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Page 1: ... DLE3777W DLG3788W Thank you for buying an LG dryer Pleaseread your owner s manual carefully as it provides instructions on safe installation use and maintenance Retain it for future reference and record the model and serial numbers of your dryer P No 3828EL3003A ...

Page 2: ...ti level temperature control heater takes a better care on your valued clothes EASY OF USE A whole selection of user friendly functions always make you comfortable with dryer operation PART1 SPECIFICATIONS 3 PART2 IMPORTANT WARRANTY AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 6 PART3 INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR DRYER 7 12 PART4 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYER 13 18 PART5 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR...

Page 3: ...g label regarding detailed information 68 6X98 3X76 1 cm IEC 7 3cu ft 126 Specifications are subject to change by manufacturer Size Dryer capacity Weight Ibs II ACESSORIES Dryer rack 1 each Stacking kit 1 each Purchased Separately Pedestal 1 each Purchased Separately 3 ...

Page 4: ... prevent property damage personal injury or death when using your appliance follow 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 numbers when requesting information We recommend that you staple your sales slip or cancelled check...

Page 5: ...onnel 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 soflners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softner or product SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded In the e...

Page 6: ...quids 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 dried on a clothesline or by using an air cycle Failure...

Page 7: ...ctured or mobile home please refer to STEP 9 below for additional instructions _EZZZ 38 7 98 3 crn 1 68 6cm 76 1cm Installing Your Dryer in a Closet or Recessed Area Following are instructions concerning and the minimum clearances required for any closet recessed area or customized under counter installation Additional spacing should be considered for installation and servicing Additional clearanc...

Page 8: ...vel andif theslope exceeds 2 5cm 1inch aloadmaynottumble properlyandinternalsensors maymalfunction Note Othersections of this manual alsoprovide important information concerning theplacement of andclearances for your dryer Please reviewthisentiremanual before proceeding withanyinstallation STEP 2 Procedure for Reversing the Door The door on your dryer can be installed to open either to the left or...

Page 9: ...e dryer Use fewer 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 and PLEASE BE AWARE THAT FAILURE TO EXHAUST THE DRYER CORRECTLY WILL VOID THE DRYER S WARRANTY WARNING Use a heavy metal vent Do not use a plastic vent Do not use a metal foil vent Failure to follow these inst...

Page 10: ...rical Plug Connections for Electric Dryer Only Following are several warnings and instructions concerning making the electrical connection for electric dryers More detailed information concerning the electrical connection is provided at the manual section entitled Electrical Requirements For Electric Dryer and it is important that you thoroughly review that section and the remainder of this manual...

Page 11: ...fore the gas and the main burner have ignited If this happens the igniter will re attempt gas ignition after approximately two minutes Confirming Heat Source in Electric Dryers Close the door to the dryer drum drying compartment and after completing all steps in this manual for proper installation of this dryer start the dryer on a heat setting as described more fully in the operating instructions...

Page 12: ...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 dryer 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 ...

Page 13: ... DRYER SHOULD BE OF MAXIMUM RATE VOLTAGE LISTED ON THE NAMEPLATE DO NOT CONNECT DRYER TO 110 115 OR 120 VOLT CIRCUIT Heating elements are available for field installation in dryers which are to be conected to electrical service of different voltage than that listed on nameplate d If branch circuit to dryer is fifteen feet 4 50 m or less in length use U L Underwriters Laboratories listed No 10 A W ...

Page 14: ... leaving bare ground wire at 5 in 12 7cm Cut 11 2in 3 8cm from 3 remaining wires Peel insulation back lin 2 5cm Shape ends of wires like a hook _ 3 wire direct If this type is available at your home you will be connecting to a fused disconnect or circuit breaker box 72 Zer Then put the hooked shape end of the wire under the screw of the terminal block hooked end facing rightward and pinch the hook...

Page 15: ...2 7cm of external covering from end of cable leaving bare ground wire at 5 in 12 7cm Cut 11 2in 3 8cm from 3 remaining wires Strip insulation back lin 2 5cm Shape ends of wires into a hook shape Then put the hooked shape end of the wire under the screw of the terminal block hooked end facing rightward and pinch the hook together and screw tightly 1 Take off center terminal block screw 2 Put the ho...

Page 16: ...ds e 3 4 in 9 cm UL approved strain relief f Ring terminals g Neutral white or center wire 2 Loosen or remove center terminal block screw Connect neutral wire white or center wire of power supply cord to the center silver colored terminal screw of the terminal block Tighten screw O O a External ground connector b Neutral grounding wire white c Center silver colored terminal block screw d Neutral w...

Page 17: ...r bare copper wire of power supply cord c 3 4 in 9 cm UL listed strain relief d Center silver colored terminal block screw e Neutral grounding wire white f Neutral wire white 5 Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws Tighten screws 6 Tighten strain relief screws 7 Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel Secure cover with hold down screw a External ground con...

Page 18: ...r center wire of power supply cord cable under center silver colored terminal block screw Tighten screw 3 Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws Tighten screws o o a External ground connector b Neutral grounding wire white c Neutral wire white or center wire d Grounding path determined by a qualified electrician 4 Tighten strain relief screws 5 Insert tab of terminal block cover in...

