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OWNER'S MANUAL
DRYER
Read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating the
appliance and keep it handy for reference at all times.
ENGLISH
DL*730**E / DL*740**E
www.lg.com
MFL70442690
Copyright © 2022 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Rev.00_050622

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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 DL*730**E / DL*740**E www.lg.com MFL70442690 Copyright © 2022 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved. Rev.00_050622...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Final Installation Check 33 OPERATION Before Use Loading the Dryer Control Panel Dry Cycles Cycle Modifiers Options and Extra Functions 44 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application Smart Diagnosis Function 48 MAINTENANCE Regular Cleaning 50 TROUBLESHOOTING FAQs Before Calling for Service 56 WARRANTY...

  • Page 3: 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. •...

  • Page 4: Warning Statements

    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. If •...
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • 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.
  • Page 6 • Do not grasp the power cord or touch the appliance controls with wet hands. • Do not modify or extend the power cord. • If the appliance has been submerged, contact an LG Electronics customer information center for instructions before resuming use.
  • Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not put living animals such as pets inside the appliance. • Do not put any part of your body, such as your hands or feet, or metal objects under the appliance. • Do not let your hand get pinched when opening or closing the dryer door. Maintenance •...

  • Page 8: Product Overview

    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 9 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Water Inlet Hose Connection (for Steam Models) Exhaust Duct Oulet Product Specifications Model DL*730**E / DL*740**E Please refer to the rating label for detailed Electrical Requirements information. Dimensions (Width X Depth X Height) 27'' X 29 1/2'' X 44 1/2'' (68.6 cm X 75.0 cm X 113.0 cm) Maximum Depth with Door Open 50 1/4'' (127.5 cm) Gas : 118.4 lb (53.7 kg)

  • Page 10: Installation

    10 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 Gas / Electric dryer. •...

  • Page 11: Choosing The Proper Location

    INSTALLATION Choosing the Proper • For garage installation, you will need to place the appliance at least 18 inches (45.7 cm) above the Location floor. The standard pedestal height is 15 inches (38 cm). You will need 18 inches (45.7 cm) from the garage floor to the bottom of the appliance.
  • Page 12 12 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 13 INSTALLATION NOTE • There should be at least a little space around the dryer (or any other appliance) to eliminate the transfer of vibration from one appliance to another. If there is enough vibration, it could cause appliances to make noise or come into contact, causing paint damage and further increasing noise. •...

  • Page 14: Leveling The Appliance

    14 INSTALLATION Leveling the Appliance NOTE • If you are installing the appliance on the optional WARNING pedestal, you must use the leveling feet on the • Use long-sleeved gloves and safety glasses. pedestal to level the appliance. The appliance leveling feet should be fully retracted.
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION door aside face down on a protected Remove the 4 screws securing the hinges to surface to prevent damage to the door or the door frame. Remove the two plastic cover the work surface. caps . Reinstall the hinges and cover caps on the opposite sides from which they were removed.
  • Page 16 16 INSTALLATION Open the door from the side so that the hinge Do NOT remove the upper screw behind screws are accessible. the hinge bracket. Set the parts aside. CAUTION • Do NOT remove any of the eight screws on the face of the cabinet (marked below).
  • Page 17 INSTALLATION Reverse the components inside the door. • You will now be removing and reversing various components inside the door. See a few page later for a detailed diagram and identification of the inner structure and parts of the door. (The diagram shows the “before view”...
  • Page 18 18 INSTALLATION 2) While sliding the lock rod right, lift the • Now rotate the hinge filler 180 degrees right end up and out of the guides. and install it on the upper left side of the door. Reinstall the top lock rod.
  • Page 19 INSTALLATION assembly on the bottom left and lift the Install the side lock rod. hinge assembly out. • Flip the side lock rod over and install it on the opposite side. Insert the lower end into the left hinge and lower the rod into the guides on the door while compressing the spring inside the recess.
  • Page 20 20 INSTALLATION different screws on the bottom edge, in the Now, pick up the upper hinge pivot removed locations marked below. earlier and rotate it 180 degrees. Install the hinge on the top left side of the cabinet. ※ A detailed diagram and identification of the inner structure and parts of the door Interlock buttons Lower hinge filler Side lock rod...

  • Page 21: Installing The Vent Kit

    • An adapter kit, part number 383EEL9001B, may back easily and lock the pivot in place. The be purchased from your LG retailer. This kit door is now ready to remount on the contains duct components necessary to change opposite side of the dryer.

  • Page 22: Stacking The Appliance

    22 INSTALLATION duct onto the blower housing and secure Insert the 4" (10.2 cm) elbow through the to the base of the dryer as shown. rear opening and press it onto the adapter duct. Be sure that the male end of the elbow faces down through the hole in the bottom of the dryer.

