LG ELECTRIC AND GAS DRYER D LG5988W Owner's Manual page 10

STEP 4: Connection of Gas Supply
(Gas dryer only). In addition to the following,
please refer to manual section on Gas Requirements
and Instructions.
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1. New stainless steel flexible connector. Use this type of
connector only if allowed by local codes. Use Design AGA
Certified Connector.
2. 1/8" NPT Pipe Plug (for checking inlet gas pressure)
3. Equipment Shut-Off Valve-
Installed within 6' ( 1.8 m) of dryer
4. Iron Pipe. Shorter than 20' (6,1 m)
Use 3/8" pipe. Longer than 20' (6.1 m) - Use 1/2" pipe.
5.3/8" N.P.T. Gas Conuection
1. Confirm that the type of gas available in your
laundry room is appropriate for the dryer. The
dryer is prepared for Natural Gas with a 3/8"
NPT gas connection.
2. Remove the shipping cap from the gas
connection at the back of the dryer. Make sure
that you don't damage the threads of the gas
connection pipe when you remove the shipping
cap.
3. Connect the dryer to your laundry room's gas
supply using a new flexible stainless steel
connector (as noted below, only use a new
stainless steel flexible connector if allowed by
your local codes).
4. Securely tighten all connections between the
dryer and your laundry room's gas supply. Turn
on your laundry room's gas supply and check all
pipe connections (both internal and external) for
gas leaks with a non-corrosive leak detection
fluid.
5. For LP (Liquefied Petroleum) gas connection,
refer to this manual's section entitled Gas
Requirements and Instructions.
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STEP 5: Electrical Plug Connections
for Electric Dryer Only•
Following are several warnings and instructions
concerning making the electrical connection for
electric dryers. More detailed information
concerning the electrical connection is provided at
the manual section entitled Electrical Requirements
For Electric Dryer and it is important that you
thoroughly review that section, and the remainder of
this manual, before taking any steps to install or use
this dryer.
1. Use only a new U.L. listed No. 10 (copper wire
only) three conductor power supply cord kit rated
240 Volts (minimum) 30 Amperes and labeled as
suitable for use in a clothes dryer.
2. Four-wire cord is requited for manufactured
(mobile) home installations and use and where
local codes do not allow grounding of this
appliance through neutral.
3. Thc wiring diagram is providcd insidc thc drycr
control hood. Label all wires prior to
disconnection when servicing the dryer, because
wiring errors can cause serious injury to you and
your dryer.
4. For additional instruction on connecting the dryer
to an electrical power source, please refer to this
manual's section on Electrical Requirements and
Electric Dryer.
WARNING!
• Use a new UL approved 30 amp power
supply cord or 10 gauge solid copper wire.
• Use a UL approved strain relief.
• Disconnect power before making electrical
connections.
• Connect neutral wire(wh ite or center wire) to
center terminal.
• Ground wire(green or bare wire) must be
connected to green ground connector.
• Securely tighten all electrical connections
• See installation instructions for complete
instructions.
• Failure to do so can result in fire or electrical
shock.