inches (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.

Installing the Dryer Side Vent Kit

The appliance is configured to vent to the rear. It can also vent to the side.

WARNING

•Use long-sleeved gloves and safety glasses.

•Use a heavy metal vent.

•Do not use plastic or thin foil ducts.

•Clean old ducts before installing the appliance.

NOTE

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

•Right-side venting is not available on gas models.

•Bottom venting is not available on stacked or integrated stacked models.

a

b

2 Press the tabs on the knockout c and carefully remove the knockout for the desired vent opening. (Right-side venting is not available on gas models.) Press the adapter duct d onto the blower housing and secure to the base of the dryer as shown.

d

c

3 Preassemble a 4" (10 cm) elbow eto the next 4" (10 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 1 1/2" (3.8 cm) to connect the remaining ductwork. Attach the cover plate f to the back of the dryer with the included screw.

f

e

Side Venting

1 Remove the rear exhust duct retaining screw a and pull out the exhaust duct b.

Venting the Dryer

WARNING

•Gas dryers MUST exhaust to the outdoors.

•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.

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•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.

•To reduce the risk of fire, DO NOT exhaust the dryer with plastic or thin foil ducting.

•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.

•Do not crush or collapse ductwork.

•Do not allow ductwork to rest on or contact sharp objects.

•If connecting to existing ductwork, make sure it is suitable and clean before installing the dryer.

•Venting must conform to local building codes.

•Use only 4 '' (10 cm) rigid, semi-rigid or flexible metal ductwork inside the dryer cabinet and for venting outside.

•The exhaust duct must be 4 '' (10 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.

•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.

•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.

•The total length of flexible metal duct must not exceed 8 ft. (2.4 m).

Ductwork

	Wall Cap Type	Number of 90°	Maximum length of 4-inch diameter rigid
		Elbows	metal duct
	Recommended	0	65 ft. (19.8 m)
		1	55 ft. (16.8 m)
	a	2	47 ft. (14.3 m)
		3	36 ft. (11.0 m)
	a	4	28 ft. (8.5 m)
	a: 4 ‘’ (10 cm)
	Use for only short run installations	0	55 ft. (16.8 m)
		1	47 ft. (14.3 m)
	b	2	41 ft. (12.5 m)
	b: 2 1/2 ‘’ (6.4 cm)
		3	30 ft. (9.1 m)
		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.

•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.

	Routing and Connecting Ductwork	fittings are NOT included and must be purchased
	Follow the guidelines below to maximize drying	separately.
		• Use 4'' (10 cm) diameter rigid, semi-rigid or
	performance and reduce lint buildup and
	condensation in the ductwork. Ductwork and	flexible metal ductwork.

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•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

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 requirements including the following:

Electrical Requirments for Gas Models

WARNING

•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.

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

•For personal safety, this dryer must be properly grounded.

•This dryer must be plugged into a 120-VAC, 60Hz. grounded outlet protected by a 15-ampere fuse or circuit breaker.

•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.

Gas Supply Requirements

WARNING

•DO NOT attempt any disassembly of the dryer; disassembly requires the attention and tools of an authorized and qualified service technician or company.

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

•Gas pressure must not exceed 8-inch (20.4 cm) water column for NG, or 13-inch (33.1 cm) water column for LP.

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

•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 NPT pipe plug must be installed.

•If using a rigid pipe, the rigid pipe should be 0.5- inch IPS. If acceptable under local codes and ordinances and when acceptable to your gas supplier, 3/8-inch 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).

•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.

•Use only a new AGAor CSA-certified gas supply line with flexible stainless steel connectors.

•Use Teflon tape or a pipe-joint compound that is insoluble in propane (LP) gas on all pipe threads.