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LG DLE2512W Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 DLE2514W/DLG2524W DLE2512W/DLG2522W...
  • Page 2 DLE2512W/DLG2522W DLE2514W/DLG2524W P/No.: 3828EL3004B...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    PART4 ACCESSORIES INSTALLATION ...13-14 PART5. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYER ...15-18 PART6. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GAS DRYERS ...19 PART7. GAS REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS...20 PART8. EXHAUST REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTENANCE...21-22 PART9. OPERATING YOUR DRYER...23-28 PART10. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ...29-31 LG DRYER LIMITED WARRANTY ...32...

  • Page 4: Part1 Specifications

    Part 1 SPECIFICATIONS Specifications are subject to change by manufacturer. I ACCESSORIES See page 26 for how to use. Please refer to the rating label regarding detailed information. See page 13 for how to use. See page 14 for how to use.

  • Page 5: Part2 Important Warranty And Safety Instructions

    Warranty service is available by contacting your nearest LG Service Center and, for warranty period from the date of purchase, if this dryer is installed and operated according to the instructions in this manual, LG will repair or replace any of its mechanical or electrical parts if they are defective in material or workmanship.

  • Page 6: Part 2 Important Warranty And Safety Instructions

    Part 2 IMPORTANT WARRANTY AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! to help reduce any risk of electric shock, fire, or other personal or property injury when using your dryer, please exercise care and follow basic safety precautions, including the following: 1) Read all instructions before 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...

  • Page 7: Part2 Important Warranty And Safety Instructions

    Part 2 IMPORTANT WARRANTY AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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.

  • Page 8: Part3 Initial Steps For Installing Your Dryer

    Part 3 INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR DRYER 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 9: Part 3 Initial Steps For Installing Your Dryer

    Part 3 INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR DRYER Once in position, adjust the leveling legs of the dryer until it is level from left to right and from 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 from front to back should not exceed 2.5 cm (1 inch).

  • Page 10: Alternate Exhaust Directions

    Part 3 INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR DRYER STEP 3 Connecting the Exhaust and Venting System. 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.
  • Page 11 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 for use in a clothes dryer. 2. Four-wire cord is required for manufactured (mobile) home installations and use and where local codes do not allow grounding of this appliance through neutral.
  • Page 12 Part 3 INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR DRYER STEP 6 Preparation of the Dryer. Prior to the first use of this appliance, use all- purpose cleaning products or a solution of detergent and water, with damp clothes to remove from the inside of the dryer drum/drying compartment any dust or dirt that may have accumulated the inside of the dryer.

  • Page 13: Part5. Electrical Requirements For Electric Dryer

    Part 3 INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR DRYER STEP 9 Additional Instructions for Installation of Your Dryer in a Manufactured or Mobile Home. The following instructions are applicable to installations of the dryer in a manufactured or mobile home. Any installation in a manufactured or mobile home must comply with the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards Title 24 CFR, Part 32-80 or Standard CAN/CSA0Z240 MH...

  • Page 14: Part4 Accessories Installation

    Part 4 ACESSORIES INSTALLATION Stacking Kit Installation Instructions WARNING Stacking kit...
  • Page 15 Part 4 ACESSORIES INSTALLATION Pedestal Installation Instructions...
  • Page 16 Part 5 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS Following are additional instructions regarding electrical connections and requirements for electric 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 and all applicable local regulations.

  • Page 17: Part 5 Electrical Requirements For Electric Dryers

    Part 5 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS Review the following options to determine the appropriate electrical connection for your home: 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type14-30R) Use the instructions at this section if your home has a 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R) and you will be using a UL listed, 120/240 volt minimum, 30 amp, dryer power supply cord.

  • Page 18: Wire Connection : Direct Wire

    Part 5 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS 3-wire connection : Direct wire Important : use 3-wire connection in the places such as mobile homes and areas where 3-wire connections is not available. Prepare minimum 5ft(1.52m) of length in order for dryer to be replaced.
  • Page 19 Part 5 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS Option 2: 3-Wire Connection with a Power Supply Cord lf your local codes or ordinances permit the connection of a frame-grounding conductor to the neutral wire, use these instructions. If your local codes or ordinances do not allow the connection of a frame-grounding conductor to the neutral wire, use the instructions under Section 3: Optional 3-wire connection.

