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- Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL DRYER Read this owner’s manual thoroughly before operating the appliance and keep it handy for reference at all times. ENGLISH DF20*V2W DF20*V2** DF50*V2S6W DF50*V2S6WE www.lg.com MFL70442660 Copyright © 2023 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved. Rev.03_020823...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Control Panel SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION Cycle Guide SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTING Cycle Settings and Options ELECTRICITY SMART FUNCTIONS PRODUCT FEATURES LG ThinQ Application PRODUCT OVERVIEW MAINTENANCE Parts Regular Cleaning Accessories TROUBLESHOOTING INSTALLATION FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions Installation Overview... -
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, explosion, or 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, explosion, or 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... -
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, explosion, or electric shock, or to prevent property damage, injury to persons, or death. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. - Page 6 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, explosion, or 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...
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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, explosion, or 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... -
Page 8: Product Features
PRODUCT FEATURES PRODUCT FEATURES EASY-TO-USE CONTROL PANEL Rotate the cycle selector knob to select the desired dry cycle. Add cycle options or adjust settings with the touch of a button. 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. -
Page 9: Product Overview
PRODUCT OVERVIEW PRODUCT OVERVIEW Parts Reversible Power Cord Terminal Block door (gas models) Access Panel Control (electric panel models) Lint filter Water inlet Gas connection Leveling valve (gas models) feet (on some models) Exhaust Duct Outlet Accessories Included Accessories Drying Rack (on some models) Optional Accessories (sold separately) Pedestal... -
Page 10: Installation
10 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Installation Overview Please read the following installation instructions first after purchasing this product or transporting it to another location. Check and choose Level the dryer Vent the dryer the proper location Gas dryer Electric dryer Connect electric dryers Connect gas dryers Plug in the power cord Encendido/... -
Page 11: Installation Location Requirements
INSTALLATION Installation Location Requirements WARNING Read all installation instructions completely before installing and operating the dryer! It is important that you review this entire manual before installing and using the dryer. Detailed instructions concerning electrical connections, gas connections, and exhaust requirements are provided on the following pages. The installation requires: •... -
Page 12: Clearances
12 INSTALLATION Clearances 14" max.* 14" max.* (356 mm) (356 mm) 18" min.* (457 mm) 18" min.* (457 mm) 1"* 30.2" 5"** 1"* 30.2" 5"** (25 mm) (765mm) (127 mm) (25 mm) (765mm) (127 mm) 3" * (76 mm) 48 in. 0"... - Page 13 INSTALLATION Closet Ventilation Requirements Closets with doors must have both an upper and lower vent to prevent heat and moisture buildup in the closet. One upper vent opening with a minimum opening of 48 sq. in. (310 cm ) must be installed no lower than 6 feet above the floor.
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Page 14: Leveling The Dryer
14 INSTALLATION Leveling the Dryer Use an adjustable wrench to turn the leveling feet. Unscrew the legs to raise the dryer or screw in the legs to lower it. Raise or lower with WARNING the leveling feet until the dryer is level from side to side and front to back. -
Page 15: Reversing The Door
INSTALLATION Reversing the Door While supporting the door, remove the 2 screws on the door hinge. Remove the door. Tools Required Phillips or large flat-blade screwdriver (for hinge screws) Small flat-blade screwdriver (for lifting out parts) WARNING The dryer door is very large and heavy. Failure to follow the instructions below can result Turn the door upside down and line up the holes in damage to the dryer, property damage or... -
Page 16: Installing The Side Vent Kit
(right-side (3.8 cm) venting is not available on gas models). An adapter kit, part number 383EEL9001B, may be purchased from an LG retailer. This kit contains the Option 2: Bottom Venting necessary duct components to change the dryer vent location. -
Page 17: Stacking The Dryer
INSTALLATION Stacking the Dryer To ensure safe and secure installation, please observe the following instructions. Stacking Kit Installation Make sure the surface of the washer is clean and dry. Remove paper backing from the tape This stacking kit includes: on one of the stacking kit side brackets. •... -
Page 18: Venting The Dryer
18 INSTALLATION Venting the Dryer • DO NOT use sheet metal screws or other fasteners which extend into the duct that could catch lint and reduce the efficiency of WARNING the exhaust system. Secure all joints with duct tape. Failure to follow these instructions may result To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, electric in fire or death. - Page 19 INSTALLATION Routing And Connecting Ductwork NOTE Follow the guidelines below to maximize drying performance and reduce lint buildup and condensation in the ductwork. Ductwork and fittings are NOT included and must be purchased separately. • Use 4-inch (10.2 cm) diameter rigid, semi-rigid or flexible metal ductwork.
