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OWNEr’S MANuAL

DrYer

rV1865eSZ

Before beginning installation, read these instructions carefully. this

will simplify installation and ensure that the dryer is installed correctly

and safely. leave these instructions near the dryer after installation

for future reference.

P/No. : MFL62512896

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Page 1: ...g installation read these instructions carefully this will simplify installation and ensure that the dryer is installed correctly and safely leave these instructions near the dryer after installation for future reference P No MFL62512896 www lg com ...

Page 2: ...earances 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 the Lint Filter before E...

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 o...

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: ...w these instructions can result in fire or death The dryer exhaust system must be exhausted to the outside of the dwelling If the dryer is not exhausted outdoors some fine lint and large amounts of moisture will be expelled into the laundry area An accumulation of lint in any area of the home can create a health and fire hazard Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4 inch diameter ductwork inside...

Page 7: ... 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 rati...

Page 8: ...er Simply select the STEAM FRESH cycle or you can add a Steam option to selected cycles FLOW SENSE DUCT BLOCKAGE SENSING SYSTEM INDICATOR The FLOW SENSE duct blockage sensing system detects and alerts you to blockages in the ductwork that reduce exhaust flow from the dryer Clean exhaust systems increase efficiency and reduce drying times SMARTDIAGNOSIS Should you experience any technical difficult...

Page 9: ...er Service at 800 244 2929 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 components or parts The images in this owner s manual may be different from the actual components and accessories and are subject to chan...

Page 10: ...s as well as the REDUCE STATIC and EASY IRON options 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 E CYCLE SETTING BUTTONS Use these buttons to select the desired cycle settings for the selected cycle The current settings are shown in the display Press the button for that option to view and select other sett...

Page 11: ...minimize service calls saving your money B CYCLE COMPLETION INDICATOR WITH CHECK FILTER REMINDER This portion of the display shows which stage of the drying cycle is currently underway CHECK FILTER DRYING COOLING or WRINKLE CARE C Child Lock Indicator When CHILD LOCK is set the CHILD LOCK indicator will appear and all buttons are disabled except the POWER button This prevents children from changin...

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

Page 13: ...ng reasons There should be at least a little space around the dryer or any other appliance to eliminate the transfer of vibration from one to the other Too much vibration it could cause them to make noise or touch each other causing paint damage and making even more noise A location that allows for proper exhaust installation A gas dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors See Venting the dryer P17 ...

Page 14: ...at the dryer provides optimal drying performance 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 corn...

Page 15: ...revent damage to the door or the work surface 3 With the door on a protected surface remove the 12 screws on each side of the door and lift off the inner door frame using a flat blade screwdriver Remove the latch hook and blank and move them to the opposite side Reversing the door 4 Remove the 4 screws securing the hinges to the door frame Remove the two plastic cover caps Reinstall the hinges and...

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: ...astic 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 f...

Page 18: ... 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 Failure to exhaust the dryer correctly will void the dryer s warranty Ductwork Wall Cap Type 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 Number of 90 Elbows Maximum Len...

Page 19: ...ing 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 pi...

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: ...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 from this appliance Failure to follow this warning can result in fire explosion or dea...

Page 22: ...the clearance of the duct 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 ...

Page 23: ...code will display if the activation is 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 two minute test cycle monitor the Flow SenseTM display on the control panel If no bars are displayed when the cycle ends the exhaust system...

Page 24: ...strictions 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 Error Code Possible Causes Solutions tE1or tE2 Temperature sensor failure Turn off the dryer and call for service HS Humidity sensor failure Turn off the dryer and call for service PSor PFor nP Electric dryer power cord is not connected co...

Page 25: ...er buttons as shown on page 30 Cycle options can be added using the option buttons as shown on page 30 31 Not all options or modifiers are available on all cycles A different chime will sound and the LED will not come on if the selection is not allowed 4 C H G D E A 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 w...