  • Page 23: Venting The Dryer

    INSTALLATION Make sure the surface of the washer is clean • To reduce the risk of fire, combustion, or and dry. Remove paper backing from the tape accumulation of combustible gases, DO NOT on one of the stacking kit side brackets. exhaust dryer air into an enclosed and unventilated area, such as an attic, wall, ceiling, crawl space, chimney, gas vent, or concealed...

  • Page 24: Connecting Gas Dryers

    24 INSTALLATION Ductwork • Incorrect or inadequate exhaust systems are not covered by the dryer warranty. Dryer failures or service required because of such exhaust Maximum length No. of systems will not be covered by the dryer of 4-inch Wall Cap Type 90°...
  • Page 25 INSTALLATION Connecting the Gas Supply • This dryer must be plugged into a 120-VAC, 60- Hz. grounded outlet protected by a 15-ampere fuse or circuit breaker. NOTE • Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is • In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: This encountered, it is your personal responsibility product must be installed by a licensed plumber and obligation to have it replaced with a...

  • Page 26: Connecting Electric Dryers

    26 INSTALLATION Check all pipe connections (both internal and equipment-grounding conductor must be run external) for gas leaks with a noncorrosive with the circuit conductors and connected to the leak-detection fluid. equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the appliance. • The appliance has its own terminal block that Proceed to Venting the Dryer.
  • Page 27 INSTALLATION Four-Wire Power Cord Reinstall the terminal block access cover. • A UL-listed strain relief is required. • Use a 30-amp, 240-volt, 4-wire, UL-listed power cord with #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor and closed loop or forked terminals with upturned ends. White Wire moved from Ground Screw Hot Leads of Power Cord (Black and Red) Remove the terminal block access cover on...
  • Page 28 28 INSTALLATION Install UL-listed strain relief into the power Power Cord Ground Wire cord through-hole. Ground Screw Thread the 4-wire #10 AWG minimum copper power cable prepared in step 1 through the Three-Wire Power Cord strain relief. • A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on new construction after January 1, 1996.

  • Page 29: Final Installation Check

    INSTALLATION Reinstall the terminal block access cover. Terminal block UL-listed strain relief White Wire from Dryer Harness UL-listed 3-wire power cord Hot Leads of Power Cord (Black and Red) Attach the two hot leads (black and red) of the Neutral Wire (White) power cord to the outer terminal block External Ground Wire (if required by local screws.
  • Page 30 30 INSTALLATION Test Dryer Heating buildup and free of restrictions allows clothes to dry faster and reduces energy use. Gas Models NOTE Close the dryer door and press the Power button • The appliance should be cool before starting this to turn the dryer on.
  • Page 31 INSTALLATION immediately, as performance will be poor. Error Other problems may also be shown with Possible Cause & Solution Code error codes. Refer to the the Error Code table for details and solutions. Electric dryer power cord is not connected correctly, or house power supply is incorrect.
  • Page 32 32 INSTALLATION Make sure the ductwork is not crushed or restricted.

  • Page 33: 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 Adjust Settings Default settings for the selected cycle can now be changed, if desired, using the cycle Clean the Lint Filter modifier and option buttons.

  • Page 34: Loading The Dryer

    34 OPERATION Woven and Loopknit Materials fingers. Push the lint filter firmly back into place. See Regular Cleaning for more information. • Some woven and loopknit materials may shrink, depending on quality. Permanent Press and Synthetics • Do not overload your dryer. Take out permanent press items as soon as the dryer stops to reduce wrinkles.
  • Page 35 OPERATION Tumble Dry Label Directions Do not tumble dry Do not dry (used with do not wash) Heat Setting Label Directions High Medium No Heat / Air...

  • Page 36: Control Panel

    36 OPERATION Control Panel Control Panel Features Power Button • Press the button to turn the appliance on. Press again to turn the appliance off. NOTE • Pressing the Power button during a cycle will cancel that cycle, and any load settings will be lost. Cycle Selector Knob •...
  • Page 37 OPERATION Flow Sense Indicator • The Flow Sense™ duct blockage sensing system detects and alerts you to blockages in the ductwork that reduce exhaust flow from the dryer. Maintaining a clean exhaust system improves operating efficiency and helps minimize service calls, saving you money. Clean Filter Reminder •...

  • Page 38: 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 39 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 Cycle †...
  • Page 40 40 OPERATION † This option helps to reduce the energy use by drying clothes at lower temperatures than the normal mode. When this option is set, the drying time will increase.

  • Page 41: Cycle Modifiers

    OPERATION Cycle Modifiers • To turn the sounds on/off, press the Signal button. Alert sounds will still be audible. About Modifier Buttons Each cycle has default settings that are selected automatically. Customize these settings using the cycle modifier buttons. Repeatedly press the button for the desired modifier until the indicator light for the desired setting is lit.

