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Page 1: ...Nl DLG7188WiVi DLE7177NiVI DLG7188NM DLE7177RIVI DLG7188RM Thank you for buying a LG Dryer Pleaseread your manual carefully as it provides instructions on safe Installation Useand Maintenance Record the Model and Serial Numbers and retain the manual for future reference For more information visit our website at http iius lge com P No 3828EL3010A ...

Page 2: ...onically sense laundry humidity and it automatically determines operation time based on the dryness of the load and the selected program At times you can see sudden increase or decrease in operation time It happens because a sensor will detect laundry humidity within a certain period Sudden change in operation time is not a malfunction Time Dry You can manualy set drying time to complete drying Us...

Page 3: ...bs 57 2 kg Specifications are subject to change by manufacturer ACCESSORIES Dryer rack 1 each Stacking kit 1 each Purchased Separately s Design qf pedestal_ are sul_ject to cha_tge without manqfaturer_ notice Pedestal 1 each Purchased Separately 2 Remote Laundry Monitor Purchased Separately See page 26 br how to use See page 13 br how to use See page 14 br how to use 3 ...

Page 4: ...is manual must be followed To reduce the risk of fire or explosion electric shock or to prevent property damage personal injury or death when using your appliance foffow 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 Number when ...

Page 5: ...sonnel 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 sofiners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric sofiner or product SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance nmst be grounded In the ...

Page 6: ...ds 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 air dried Failure to follow these instructions can result ...

Page 7: ... Please keep the following instructions in mind when installing in a closet or recessed area Consider allowing additional clearance for hlstalladon and servicing Wall door and floor molding may force additional clearances An additional inch of clearance is recommended to minimize noise transfer Consider space needed for companion appliances For closet installations the picture below shows the minh...

Page 8: ...l 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 the left or the right Follow the...

Page 9: ...ecessary for proper installation Position the Dryer such that the exhaust duct run is as short as possible Clean old ducts beJbre installing this dryer The male end of each section of exhaust duct must point away from the dryer Use as few 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...

Page 10: ...n refer to this manual s section entitled Gas Requirements and Instructions 10 Following are several warnings and instructions concerning making the electrical connection li r electric dryers More detailed inli rmation concerning the electrical connection is provided in the manual section entitled Electrical Requirements for Electric Dryer It is important that you thoroughly review that section an...

Page 11: ...nning with no load Measuring Static pressure Confirming Heat Source in Gas 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 After the dryer starts the igniter will glow red and the main burner will ignite Warning If all air is not purged from the gas line the gas igniter ...

Page 12: ...ight 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 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...

Page 13: ...r 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 dryer slowly backwards to the stopper of kit Peel protective paper off the tape from the stacking kit side bracket Fit the stacking kit side bracket firmly to the side of top plate by attaching the double sided tape to top plate as picture shows If...

Page 14: ...l away and loosen vent clamp Disconnect venting Attach the double sided 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 I Be sure to press the adhesive parts of the brackets firmly to the appliance for dryer for washer combo combo Install the eight 8 screws supplied to a...

Page 15: ...OR THE 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 c If branch circuit to dryer is fifteen feet 4 50 m or less in length use U L Underwriters Laboratories listed No ...

Page 16: ...e you will be connecting to a fused disconnect or circuit breaker box 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 16 If this type is available at your home you will be connecting to a fused disconnect or circuit breaker box Screw power supply wire to the terminal block Colored wire should ...

Page 17: ...ral grounding _2_ I_ _ _ wiretwhite _o_ __ Neutral grounding _ _ __ _ wire white _ _ _L__ Strain relief _ _ I _r External ground 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 4 wire receptacle NEMAtype 14 30R plua _ S Ptadet_rgic_s his _4 pront with _NeutrN Prong nt plug _ 3...

Page 18: ...m pproved strain remief rong _ Ring erminals P leu_ral twnll e or center wire Neutral grounding wire Green Neutral wire white External ground connector Separate ground lre Center terminal block screw silver Neutral grounding wire white Neutral grounding wire white Strain relief External ground connector 1 2 4 Connect neutral wire white of power cord to center terminal block screw Connect ground wi...