Page 26: ...ff MEDIUM HIGH 29 Adjustable Adjustable STEAM SANITARYTM Comforter Bedding Children clothing Off HIGH 67 Khaki Jeans Jeans color fading material Off MEDIUM 68 BULKY BEDDING Comforters Pillows shirt Normal Dry MEDIUM 110 Adjustable HEAVY DUTY Jeans heavyweight items Normal Dry HIGH 108 Adjustable PERM PRESS CASUAL Permanent press synthetic items Normal Dry LOW 62 Adjustable COTTON NORMAL Work cloth...

Page 27: ... different care requirements and some fabrics will dry more quickly than 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 su...

Page 28: ...iodically for up to 3 hours after the selected cycle or until the door is opened This is helpful in preventing wrinkles when you are unable to remove items from the dryer immediately SIGNAL To turn the SIGNAL off press the SIGNAL ON OFF button Press again to turn the SIGNAL back on Special functions The option buttons also activate special functions including CHILD LOCK RACK DRY Press and hold the...

Page 29: ...custom program 1 Turn on the dryer 2 Press the CUSTOM PROGRAM button 3 Press the START PAUSE button to start the cycle Steam functions To fill the steam feeder 1 Open the lid 2 Lift out the steam feeder NOTE You may save only one custom program at a time Pressing and holding the CUSTOM PROGRAM button will overwrite any previously saved custom program NOTE Before using a Steam Cycle the steam feede...

Page 30: ...duce 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 The EASY IRON option provides uniform properly dampened fabrics for ironing which can save time and make ironing easier Change...

Page 31: ...SELECTED CYCLE Wet Varies by selected cycle 8 lbs 18 Items EASY IRON Wet Varies by selected cycle Shirts 5 each TIME DRY REDUCE STATIC 45 minutes Wet Varies by selected cycle 8 lbs 18 Items EASY IRON 47 minutes Wet Varies by selected cycle Shirts 5 each Shirt 70 cotton 30 poly blend Except especially delicate fabrics When the lint filter or exhaust duct is clogged steam options will not give prope...

Page 32: ...ve cleansers they can 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 airflow or drying performance occurs immediately check ductwork for obstructions and blockages Maintaining ductwork Vent ductw...

Page 33: ... can soil clean clothes placed in the same or subsequent loads Stains on dried clothes are actually stains that weren t removed during the washing process Make sure that clothes are being completely cleaned according to the instructions for your washer and detergent Display shows error code tE1 or tE2 Thermistor is malfunctioning Turn off the dryer and call for service Lint on clothes Lint filter ...

Page 34: ...d jammed or damaged 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 Divide larger loads into smaller loads for drying If you are drying a very small load add a few extra items to ensure proper tumbling action Clothes are wrinkled Clothes dried too long overdried Clothes left in dryer too long afte...

Page 35: ...RE TIME button pressed Pressing the MORE TIME button several times will set the cycle for a large load such as a comforter Odors remain in clothing after STEAMFRESH STEAMFRESH did not remove odor completely Fabrics containing strong odors should be washed in a normal cycle FLOW SENSE indicator light is on during the drying cycle Ductwork is too long or has too many turns restrictions Significant b...

Page 36: ...lysis at the call center Steam Dryer Models RV1865ESZ Description Steam Dryer Electrical requirements Please refer to the rating label regarding detailed information Gas requirements NG 4 10 5 inches WC LP 8 13 inches WC Gas Models only Dimensions 27 W X 28 15 16 D X 45 7 16 H 50 1 4 D with door open 68 6 cm W X 73 4 cm D X 115 3 cm H 127 5 cm D with door open Net weight 134 9 lbs 61 2 kg Drying c...

Page 37: ...rrection of unauthorized repairs Incidental or consequential damage to personal property caused by possible defects with this appliance If this product is used for commercial purpose it is not warranted Example Public places such as public bathroom lodging house training center dormitory If the product is installed outside the normal service area any cost of transportation involved in the repair o...

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