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OWNER'S MANUAL
DRYER
Before beginning installation, read these instructions
carefully. This will simplify installation and ensure that the
product is installed correctly and safely. Leave these
instructions near the product after installation for future
reference.
ENGLISH
DF22*V2BR* / DF50*V2BR*
MFL67652539
Rev.00_071123
Copyright © 2023 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
www.lg.com
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- Page 1 This will simplify installation and ensure that the product is installed correctly and safely. Leave these instructions near the product after installation for future reference. ENGLISH DF22*V2BR* / DF50*V2BR* www.lg.com MFL67652539 Rev.00_071123 Copyright © 2023 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Connecting the Water Inlet Hose..............33 Final Installation Check ...................35 OPERATION Before Use ......................38 Loading the Dryer ....................39 Control Panel ....................41 Dry Cycles......................43 Cycle Modifiers ....................49 Options and Extra Functions ................50 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application ..................53 Smart Diagnosis ....................55 MAINTENANCE... - Page 3 Regular Cleaning....................57 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service................59...
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Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE Safety for a Dryer WARNING Fire Hazard Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in serious injury, death or property damage. Do not install a booster fan in the exhaust duct. Install all clothes dryer in accordance with the installation instructions of the manufacturer of the dryer. - Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING - Risk of Fire Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer’s instructions and local codes. • Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualified installer. • Do not install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic venting materials.
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Page 6: Warning Statements
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING STATEMENTS WARNING • To reduce the risk of explosion, fire, death, electric shock, scalding or injury to persons when using this product, follow basic precautions, including the following: Installation • Adhere to all industry recommended safety procedures including the use of long-sleeved gloves and safety glasses. - Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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.
- Page 8 • If you detect a strange sound, a chemical or burning smell, or smoke coming from the appliance, unplug it immediately, and contact an LG Electronics customer information center. • Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.
- Page 9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door of the appliance. • Do not allow children to play on, in or with the appliance. Close supervision of children is necessary when the appliance is used near children.
- Page 10 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances can be minimized further by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors. • Always check the inside of the appliance for foreign objects before operating. •...
- Page 11 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • The interior of the appliance and exhaust duct should be cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel. • 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 Steam...
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Page 12: Product Overview Product Features
PRODUCT OVERVIEW PRODUCT OVERVIEW Product Features The images in this guide may be different from the actual components and accessories, which are subject to change by the manufacturer without prior notice for product improvement purposes. Front View Control Panel Lint filters Leveling feet Reversible door Rear View... - Page 13 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Gas Connection (for Gas Models) Exhaust Duct Oulet Terminal Block Access Panel (for Electric Models) Water Inlet Hose Connection (for Steam Models) Product Specifications Model DF22*V2BR* / DF50*V2BR* Gas : 120 V~ 60 Hz, 400 W Electrical Requirements Electric : 120/240 V~ 60 Hz, 5550 W Min.
- Page 14 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Optional Accessories (sold separately) Pedestal Stacking kit Side vent kit (Kit No. 383EEL9001B) NOTE • For your safety and extended product life, use only authorized components. The manufacturer is not responsible for product malfunction or accidents caused by the use of unauthorized components or parts.
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Page 15: Installation Before Installing
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Before Installing Installation Overview Please read the following installation instructions first after purchasing this dryer or transporting it to another location. Choose the proper location. Level the appliance. Vent the appliance. Connect the inlet hose (for steam models) Connect the Gas / Electric dryer. -
Page 16: Choosing The Proper Location
INSTALLATION Choosing the Proper NOTE Location • A sturdy floor is needed to support the total appliance weight when loaded. The combined WARNING weight of additional appliances should also be considered. • Read all installation instructions completely • Clothes may not tumble properly, and automatic before installing and operating the appliance. - Page 17 INSTALLATION Dimensions and Clearances The following clearances are recommended for the appliance. • Additional clearances should be considered for ease of installation and servicing. • Additional clearances should be considered on all sides of the dryer to reduce noise transfer. Installation Spacing for Recessed Area or Closet Installation Description Dimension/Clearance...
- Page 18 INSTALLATION Description Dimension/Clearance Depth 765 mm Back Clearance 127 mm Side Clearance 25 mm Width 686 mm Height of Cabinet Opening 990 mm Closet Ventilation Requirements Closets with doors must have both an upper and lower vent to prevent heat and moisture buildup in the closet.
