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oWnEr’S ManuaL

DrYer

Please read this owner’s manual thoroughly before operating and keep it

handy for reference at all times.

P/no. : MFL67731016

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Page 1: ...oWnEr S ManuaL DrYer Please read this owner s manual thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times P no MFL67731016 www lg com rV1881eZ rn1881eZ ...

Page 2: ...tion Requirements 13 Clearances 14 Leveling the Dryer 15 Reversing the Door 16 Installing the Side Vent Kit 17 Venting the Dryer 19 Connecting Gas Dryers 21 Connecting Electric Dryers 22 Special Requirements for Manufactured or Mobile Homes 22 Final Installation Check 23 Installation Test Duct Check 25 HOW TO USE 25 Operating the Dryer 26 Cycle Guide 27 Sorting Load 27 Loading the Dryer 27 Check t...

Page 3: ...y and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed 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 o...

Page 4: ...or replace any part of the dryer or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in this owner s manual or in published user repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out Do not tamper with controls Before the dryer is removed from service or discarded remove the door to the drying compartment Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer Close supervision of...

Page 5: ...rotected and sized power circuit to avoid electrical overload Improper power circuit can melt creating electric shock and or fire hazard Remove all packing items and dispose of all shipping materials properly Failure to do so can result in death explosion fire or burns Place dryer at least 18 inches above the floor for a garage installation Failure to do so can result in death explosion fire or bu...

Page 6: ...ire Punctured ductwork can cause a fire if it collapses or becomes otherwise restricted in use or during installation Ductwork is not provided with the dryer and you should obtain the necessary ductwork locally The end cap should have hinged dampers to prevent backdraft when the dryer is not in use Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death The exhaust duct must be 4 inches 1...

Page 7: ...o a properly grounded outlet Electric shock can result if the dryer is not properly grounded Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded Failure to follow these instructions can create an electric shock hazard and or a fire hazard The dryer should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rat...

Page 8: ...ions in the installed household ductwork that reduce exhaust airflow through the dryer If you see the alert Clean or repair the ducts to remove the restrictions Keep your ducts clean to help increase efficiency and reduce long drying times caused by blocked ducts Smart Diagnosis Should you experience any technical difficulty with your dryer it has the capability of transmitting data via your telep...

Page 9: ...ur safety and for extended product life use only authorized components The manufacturer is not responsible for product malfunction or accidents caused by the use of separately purchased unauthorized components or parts The images in this owner s manual may be different from the actual components and accessories and are subject to change by the manufacturer without prior notice for product improvem...

Page 10: ...e buttons with MANUAL DRY TIME DRY cycles Press the MORE TIME button to increase the selected manual cycle time by a minute press LESS TIME to decrease the cycle time by a minute D TIME AND STATUS DISPLAY The display shows the settings estimated time remaining options and status messages for your dryer F G OPTION BUTTONS The option buttons allow you to select additional cycle options Certain butto...

Page 11: ...e dryer is operating C CLEAN FILTER reminder The display will show CLEAN FILTER when the dryer is turned on as a reminder to check the filter It turns off when the START PAUSE button is pressed D CUSTOM PROGRAM If you have a special combination of settings that you use frequently you can save these settings as a CUSTOM PROGRAM E FLOW SENSE DUCT BLOCKAGE SENSING SYSTEM INDICATOR The FLOW SENSE duct...

Page 12: ...rder Checking and choosing the proper location Leveling the dryer Plugging in the power cord and grounding Venting the dryer Test run Installation check Refer to page 23 Press and hold 220V Connecting Gas Dryers Gas Dryer Type INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 13: ...pliance can be installed in the same closet as a dryer Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing Additional clearances might be required for wall door and floor moldings Additional spacing should be considered on all sides of the dryer to reduce noise transfer For closet installation with a door minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom of the door are...

Page 14: ...it must be level To minimize vibration noise and unwanted movement the floor must be a perfectly level solid surface 1 Position the dryer in the final location Place a level across the top of the dryer All four leveling feet must rest solidly on the floor Gently push on the top corners of the dryer to make sure that the dryer does not rock from corner to corner If you are installing the dryer on t...

Page 15: ...or Avoid dropping the door to avoid damage to the door or the floor THE DRYER DOOR IS VERY LARGE AND HEAVY Failure to follow the instructions below can result in damage to the dryer property damage or injury to persons 1 Open the door and remove the two plastic hole caps on the catch side by gently prying up with a flat blade screwdriver Save these for step 6 2 While supporting the door remove the...

Page 16: ...t available on gas models Press the adapter duct onto the blower housing and secure to the base of the dryer as shown 3 Preassemble a 4 inches 10 2 cm elbow to the next 4 inches 10 2 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 i...

Page 17: ...stic or thin foil ducting Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death The exhaust duct must be 4 inches 10 2 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 Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death Rigid or semirigid metal ducting is recommended fo...