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Page 20: Connecting Gas Dryers
20 INSTALLATION Connecting Gas Dryers • DO NOT use an open flame to inspect for gas leaks. Use a noncorrosive leak detection fluid. Failure to do so may result in fire, explosion, or WARNING death. To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, electric •... - Page 21 INSTALLATION Connecting the Gas Supply Securely tighten all connections between the dryer and your laundry room’s gas supply. • Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or the Turn on your laundry room’s gas supply. gas supplier.
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Page 22: Connecting Electric Dryers
22 INSTALLATION Connecting Electric Dryers Electrical Requirements for Electric Models Only WARNING To help prevent fire, electric shock, serious injury, or death, the wiring and grounding must conform to the latest edition of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 and all applicable local regulations. - Page 23 INSTALLATION WARNING Attach the power cord ground wire to the green ground screw. Connect the power cord to the terminal block. Connect each wire in the power cord to the Tighten all screws securely. terminal block screw with the matching colored wire.
- Page 24 24 INSTALLATION Four-Wire Direct Wire Attach the white neutral wire to the center screw of the terminal block. • A UL-listed strain relief is required. • Use UL-listed 4-wire #10 AWG- Attach the power cord ground wire to the green minimum copper conductor cable.
- Page 25 INSTALLATION WARNING Attach the neutral (white) wire to the center terminal block screw. Connect the power cord to the terminal block. NOTE Connect each wire in the power cord to the terminal block screw with the matching colored The dryer is supplied with the neutral conductor wire.
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Page 26: Final Installation Check
26 INSTALLATION Three-Wire Direct Wire Reinstall the terminal block access cover. • A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted Neutral (Black) (White) on new construction after January 1, 1996. (Red) Ground • A UL-listed strain relief is required. Screw • Use UL-listed 3-wire, #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor cable. -
Page 27: Installation Test (Duct Check)
INSTALLATION Installation Test (Duct Check) Check the display for results. During the test cycle, monitor the Flow Sense™ Once you have completed the installation of the display on the control panel. If the Flow Sense™ dryer, use this test to make sure the condition of the LED has not turned on, when the cycle ends, exhaust system is adequate for proper operation of the exhaust system is adequate. - Page 28 28 INSTALLATION Restricted or Blocked Airflow • Check the duct condition If the Flow Sense LED is turned on, check the Avoid long runs or runs with multiple elbows or bends. exhaust system for restrictions and damage. Repair or replace the exhaust system as needed. NOTE When the dryer is first installed, this test should be performed to alert you to any existing...
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Page 29: Operation
OPERATION OPERATION 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. Using the Dryer 1 Clean the Lint Filter Lint If the lint filter has not already been cleaned, lift out the filter and remove the Filter lint from the last load. -
Page 30: Check The Lint Filter Before Every Load
30 OPERATION Check the Lint Filter Before Group Similar Items Every Load For best results, sort clothes into loads that can be dried with the same drying cycle. Always make sure the lint filter is clean before starting Different fabrics have different care requirements, and a new load;... -
Page 31: Control Panel
OPERATION Control Panel Non-Steam Models (DF20*V2W / DF20VV2WE / DF50*V2S6W / DF50*V2S6WE) 1 Encendido/Apagado (Power) Button 4 Cycle Modifier Buttons Press to turn the dryer Encendido(On). Press again Use these buttons to select the desired cycle settings to turn the dryer Apagado(off). for the selected cycle. - Page 32 32 OPERATION 8 Clean Filter Reminder 11 Damp Dry Signal Indicator The display will show Clean Filter when the dryer is The dryer will signal when the load is approximately turned on as a reminder to check the filter. It turns 80% dry.
