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ManuaL DrYer Please read this owner’s manual thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times. rV1881eZ rn1881eZ www.lg.com P/no. : MFL67731016...
taBLE oF contEntS TABLE OF CONTENTS MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS regular cleaning What to Do if You Smell GaS BaSic SafetY PrecautionS GrounDinG inStructionS TROUBLESHOOTING SafetY inStructionS for inStallation SafetY inStructionS for connectinG Before calling for Service electricitY SPECIFICATIONS PRODUCT FEATURES USING SMART DIAGNOSIS INTRODUCING YOUR DRYER Parts...
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.
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. BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Warning To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions,...
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. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded.
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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. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION Warning To reduce the risk of injury to persons, follow all industry recommended safety procedures including the use of long...
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. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTING ELECTRICITY Warning To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions,...
ProDuct FEaturES PRODUCT FEATURES EaSY-to-uSE controL PanEL An entire selection of user-friendly functions make operating the dryer easy. EaSY-accESS rEVErSiBLE Door The wide-opening door provides easy access for loading and unloading. The door hinge can be reversed to adjust for installation location. Flow Sense™...
Drying rack notE • Contact LG Customer Service if any accessories are missing. • For your safety and for extended product life, use only authorized components. The manufacturer is not responsible for product malfunction or accidents caused by the use of separately purchased unauthorized components or parts.
introDucing Your DrYEr Control Panel Features Following are instructions for starting and using your new dryer. Please refer to specific sections of this manual for more detailed information. 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.
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. 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.
inStaLLation inStructionS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PREvIEW INSTALLATION ORDER checking and Leveling the dryer Venting the dryer choosing the proper location 220V connecting gas Dryers Plugging in the power (gas Dryer type) cord and grounding Press and hold installation check test run (refer to page 23.)
inStaLLation inStructionS 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 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, 2 inches (5.1 cm) spacing is allowed.
inStaLLation inStructionS Reversing the Door Warning 4. Remove the 4 screws securing the hinges to the door frame. Remove the two plastic cover caps. Reinstall • To avoid damage to the dryer or the door, support the hinges and cover caps on the opposite sides from the door with a stool or box that fits under the which they were removed.
It can also be configured to vent to the bottom or side (right-side venting is not available on gas models). An adapter kit, part number 383EEL9001B, may be Cover purchased from your LG retailer. This kit contains the Plate necessary duct components to change the dryer vent ”...
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: • Do not crush or collapse ductwork. Failure to follow • Rigid or semirigid metal ducting is recommended for use between the dryer and the wall.
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inStaLLation inStructionS venting the Dryer (cont.) ductwork CORRECT VENTING MAxIMUM LENGTH OF NUMBER OF WALL CAP TYPE 4-INCH DIAMETER 90° ELBOWS RIGID METAL DUCT Recommended 65 ft. (19.8 m) 55 ft. (16.8 m) 4" 47 ft. (14.3 m) (10.2 cm) 36 ft.
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: • Gas supply requirements: • Connect the dryer to the type of gas shown on As shipped from the factory, this dryer is the nameplate.
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inStaLLation inStructionS Connecting gas dryers (cont.) Warning connecting the gas supply 1. Make sure that the gas supply to the laundry room is 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.
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: ANSI/NFPA 70 and all applicable local regulations.
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 Any installation in a manufactured or mobile home must with the following tests and Installation Test (Duct comply with the Manufactured Home Construction and Check) on the following page.
inStaLLation inStructionS Installation Test (Duct check) 4. Check the display for results. 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™...
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inStaLLation inStructionS Installation Test (Duct check) (cont.) • Check the error code before you call for service Error Code Possible Causes Solutions • Temperature sensor failure • Turn off the dryer and call for tE1 or tE2 service. • Humidity sensor failure. •...
HoW to uSE HOW TO USE 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.
Sensor dry cycles utilize LG’s unique dual sensor Use manual dry cycles to select a specific amount of system to detect and compare the moisture level drying time and a drying temperature. When a manual...
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 Load Check the Lint Filter Before Every Load fabric care labels Most articles of clothing feature fabric care labels that Always make sure the lint filter is clean before starting a include instructions for proper care.
HoW to uSE Cycle setting buttons rack dry Sensor dry cycles have preset settings that are selected automatically. Manual dry cycles have default settings, Use Rack Dry with items, such as wool sweaters, silk, and but you may also customize the settings using the cycle lingerie, that should dry flat.
HoW to uSE Special functions The RACK DRY button also activate special function, including CHILD LOCK. * cHIld locK Use this option to prevent unwanted use of the dryer or to keep cycle settings from being changed while the dryer is operating. Press and hold the RACK DRY button for 3 seconds to activate or deactivate the CHILD LOCK function.
MaintEnancE MAINTENANCE Regular Cleaning cleaning the lint filter 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: •...
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.
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trouBLESHooting Before Calling For Service (cont.) Problem Possible Causes Solutions Drying time is • Heat settings, load size, or • The drying time for a load will vary depending on the heat dampness of clothing is not setting, the type of heat used (electric, natural gas, or LP not consistent consistent.
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