- Page 19 INSTALLATION Description Dimension/Clearance Upper Ventilation Opening 310 cm Lower Ventilation Opening 155 cm Distance to Ventilation Opening 76 mm Front Clearance 25 mm Back Clearance 140 mm Top Clearance to the Ceiling 152 mm 1968 mm Height to the Top of Stacked Appliances Side Clearance 25 mm 686 mm...
- Page 20 INSTALLATION Description Dimension/Clearance Back Clearance 127 mm Depth 765 mm Front Clearance 25mm Side Clearance 25 mm Width 686 mm Clearance to Top of Cabinet 229 mm...
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Page 21: Leveling The Appliance
INSTALLATION Leveling the Appliance Adjusting the Leveling Feet Use an adjustable wrench to turn the leveling feet. WARNING Unscrew the legs to raise the appliance or screw in the legs to lower it. Raise or lower with the leveling • Use long-sleeved gloves and safety glasses. feet until the appliance is level from side to side •... - Page 22 INSTALLATION Door Reversal Instructions WARNING The instructions here are for changing the door • Be sure to support the weight of the door before swing from a right to a left side hinge. If the door inserting the hinge screws. has been reversed, and it is necessary to change it back, use care when following these instructions.
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Page 23: Installing The Vent Kit
Be sure that the male end of the • An adapter kit, part number 383EEL9001B, may elbow faces AWAY from the appliance. Insert be purchased from your LG retailer. This kit the elbow/duct assembly through the side contains duct components necessary to change opening and press it onto the adapter duct. -
Page 24: Stacking The Appliance
INSTALLATION • If appliances are already installed, disconnect Press the adapter duct onto the blower them from all power, water and drain housing and secure it to the base of the connections. appliance as shown. This stacking kit includes: • Two (2) side rails Insert the 10.2 cm elbow through the rear •... -
Page 25: Venting The Dryer
INSTALLATION the appliance. Slowly slide the appliance • Use only 4-inch (10.2 cm) rigid, semi-rigid or toward the back of the washer until the side flexible metal ductwork inside the dryer cabinet bracket stoppers catch the dryer feet. and for venting outside. •... - Page 26 INSTALLATION Ductwork Number of 90° Maximum length of 10 cm diameter rigid Wall Cap Type Elbows metal duct Recommended 19.8 m 16.8 m 14.3 m 11.0 m 8.5 m Use for only short run 16.8 m installations 14.3 m 12.5 m 9.1 m 6.7 m NOTE...
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Page 27: Connecting Gas Dryers
INSTALLATION Connecting Gas Dryers • Isolate the dryer from the gas supply system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply at WARNING pressures greater than 3.5 kPa. • Supply line requirements: Your laundry room •... -
Page 28: Connecting Electric Dryers
INSTALLATION • If necessary, the correct nozzle (for the NG Securely tighten all connections between the nozzle kit, order part number 383EEL3002K) dryer and your laundry room’s gas supply. should be installed by a qualified technician and the change should be noted on the dryer. •... - Page 29 INSTALLATION SHOULD BE OF THE MAXIMUM RATE VOLTAGE • Use a 30-amp, 240-volt, 4-wire, UL-listed LISTED ON THE NAMEPLATE. DO NOT CONNECT power cord with #10 AWG-minimum copper THE APPLIANCE TO 110-, 115-, OR 120-VOLT conductor and closed loop or forked CIRCUIT.
- Page 30 INSTALLATION ground wire . Cut off approximately 3.8 cm Attach the neutral (white) wire to the center from the other three wires and strip 2.5 cm screw of the terminal block. insulation from each wire. Bend the ends of the three shorter wires into a hook shape.
- Page 31 INSTALLATION MOVED to the neutral terminal when a 4-wire • A UL-listed strain relief is required. cord is to be used, or where grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited. • Use a 30-amp, 240-volt, 3-wire, UL-listed power cord with #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor and closed loop or forked terminals with upturned ends.
- Page 32 INSTALLATION Bend the ends of the three wires into a hook Connect the external ground (if required by shape. local codes) to the green ground screw. Tighten all screws securely. Reinstall the terminal block access cover. Remove the terminal block access cover on the upper back of the appliance.
