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ENGLISH

FRANÇAIS

OWNER’S MANUAL

DRYER

Read this owner’s manual thoroughly before operating the appliance

and keep it handy for reference at all times.

DLEX7250*

MFL70442609

Rev.00_120518

www.lg.com

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Page 1: ... MANUAL DRYER Read this owner s manual thoroughly before operating the appliance and keep it handy for reference at all times DLEX7250 MFL70442609 Rev 00_120518 www lg com Copyright 2018 LG Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved ...

Page 2: ...er 17 Connecting the Inlet Hose 18 Connecting Gas Dryers 20 Connecting Electric Dryers 21 Final Installation Check 22 Installation Test Duct Check 24 OPERATION 24 Using the Dryer 25 Check the Lint Filter Before Every Load 25 Sorting Loads 25 Loading the Dryer 26 Control Panel 28 Cycle Guide 30 Cycle Settings and Options 31 Special Functions 32 Steam Funtions 34 SMART FUNCTIONS 34 Smart ThinQ Appli...

Page 3: ...ts you to restrictions 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 free of blockage to help increase efficiency and reduce long drying times caused by blocked ducts Smart ThinQ Download the new LG smart phone app to set options self diagnose and troubleshoot problems with...

Page 4: ...nstructions and local codes 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 obstruct clothes dryer airflow and increa...

Page 5: ...llow this warning may result in product deformation smoke or fire Do not place candles smoking materials or other flammables on top of the product Dripping wax smoke or fire may result Remove all protective vinyl film from the product Failure to do so may result in product damage smoke or fire Gas dryers MUST be exhausted to the outside Failure to follow these instructions may result in fire or de...

Page 6: ...osive substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode Failure to follow these instructions may result in fire or death SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Do not fill the steam feeder with gasoline dry cleaning solvents or other flammable or explosive substances Failure to follow these instructions may result in fire or death Do not touch the steam nozzle in the drum during or after the steam ...

Page 7: ...cuits which can cause a fire hazard from overheated wires Never unplug the dryer by pulling on the power cord Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet The power cord may be damaged resulting in a risk of fire and electric shock Repair or replace immediately all power cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage a...

Page 8: ...1B Drying rack sold separately No 3750EL0001C NOTE Visit www lg com to purchase accessories Contact LG Customer Service at 1 800 243 0000 1 888 542 2623 in Canada if any accessories are missing For your 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 c...

Page 9: ...ance and specifications listed in this manual may vary due to constant product improvements Dryer Models DLEX7250 Electrical requirements Please refer to the rating label regarding detailed information Gas requirements NG 4 10 5 inch WC LP 8 13 inch WC Dimensions 27 W X 28 15 16 D X 44 1 4 H 50 1 4 D with door open 68 6 cm W X 73 4 cm D X 112 3 cm H 127 5 cm D with door open Net weight Gas dryer 1...

Page 10: ...rements Some codes limit or do not permit installation of the dryer in garages closets mobile homes or sleeping quarters Contact your local building inspector NOTE The floor must be level with a maximum slope of 1 inch 2 5 cm under the entire dryer Clothes may not tumble properly and automatic sensor cycles may not operate correctly if dryer is not level For a garage installation you will need to ...

Page 11: ... should be at least a little space around the dryer or any other appliance to eliminate the transfer of vibration from one appliance to another If there is enough vibration it could cause appliances to make noise or come into contact causing paint damage and further increasing noise Installation Spacing for Recessed Area or Closet Closet Door Vent Requirements 3 7 6 cm 14 max 35 6 cm 1 2 5 cm 1 2 ...

Page 12: ...e NOTE Adjust the leveling feet only as far as necessary to level the dryer Extending the leveling feet more than necessary may cause the dryer to vibrate 1 Position the dryer in the final location Check levelness of dryer from side to side Repeat from front to back Place level here Place level here Not Level Not Level Level 2 Use an adjustable wrench to turn the leveling feet Unscrew the legs to ...

