LG DLE8377WM Owner's Manual
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24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK FOR LG CUSTOMER SERVICE
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- Page 1 1-800-243-0000 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK FOR LG CUSTOMER SERVICE ,_J_, _ll__ I_ r_ I' x! r,L_r _ "_ r,L_r r,L!' d'r'J,'_l_, Electric andGasDryer DLE8377WM / DLG8388WIVl DLE8377NM / DLG8388NM Thank you for buying a LG Dryer.
- Page 2 FOR ELECTRIC DRYER ............................. 15-18 PART& ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GAS DRYERS ................................PART7. GAS REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS ..................................PART8. EXHAUST REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTENANCE ............................... 21-22 PART9. OPERATING YOUR DRYER ......................................23-30 PART10. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ......................................31-33 LG DRYER LiMiTED WARRANTY ........................................
- Page 3 [] Type Electric and Gas Dryer [] Rating Please refer to the rating label regarding detailed information. [] Size 27 x 29.9 x 38.7(inch) [] Capacity IEC 7.3cu.ft. (22.5 Ib) [] Weight : 126 Ibs (57.2 kg) Specifications are subject to change by manufacturer. --m ACCESSORIES _': Design of pedestals...
- Page 4 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.
- Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING# To help reduce any risk of electric shock, fire, or other personal injury or property damage when using your dryer, please exercise care and follow basic safety 1) Read all instructions before using the appliance. 8) Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically 2) Do not dry articles that have come into contact with recommended...
- Page 6 WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: • Do not try to light a match or cigarette, or turn WARNING! on any gas or electrical appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switches. Do not • Keep flammable materials and vapors, such use any phone in your building.
- Page 7 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.
- Page 8 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).
- Page 9 • ALTERNATE EXHAUST DIRECTIONS ] • Remove screw and exhaust duct. WARNING! • Use a heavy metal vent. • Do not use plastic or thin foil duct. • Failure to follow these instructions result in death or fire, 2- ]. Detach and remove the knockout that •...
- Page 10 (Gas dryer only). In addition to the following, Following are several warnings and instructions concerning making the electrical connection l_r electric please refer to manual section on Gas Requirements and Instructions. dryers. More detailed information concerning the electrical connection is provided in the manual section entitled Electrical Requirements for Electric Dryer.
- Page 11 Prior to the first use of this appliance, use all- Effective dryer operation requires appropriate dryer purpose cleaning products or a solution of detergent airflow. The adequacy of the airflow can be measured by evaluating the static pressure. Static and water, with damp cloth to remove from the inside of the dryer drum/drying compartment pressure in the exhaust...
- Page 12 4) Electric dryers may be vented to the outside using the back, left, right, or bottom panel. 5) Gas dryers may be vented to the outside using the back, left, or bottom panel. Gas dryer may not be vented to the outside using the right side panel because of the burner housing.
- Page 13 To ensure safe and secure installation, please observe the instructions below. Secure stacking kit side bracket to the WARNING! washer with a screw on the back of bracket. Repeat Steps 2, 3, 4 for the other side. Incorrect Installation can cause serious accidents.
- Page 14 Attach the double-sided tape of the bracket to the Remove pedestal, installation hardware, and dryer as shown so the bent parts of the brackets instructions from the shipping carton. align with the edge and can be attached to the Position dryer on top of the pedestal. pedestal with screws.
- Page 15 Following are additional instructions regarding electrical connections and requirements for electric dryers. Warning: J_, Important 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.
- Page 16 Review the following options to determine the appropriate electrical connection for your home: Important : Grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited for (1) new branch-circuit installations, (2) mobile homes, and (3) recreational vehicles, and Use the instructions in this section if your home has (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through a 4-wire receptacle...
- Page 17 Important : Grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited for (1) new branch-circuit installations, • If your local codes or ordinances do not allow the (2) mobile homes, and (3) recreational vehicles, and use of a 3 wire connection, or you are installing (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through your dryer in a mobile home, you must use a 4- the neutral conductor.
- Page 18 • If your local codes or ordinances do not allow the If your local codes or ordinances permit the connection of a frame-grounding conductor to the connection of a frame-grounding conductor to the neutral wire, use the instructions under this neutral wire, use these instructions.
- Page 19 120 Volt, 60 Hertz, with 3-Prong Grounding Plug Following are additional instructions regarding electrical connections and requirements for gas dryers. Important 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, or the Canadian...
