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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.
DLEX7700*E
DLGX7701*E
www.lg.com
MFL67731038

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL DRYER Please read this owner’s manual thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times. DLEX7700*E DLGX7701*E www.lg.com MFL67731038...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Special Requirements for Manufactured or Mobile Homes Final Installation Check Installation Test (Duct Check) HOW TO USE Operating the Dryer Sorting Loads Loading the Dryer Check the Lint Filter Before Every Load Using the Lid Using the LG EasyLoad™ Cycle Guide...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE WARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, or electric shock, or to prevent property damage, injury to persons, or death. Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE WARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, or electric shock, or to prevent property damage, injury to persons, or death. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:...
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE WARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, or electric shock, or to prevent property damage, injury to persons, or death. This appliance must be grounded.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE WARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, or electric shock, or to prevent property damage, injury to persons, or death. WARNING To reduce the risk of injury to persons, follow all industry recommended safety procedures including the use of long sleeved gloves and safety glasses.
  • Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE WARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, or electric shock, or to prevent property damage, injury to persons, or death. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:...

  • Page 8: Product Features

    The door hinge can be reversed to adjust for installation location. STEAM FUNCTIONS LG’s steam technology allows you to inject fabrics with a swirling jet of hot steam to refresh clothes, reduce static. Simply select the Steam Fresh™ cycle, you can add a Steam option to selected cycles.

  • Page 9: Introducing Your Dryer

    Hose Hamper door Swing door The LG EasyLoad™ feature allows you to open the dryer door from the top, hamper-style, when loading the dryer to help guide clothes into the drum and prevent them from falling onto the floor. When unloading the...

  • Page 10: Control Panel Features

    ü - LG’s steam technology allows you to inject fabrics with a swirling jet of hot steam to refresh or sanitize clothes, or reduce static. Simply select the Steam Fresh™ or Steam Sanitary™ cycle. Or you can add a steam option to selected cycles.

  • Page 11: Display

    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 light in the display illuminates. WARNING 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.

  • Page 12: Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Preview Installation Order Checking and choosing the Leveling the dryer Venting the dryer proper location 120V 240V Connecting gas dryers Connecting electric dryers Plugging in the power cord and grounding Press and hold Test run Installation test (Refer to page 33.)

  • Page 13: Installation Location Requirements

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Location Requirements WARNING 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. gas dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors. appliance should also be considered.

  • Page 14: Leveling The Dryer

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 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, 1"...

  • Page 15: Reversing The Door

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Reversing the Door WARNING NOTE The door reversal procedure for the two-way door is far more complex than for a conventional dryer removing the hinge screws. door. It is recommended that you read through these instructions in their entirety before beginning the process, in order to gauge whether you prefer to have the procedure done by a professional installer or service person.
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Reversing the Door (continued) ON THE DOOR: hinge upper With the door laid inside facing up on a protected cover hinge door. Carefully lift off the door cover with the help of latch latch hole a small flat blade screwdriver inserted in the upper mechanism cover corner (circled below).
  • Page 17 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Reversing the Door (continued) You will now be removing and reversing various components inside the door. See below for a detailed diagram and identification of the inner structure and parts of the door. (The diagram shows the “before view” of the door, with the default set-up for a right side hinge swing.
  • Page 18 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Reversing the Door (continued) Lift out the two grey interlock buttons from the top of the outer door and set them aside for later use. interlock buttons side lock rod b. While sliding the lock rod right, lift the right end up and out of the guides.
  • Page 19 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Reversing the Door (continued) install it on the right side using the two screws on the upper left side of the door. removed in step a. screws upper hinge filler lower hinge assembly c. Flip over the lower hinge bracket and release the tabs on the back locking the hinge filler to the hinge degrees end for end from its original position and bracket.
  • Page 20 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Reversing the Door (continued) Make sure the top of the side lock rod is beside the top lock rod and the two do not overlap each other, so the two rods can interact correctly. If they are not aligned properly, the door will not operate properly.

