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Page 1: ... LG2524W Thank you for buying a 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 number ofyour dryer P No 3828EL3004B ...

Page 2: ...rature 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 ACCESSORIES INSTALLATION 13 14 PART5 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYER 15 18 PART6 ELEC...

Page 3: ... X 96 5 X 73 0 cm IEC 7 0 cu ft 126 Ibs Specifications are subject to change by manufacturer Size Dryer capacity Weight II ACCESSORIES Dryer rack 1 each See page 26 for how to use Stacking kit 1 each Purchased Separately See page 13for how to use Pedestal 1 each Purchased Separately See page 14 for how to use 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: ...cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel 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 INSTRUC...

Page 6: ...uids 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: ...38 7 98 3 crn 27 _ _ 29 6 68 6 cm 75 3 cm Certain minimum clearance are required above behind and to the sides of the dryer in the ever you install it any closer of other recessed area Those required minimum clearances are set forth in the picture below Please also keep the following instructions in mind when installing in a closet or recessed area Consider allowing additional clearance t_r instal...

Page 8: ...1 inch If the dryer is not level and if the slope exceeds 2 5 cm 1 inch a load may not tumble properly and internal sensors may malfunction Note Other sections of this manual also provide important information concerning the placement of and clearances for your dryer Please review this entire manual before proceeding with any installation The door on your dryer can be installed to open either to t...

Page 9: ...t 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 instructions can result in death or fire Clean old duc...

Page 10: ... IO 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 before taking any steps to install or use ...

Page 11: ...yers 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 that accompany the dryer After the dryer starts the igniter will glow red and the main burner will ignite Warning If all air is not pinged from the gas line the gas ignite...

Page 12: ... 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 6 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 and it is recommended that you use a rigi...

Page 13: ...a screw on the back of bracket Repeat Steps 2 3 4 for the other side Place the dryer on top of the washer by fitting legs as shown in the picture Avoid finger injuries be careful not to pinch fingers between the washer and dryer Slide washer slowly backwards to the stopper of kit iiii ii ii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_ i il Peel protective paper off the tape from the stacking kit ...

Page 14: ...he clamp and carefully remove the exhaust vent from the dryer exhaust outlet for dryer for washer combo for washer combo for dryer Attach the double faced tape of the bracket to the dryer as shown so the bent parts of the brackets align with the edge and can be attached to the pedestal with screws NOTE Attach the lower side first Be sure to press the adhesive parts of the brackets firmly to the ap...

Page 15: ... 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 connected 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 16: ...p dryer power supply cord 4 wiledirect If this type is available at your home you will be connecting to a fused disconnect or circuit breaker box 3 wire direct If this type is available at your home you will be connecting to a fused disconnect or circuit breaker box 16 Then put the hooked shape end of the wire under the screw of the terminal block hooked end facing rightward and pinch the hook tog...

Page 17: ...ition connector If your local codes or ordinances do not allow the use of a 3 wire connection or you are installing your dryer in a mobile home you must use a 4 wire connection N4 wirereceptacle EMA type 14 30R nt plug _ SPtadeetcer2nic_als with _1 Nee G pdoP rg ng nt pl_p 1o v9e_Im rai n relief d0P_ong Ring terminals Center terminal block screw silver Neutral grounding wire white Neutral wire whi...

Page 18: ... in 1 9 cm pproved strain relief ron_ Ring terminals r _ _Neutral white or center wire Neutral grounding wire Green Neutral wire white EXternal ground connector _arate ground _ w Center terminal block screw silver Neutral grounding wire white Neutral grounding wire white Strain relief External ground connector l 2 4 Connect neutral wire white of power cord to center terminal block screw Connect gr...

Page 19: ...IVELY GROUNDED CIRCUIT Do not overload the circuit by operating other appliances on the same circuit when this appliance is operating by using an extension cor d to connect the dryer to the power source or by using any adapter to allow additional cords to Connect to the same outlet WARNING DO NOT modify the plug provided with the dryer If it does not fit the outlet in your laundry room a proper ou...

Page 20: ... attempt any disassembly Of the dryer any disassembly require s th e attention and tools of an authorized and qualified service person or company 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 1 m Linger tubing should be use...

Page 21: ...t 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 prevent back draft when the dryer is not in use 2 The exhaust duct must b...

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: ...ing cycle you want The preset settings for Sensor Dry Cycles or Manual Cycles will glow The estimated or actual cycle time in minutes will show in the display Keep flammable mate rials and vapors suc h as gas line away fr m d rye r Donot drY anything that has ever had anything flammable on it even after washing Fai ure to follow these nstructions Ca n result in death explosion or f re No washer ca...

Page 24: ... 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 LESS TIM WRINKLE CARE Press TEMR CONTROL until the desired temperature indicator glows OPTIONAL STEP If desired select OPTIONS For more details see Options Press START PAUSE Be sure the door is closed If you do not press START PAUSE...

Page 25: ...rics such as work casual clothes medium heat Delicates Use for drying synthetic fabrics washable knit fabrics and no iron finishes low heat Sensor Dry Preset Cycle Settings Sensor Dry Temp Time Cycles Load Type Minutes COTTON TOWELS Medium 55 Towel denim pants High NORMAL Work clothes corduroys DELICATES Lingerie sheets blouses Medium 41 Low 32 Estimated Time with SENSOR DRY LEVEL Normal setting U...

Page 26: ...Modifiers to select temperatures for the Manual Cycles Press TEMP CONTROL until the desired temperature setting glows Temperature modifiers cannot be used with the Sensor Dry Cycles O HIGH MEDIUM o HIGH o MEDIUM 0 LOW ULTRA 0 LOW TEMR CONTROL This chart shows examples of items that can be dried using AIR DRY Type of Load Default Time Minutes Foam rubber pillows 20 30 padded bras stuffed toys Plast...

Page 27: ...ggested Items for Rack Drying Setting Time Minutes Washable wool items Low 20 Stuffed toys with Low qSltra 20 30 cotton or polyester Low fiber filling Stuffed toys foam Air Dry 50130 rubber filled Ultra Low Foam rubber pillows Air Dry 50 Athletic shoes Air Dry 20 Reset time as needed to complete drying Select MORE TIME or LESS TIME Reset time as needed to complete drying Refer to the following tab...

Page 28: ... opening 1 Wipe out the door opening Otherwise build ups of dirts and foreign objects will damage sealing of door 2 Clean the transparent glass door to keep inside view clear througth the glass 1 Open the door and pull the filter straight up 2 Clean the filter using one of following ways in cases Run the fingers across the filter _ Vaccum the lint filter Wash the lint screen in warm soapy water Dr...

Page 29: ...use box circuit breaker box and pp replace the A se0 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 There are Greasy Spotson My Clothes Did you Ibllow the instructions on _ Confirm and follow the instructions provided wit...

Page 30: ...d 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 Dints _mdthis paper tissue or similar material can cause excess lint in a load of laundry Confirm that the pockets of pants shirts and other articles of clothing are empty before washing and drying 5 Problem There is staticin my clot...

Page 31: ...ome s or la_ adry room s fuse box circuit breaker box _md replace the breaker tripped fuse or reset the circuit breaker IMPORTANT electric dryers generally use two fuses or breakers Did you Overload your dryer Divide your larger oad into a number of smaller loads Did you under load your dryer If you are only drying a handh_l of items add a few extra pieces to help ensure proper tumbling action 8 P...

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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