- Page 20 Following are important instructions and information concerning the requirements for the gas supply and service for gas dryers. Important Warning: The gas supply and service for a gas dryer must comply with all local codes and ordinances. In the absence of any local codes or ordinances in your area, the gas supply and service for your gas dryer must comply with the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1iNFPA 1.
- Page 21 Following are important instructions and information concerning the exhaust requirements for your dryer. Important Warning: 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, vent, or concealed space of a building.
- Page 22 Exhaust and Dryer Maintenance Cleaning the Lint Screen 1. Clean the lint filter either before drying each load or after drying each load. Always make sure the lint filter is clean before starting a new load, Disconnect the dryerls electric power because a clogged...
- Page 23 Important Warning: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to person, read this entire manual, including the Important Safety lnstr.ctions, before operating this dryer. DLE8377WM/DLG8388WM/DLE8377NM/DLG8388NM STATUS. CHECK FINER TIME CHANGE WRINKLE CARE EST.TIME CYCLESELECTOR BUTTON INDICATOR REMAINING...
- Page 24 Selection • By dialing the knob, select the desired cycle based on laundry types and conditions. 1. Sensor Dry Cycles Sensor Dry Cycles allow you to match the cycle to the load you are drying. Each cycle dries certain fabrics at the recommended temperature.
- Page 25 Estimated TimeRemaining 2. Manual Dry Cycles Use Manual Cycles to select a specific amount of drying time and a drying temperature. When a Manual Cycle is selected, the ESTIMATED TIME REMAINING display shows the actual time remaining in your cycle. You can change the actual time in the cycle by pressing MORE TIME or LESS TIME.
- Page 26 Buttons the RACK DRY • To use 1. CUSTOMPROGRAM. Select Set up your favorite combination of settings and save them here for one-touch recall. 1.0pen the door. Hold the dryer rack with both hands. 1. Select a cycle 2. Change DRY LEVEL and TEMP.
- Page 27 3. Wrinkle Care 6. SeRing a Language Language change is available at Check Filter after Select Power On When you Press and hold DAMP DRY BEEP for 3 seconds, DAMP DRY BEEP can be used to switch trilingual. A single beep tone is heard and This option helps to prevent wrinkles in your SETTING A LANGUAGE...
- Page 28 Control Time Dry DRY LEVEL TEMR CONTROL TiME DRY BEEPER DRY LEVEL TEMR CONTROL TIME DRY BEEPER Use Time Dry Option to change Drying Time Use Temp. Control Option to select temperatures on your own. You can select the desired the Manual Cycles.
- Page 29 Starting your dryer hess Level control 1. Before use • Clean lint screen before or after each cycle. • Place laundry into duer and shut door. See Loading. • Tuna the knob to select the d@ng cycle you want. The preset setting for Sensor Dry Cycles or Manual Cycles will glow.
- Page 30 4. To use a manual dry cycle 5. Pausing or restarting To oause the dryer at any time • Select a Manual Dry Cycle. Open the door or press START/PAUSE once. • Press MORE TIME or LESS TIME until the desired drying time is displayed.
- Page 31 Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. 1.Problem:My Dryer Won't Start • Is the dryer plugged in, , Confirm that the dryer s plug is securely aud completely pushed into the laundry r00m!s p0wer Out!et •...
- Page 32 5.Problem:There is Linton my Clothes • Is your lint filter full? Please refer to the mtmual section on cletming the lint filter, and please confirm that the lint filter is clean. It is impontmt that the lint filter is clean before each new load of laundry.
- Page 33 8.Problem:It takes too long for my clothesto dry • Did you properly sort your loads of Separate heavy weight items from light weight items when creating loads. laundry? • Are you drying large loads of heavy Heavy lklbrics take longer to dry because they tend to retain more moisture. To help fabrics? reduce and maintain more consisteut drying times for large _md heavy fabrics, separate these items into smaller loads of a consistent size.
- Page 34 THiSWARRANTY IS iN LiEUOF ANY OTHERWARRANTIES,EXPRESS OR iMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUTLiMITATiON, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITYOR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULARPURPOSE.TO THEEXTENTANY IMPLIEDWARRANTYIS REQUIRED BY LAW, IT iS LIMITEDIN DURATION TO THEEXPRESS WARRANTYPERIODABOVE. LG WiLL NOT BELIABLEFOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL,iNDiRECT,OR iNCiDENTAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, iNCLUDiNG LOSTREVENUES OR PROFITS, i N CONNECTION WITHTHE PRODUCT.