Page 19: ... circuit WARNING Do not overload the circuit by operating other appliances on the same circuit when this appliance is operating by using an extension cord to connect the dryer to the power source or by using any adapter to allow additional cords to connect to the same outlet DO NOT modify the plug provided wit h the dryer f it doe s not fit the outlet in your laundry room a pr0per out et w need to...

Page 20: ... and tools of an authorized and qualified service person or cornpany 2O 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 1m Larger tubing should be used for lengths in excess of 20 feet 6 1m It is also important that you use p...

Page 21: ...irements 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 nmst be tour inches 10 2 cm in diameter with no obstructions The exhaust duct should be kept as short a...

Page 22: ...iring diagram is provided inside the dryer control hood Label 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...

Page 23: ...ORMAL 0 M DIUM 0 40 0 LOW CARE AIRDRY OL_gSDRY OLOW C 30 O f O DAMP DRY O ULTRA LOW O 20 OFF m w Power Button Start Pause Dryness Temp Drying Beeper OPTION Button intensity Contrd Time Burns Control Control WARNING Fire Hazard No wasner can completely remove oil Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it including cooking oils Items containing foam rubber or plastic must be air dr...

Page 24: ... NORMAL Medium 41 Work clothes corduroys PERM PRESS Synthetics permanent Low 36 press DELICATES Lingerie sheets blouses Low 32 ULTRA DELICATE Ultra 34 Shear workout wear and lace items Low 24 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 i...

Page 25: ...e with items which are not designed for tumble drying such as sweaters silk or lingerie Sneakers also will be great with this option To use the RACKDRY 1 0pen the door Hold the dryer rack with both hands 2 Put the dryer rack into the drum 3 Make sure Dryer RACK is evenly spaced right onto the drum inside and door rim Don t use Rack for normal tumble drying Rack Dry is shipped in place in your drye...

Page 26: ...f the signal Time Dry_ Use Time Dry Option to change Drying Time on your own You can select the desired operation time manually by pressing Time Dry button which ranges from 20 to 60 minutes 26 Manual Dry _ Default Time Cycles Load Type lemp Minutes SPEED DRY SMALL LOADS High 25 FRESHEN UP Medium 20 Remove Wrinkles High AIR DRY 30 Control Use Temp Control Option to select temperatures for the Manu...

Page 27: ...n minutes will show in the display Foaowmg are sample loads for Super Capacity Dryers Heavy Work Clothes 4 jeans 2 sweatpants 4 workpants 2 sweatshirts 4 work shirts Cotton Towels 10 bath towels 14 wash cloths 10 hand towels Mixed Load 3 sheets 1 king 2 twin 4 pillowcases 3 shirts 3 blouses 9 T shirts 9 shorts 10 handkerchiefs 2 Loading Determine load size by the amount of space tile load requires...

Page 28: ... or restarting To pause the dryer at any time Open the door or press START PAUSE once To restart the dryer Close the door Press START PAUSE Drying will continue from where the cycle was interrupted if you close the door and press STARTwithin 10 minutes If the cycle is interrupted for more than 10 minutes the dryer will shut off Select new cycle settings before restarting the dryer _l_ WARNING rnpr...

Page 29: ...o fuses or breakers Is the gas supply or service Confirm that the house gas shutoff and the dryer gas shutoff are both fully pen blocked or IT 3 Problem There are Greasy Spots on My Clothes Did yOUfollow the nstmcti0n s On your fabric soflener product Confirm and lb 0w the instructions provided with Your fabric Softener product Are you drying clean and dirty Make sure to use your dryer to dry only...

Page 30: ... of pants and this 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 fire empty before washing find drying 6 Problem There is static in my clothesafter drying Did you use fabric s0tteneri Try using a fabric softener to reduce static e ectricityi Did you over dry the load of Over drying a load of laund...

Page 31: ...inst the dampers Is the fuse blown or is the circuit Check your home s or laundry room s fuse box circuit breaker box and 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 load into a number of smaller loads Did you under load your dryer If you are only drying a handful of items...

Page 32: ...WiTH THEPRODUCT SOME STATES DO NOTALLOW LIMITATIONON HOW LONG AN iMPLiEDWARRANTY LASTS OR THEEXCLUSIONOF iNCiDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES SO THEABOVE UMITATIONSOR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOTAPPLYTO YOU THiSUMITEDWARRANTYDOESNOTAPPLYTO 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 Dam...

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