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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. Dle1501* DlG1502* www.lg.com MFL67731056 MFL67731056_en_150715.indd 1 2015.7.15 3:38:5 PM...
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS HOW TO USE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS operating the Dryer What to Do if You Smell GaS cycle Guide BaSic SafetY PrecautionS Sorting loads california Safe DrinkinG Water anD loading the Dryer toxic enforcement act check the lint filter Before every load GrounDinG inStructionS cycle Settings and options...
iMPOrTANT SAFETY iNSTruCTiONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWArNiNg For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, injury to persons, or death. Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
iMPOrTANT SAFETY iNSTruCTiONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWArNiNg For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, injury to persons, or death. BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS wWArNiNg To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions,...
iMPOrTANT SAFETY iNSTruCTiONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWArNiNg For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, injury to persons, or death. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance.
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iMPOrTANT SAFETY iNSTruCTiONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWArNiNg For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, injury to persons, or death. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION wWArNiNg To reduce the risk of injury to persons, follow all industry recommended safety procedures including the use of long...
iMPOrTANT SAFETY iNSTruCTiONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWArNiNg For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, injury to persons, or death. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTING ELECTRICITY wWArNiNg To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions,...
PrODuCT FEATurES PRODUCT FEATURES EASY-TO-uSE CONTrOL PANEL An entire selection of user-friendly functions make operating the dryer easy. EASY-ACCESS rEVErSiBLE DOOr The wide-opening door provides easy access for loading and unloading. The door hinge can be reversed to adjust for installation location. Flow Sense™...
383EEL9001B NOTE • 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 components or parts.
iNTrODuCiNg YOur DrYEr Control Panel Features Following are instructions for starting and using your new dryer. Please refer to specific sections of this manual for more detailed information. wWArNiNg To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read this entire manual, including the Important Safety Instructions, before operating this dryer.
iNTrODuCiNg YOur DrYEr Display The display shows the settings, estimated time remaining, options, and status messages for your dryer. When the dryer is turned on, the lights in the display will illuminate. wWArNiNg To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read this entire manual, including the Important Safety Instructions, before operating this dryer.
iNSTALLATiON iNSTruCTiONS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PREvIEW INSTALLATION ORDER Checking and Leveling the dryer Venting the dryer choosing the proper location 120V 240V Plugging in the Connecting gas Connecting electric power cord and dryers dryers grounding Press and hold installation test Test run (refer to page 27.) MFL67731056_en_150715.indd 12 2015.7.15 3:38:18 PM...
iNSTALLATiON iNSTruCTiONS Installation Location Requirements wWArNiNg Read all installation instructions completely before installing and operating your dryer! It is important that you review this entire manual before installing and using your dryer. Detailed instructions concerning electrical connections, gas connections, and exhaust requirements are provided on the following pages. •...
iNSTALLATiON iNSTruCTiONS " (127,5 c Clearances (cont.) recommended InstallatIon spacIng for cabInet InstallatIon • For cabinet installation with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top of the cabinet are required. 7"* (17.8 cm) 7"* (17.8 cm) *Required spacing **For side or bottom venting, 2 inches (5.1 cm) spacing is allowed.
iNSTALLATiON iNSTruCTiONS Reversing the Door wWArNiNg 4. Remove the 4 screws securing the hinges to the door frame. Remove the two plastic cover caps. Reinstall THE DRYER DOOR IS VERY LARGE AND HEAVY. Failure the hinges and cover caps on the opposite sides from to follow the instructions below can result in damage to which they were removed.
It can also be configured to vent to the bottom or side (right-side venting is not available on gas models). An adapter kit, part number 383EEL9001B, may be Cover purchased from your LG retailer. This kit contains the Plate necessary duct components to change the dryer vent ”...
iNSTALLATiON iNSTruCTiONS venting 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: • Do not crush or collapse ductwork. Failure to follow • Rigid or semirigid metal ducting is recommended for use between the dryer and the wall.
