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OWNER'S MANUAL
DRYER
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.
DLEX3470*
DLGX3471*
DLEX3070*
DLGX3071*
P/No.: MFL67408117
www.lg.com

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  • Page 1 DRYER 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. DLEX3470* DLGX3471* DLEX3070* DLGX3071* www.lg.com P/No.: MFL67408117...

  • Page 2: Special Features

    STEAM FUNCTIONS LG’s steam technology allows you to inject fabrics with a swirling jet of hot steam to refresh clothes, reduce static, and make ironing easier. Simply select the STEAM FRESH™ cycle, or you can add a Steam option to selected cycles.

  • 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 or explosion, 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 or explosion, 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: of children is necessary when the dryer is used near children.
  • 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 or explosion, 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 or explosion, 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 or explosion, 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: To prevent injury to persons or...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Steam Cycle Guide SPECIAL FEATURES MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Regular Cleaning WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TROUBLESHOOTING GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION Before Calling for Service SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR STEAM FUNCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTING SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRICITY...

  • Page 9: Introducing Your Dryer

    INTRODUCING YOUR DRYER INTRODUCING YOUR DRYER PART AND ACCESSORIES Parts Reversible door Control panel Power Cord Terminal Block Location Access Panel (Gas Models) (Electric Models) Exhaust Duct Lint filter Outlet Connection Leveling feet Location (Gas Models) Accessories NOTE malfunction or accidents caused by the use of separately purchased unauthorized components or parts. without prior notice for product improvement purposes.

  • Page 10: Control Panel Features

    ü - LG’s steam technology allows you to inject fabrics with a swirling jet of hot steam to refresh clothes, reduce static, and make ironing easier. Simply select the steam fresh™ cycle, or you can add a STEAM option to...

  • 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 will illuminate. ü - When the START/PAUSE button is pressed, the dryer will display the estimated (SENSOR DRY) or set time (TIME DRY) remaining, and begin tumbling.

  • Page 12: Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Preview installation order Checking and choosing Leveling the dryer Venting the Dryer the proper location 240V(USA) 120V 230V(CANADA) Plugging in the power Connecting gas dryers cord and grounding (Gas dryer type) Press and hold Installation test Test run (Refer to page 25.)

  • 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. must be exhausted to the outdoors. See kg).

  • Page 14: Installation With Optional Pedestal Base Or Stacking Kit

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation with optional pedestal base or stacking kit RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION SPACING FOR CABINET INSTALLATION For cabinet installation with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top of the cabinet are required. *Required spacing 7"* (17.8 cm) 7"* (17.8 cm) **For side or bottom venting, 9"** (22.9 cm)

  • Page 15: Leveling The Dryer

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Leveling the dryer WARNING clockwise to raise the dryer or counterclockwise to lower it. Raise or lower the leveling feet until dryer is level from side to side and front to back. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury or death. Make sure that all 4 leveling feet are in firm contact with the floor.

  • Page 16: Reversing The Door

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Reversing the door WARNING 4. Remove two screws and disassembly latch. Latch Screw THE DRYER DOOR IS VERY LARGE AND HEAVY. Failure to follow the instructions below can result in damage to the dryer, property damage or injury to persons. door dropping).
  • Page 17 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Reversing the door (cont.) WARNING 4. Screw down four dummy screws right side. Hinge Dummy Screw THE DRYER DOOR IS VERY LARGE AND HEAVY. Failure to follow the instructions below can result in damage to the dryer, property damage or injury to persons. Move door to left side and insert a hinge to hinge hole.

  • Page 18: Installing The Side Vent Kit

    (right-side venting is not available on gas models). Plate An adapter kit, part number , may be purchased Elbow from your LG retailer. This kit contains the necessary duct " components to change the dryer vent location. (3.8 cm) OPTION 2: BOTTOM VENTING exhaust duct.

  • Page 19: 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 in fire or death. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death.
  • Page 20 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Venting the dryer (cont.) Ductwork Recommended 4" (10.2 cm) 4" (10.2 cm) Use only for short run installations " (6.35 cm) 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 21: 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 22 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Connecting gas dryers (cont.) WARNING Connecting the gas supply To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when OFF. Confirm that the type of gas available in your laundry room using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: is appropriate for the dryer.

  • Page 23: Connecting Electric Dryers

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Connecting electric dryers WARNING WARNING To help prevent fire, electric shock, serious injury, or death, the To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when wiring and grounding must conform to the latest edition of the using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: regulations.

