LG ELECTRIC AND GAS DRYER D LG5988W Owner's Manual

LG ELECTRIC AND GAS DRYER D LG5988W Owner's Manual

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DLE 5977W/D LG 5988W
DLE 5977 B/D LG 5988 B
DLE3777W/DLG3788W
Thank you for buying an LG dryer.
Please read your owner's manual carefully, as it provides
instructions on safe installation, use, and maintenance.
Retain it for future reference and record the model and serial
numbers of your dryer.
P/No.: 3828EL3003A

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  • Page 1 DLE 5977W/D LG 5988W DLE 5977 B/D LG 5988 B DLE3777W/DLG3788W Thank you for buying an LG dryer. Please read your owner's manual carefully, as it provides instructions on safe installation, use, and maintenance. Retain it for future reference and record the model and serial numbers of your dryer.
  • Page 2 PART4. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS PART5. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS PART6. GAS REQUIREMENTS PART7. EXHAUST REQUIREMENTS PART8. OPERATING YOUR DRYER ... PART9. TROUBLESHOOTING LG DRYER LIMITED WARRANTY ... big capacity, you can benefit from good and energy saving system. have any rust by nature so that away from stain all time.
  • Page 3 • Name • Power supply • Size • Dryer capacity • Weight(Ibs) Specifications --II ACESSORIES Dryer rack (1 each) : Electric and Gas Dryer : Please refer to the rating information. : 68.6X98.3X76.1 (cm) : IEC 7.3cu.ft. : 126 are subject to change by manufacturer.
  • Page 4 Service. The warranty Warranty service is available by contacting from the date of purchase, if this dryer is installed and operated manual, LG will repair or replace any of its mechanical material or workmanship. WARNINGS For your safety, the recommendations...
  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    1) Read all instructions before using the appliance. 2) Do not dry articles that have come into contact with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances, as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode. 3) Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance. Close supervision of children is necessary when using the appliance.
  • Page 6: What To Do If You Smell Gas

    WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: • Do not try to light a match or cigarette, or turn on any gas or electrical appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switches. Do not use any phone in your building. •...
  • Page 7 The following instructions will help guide you through the initial steps of setting up your dryer for use. Please note that every section of this manual provides important information regarding the preparation and use of your dryer, and it is important that you review this entire manual before proceeding with any installation or use.
  • Page 8 Once in position, a djust t heleveling legsof thedryer until it is level f romlefttorightandfromfrontto back.Theleveling legsmustremain firmly onthe floor andthedryershould notrock. Themaximum slope of thedryerfromlefttorightorfromfrontto backshould notexceed 2 .5cm(1 inch).If thedryer is not level,andif theslope exceeds 2 .5cm(1 inch), a loadmaynottumble properlyandinternal s ensors maymalfunction.
  • Page 9: Warranty

    STEP 3: Connecting the Exhaust and Venting System. In addition to the following warnings, to manual section on Exhaust Requirements Maintenance. IMPORTANT." To reduce the risk of fire, combustion, and gas accumulation, must be vented to the outdoors. Please follow the instructions (and all others in this manual) carefully.
  • Page 10 1. Use only a new U.L. listed No. 10 (copper wire only) three conductor 240 Volts (minimum) suitable for use in a clothes dryer. Use this type of 2. Four-wire Use Design AGA (mobile)
  • Page 11: Step 8: Dryer Airflow

    STEP 6: Preparation of the Dryer. Prior to the first use of this appliance, purpose cleaning products or a solution of detergent and water, with damp clothes to remove from the inside of the dryer drum/drying compartment dust or dirt that may have accumulated the dryer.
  • Page 12 STEP 9: Additional Instructions Installation of Your Dryer in a Manufactured Mobile Home, The following instructions are applicable installations of the dryer in a manufactured mobile home. Any installation in a manufactured mobile home must comply with the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards CFR, Part 32-80 or Standard CAN/CSAOZ240 and local codes and ordinances.
  • Page 13 Following are additional instructions Warning: A_, Important To help prevent fire, electric shock, serious injury or death, the wiring and grounding must conform to the latest edition of the National regulations. Please contact a qualified has adequate electrical power to operate the dryer. Instructions for Grounding of your Electric...
  • Page 14 Review the following options to determine for your home: 3-wire receptacle (NEMA typel0-30R) Use the instructions at this section if your home has a 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) and you will be using a UL listed, 120/240 volt minimum, 30 amp, dryer power supply cord.
  • Page 15 4. Put the hooked shape ends of the wire under the screw of the terminal block(hooked rightward) and squeeze the hook together tightly. 5. Put the hooked shaped ends of the other power supply cable wires under the outer terminal block screws(hooked end facing right) and squeeze the hooked ends together...
  • Page 16: Power Supply Cord