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iNSTALLATiON iNSTruCTiONS venting the Dryer (cont.) ductwork CORRECT VENTING MAxIMUM LENGTH OF NUMBER OF WALL CAP TYPE 4-INCH DIAMETER 90° ELBOWS RIGID METAL DUCT Recommended 65 ft. (19.8 m) 55 ft. (16.8 m) 4” 47 ft. (14.3 m) (10.2 cm) 36 ft.
iNSTALLATiON iNSTruCTiONS Connecting Gas Dryers wWArNiNg To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Gas supply requirements: • Connect the dryer to the type of gas shown on As shipped from the factory, this dryer is the nameplate.
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iNSTALLATiON iNSTruCTiONS Connecting Gas Dryers (cont.) connecting the gas supply wWArNiNg 1. Make sure that the gas supply to the laundry room is To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury turned OFF. Confirm that the type of gas available in to persons when using this appliance, follow basic your laundry room is appropriate for the dryer.
iNSTALLATiON iNSTruCTiONS Connecting Electric Dryers wWArNiNg wWArNiNg To help prevent fire, electric shock, serious injury, To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury or death, the wiring and grounding must conform to persons when using this appliance, follow basic to the latest edition of the National Electrical Code, precautions, including the following: ANSI/NFPA 70 and all applicable local regulations.
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iNSTALLATiON iNSTruCTiONS Connecting Electric Dryers (cont.) USA only • Use a 30 A, 240 V, UL-listed power cord with #10 wWArNiNg AWG-minimum copper conductor and closed loop or • Connect the power cord to the terminal block. forked terminals with upturned ends. Connect each power cord wire to the terminal block 2.
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iNSTALLATiON iNSTruCTiONS Connecting Electric Dryers (cont.) USA only • Use UL-listed 4-wire #10 AWG-minimum copper wWArNiNg conductor cable. • Connect the power cord to the terminal block. • Allow at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) length to allow for removal Connect each power cord wire to the terminal block and reinstallation of the dryer.
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iNSTALLATiON iNSTruCTiONS Connecting Electric Dryers (cont.) USA only • Use a 30 A, 240 V, UL-listed power cord with #10 wWArNiNg AWG-minimum copper conductor and closed loop or • Connect the power cord to the terminal block. forked terminals with upturned ends. Connect each power cord wire to the terminal 2.
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iNSTALLATiON iNSTruCTiONS Connecting Electric Dryers (cont.) USA only • Use UL-listed 3-wire #10 AWG-minimum copper wWArNiNg conductor cable. • Connect the power cord to the terminal block. • Allow at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) length to allow for removal Connect each power cord wire to the terminal block and reinstallation of the dryer.
iNSTALLATiON iNSTruCTiONS Special Requirements for Final Installation Check Manufactured or Mobile Homes Once you have completed the installation of the dryer and it is in its final location, confirm proper operation Any installation in a manufactured or mobile home must with the following tests and Installation Test (Duct comply with the Manufactured Home Construction and Check) on the following page.
iNSTALLATiON iNSTruCTiONS Installation Test (Duct check) 4. Check the display for results. Once you have completed the installation of the dryer, During the three minute test cycle, monitor the use this test to make sure the condition of the exhaust Flow Sense™...
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iNSTALLATiON iNSTruCTiONS Installation Test (Duct check) (cont.) • Check the error code before you call for service Error Code Possible Causes Solutions • Temperature sensor failure • Turn off the dryer and call for tE1 or tE2 service. • Humidity sensor failure. •...
HOW TO uSE HOW TO USE Operating the Dryer Clean the Lint Filter If the lint filter has not already been cleaned, lift out the filter and remove the lint from the last load. This will help ensure the fastest and most efficient drying performance.
Sensor dry cycles utilize LG’s unique dual sensor Use manual dry cycles to select a specific amount of system to detect and compare the moisture level drying time and a drying temperature. When a manual...
HOW TO uSE Following are instructions for starting and using your new dryer. Please refer to specific sections of this manual for more detailed information. Sorting Loads Check the Lint Filter Before Every Load fabric care labels Most articles of clothing feature fabric care labels that Always make sure the lint filter is clean before starting a include instructions for proper care.
