LG DL 385 Series Owner's Manual page 5

• The appliance must be installed and electrically grounded by qualified service personnel in accordance
with local codes.
• Disconnect the power cord, house fuse or circuit breaker before installing or servicing the appliance.
• When moving or installing the appliance in a different location, call qualified service personnel for
installation and service.
• Keep packing materials out of the reach of children. Packaging material can be dangerous for children.
There is a risk of suffocation.
• Moving or installation of the appliance requires two or more people.
• This appliance is not designed for maritime use or for mobile installations such as in RVs, trailers, or
aircraft.
• This appliance must be positioned near to an electrical power supply.
• Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
• When installing or moving the appliance, be careful not to pinch, crush, or damage the power cord.
• Do not install the appliance in humid spaces.
• Destroy the carton, plastic bag, and other packing materials after the appliance is unpacked. Children
might use them for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, or plastic sheets can become airtight
chambers.
• Place the appliance at least 18 inches above the floor for a garage installation.
• Do not use sheet metal screws or other fasteners which extend into the duct that could catch lint and
reduce the efficiency of the exhaust system. Secure all joints with duct tape.
• Use only rigid, semi-rigid or flexible metal 4-inch diameter duct inside the dryer cabinet or for exhausting
to the outside. Use of plastic or other combustible ductwork may cause a fire. Punctured ductwork may
cause a fire if it collapses or becomes otherwise restricted in use or during installation.
• The exhaust duct must be 4 inches (10.2 cm) in diameter with no obstructions. The exhaust duct should
be kept as short as possible. Make sure to clean any old ducts before installing your new dryer.
• Rigid, semi-rigid or flexible metal ducting is recommended for use between the dryer and the wall. All
non-rigid metal transition duct must be UL-listed. Use of other materials for the transition duct could
affect the drying time.
• Ductwork is not provided with the dryer, and you should obtain the necessary ductwork locally. The end
cap should have hinged dampers to prevent backdraft when the dryer is not in use.
• Gas dryers MUST be exhausted to the outside.
• The dryer exhaust system must be exhausted to the outside of the dwelling. If the dryer is not exhausted
outdoors, some fine lint and large amounts of moisture will be expelled into the laundry area. An
accumulation of lint in any area of the home may create a health and fire hazard.
• Do not install near another heat source such as a stove, oven or heater.
• Keep the area around the exhaust opening and adjacent surrounding areas free from the accumulation
of lint, dust, and dirt.
• The appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device, such as a timer, or connected
to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by a utility.
• Certain internal parts are intentionally not grounded and may present a risk of electronic shock only
during servicing. Service personnel - do not contact the following parts while the appliance is energized:
CONTROL BOARD
Operation
• Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has
missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug.
• Repair or immediately replace all power cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not
use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either end.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5