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- Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL DRYER Please read this manual carefully before operating your dryer and retain it for future reference. DLEX2650* DLEX2550* DLGX2551* DLEX2450* DLGX2451* www.lg.com P/No. MFL67408112 MFL67408112_EN_111004.indd 1 2011.10.4 10:51:20 AM...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Safety Instructions for Installation ......5 Congratulations on your purchase Safety Instructions for Steam Functions ....6 Safety Instructions for Connecting Electricity ..7 and welcome to the LG family. Your PARTS AND FEATURES new LG Dryer combines the most Special Features ............. 8 Key Parts and Components ........ -
Page 3: What To Do If You Smell Gas
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. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. -
Page 4: Basic Safety Precautions
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, including the following:... -
Page 5: Grounding 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 This appliance must be grounded. -
Page 6: Safety Instructions For Steam Functions
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 sleeved gloves and safety glasses. -
Page 7: Safety Instructions For Connecting Electricity
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, including the following:... -
Page 8: Special 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, and make ironing easier. -
Page 9: Key Parts And Components
kEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS In addition to the special features and components outlined in the Special Features section, there are several other important components that are referenced in this manual. FRONT-MOUNT LINT FILTER Front-mount lint filter allows for easy access and cleaning after every load. -
Page 10: Installation Location Requirements
WARNING: 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 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS A location that allows for proper exhaust installation. -
Page 11: Installation With Optional Pedestal Base Or Stacking Kit
INSTALLATION WITH OPTIONAL PEDESTAL BASE OR STACkING kIT WARNING : If you are installing your dryer using an optional pedestal base or stacking kit, please refer to Optional Accessories in this manual or to the instructions for your pedestal or stacking kit before proceeding with the installation. -
Page 12: Leveling The Dryer
Position the dryer in the final location. Place a level across the top of the dryer. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES For these and other LG products, contact your local LG dealer, or visit our Web site at www.lg.com. Stacking kit Pedestal (sold separately) -
Page 13: To Remove The Door
TO REMOVE THE DOOR wWARNING 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 . • T o 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. • A lways reverse the door BEFORE stacking the dryer on top of the washer. -
Page 14: To Install The Door
TO INSTALL THE DOOR wWARNING 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 . • T o 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. • A lways reverse the door BEFORE stacking the dryer on top of the washer. -
Page 15: Changing The Dryer Vent Location
(right-side venting is not available on gas models). screw. Pull out the exhaust duct. An adapter kit, part number 383EEL9001B, may be purchased from your LG retailer. This kit contains the necessary duct components to change the dryer vent location. -
Page 16: Venting The Dryer
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 • Rigid or semirigid metal ducting is to follow these instructions can result in fire recommended for use between the dryer or death. - Page 17 VENTING THE DRYER (cont.) Ductwork Maximum Length of 4-inch Diameter Wall Cap Type Number of 90° Elbows Rigid Metal Duct 65 ft. (19.8 m) Recommended 55 ft. (16.8 m) 47 ft. (13.7 m) 36 ft. (11.0 m) 4" 4" (10.2 cm) (10.2 cm) 28 ft.
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Page 18: Connecting Gas Dryers
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. -
Page 19: Connecting The Gas Supply
CONNECTING GAS DRYERS (cont.) wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Installation and service must be performed • If necessary, the correct orifice (for the LP by a qualified installer, service agency, or the orifice kit order part number 383EEL3002D) gas supplier. -
Page 20: Connecting Electric Dryers
CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS wWARNING: To help prevent fire, electric shock, serious injury, or death, the wiring and grounding must conform to the latest edition of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 and all applicable local regulations. Please contact a qualified electrician to check your home’s wiring and fuses to ensure that your home has adequate electrical power to operate the dryer. - Page 21 CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) USA ONLY wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the terminal block. Each colored wire should be connected to same color screw. Wire color indicated on manual is connected to the same color screw in block. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a short or overload. •...
- Page 22 CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) USA ONLY wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the terminal block. Each colored wire should be connected to same color screw. Wire color indicated on manual is connected to the same color screw in block. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a short or overload. •...
- Page 23 CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) USA ONLY wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the terminal block. Each colored wire should be connected to same color screw. Wire color indicated on manual is connected to the same color screw in block. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a short or overload. •...
- Page 24 CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) USA ONLY WARNING: • Connect the power cord to the terminal block. Each colored wire should be connected to same color screw. Wire color indicated on manual is connected to the same color screw in block. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a short or overload. •...
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Page 25: Special Requirements For Manufactured Or Mobile Homes
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MANUFACTURED OR MOBILE HOMES Any installation in a manufactured or mobile • The dryer exhaust duct must be affixed securely home must comply with the Manufactured Home to the manufactured or mobile home structure, Construction and Safety Standards Title 24 CFR, and the exhaust duct must be made of a Part 32-80 or Standard CAN/CSA0Z240 MH and material that will resist fire and combustion. -
Page 26: Installation Test (Exhaust Check)
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 for proper operation of the dryer. This test should be performed to alert you to any serious problems in the exhaust system of your home. - Page 27 INSTALLATION TEST (Exhaust check) Check the Error Code before you call for service • Error Code Possible Causes Solutions Temperature sensor failure T urn off the dryer and call for • • tE1 or tE2 service. Humidity Sensor failure. T urn off the dryer and call for •...