Page 18: ...e 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 Failures or poor performance caused by such exhaust systems will not be covered by the dryer warranty D...

Page 19: ...ting of the gas supply Failure to do so can result in fire explosion or death 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 inch NPT p...

Page 20: ... codes and regulations Failure to do so can result in fire explosion or death Gas dryers MUST exhaust to the outdoors Failure to do so can result in fire explosion or death Connecting the gas supply 1 Make sure that the gas supply to the laundry room is turned OFF Confirm that the type of gas available in your laundry room is appropriate for the dryer The dryer is prepared for Natural Gas with a 3...

Page 21: ...from the power cord Failure to follow this warning can result in fire explosion or death For personal safety this dryer must be properly grounded Failure to follow this warning can result in fire explosion or death The power cord of this dryer 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 hazard fro...

Page 22: ...from any combustible construction be at least 2 inches 5 cm and when venting the dryer to the outdoors the dryer can be installed with a clearance of 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 should obtain the venting materials necessary for proper installation Final Installation Check Once you have completed the ins...

Page 23: ...s successful 3 Press START PAUSE button The dryer will start the test which will last about two minutes The heat will be turned on and the temperatures in the drum will be measured 4 Check the display for results During the three minute test cycle monitor the Flow Sense display on the control panel If no bars are displayed when the cycle ends the exhaust system is adequate If the exhaust system is...

Page 24: ...th multiple elbows or bends Excess or crushed transition duct Too many elbows or exhaust too long Check for blockages and lint buildup Make sure the ductwork is not crushed or restricted Crushed or damaged exhaust Lint buildup or blockage NOTE When the dryer is first installed this test should be performed to alert you to any existing problems with the exhaust duct in your home However since the t...

Page 25: ...g and Options page for details 4 End of Cycle When the cycle is finished the chime will sound if it is set Remove your clothing from the dryer immediately to reduce wrinkling If Wrinkle Care is selected the dryer will tumble briefly every few minutes to help prevent wrinkles from setting in the clothes 6 A B C Clean the Lint Filter If the lint filter has not already been cleaned lift out the filte...

Page 26: ...oving light wrinkles from clothing Off MEDIUM HIGH 37 Adjustable Adjustable AIR DRY For items that require heatfree drying such as plastics or rubber Off NO HEAT 30 Adjustable Cycle Guide Sensor dry cycles Sensor dry cycles utilize LG s unique dual sensor system to detect and compare the moisture level in clothes and in the air and adjust the drying time as needed to ensure superior results The dr...

Page 27: ... others Loading the Dryer wWarning To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons when using this appliance follow basic precautions including the following Check all pockets to make sure that they are empty Items such as clips pens coins and keys can damage both your dryer and your clothes Flammable objects such as lighters or matches could ignite causing a fire Failure to do so c...

Page 28: ...ly available with sensor dry cycles The dryer will automatically adjust the cycle time Selecting MORE DRY or VERY DRY will increase the cycle time while LESS DRY or DAMP DRY will decrease the cycle time Use a LESS DRY or DAMP DRY setting for items that you wish to iron TEMP CONTROL Adjusts the temperature setting from ULTRA LOW to HIGH This allows precise care of your fabrics and garments Press th...

Page 29: ...e dryer and press the CYCLES button to select the desired cycle 2 Use the cycle setting buttons to adjust the settings for that cycle 3 Press the cycle option button s for the option you would like to add A confirmation message will be shown in the display 4 Press and hold the CUSTOM PROGRAM button for 3 seconds NOTE You may save only one custom program at a time Pressing and holding the CUSTOM PR...

Page 30: ...tch or damage the surface Cleaning around and under the dryer Vacuum lint and dust from around the dryer and underneath it regularly Vent ductwork should be checked for lint buildup and cleaned at least once per year If any noticeable reduction in airflow or drying performance occurs immediately check ductwork for obstructions and blockages Maintaining ductwork Vent ductwork should be checked for ...

Page 31: ...tioning Turn off the dryer and call for service Lint on clothes Lint filter not cleaned properly Laundry not sorted properly Excess static in clothes Dryer is overloaded Tissue paper etc left in pockets Make sure the lint filter is cleaned before every load With some loads that produce high amounts of lint it may be necessary to clean the filter during the cycle Some fabrics are lint producers i e...

Page 32: ... for drying If you are drying a very small load add a few extra items to ensure proper tumbling action Clothes are shrinking Garment care instructions are not being followed To avoid shrinkage please carefully follow the fabric care instructions for your garment because some fabrics will naturally shrink when washed Other fabrics can be washed but will shrink when dried in a dryer Use a low or no ...

Page 33: ...s are being transmitted If the call center agent is not able to get an accurate recording of the data you may be asked to try again Pressing the POWER button during the transmission will shut off the SMART DIAGNOSIS 5 Once the countdown is over and the tones have stopped resume your conversation with the call center agent who will then be able to assist you using the information transmitted for an...

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