  • Page 42: Options And Extra Functions

    42 OPERATION Options and Extra Functions Saving a Custom Program Your dryer includes several additional cycle Turn on the appliance and select the desired options to customize cycles to meet your individual settings using the cycle selector knob and needs. cycle modifier or option buttons.
  • Page 43 OPERATION Control Lock Use this function to disable the controls. This function can prevent children from changing cycles or operating the dryer. NOTE • The function does not lock the door. • Once this function is set, all buttons are locked except the Power button.

  • Page 44: Smart Functions

    Turn off the Mobile data or Cellular Data on - Control the appliance remotely or check to see your smartphone. how much time is left in the cycle from the LG ThinQ application. NOTE • Once the remote control feature is enabled, you can start a cycle from the LG ThinQ application.
  • Page 45 SMART FUNCTIONS • LG ThinQ is not responsible for any network Press and hold the Anti-Bacterial button for connection problems or any faults, malfunctions, 3 seconds to enable the remote control or errors caused by network connection. function. • The surrounding wireless environment can make the wireless network service run slowly.

  • Page 46: Smart Diagnosis Tm Function

    LG ThinQ application. FCC RF Radiation Exposure • Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu. Follow Statement the instructions provided in the LG ThinQ This equipment complies with FCC radiation application.
  • Page 47 SMART FUNCTIONS Hold the mouthpiece of your phone in front of the Power button. Press and hold the Temp. button for 3 seconds or longer while continuing to hold your phone to the Power button. Keep the phone in place untill the tone transmission has finished.

  • Page 48: Maintenance

    48 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 Cleaning the Lint Filter Always clean the lint from the filter after every Cleaning the Exterior cycle.
  • Page 49 MAINTENANCE filter in warm, soapy water and allow it to dry thoroughly before reinstalling. NOTE • NEVER operate the appliance without the lint filter in place.

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    Scan this QR code to quickly access the video search page on the offical LG website. On the lg.com/us home page, click on the Support menu tab to bring up the menu selections. Select Video Tutorials. Type Dryer in the search box on the new page and click the Search button.

  • Page 51: Before Calling For Service

    TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service The 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 52 52 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause & Solution Appliance does not House fuse is blown, circuit breaker has tripped, or power outage has occurred. heat. • Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not increase fuse capacity. If the problem is a circuit overload, have it corrected by a qualified electrician.
  • Page 53 TROUBLESHOOTING Performance Problem Possible Cause & Solution Clothes are wrinkled. Clothes dried too long (overdried). • Overdrying a load of laundry can lead to wrinkled clothes. Try a shorter drying time or use a lower dry level setting and remove items while they still retain a slight amount of moisture.
  • Page 54 54 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause & Solution Clothes have damp Very large load or very small load. Single large item such as a blanket or comforter. spots after a Sensor • If items are too tightly packed or too sparse the sensor may have trouble reading the Dry cycle.
  • Page 55 During Wi-Fi setup, the app is requesting a password to connect to the product (on certain phones). • Locate the network name which starts with "LG" under Settings > Networks. Note the last part of the network name. - If the network name looks like LGE_Appliance_XX-XX-XX, enter lge12345.

  • Page 56: Warranty

    Should your LG Dryer (collectively “Product”) fail due to a defect in materials or workmanship under normal and proper use, during the warranty period set forth below, LG will, at its option, repair or replace the Product. This limited warranty is valid only to the original retail purchaser of the Product (“You”) and applies only when purchased lawfully and used within the United States including U.S.
  • Page 57 Or by mail: LG Electronics, P.O. Box 240007, Huntsville, AL 35813 ATTN: Customer Service PROCEDURE FOR RESOLVING DISPUTES: ALL DISPUTES BETWEEN YOU AND LG ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING IN ANY WAY TO THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR THE PRODUCT SHALL BE RESOLVED EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH BINDING ARBITRATION, AND NOT IN A COURT OF GENERAL JURISDICTION.
  • Page 58 Notice of Dispute. In the event you intend to commence an arbitration proceeding, you must first notify LG in writing at least 30 days in advance of initiating the arbitration by sending a letter to LG at LG Electronics, USA, Inc. Attn: Legal Department-Arbitration 111 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632.
  • Page 59 WARRANTY Opt Out. You may opt out of this dispute resolution procedure. If you opt out, neither you nor LG can require the other to participate in an arbitration proceeding. To opt out, you must send notice to LG no later than 30 calendar days from the date of the first consumer purchaser’s purchase of the product by...
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  • Page 64 LG Customer Information Center For inquiries or comments, visit www.lg.com or call: U.S.A. 1-800-243-0000 1-888-542-2623 CANADA Register your product Online! www.lg.com...

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