    Option 1: 3-Wire Connection with a Power Supply Cord If your local codes or ordinances permit the connection of a frame-grounding conductor neutral wire, use these instructions. codes or ordinances do not allow the connection a frame-grounding conductor to the neutral wire, under Section use the instructions 3-wire connection.
  • Page 17 Option 2: 4-wire connection with a Power supply cord. • If your local codes or ordinances do not allow the use of a 3 wire connection, or you are installing your dryer in a mobile home, you must use a 4- wire connection.
  • Page 18: Option 3: Optional 3-Wire Connection

    Option 3: Optional 3-wire connection. • If your local codes or ordinances connection of a frame-grounding neutral wire, use the instructions section. 1. Remove center terminal block screw. 2. Remove appliance neutral ground wire (white) from external ground connector appliance ground wire and the neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply cord/cable center, silver colored terminal...
  • Page 19 120 Volt, 60 Hertz, with 3-Prong Following are additional instructions Important Warning: To help prevent fire, electric must conform to the latest edition of the National Code, CSA C22.1, and all applicable wiring and fuses to ensure that your home has adequate electrical Electrical Requirements for Your Dryer:...
  • Page 20 Following are important instructions gas dryers. Important Warning: and ordinances. In the absence of any local codes or ordinances dryer must comply with the latest edition of the National Fuel Cas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 1. Gas supply requirements: Liquefied (L.P.) Gas (2,500 Btu/ft3 (93.1 MJ/m3)) must be provided at 10 + 1.5 in.
  • Page 21 Following are important instructions Important Warning: To reduce the risk of fire, combustion, exhaust dryer air into an enclosed vent, or concealed space of a building. ducting. Weather Hood Type Recommended (10.2 cm) (10.2 cm) Use Only for Short Run Installations 2-1/2"...
  • Page 22 Exhaust and Dryer Maintenance Disconnect the dryer,s electric to any cleaning or maintenance. 1. After one year of use, the interior and complete exhaust system of the dryer should be examined and cleaned if necessary. 2. You should inspect and clean the exhaust least yearly.
  • Page 23: Starting Your Dryer

    Following are instructions for starting and using your new dryer. more detailed information. Important this entire manual, including the Important DLE5977W/DLG5988W/DLE5977B/DLG5988B *SENSOR DRY DELICATES NORMAL €OTTON_OWELS DLE3777W/DLG3788W *SENSOR DELICATES PERM PRESS NORMAL COTTONflOWELS • ,i ¸ STARTINGYOUR DRYER 1. Using Your Dryer 1.
  • Page 24: Stopping Your Dryer

    2. To use a Sensor Dry Cycle • Select an Sensor Dry Cycle. ¢) VERY DRY • Select DRY LEVEL to adjust (]) MORE DRY how dry you want the load. As 0 NORMAL the cycle runs, the control r_ LESS DRY senses the dryness of the load O DAMP DRY and adjusts the time...
  • Page 25: Cycle Descriptions

    Child Lock This feature allows you to lock your settings to prevent children from changing them. You can also use the child lock feature to prevent unintended cycle or option changes during dryer operation. To enable the Child Lock feature: Press and hold RACK DRY for 3 seconds.
  • Page 26 • Time Dry Use this cycle to complete drying if items are still damp after an Sensor Dry Cycle. Time dry is also useful for drying heavyweight and bulky items, such as bedspreads and work clothes. Manual Preset Cycle Settings Manual Dry Temp.
  • Page 27: Anti Bacterial

    9. Rack Dry use with items that you do not want to tumble dry, including sweaters and similar items. dryer rack allows the heated air inside the dryer to flow in a concentrated pattern, allowing and consistent drying. Use RACK the desired time.
  • Page 28: Custom Programming

    11. Custom Programming Set up your favorite combination of settings and save them here for one-touch recall. To store a CUSTOM PROGRAM. l. Select a cycle 2. Change DRY LEVEL and TEMP. CONTROL. 3. Select OPTIONS you want. 4. Press and hold the CUSTOM PROGRAM.
  • Page 29 Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. 1.Problem:My Dryer Won "t Start • Is the dryer ... plugged lug. • Is the fuse blown, or is the circuit breaker tripped? 2.Problem:My Dryer Doesn "t Heat...
  • Page 30 #.Problem:Fhere is Lint on my Clothes • Is your lint filter full? • Did you properly sort your load of laundry? • Do your clothes have excess static electricity'? • Did you overload your dryer? • Did you place any paper, tissue, or other similar material in the load? 5.Problem:Fhere...
  • Page 31 ;'.Problem:It takes too long • Are you drying large loads of heavy fabrics? ' Are the dryer controls properly Set? • Is the lint filter cle_m before each new load of laundry? * Are the exhaust ducts clear and proper!y €0nfiguredi? •...
  • Page 32 LG Electronics Inc. will repair or at its option replace, without charge, your product if it proves to be defective material or workmanship under normal use during the warranty period set forth below, effective from the date of original consumer purchase of the product.

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