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Page 28: Control Panel Features
NOTE: If you do not press the START/PAUSE STEAM FUNCTIONS button to resume a cycle within 4 minutes, the dryer turns off automatically. LG’s steam technology allows you to inject fabrics with a swirling jet of hot steam to refresh clothes, reduce static, MORE TIME/LESS TIME BUTTONS and make ironing easier. -
Page 29: Operating The Dryer
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. LOAD THE DRYER Load the dryer with the wet laundry from the washer. -
Page 30: 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 31: Sorting Loads
Following are instructions for starting and using your new dryer. Please refer to specific sections of this manual for more detailed information. w 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 32: The Display
THE 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. ESTIMATED TIME REMAINING CHECk FILTER REMINDER When the START/PAUSE button is pressed, The display will show CHECK FILTER when the dryer will display the estimated (SENSOR the dryer is turned on as a reminder to check... -
Page 33: Cycle Setting Buttons
CYCLE SETTING BUTTONS SENSOR DRY cycles have preset settings Your dryer features several additional cycle that are selected automatically. MANUAL DRY options to customize cycles to meet your cycles have default settings, but you may individual needs. Certain option buttons also customize the settings using the cycle setting feature a special function (see the following page buttons. -
Page 34: Special Functions
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS The option buttons also activate special Fuctions, including CHILD LOCK, RACK DRY, DAMP DRY SIGNAL. Press and hold the option button marked with the special function for 3 seconds to activate. CHILD LOCk RACk DRY Use this option to prevent Use RACK DRY with items, such unwanted use of the dryer or to as wool sweaters, silk, and lingerie,... -
Page 35: Custom Program
CUSTOM PROGRAM If you have a special combination of settings NOTE: You may save only one custom that you use frequently, you can save these program at a time. Pressing and holding the settings as a CUSTOM PROGRAM. CUSTOM PROGRAM button will overwrite any previously saved custom program. - Page 36 STEAM FUNCTIONS (cont.) Using the Steam Options: LG’s new steam technology allows you to inject fabrics with a swirling jet of hot steam to refresh This option injects steam late in the clothes, reduce static, and make ironing easier. drying cycle to reduce the static...
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Page 37: Steam Cycle Guide
STEAM FUNCTIONS (cont.) IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT STEAM CYCLES: wWARNING: • S team may not be clearly visible during the • Do not open the dryer door during steam steam cycles. This is normal. cycles. Steam can cause severe burns. • D o not use STEAMFRESH with items such as ™ • Do not fill the steam feeder with gasoline, wool, wool blanket, leather jackets, silk, wet dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or clothes, lingerie, foam products, or electric explosive substances. -
Page 38: Regular Cleaning
REGULAR CLEANING wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Unplug the dryer before cleaning to avoid the risk of electric shock. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death. -
Page 39: Before Calling For Service
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. Problem Possible Causes Solutions... - Page 40 BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (cont.) Problem Possible Causes Solutions • The drying time for a load will vary depending on Drying time is not • Heat settings, load size, or dampness of clothing is not the heat setting, the type of heat used (electric, consistent natural gas, or LP gas), the size of the load, the consistent.
- Page 41 BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (cont.) Problem Possible Causes Solutions Steam doesn’t • Water level error. • Unplug dryer and call for service. generate but no error code is shown Garments still • Too many or too different • Small loads of 1 to 5 items work best. wrinkled after types of garments in dryer. • Load fewer garments. Load similar-type garments. STEAM FRESH ™ • Use an iron to make creases.
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Page 42: Using Smartdiagnosis Tm
USING SMARTDIAGNOSIS™ - Only use this feature when instructed to do so by the call center. The transmission sounds similar to a fax machine, and so has no meaning except to the call center. - SmartDiagnosis™ cannot be activated if the dryer does not power up. If this happens, then troubleshooting must be done without SmartDiagnosis If you experience problems with your dryer, call 1-800-243-0000 (1-888-542-2623 in Canada). -
Page 43: Optional Accessories
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES For these and other LG products contact your local LG dealer, or visit our Web site at www.lg.com. Stacking kit Pedestal If space is at a premium, use this kit Give your LG washer and dryer a boost to securely stack your LG front-load with matching 14-inch high pedestals. -
Page 44: Pedestal Installation
PEDESTAL INSTALLATION The pedestal accessory includes: To ensure safe and secure installation, please thoroughly follow the instructions below. • Drawer divider (1) • Wrench (1) • S crews (18) † • Retainers (4) †† wWARNING • Incorrect installation can cause serious accidents. • The appliances are heavy. Two or more people are required when installing the pedestal. - Page 45 PEDESTAL INSTALLATION (cont.) For dryer For washer/combo Make sure the screws on the pedestal align Place the dryer on the pedestal. Make sure with the holes in the retainers, then install 4 the front and back feet are in the correct screws on each side to securely attach the positions.
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Page 46: Stacking Kit Installation
STACkING kIT INSTALLATION This stacking kit includes: To ensure safe and secure installation, please observe the following instructions. • T wo (2) side rails • O ne (1) front rail wWARNING • F our (4) screws • Incorrect installation can cause serious accidents. -
Page 47: Key Dimensions And Specifications
STACkING kIT INSTALLATION (cont.) Dryer Washer Place the dryer on top of the washer by Insert the front rail between the bottom of fitting the dryer feet into the side brackets as the dryer and the top of the washer. Push the illustrated. -
Page 48: Warranty
WARRANTY: Should your LG Dryer (“Product”) fail due to a defect in material or workmanship under normal home use during the warranty period set forth below, LG Canada will at its option repair or replace the Product upon receipt of proof of original retail pur- chase.