  • Page 21: Installing The Side Vent Kit

    Your new dryer is shipped to vent to the rear. It can also be configured to vent to the bottom or side (right-side venting is not available on gas models). Cover purchased from your LG retailer. This kit contains the Plate necessary duct components to change the dryer vent ⁄ ”...

  • Page 22: Venting The Dryer

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Venting the Dryer WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. Failure to follow these instructions can result Failure to follow in fire or death.
  • Page 23 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Venting the Dryer (cont.) Ductwork Recommended Use only for short run installations / ” NOTE Routing and Connecting Ductwork NOTE Follow the guidelines below to maximize drying performance and reduce lint buildup and condensation in the ductwork. Ductwork and fittings are NOT included and must be purchased separately.

  • Page 24: Connecting The Inlet Hose

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Connecting the Inlet Hose The dryer must be connected to the cold water tap using the new water supply hose. Do not reuse old hoses. NOTE seals are supplied with each inlet hose. They are used for preventing water leaks. Make sure the connection to the cold water tap is tight.

  • Page 25: Connecting Gas Dryers

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Connecting Gas Dryers WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death.
  • Page 26 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Connecting Gas Dryers (cont.) Connecting the gas supply WARNING 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. The precautions, including the following: dryer is prepared for Natural Gas with a ⁄8 - inch NPT gas connection.
  • Page 27 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Connecting Electric Dryers WARNING WARNING 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: Please contact a qualified electrician to check your...

  • Page 28: Connecting Electric Dryers

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Connecting Electric Dryers (cont.) USA only WARNING conductor and closed loop or forked terminals with upturned ends. green ground screw to the center screw of the terminal block. Attach the two hot leads of the power cord to the outer terminal block screws. Attach the fire or death.
  • Page 29 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Connecting Electric Dryers (cont.) USA only WARNING conductor cable. and reinstallation of the dryer. green ground screw to the center screw of the terminal block. Attach the two hot leads of the power cable to the outer terminal block screws. Attach the white neutral wire to the center terminal block screw.
  • Page 30 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Connecting Electric Dryers (cont.) USA only WARNING conductor and closed loop or forked terminals with upturned ends. outer terminal block screws. Attach the neutral wire to the center terminal block screw. Connect the external ground (if required by local codes) to the green ground screw.
  • Page 31 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Connecting Electric Dryers (cont.) USA only WARNING conductor cable. and reinstallation of the dryer. outer terminal block screws. Attach the neutral wire to the center terminal block screw. Connect the external fire or death. ground (if required by local codes) to the green ground screw.

  • Page 32: Special Requirements For Manufactured Or Mobile Homes

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Special Requirements for Final Installation Check Manufactured or Mobile Homes Once you have completed the installation of the dryer Any installation in a manufactured or mobile home must and it is in its final location, confirm proper operation comply with the Manufactured Home Construction and with the following tests and Installation Test (Duct Check) on the following page.

  • Page 33: Installation Test (Duct Check)

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Test (Duct check) 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™ display on the control panel. If no bars system is adequate for proper operation of the dryer.
  • Page 34 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Test (Duct check) (cont.) Error Code Possible Causes Solutions service. service. Check the power supply or the connected correctly, or house power connection of power cord to the supply is incorrect. terminal block. Refer to the section of this manual for complete instructions.

  • Page 35: How To Use

    HOW TO USE HOW TO USE Operating the Dryer 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.

  • Page 36: Sorting Loads

    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 Always make sure the lint filter is clean before starting a new load;...

  • Page 37: Using The Lg Easyload

    HOW TO USE Using the LG EasyLoad™ Use the swing door when unloading, or when loading Use the hamper door when loading. It acts as a chute, to bulkier items, for easy access to the drum. help guide items into the drum and help prevent items from falling onto the floor.