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Page 33: Cycle Guide
Sensor de Secado (Sensor Dry) cycles a specific amount of drying time and a drying temperature. When a Secado Manual (Manual Dry) Sensor de Secado (Sensor Dry) cycles utilize LG’s cycle is selected, the Estimated Time Remainng unique dual sensor system to detect and compare... - Page 34 34 OPERATION Non-Steam Models ( DF20*V2W / DF20VV2WE / default setting ● DF50*V2S6W / DF50*V2S6WE) allowable option Ahorro de Energía(Energy Saver) on by default Alerta Secado Nivel de Secado Anti Arrugas Cycle Fabric Type Temp. Húmedo (Dry Level) (Wrinkle Care) (Damp Dry Signal) SENSOR DE SECADO(SENSOR DRY) Normal...
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Page 35: Cycle Settings And Options
OPERATION Cycle Settings and Options Cycle Option Buttons The dryer features several additional cycle options to Cycle Modifier Buttons customize cycles to meet individual needs. Certain option buttons also feature a special function that Sensor de Secado (Sensor Dry) cycles have preset can be activated by pressing and holding that option settings that are selected automatically. - Page 36 36 OPERATION Special Functions Some cycle option buttons also activate secondary functions. These special functions are marked with an asterisk (*). Press and hold the option button marked with the special function to activate it. * Bloqueo de Panel(Control Lock) Use this option to prevent unwanted use of the dryer or to keep cycle settings from being changed while the dryer is operating.
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Page 37: Smart Functions
Installing the LG ThinQ Application Hold the mouthpiece of your phone in front of logo. Search for the LG ThinQ application from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store on a smartphone. Follow instructions to download and install the application. -
Page 38: Maintenance
38 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Maintaining Ductwork Vent ductwork should be checked for lint buildup once Regular Cleaning per month and cleaned at least once per year. If any noticeable reduction in airflow or drying performance occurs, immediately check ductwork for obstructions WARNING and blockages. -
Page 39: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions When I press a button, why does my dryer beep and then nothing happens? The Bloqueo de Panel(Control Lock) feature is turned on. To turn off Bloqueo de Panel(Control Lock), turn the dryer on, then press and hold the button that has *Bloqueo de Panel(Control Lock) on or under it for 3 seconds. -
Page 40: Before Calling For Service
40 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service This dryer is equipped with an automatic error-monitoring system to detect and diagnose problems at an early stage. If the dryer does not function properly or does not function at all, check the following before you call for service. - Page 41 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Solutions Clothes take too long to Exhaust ducts are blocked, dirty, Confirm that the exhaust duct is properly or duct run is too long. configured and free of debris, lint, and obstructions. Make sure that outside wall dampers can open properly and are not blocked, jammed, or damaged.
- Page 42 42 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Solutions Clothes take too long to Ahorro de Energía(Energy Saver) If using the Normal cycle, deselect the option selected (on some models) Ahorro de Energía(Energy Saver) option. This option reduces energy use by adding an air dry section to the beginning of the cycle.
- Page 43 TROUBLESHOOTING Performance Problem Possible Cause Solutions Greasy or dirty spots Fabric softener used incorrectly. Confirm and follow the instructions on clothes provided with your fabric softener. Clean and dirty clothes are being Use your dryer to dry only clean items. dried together.
- Page 44 44 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Solutions Excess static in clothes Fabric softener is not used or Use a fabric softener or the Reducir after drying used incorrectly. Estática(Reduce Static) option, if equipped, to reduce static electricity. Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Page 45 TROUBLESHOOTING Error Codes Problem Possible Cause Solutions Error code: tE1 through Temperature sensor failure. Turn off the dryer and call for service. Display shows error Power cord is connected Check the connection of the power cord to code: PS (electric incorrectly.
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