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Page 33: Connecting The Water Inlet Hose
Connect all water supply leak or burst causing flooding and property hoses tightly by hand and then tighten another damage. Contact an LG Customer Information 2/3 turn with pliers. Center for assistance in buying hoses. • Type 1 : WITHOUT WASHER (The dryer does not share the faucet with the washing machine.) - Page 34 INSTALLATION Connect the straight end of the long foreign particles such as sand and scale from clogging the dryer inlet valve. hose to the cold water faucet. Connect the long dryer hose to the dryer inlet valve tightly by hand and then tighten another 2/3 turn with pliers.
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Page 35: Final Installation Check
INSTALLATION Checking Levelness NOTE Once the appliance is in its final location, recheck • If any leaks are found, shut off the water faucet, the appliance to be sure it is level. Make sure it is remove the hose and check the condition of the level front to back and side to side, and that all four rubber seal. - Page 36 INSTALLATION • On models with a glass touch control panel, than the installation test, the results during the press the Power button then IMMEDIATELY two tests may not be the same. press and hold the Señal (Signal) and Temp. • Do not interrupt the test cycle, as this could buttons.
- Page 37 INSTALLATION Excess or crushed Too many elbows or transition duct exhaust too long Check for blockages and lint buildup. Make sure the ductwork is not crushed or restricted.
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Page 38: Operation
OPERATION OPERATION Before Use WARNING • To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. Operation Overview Normal cycle with the default settings. Select the Normal cycle to change the default settings. -
Page 39: Loading The Dryer
OPERATION Check the Lint Filter Before Grouping Similar Items Every Load For the best drying results, and to reduce the possibility of damage to clothing, sort clothes into Always make sure the lint filter is clean before loads that can be dried with the same drying cycle. starting a new load;... - Page 40 OPERATION Fabric Care Labels Many articles of clothing include a fabric care label. Using the chart below, adjust the cycle and option selections to care for your clothing according to the manufacturer's recommendations. Tumble Dry Label Directions Normal Permanent Press / Wrinkle Resistant Gentle / Delicate Do not tumble dry...
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Page 41: Control Panel
• Use these buttons to select the desired options for the selected cycle. Not all options are available for each cycle. • Remote Start - With the LG ThinQ app, you can use a smartphone to control your appliance remotely. • Wi-Fi - Press and hold the Reducir Estática (Reduce Static) button for 3 seconds to initiate the... - Page 42 OPERATION Time and Status Display • The display shows the settings, estimated time remaining, options, and status messages for the appliance. When the appliance is turned on, the default settings in the display will illuminate. Time and Status Display Flow Sense Indicator •...
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Page 43: Dry Cycles
Sensor Dry Cycles Sensor dry cycles utilize LG's unique dual sensor system to detect and compare the moisture level in clothes and in the air and adjust the drying time as needed to ensure superior results. The appliance automatically sets the dryness level and temperature at the recommended setting for each cycle. - Page 44 Dry Level Not adjustable Temperature Not adjustable Steam Cycles LG’s new steam technology injects fabrics with a swirling jet of hot steam to refresh clothes, reduce static, and make ironing easier. Cycle Steam Sanitary Description Use this cycle to reduce bacteria on laundry using TurboSteam.
- Page 45 OPERATION Cycle Steam Sanitary Nivel de Secado Not adjustable (Dry Level) Temperature Default: Alta (High) Available: Alta (High) Default Time 31 minutes Fabric Type • Comforter, Bedding (Single, 1 each) (Max Amount) • Children's Clothing (3 lbs.) Cycle Steam Fresh Description Use this cycle to quickly reduce wrinkles and odors in fabrics using the power of steam.
- Page 46 Ciclo Descargado (Downloaded) Description This cycle allows you to download a new and specialized drying cycle to your appliance with a smartphone. • Refer to the LG ThinQ smartphone application to see the cycles available for download. Selectable Drying Options Option...
- Page 47 OPERATION Option Ahorro de Reducir Alerta Secado Anti Arrugas Cycle Energía Estática Húmedo TurboSteam (Wrinkle (Energy (Reduce (Damp Dry Care) Static) Signal) Saver) Ropa de cama (Bedding) Cargas Pequeñas (Small Load) Antibacterial Steam Sanitary (Not adjustable) Steam Fresh (Not adjustable) Delicados (Delicates) Planchado...