HOW TO uSE Cycle Settings And Options Sensor dry cycles have preset settings that are selected Your dryer features several additional cycle options to automatically. Manual dry cycles have default settings, customize cycles to meet your individual needs. Certain but you may also customize the settings using the cycle option buttons also feature a special function (see the setting buttons.
HOW TO uSE Cycle Settings And Options (cont.) Custom Program damp dry signal If you have a special combination of settings that you With this option, the dryer will signal when the load use frequently, you can save these settings as a Custom is approximately 80% dry.
To details. use the Tag On functions: 1. Download the LG Smart Laundry&DW App to your smart phone. using the Tag On Function 2. Turn on the NFC (Near Field Communication) function in your smart phone.
Tag On Diagnosis - If it isn’t recognized, touch ] on the upper right of the Tag On screen on 1. Install the LG Smart Laundry & DW application on your LG Smart Laundry&DW a NFC-equipped smartphone. application to see the - Install the application from the Play store and run it.
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Call Center If you receive a diagnosis from either the Tag On Diagnosis or Smart Diagnosis application that is unclear or directs you to call the LG Service Center, follow these instructions: 1. Select Press to Call LG Service on the Smart Diagnosis™...
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Downloade’ cycle position on the control panel. 3. Select Tag On Cycle Download. ※ Images are for reference only. The actual LG Smart Laundry&DW application may be different. 4. Touch the Tag On logo. - When a Tag On screen...
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- When a Tag On screen appears (see at right), tap your smart phone on the Tag ※ Images are for reference only. The actual LG Smart On icon on the right side of Laundry&DW application may be different. the dryer’s control panel.
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Run Cycle Again button. 2. Touch the Tag On logo. ※ Images are for reference only. The actual LG Smart - When a Tag On screen Laundry&DW application may be different. appears(shown at right), tap your smart phone on the Tag On icon on the right side of the dryer’s control panel.
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(This might happen due to the different NFC antenna positions for ※ Images are for reference only. The actual LG Smart each phone.) Laundry&DW application may be different. 4. Select a laundry category based on the issue you want the machine to focus on.
MAiNTENANCE MAINTENANCE Regular Cleaning cleaning the lint filter Always clean the lint from the filter after every cycle. wWArNiNg To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: •...
TrOuBLESHOOTiNg TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling For Service Your dryer is equipped with an automatic error-monitoring system to detect and diagnose problems at an early stage. If your dryer does not function properly or does not function at all, check the following before you call for service.
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TrOuBLESHOOTiNg Before Calling For Service (cont.) Problem Possible Causes Solutions Clothes are • Clothes dried too long • Overdrying a load of laundry can lead to wrinkled clothes. (overdried). Try a shorter drying time, and remove items while they wrinkled still retain a slight amount of moisture.
SPECiFiCATiONS Before Calling For Service (cont.) Problem Possible Causes Solutions FLOW SENSE • Ductwork is too long or has too • Install a shorter or straighter duct run. See the Installation indicator many turns/restrictions. Instructions. shows four • Significant blockage of the bars during the ductwork due to lint buildup or •...
Should you experience any problems with your dryer, it has the capability of transmitting data to your Smart Phone using the LG Smart Laundry Application or via your telephone to the LG call center. Smart Diagnosis™ cannot be activated unless your dryer is turned on by pressing the POWER button. If your dryer is unable to turn on, then troubleshooting must be done without using Smart Diagnosis™.
Should your LG Dryer (“Product”) fail due to a defect in materials or workmanship under normal home use, during the warranty period set forth below, LG will at its option repair or replace the product. This limited warranty is valid only to the original retail purchaser of the product and applies only when purchased and used within the United States including U.S.
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LG Electronics at the number below. For assistance or service, call 1-800-243-0000. If you need further assistance, you can write to LG with any questions or concerns at the address below: LG Electronics, 201 James Record Road, Huntsville, Alabama 35813 For additional product information, visit our website at http://www.lg.com...