  • Page 20: Part6. Electrical Requirements For Gas Dryers

    Part 6 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GAS DRYERS 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 Electrical Code, CSA C22.1, and all applicable local regulations.

  • Page 21: Part7. Gas Requirements And Instructions

    Part 7 GAS REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS 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.

  • Page 22: Part8. Exhaust Requirements And Maintenance

    Part 8 EXHAUST REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTENANCE 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, gas vent, or concealed space of a building.

  • Page 23: Part8. Exhaust Requirements And Maintenance

    Part 8 EXHAUST REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTENANCE Exhaust and Dryer Maintenance WARNING! 1. After one year of use, the interior and complete exhaust system of the dryer should be examined and cleaned if necessary. 2. You should inspect and clean the exhaust duct at least yearly.

  • Page 24: Part9. Operating Your Dryer

    Part 9 OPERATING YOUR DRYER Following are instructions for starting and using your new dryer. Please refer to specific sections of this manual for more detailed information. Important Warning: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to person, read this entire manual, including the Important Safety Instructions, before operating this dryer.

  • Page 25: Stopping Your Dryer

    Part 9 OPERATING YOUR DRYER 2. To use a Sensor Dry Cycle • Select an Sensor Dry Cycle. • Select DRY LEVEL to adjust how dry you want the load. As the cycle runs, the control senses the dryness of the load and adjusts the time automatically for the selected dryness level.

  • Page 26: Cycle Descriptions

    Part 9 OPERATING YOUR DRYER This feature allows you to lock your settings to prevent children from changing them. You can also use the child lock feature to prevent unintended cycle or option changes during dryer operation. To enable the Child Lock feature: Press and hold DRY LEVEL for 3 seconds.

  • Page 27: Part 9 Operating Your Dryer

    Part 9 OPERATING YOUR DRYER Manual Preset Cycle Settings Manual Dry Temp. Cycles Load Type SPEED DRY High SMALL LOADS Air Dry AIR DRY 7. Options You can customize your cycles by selecting options. When you select the wrinkle free option, the dryer will periodically tumble for up to three hours after to the cycle has completed.

  • Page 28: Rack Dry

    Part 9 OPERATING YOUR DRYER 9. Rack Dry The dryer rack is shipped in place in your dryer. Remove and discard any packing material before use. The RACK DRY is designed for use with items that you do not want to tumble dry, including sweaters and similar items.

  • Page 29: Part9. Operating Your Dryer

    Part 9 OPERATING YOUR DRYER Maintenance Clean lint filter Clean the lint filter after each use and check it before use. Not cleaning or emptying the filter will increase drying time and energy consumption, therefore dryer life expectancy could be shortened after all. I Clean the door and its opening...

  • Page 30: Part10. Troubleshooting Guide

    Part 10 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 1.Problem:My Dryer Won ’t Start Question • Is the dryer plugged in? • Is the fuse blown, or is the circuit breaker tripped? 2.Problem:My Dryer Doesn ’t Heat Question • Is the fuse blown, or is the circuit breaker tripped? •...

  • Page 31: Part 10 Troubleshooting Guide

    Part 10 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 4.Problem:There is Lint on my Clothes Question • Is your lint filter full? • Did you properly sort your load of laundry? • Do your clothes have excess static electricity? • Did you overload your dryer? •...

  • Page 32: Part10. Troubleshooting Guide

    Part 10 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 7.Problem:It takes too long for my clothes to dry Question • Did you properly sort your loads of laundry? • Are you drying large loads of heavy fabrics? • Are the dryer controls properly set? • Is the lint filter clean before each new load of laundry? •...

  • Page 33: Lg Dryer Limited Warranty

    LG DRYER LIMITED WARRANTY – USA...

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