  • Page 24: 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 and it is in its final location, confirm proper operation with the following Any installation in a manufactured or mobile home must comply tests and on the following with the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards...

  • Page 25: Installation Test (Exhaust Check)

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation test (Exhaust check) Once you have completed the installation of the dryer, use this test to make sure the condition of the exhaust system is adequate During the two minute test cycle, monitor the FLOW SENSE display on the control panel. If no bars are displayed, when for proper operation of the dryer.
  • Page 26 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation test (Exhaust check) (cont.) Error Code Possible Causes Solutions Temperature sensor failure Turn o the dryer and call for service. Humidity sensor failure. Turn o the dryer and call for service. Electric dryer power cord is not Check the power supply or the connected correctly, or house power connection of power cord to the...

  • Page 27: 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. Lint Filter Load the dryer with the wet laundry from the washer.

  • Page 28: Cycle Guide

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

  • Page 29: Sorting Load

    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. Check the lint filter before every Sorting load load Fabric care labels Most articles of clothing feature fabric care labels that include Always make sure the lint filter is clean before starting a new load;...

  • Page 30: Cycle Setting Buttons

    HOW TO USE Your dryer features several additional cycle options to customize Cycle setting buttons cycles to meet your individual needs. Certain option buttons also feature a special function (see the following page for details) that Sensor dry cycles have preset settings that are selected can be activated by pressing and holding that option button for 3 automatically.

  • Page 31: Special Functions

    HOW TO USE * CHILD LOCK Special functions Use this option to prevent unwanted use of the dryer or to keep The option buttons also activate special functions, including cycle settings from being changed while the dryer is operating. CHILD LOCK, RACK DRY. Press and hold the EASY IRON button for 3 seconds to activate or Press and hold the option button marked with the special deactivate the CHILD LOCK function.

  • Page 32: Custom Program

    HOW TO USE Custom program 3. Fill the steam feeder just to the filter screen. Water If you have a special combination of settings that you use ONLY Steam frequently, you can save these settings as a custom program. Feeder * To save a custom program: desired cycle.
  • Page 33 Steam functions (cont.) The REDUCE STATIC option injects steam late in the drying cycle LG’s new steam technology allows you to inject fabrics with a to reduce the static electricity caused by dry fabrics rubbing swirling jet of hot steam to refresh clothes, reduce static, and together.

  • Page 34: Steam Cycle Guide

    HOW TO USE Steam functions (cont.) NOTE WARNING is normal. Failure to STEAM FRESH™ with items such as wool, wool follow this warning can cause serious injury or death. blanket, leather jackets, silk, wet clothes, lingerie, foam products, or electric blankets. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, fire, or burns.

  • Page 35: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Cleaning the lint filter Regular cleaning Always clean the lint 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 36: 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. Dryer will not turn on the dryer’s rating plate.
  • Page 37 TROUBLESHOOTING Before calling for service (cont.) Drying time is not consistent clothing is not consistent. 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 ducts and lint filter.

  • Page 38: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Before calling for service (cont.) Steam does not generate but no error code is shown Garments still wrinkled after in dryer. STEAM FRESH™ There are no creases left on garment after wrinkles from fabric. STEAM FRESH™ Garments have static after REDUCE STATIC Garments are too damp or too dry after...

  • Page 39: Using Smartdiagnosis

    The effectiveness of this feature depends upon various factors, including, but not limited to, the reception of the cellular phone being used for transmission, any external noise that may be present during the transmission, and the acoustics of the room where the machine is located. Accordingly, LG does not guarantee that SMARTDIAGNOSIS would accurately troubleshoot any given issue.

  • Page 40: Optional Accessories

    OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES paper backing from the tape on one of the stacking kit side brackets. Stacking kit installation This stacking kit includes: the above illustration. Firmly press the adhesive area of the bracket to the washer surface. Secure the side bracket to the washer with a screw on the back side of the bracket.
  • Page 41 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Stacking kit installation (cont.) 3. Place the dryer on top of the washer by fitting the dryer feet into the side brackets as illustrated. Avoid finger injuries; do not allow fingers to be pinched between the washer and dryer. Slowly slide the dryer toward the back of the washer until the side bracket stoppers catch the dryer feet.

  • Page 42: Warranty

    LG Canada will at its option repair or replace the Product upon receipt of proof of original retail purchase. This warranty is valid only to the original retail purchaser of the product and applies only to a Product distributed in Canada by LG Canada or an authorized Canadian distributor thereof.
  • Page 43 LG Customer Information Center 1-800-243-0000 1-888-542-2623 CANADA Register your product Online! www.lg.com...

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