  • Page 38: Cycle Guide

    Sensor dry cycles Manual dry cycles Sensor dry cycles utilize LG’s unique dual sensor system Use manual dry cycles to select a specific amount of to detect and compare the moisture level in clothes and drying time and a drying temperature. When a manual...

  • Page 39: Cycle Settings And Options

    HOW TO USE Cycle Settings and Options Special Functions The option buttons also activate special functions, Sensor dry cycles have preset settings that are selected including Child Lock, Rack Dry and Drum Light. automatically. Manual dry cycles have default settings, but Select the option by pressing the option button.

  • Page 40: Custom Program

    HOW TO USE Special Functions. (cont.) Custom Program If you have a special combination of settings that you Energy Saver use frequently, you can save these settings as a custom This option helps to reduce the energy consumption in program.. the Normal cycle, depending on the load size.

  • Page 41: Steam Functions

    HOW TO USE Steam Functions Using the steam options: LG’s new steam technology allows you to inject fabrics with a swirling jet of hot steam to refresh clothes and The Reduce Static option injects steam late in the drying reduce static, or sanitize clothes.

  • Page 42: Steam Cycle Guide

    HOW TO USE Steam Functions (cont.) NOTE WARNING Turbo Steam™ option, a dry level of Less or Damp cannot be selected. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury or death. during Time Dry cycles. More Time or Less Time buttons will change the Failure to do so can result in death, steam time only.

  • Page 43: Tag On

    To operate NFC function in this machine requires a smart phones which have at least a certain level of NFC recognition function. can fail : Press [ ] in the LG Smart Laundry&DW app for a more detailed guide on how to use the Tag On function.

  • Page 44: Using Tag On With Applications

    HOW TO USE Using Tag On with Applications Touch the LG appliance’s Tag On logo with your - When a Tag On screen NFCequipped smart phone to use the LG Smart appears (see at right), tap Laundry&DW applications: LG Smart Diagnosis, Cycle your smart phone on the Tag Download, Laundry Stats, and Tag on Cycle Set.
  • Page 45 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: Images are for reference only. The actual LG Smart...
  • Page 46 - Check the cycle at the Downloaded cycle position on the control panel. Images are for reference only. The actual LG Smart Laundry&DW application may be different. - When a Tag On screen appears (see at right), tap your smart phone on the Tag On icon on the right side of the dryer’s...
  • Page 47 Laundry Stats can also tell you details of your last ten cycles. - When a Tag On screen Images are for reference only. The actual LG Smart appears (see at right), tap Laundry&DW application may be different. your smart phone on the Tag On icon on the right side of the dryer’s control panel.
  • Page 48 Run Cycle Again button. 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.
  • Page 49 Tag On screen on your LG Smart Laundry&DW application to see the detailed guide. (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.

  • Page 50: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Lint Filter Regular Cleaning Always clean the lint from the filter after every cycle. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death.

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 52 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling For Service (cont.) Clothes take too long to dry heavier items take longer to dry. retain more moisture. To help reduce and maintain more consistent drying times for large and heavy fabrics, separate these items into smaller loads of a consistent properly.
  • Page 53 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling For Service (cont.) There are no creases left on remove wrinkles from fabric. garment after Steam Fresh™ Garments have static after Reduce Static Garments are too damp or selected. option. too dry after Reduce Static Water drips from door dryer door during steam operation.

  • Page 54: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Description Steam Dryer Electrical requirements Please refer to the rating label regarding detailed information. Gas requirements Max. water pressure Dimensions / ” (D with door open) Net weight Drying capacity - Normal cycle - Steam cycle...

  • Page 55: Using Smart Diagnosis

    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™.

  • Page 56: Warranty

    WARRANTY Your LG Dryer will be will repaired or replaced, at LG’s option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship Purchase”) of original consumer purchase of the product. This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the from the Date of Purchase.
  • Page 57 LG Customer Information Center 1-800-243-0000 1-888-542-2623 CANADA Register your product Online! www.lg.com...

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