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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.
rV1865eSZ
P/No. : MFL62512896
www.lg.com

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  • Page 1 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. rV1865eSZ www.lg.com P/No. : MFL62512896...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE What to Do if You Smell GaS regular cleaning 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 PRODUCT FEATURES...
  • 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: Basic Safety 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. BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WArNiNg 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

    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.
  • Page 6: Safety Instructions For Steam Functions

    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 sleeved gloves and...
  • Page 7: Safety Instructions For Connecting Electricity

    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, including the following:...
  • Page 8: Product 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 9: Introducing Your Dryer

    Drying rack NOTE • Contact LG Customer Service at 800-244-2929, 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.
  • Page 10: Control Panel Features

    STEAM FUNCTIONS NOTE LG’s steam technology allows you to inject fabrics with If you do not press the START/PAUSE button to a swirling jet of hot steam to refresh clothes, reduce resume a cycle within 4 minutes, the dryer turns off static, and make ironing easier.
  • 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. ESTIMATED TIME REMAINING CHECK FILTER REMINDER The display will show CHECK FILTER when the dryer is When the START/PAUSE button is pressed, the dryer will display the estimated (SENSOR DRY) or set time turned on as a reminder to check the filter.
  • Page 12: Installation Instructions

    iNSTALLATiON iNSTruCTiONS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Preview installation order Checking and choosing Leveling the dryer Venting the Dryer the proper location 220V (Saudi Arabia) Plugging in the power Connecting gas Dryers cord and grounding (gas Dryer Type) Press and hold installation test Test run (refer to page 23.)
  • Page 13: Installation Location Requirements

    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.
  • Page 14: Leveling The Dryer

    iNSTALLATiON iNSTruCTiONS (73.4 Clearances (cont.) ⁄ " (127,5 cm) 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, 2 inches (5.1 cm) spacing is allowed.
  • Page 15: Reversing The Door

    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 the hinges • To avoid damage to the dryer or the door, support the door with a stool and cover caps on the opposite sides from which they were or box that fits under the door, or have an assistant support the weight of the door.
  • Page 16: Installing The Side Vent Kit

    It can also be configured to vent to the bottom or side (right-side venting is not available on gas models). Cover An adapter kit, part number 383EEL9001B, may be purchased Plate from your LG retailer. This kit contains the necessary duct Elbow components to change the dryer vent location. " (3.8 cm) optIon 2: bottom VentIng 1.
  • Page 17: 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: • Do not crush or collapse ductwork. Failure to follow these • Rigid or semirigid metal ducting is recommended for use instructions can result in fire or death.
  • Page 18 iNSTALLATiON iNSTruCTiONS Venting the dryer (cont.) ductwork CORRECT VENTING MAxIMUM LENGTH OF NUMBER OF 90° WALL CAP TYPE 4-INCH DIAMETER RIGID ELBOWS METAL DUCT Recommended 65 ft. (19.8 m) 55 ft. (16.8 m) 4" 47 ft. (14.3 m) (10.2 cm) 36 ft.
  • Page 19: 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: • Gas supply requirements: • Connect the dryer to the type of gas shown on the nameplate. As shipped from the factory, this dryer is configured for use Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death.
  • Page 20 iNSTALLATiON iNSTruCTiONS Connecting gas dryers (cont.) WArNiNg connecting the gas supply 1. Make sure that the gas supply to the laundry room is turned 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 21: 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 National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 and all applicable local following:...
  • Page 22: 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 Installation Test (Duct Check) on the following page.
  • Page 23: Installation Test (Duct Check)

    iNSTALLATiON iNSTruCTiONS Installation test (Duct check) 4. Check the display for results. Once you have completed the installation of the dryer, use this During the two minute test cycle, monitor the FLOW SENSE test to make sure the condition of the exhaust system is adequate for proper operation of the dryer.
  • Page 24 iNSTALLATiON iNSTruCTiONS (Duct check) Installation test (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. Turn off the dryer and call for •...
  • Page 25: How To Use

    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. Lint Filter LOAD THE DRYER Load the dryer with the wet laundry from the washer.
  • Page 26: Cycle Guide

    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 27: 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 28: Cycle Setting Buttons

    hOW TO uSE Cycle setting buttons * rack drY Sensor dry cycles have preset settings that are selected Use RACK DRY with items, such as wool sweaters, silk, and lingerie, automatically. Manual dry cycles have default settings, but you that should dry flat. RACK DRY can also be used with items that may also customize the settings using the cycle setting buttons.
  • Page 29: Custom Program

    hOW TO uSE Custom program 3. Fill the steam feeder to the MAX line with water. Water If you have a special combination of settings that you use ONLY frequently, you can save these settings as a custom program.. Steam Feeder * to save a custom program: 1.
  • Page 30 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 31: Steam Functions

    hOW TO uSE Steam functions (cont.) NOTE • Steam may not be clearly visible during the steam cycles. This WArNiNg is normal. • Do not use STEAM FRESH™ with items such as wool, wool • Do not open the dryer door during steam cycles. Failure to blanket, leather jackets, silk, wet clothes, lingerie, foam follow this warning can cause serious injury or death.
  • Page 32: Maintenance

    MAiNTENANCE MAINTENANCE Regular cleaning cleaning the lint filter 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: • Unplug the dryer before cleaning to avoid the risk of electric shock.
  • Page 33: 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. Problem Possible Causes Solutions...
  • Page 34 TrOuBLEShOOTiNg Before calling for service (cont.) Problem Possible Causes Solutions Drying time is not • Heat settings, load size, or dampness of • The drying time for a load will vary depending on the heat setting, the type of consistent clothing is not consistent.
  • Page 35 TrOuBLEShOOTiNg 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 types of garments •...
  • Page 36: Specifications

    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 37: Warranty

    WArrANTY WARRANTY Disposal of your old appliance 1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC. 2. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities.
  • Page 40 Lg Customer information Center 800-244-2929 SauDi araBia register your product Online! www.lg.com...

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