- Page 48 OPERATION NOTE • The TurboSteam and Ahorro de Energía (Energy Saver) options cannot be used together.
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Page 49: Cycle Modifiers
OPERATION Cycle Modifiers • Use the Más Tiempo (More Time) / Menos Tiempo (Less Time) buttons to add or reduce the drying time in 5-minute increments. About Modifier Buttons Señal (Signal) Each cycle has default settings that are selected The appliance plays a melody when the drying automatically. -
Page 50: Options And Extra Functions
OPERATION Options and Extra NOTE Functions • Steam may not be clearly visible during steam cycles. This is normal. Your dryer includes several additional cycle options to customize cycles to meet your individual needs. • Do not use steam with delicate fabrics such as wool, silk, or easily discolored fabrics. - Page 51 OPERATION • Do not attempt to reach into the dryer during a cycle, or until the door is opened. This is helpful in steam cycle. Steam can cause severe burns. preventing wrinkles when you are unable to remove items from the dryer immediately. Press the Anti Arrugas (Wrinkle Care) button before you start a drying cycle.
- Page 52 OPERATION NOTE • The function does not lock the door. • Once this function is set, all buttons are locked except the Power button. • When the controls are locked, and the remaining time are alternately shown on the display during the dry cycle. •...
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Page 53: Smart Functions
Google Play Store or Apple App Store on a and in the application. smartphone. NOTE Run the LG ThinQ app and sign in with your • If you change your wireless router, Internet existing account or create an LG account to service provider, or password, delete the sign in. - Page 54 Internet service provider or refer to your wireless router manual. Press the Power button. • LG ThinQ is not responsible for any network connection problems or any faults, malfunctions, or errors caused by network Press and hold the Inicio Remoto (Remote connection.
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Page 55: Smart Diagnosis
LG ThinQ application. NOTE • Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu. Follow • Only one downloaded cycle can be stored on the the instructions provided in the LG ThinQ appliance at a time. - Page 56 SMART FUNCTIONS After the data transfer is complete, the diagnosis will be displayed in the application. NOTE • For best results, do not move the smartphone while the tones are being transmitted.
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Page 57: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE WARNING • Unplug the appliance before cleaning. • Never use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or solvents to clean the appliance. They will damage the finish. Regular Cleaning Maintaining Ductwork Vent ductwork should be checked for lint buildup Cleaning the Exterior once per month and cleaned at least once per year. - Page 58 MAINTENANCE For everyday cleaning, roll any lint off the filter with your fingers, or Vacuum the lint filter. If the lint filter has become very dirty or clogged with fabric softener, wash the lint filter in warm, soapy water and allow it to dry thoroughly before reinstalling.
- Page 59 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service The dryer is equipped with an automatic error- function properly or does not function at all, check monitoring system to detect and diagnose the following before you call for service. problems at an early stage. If the dryer does not Error Messages Symptoms Possible Cause &...
- Page 60 TROUBLESHOOTING Operation Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Appliance will not turn Power cord is not properly plugged in. • Make sure that the power plug is securely plugged into a grounded outlet matching the appliance's rating plate. House fuse is blown, circuit breaker has tripped, or power outage has occurred.
- Page 61 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Clothes take too long Load is not properly sorted. to dry. • Separate heavy items from lightweight items. Larger and heavier items take longer to dry. Light items in a load with heavy items can fool the sensor because the light items dry faster.
- Page 62 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Appliance runs and This is how the Anti Arrugas (Wrinkle Care) option works. pauses by itself after • Make sure that the Anti Arrugas (Wrinkle Care) option has been set. The the drying cycle option is designed to prevent creases that are formed when the clothes finishes.
- Page 63 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Lint is left on clothes. Clothes have not been sorted properly. • Some fabrics are lint producers (i.e., a fuzzy white cotton towel) and should be dried separately from clothes that are lint trappers (i.e., a pair of black linen pants).
- Page 64 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Creases or pleats are The function of this cycle is to remove wrinkles from fabric. gone from garments • Use an iron to replace creases and pleats in garments. after Steam Fresh. Garments have static This is normal.
- Page 65 • Find the Wi-Fi network connected to your smartphone and remove it, then connected to the Wi-Fi register your appliance on LG ThinQ. network. Mobile data for your smartphone is turned on. • Turn off the Mobile data of your smartphone and register the appliance using the Wi-Fi network.
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