Page 19: ...ting other appliances on the sam e circuit when this appl ance is operating by using a n extensio n cord to connect the dryer to the power source orby USing any adapter to allow additional COrds t o connect tO the same WARNING DO NOT modify the plug provided with the dryer If it does not fit the outlet in your laundry room a proper outlet will need to be nstalled in your laundry room by a qualifie...

Page 20: ... attempt any disassembly of the dryer any disassembly requires the attention and tools of an authorized and qualified service person or company 20 If using a rigid pipe the rigid pipe should be 1 2 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 feet 6 lm Larger tubing should be use...

Page 21: ... 27 feet 8 2 m 21 feet 6 4 m 17 feet 5 2 m 15 feet 4 5m NOTE Deduct 6 feet 1 8 m for each additional elbow It is not recommended to use more than 4 90 elbows Exhaust Requirements and Instructions 1 Venting materials are not provided with the dryer and you should obtain the necessary venting materials locally For example the outer end of exhaust pipe must have a weather hood with hinged dampers to ...

Page 22: ...bel all wires prior to disconnection when servicing the dryer because wiring errors can cause serious injury to you and your dryer 22 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 because a clogged lint filter may increase drying times To clean pull the lint screen strai...

Page 23: ...IGH oLow O NORMAL O MEDIUM O 0 LESS DRY 0 LOW 0 30 0 0 DAMP DRY 0 ULTRA LOW 0 20 0 OFF i i DRY LEVEL STARTINGYOUR DRYER 1 Using Your Dryer 1 Clean lint screen before or after each cycle 2 Place laundry into dryer and shut door See Loading 3 Turn the knob to select the drying cycle you want The preset settings for Sensor Dry Cycles or Manual Cycles will glow The estimated or actual cycle time in mi...

Page 24: ...anual Dry Cycle Press MORE TIME or LESS TIME until the desired drying time is displayed Tap MORE TIME or LESS TIME and the time will change by 1 minute intervals NOTE The MORE TIME or LESS TIME feature can be used with Manual Dry Time Dry and Rack Dry Cycles MORE TIME O LESSTIME Press TEMR CONTROL until the desired temperature indicator glows OPTIONAL STEP If desired select OPTIONS For more detail...

Page 25: ...ermanent press and synthetic items Delicates Use this cycle to get low heat for drying synthetic fabrics washable knit fabrics and no iron finishes Ultra Delicate Use this cycle to get ultra low heat to gently dry items such as lingerie exercise wear or sheer curtains Sensor Dry Preset Cycle Settings Sensor Dry Temp Time Cycles Load Type Minutes HEAVY DUTY High 54 Heavyweight jeans COTTON TOWELS M...

Page 26: ...e dryer will periodically tumble Press WRINKLE CARE to get up to 3 hours of heat free periodic tumbling at the end of a cycle Stop WRINKLE CARE at any time by pressing WRINKLE CARE or opening the dryer door NOTE If you do not select WRINKLE CARE the dryer stops after cool down 26 8 Modifiers Use Modifiers to select temperatures for the Manual Cycles Press TEMP CONTROL until the desired temperature...

Page 27: ...n rack Stuffed toys cotton Low Ultra 20 30 or polyester fiber Low filling Stuffed toys foam Air Dry 50 30 rubber filled Ultra Low Foam rubber pillows Air Dry 50 Tennis shoes Air Dry 20 Reset time as needed to complete drying Select RACK DRY and MORE TIME or LESS TIME Reset time as needed to complete drying Refer to the following table Select the desired temperature setting to match the fabrics in ...

Page 28: ...ound level or turn off the signal 0 HIGH OLOW BEEPER Clean lint filter Clean dm 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 II Clean the door and its opening 1 Wipe out the door opening Otherwises build ups of dirts and foreign objects will damage...

Page 29: ...ut not _ i PP Y g breaker tri ed _ i heat Check your home s Or laundry room s fuse box circuit breaker box and pp i replace the fuseo r reset the circuit breaker IMPORTANT electric dryers generally I usetwo fuses or breakers Is the gas supply or service Confirm that the house gas shutoff and the dryer gas shutoff are both fully open blocked or off 3 Problem Fhere are Greasy Spots on My Clothes you...

Page 30: ...Did you place any paper tissue or Sometimes a person might forget to take a piece of paper or a tissue out of the pocket other similar material in the load of a pair of prints trod this paper tissue or similar material can cause excess lint in a load of laundry Confirm that the pockets of prints shirts and other articles of clothing are empty before washing and drying 5 Problem Fhere is static in ...

Page 31: ...circuit Check you r home s or la_ adry room s fuse box circuit breaker box _md replace the breaker tripped ff_se or reset the circuit breaker IMPORTANT electric dryers generally use two ff_ses or breakers Did you Over oad your dryer Divide your larger oad into a number of smaller loads Did you under load your dryer If you are only drying a hzmdffd of items add a few extra pieces to help ensure pro...

Page 32: ...PRODUCT SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONON HOW LONG AN IMPLIEDWARRANTY LASTSOR THEEXCLUSIONOF INCIDENTALOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THEABOVE LIMITATIONSOR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOTAPPLYTOYOU THISLIMITED WARRANTYDOESNOTAPPLYTO 1 Service trips to your home to deliver pick up and or install the product instruct or replace house fuses or correct wiring or correction of unauthorized repairs and 2 Damages o...

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