Page 13: ...s below can result in damage to the dryer property damage or injury to persons To avoid damage to the dryer or the door support the door with a stool or box that fits under the door or have an assistant support the weight of the door Avoid dropping the door to avoid damage to the door or the floor 1 Open the door and remove the two plastic hole caps on the catch side by gently prying up with a fla...

Page 14: ...ired vent opening right side venting is not available on gas models Press the adapter duct onto the blower housing and secure to the base of the dryer as shown Adapter Duct Bracket Knockout 3 Preassemble a 4 inch 10 2 cm elbow to the next 4 inch 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 ...

Page 15: ...r Failure to follow these instructions may result in fire or death Rigid semi rigid or flexible metal ducting is recommended for use between the dryer and the wall All non rigid metal transition duct must be UL listed Use of other materials for transition duct could affect drying time Failure to follow these instructions may result in fire or death DO NOT use sheet metal screws or other fasteners ...

Page 16: ...t duct run should be as short as possible Use as few elbow joints as possible The male 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 Dryer failures or ...

Page 17: ...nother 2 3 turn with pliers WITH WASHER When connecting the dryer to the same faucet as a washer a Shut off the cold water tap and remove the washer hose b Connect the short hose to the Y connector using one of the rubber seals c Connect the other end of the short hose to the cold water faucet d Connect the long dryer hose to one side of the Y connector and connect the washer hose to the other sid...

Page 18: ...rge remaining air until the odor of gas is detected Failure to do so may result in fire explosion or death DO NOT use an open flame to inspect for gas leaks Use a noncorrosive leak detection fluid Failure to do so may result in fire explosion or death Use only a new AGA or CSA certified gas supply line with flexible stainless steel connectors Failure to do so may result in fire explosion or death ...

Page 19: ...ay result in fire explosion or death NOTE This dryer is configured from the factory for natural gas NG If the dryer is to be used with propane LP gas it must be converted by a qualified service technician 1 Make sure that the gas supply to the laundry room is turned OFF and the dryer is unplugged Confirm that the type of gas available in your laundry room is appropriate for the dryer 2 Remove the ...

Page 20: ... hole outlet If the plug does not fit the outlet a proper outlet will need to be installed by a qualified electrician Special Electrical Requirements for Mobile or Manufactured Homes Any installation in a manufactured or mobile home must comply with the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards Title 24 CFR Part 3280 or Standard CAN CSA Z240 MH and local codes and ordinances If you are u...

Page 21: ...the dryer on a heat setting The exhaust air should be warm after the dryer has been operating for 3 minutes Checking Airflow Effective dryer operation requires proper airflow The adequacy of the airflow can be measured by evaluating the static pressure Static pressure in the exhaust duct can be measured with a manometer placed on the exhaust duct approximately 2 ft 60 9 cm from the dryer Static pr...

Page 22: ...e is complete 4 Check the display for results During the 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 severely restricted the display will show four bars Other problems may also be shown with error codes See the chart below for error code details and solutions NO BARS OK FOUR BARS...

Page 23: ...tallation test the number of bars displayed during the two tests may not be the same Do not interrupt the test cycle as this could result in inaccurate results Even if no bars are displayed during the test cycle some restrictions may still be present in the exhaust system Refer to the Venting the Dryer section of this manual for complete exhaust system and venting requirements Restricted or Blocke...

Page 24: ...r knob in either direction until the LED for the desired cycle is on The preset temperature dry level and option settings for that cycle will be shown Refer to page 29 Default settings for the selected cycle can now be changed if desired This can be done using the cycle modifier buttons as shown on page 27 Cycle options can be added using the option buttons as shown on page 31 32 NOTE Not all opti...

Page 25: ...to loads that can be dried with the same drying cycle Different fabrics have different care requirements and some fabrics will dry more quickly than others For best fabric care results always dry fabrics with similar care requirements together Loading the Dryer Warning To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons when using this appliance follow basic precautions including the fo...

Page 26: ... Option Buttons The option buttons allow you to select additional cycle options Certain buttons also allow you to activate special functions by pressing and holding the button for 3 seconds 5 Time and Status Display The display shows the settings estimated time remaining options and status messages for the dryer 6 MORE TIME LESS TIME Buttons Use these buttons with the Time Dry and other Manual Dry...

Page 27: ...r 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 12 Cycle Completion Indicator with Check Filter Reminder This portion of the display shows which stage of the drying cycle is currently underway Dry Cool 13 Estimated Time Remaining This display shows the estimated time remaining for SENSOR DRY cycl...

Page 28: ...hildren s clothing Off High 31 Heavy Duty Jeans heavyweight items Normal Dry High 54 Adjustable Normal Work clothes corduroys etc Normal Dry Medium Elec 57 Gas 63 Adjustable Perm Press Permanent press Synthetic items Normal Dry Low 32 Adjustable Delicates Lingerie sheets blouses Normal Dry Low 28 Adjustable Air Dry For items that require heatfree drying such as plastics or rubber Off Off 30 Adjust...

Page 29: ...ct your garments not every dryness level temperature or option is available with every cycle See the Cycle Guide for details Downloaded If you download a cycle using the Smart ThinQ application it will be placed in the downloaded cycle position Choose the Downloaded cycle to run the downloaded cycle Manual dry cycles Use manual dry cycles to select a specific amount of drying time and a drying tem...

Page 30: ... MANUAL DRY cycle in 1 minute increments Signal Option Press the Signal Option button repeatedly to change the volume or turn on off the button tones and the end of cycle melody Cycle Option Buttons The dryer features several additional cycle options to customize cycles to meet individual needs Certain option buttons also feature a special function that can be activated by pressing and holding tha...

Page 31: ...ls This option helps to reduce energy consumption in the Normal cycle depending on the load size When the Energy Saver option is selected the cycle begins with an air dry section and the drying time is increased NOTE The Energy Saver option is turned on by default in the Normal cycle Turn off the Energy Saver option for a faster Normal cycle which begins with heated drying Default On Off This opti...

Page 32: ...eam options The Reduce Static option injects steam late in the drying cycle to reduce the static electricity caused by dry fabrics rubbing together Change the amount of time for the cycle by pressing the More Time or Less Time button depending on the load quantity of items The display will show the recommended number of items such as 7 9 11 14 16 or 18 TurboSteam helps prevent the overdrying of cl...

Page 33: ...steam option may not have optimal results When the steam function is operating the drum will stop to allow steam to stay in the drum Steam Cycle Guide Steam Default Time Temp Dry Level Fabric State Fabric Type Maximum Amount Steam Sanitary 31 minutes Dry Comforter Bedding Single 1 each Children s clothing 3 lbs Steam Fresh 10 minutes Dry Comforter Single 1 each Shirts 5 each Steam Option Reduce St...

Page 34: ...r energy usage is affected by the cycles and options so you may see some changes in energy usage from one cycle to another Push Alerts When the cycle is complete or the appliance has problems you have the option of receiving push notifications on a smart phone Settings Set the product nickname and delete product NOTE To verify the Wi Fi connection check that Wi Fi icon on the control panel is lit ...

Page 35: ... cm 7 8 inches between the antenna and your body NOTE The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment Such modifications could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Open Source Software Notice Information To obtain the source code under GPL LGPL MPL and other open source licenses that is contained in this prod...

Page 36: ...conversation with the call center agent who will then be able to assist you using the information transmitted for analysis NOTE Smart Diagnosis cannot be activated unless the appliance can be turned on using the Power button If the appliance cannot be turned on troubleshooting must be done without using Smart Diagnosis For best results do not move the phone while the tones are being transmitted If...

Page 37: ... a conventional stainless steel cleaner used according to the manufacturer s specifications Never use steel wool or abrasive cleansers they may scratch 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 airf...

Page 38: ... Q Why does my dryer start by itself every few minutes A This is how the Wrinkle Care feature works The dryer runs briefly every few minutes for up to 3 hours after the cycle finishes This feature is designed to help prevent wrinkles from setting in when the dryer is not unloaded immediately after the cycle is finished Q Why does my dryer show 3 minutes when I select the Steam Fresh cycle A When t...

Page 39: ...es not heat House fuse is blown circuit breaker has tripped or power outage has occurred Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse Do not increase fuse capacity If the problem is a circuit overload have it corrected by a qualified electrician NOTE Due to the design of electric dryers it is possible for a circuit problem to allow an electric dryer to run without heat Gas supply or service is turned off...

Page 40: ...tment of the dry level setting for proper drying Lint filter needs to be cleaned Remove the lint from the filter before every load With the lint removed hold the filter up to a light to see if it is dirty or clogged With some loads that produce high amounts of lint such as new bath towels it may be necessary to pause the cycle and clean the filter during the cycle House fuse is blown circuit break...

Page 41: ...e beginning of the cycle Drying time is not consistent Heat settings load size or dampness of clothing is not consistent The drying time for a load will vary depending on the type of heat used electric natural gas or LP gas the size of the load the type of fabrics the wetness of the clothes and the condition of the exhaust duct and lint filter Even an unbalanced load in the washer can cause poor s...

Page 42: ...ing and remove items while they still retain a slight amount of moisture Clothes left in dryer too long after cycle ends Use the WRINKLE CARE option This feature will tumble the clothes briefly every few minutes for up to 3 hours to help prevent wrinkling Clothes are shrinking Garment care instructions are not being followed To avoid shrinking your clothes always consult and follow fabric care ins...

Page 43: ...use AUTO DRY cycles Select a LESS DRY setting on SENSOR DRY cycles if necessary Drying synthetics permanent press or synthetic blends These fabrics are naturally more prone to static buildup Try using fabric softener or use LESS DRY and or shorter TIME DRY time settings Clothes have damp spots after a SENSOR DRY cycle Very large load or very small load Single large item such as a blanket or comfor...

Page 44: ...e display The Flow SenseTM indicator remains active after clearing the restriction in the venting After clearing the restriction the Flow SenseTM system requires multiple consecutive cycles to determine that the performance value has improved before the Flow SenseTM indicator is reset If the Flow SenseTM indicator remains active for more than five cycles after the restriction has been cleared call...

Page 45: ... IS IMPLIED BY LAW IT IS LIMITED TO THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIOD ABOVE LG CANADA THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL SPECIAL DIRECT OR INDIRECT DAMAGES LOSS OF GOODWILL LOST PROFITS PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE WHETHER ARISING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY CONTRACTUAL BREACH FUNDAMENTAL OR OTHERWISE OR FROM ANY ACTS OR OMISSION...

Page 46: ... installed in an inaccessible location or is not installed in accordance with published installation instructions including the Product owner s and installation manuals 17 Shelves door bins drawers handles and accessories to the Product Also excluded are parts besides those that were originally included with the Product 18Conversion of product from natural gas or L P gas Filter is clogged Not heat...

Page 47: ...the 30 day period after LG s receipt of the Notice of Dispute you and LG agree to resolve any claims between you and LG only by binding arbitration on an individual basis unless you opt out as provided below or you reside in a jurisdiction that prevents full application of this clause in the circumstances of the claims at issue in which case if you are a consumer this clause will only apply if you...

Page 48: ... and effect to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law Should LG fail to enforce strict performance of any provision of this Limited Warranty including these arbitration procedures it does not mean that LG intends to waive or has waived any provision or part of this Limited Warranty Opt Out You may opt out of this dispute resolution procedure If you opt out neither you nor LG can require th...

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