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LG DL 340 L Owner's Manual

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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*340**L
www.lg.com
MFL72045815
Copyright © 2024 LG Electronics. All Rights Reserved
Rev.00_062524

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  • Page 1 Scan to see the online manual. 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*340**L www.lg.com MFL72045815 Copyright © 2024 LG Electronics. All Rights Reserved Rev.00_062524...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    28 OPERATION Before Use Loading the Dryer Control Panel Dry Cycles Cycle Modifiers Options and Extra Functions 39 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application Smart Diagnosis Function 40 MAINTENANCE Regular Cleaning 42 TROUBLESHOOTING FAQs Before Calling for Service 47 LIMITED 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. •...

  • 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 Product Specifications Model DL*340**L Please refer to the rating label for detailed Electrical Requirements information. Dimensions (Width X Height X Depth) 27'' X 30 1/8'' X 39'' (68.6 cm X 76.5 cm X 99 cm) Maximum Depth with Door Open 51 3/8'' (130.5 cm) Gas : 123.02 lb (55.8 kg) Net Weight...

  • 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 inlet hose (for steam models) 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 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.
  • Page 14 14 INSTALLATION Installation Spacing for Cabinet For cabinet installation with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top of the cabinet are required. Description Dimension/Clearance Depth of Ventilation Opening 7″ (178 mm) Back Clearance 5″ (127 mm) Depth 30 1/8″ (765 mm) Front Clearance 1″...

  • Page 15: Leveling The Appliance

    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 16: Installing The Vent Kit

    2. NOTE WARNING • An adapter kit, part number 383EEL9001B, may be purchased from your LG retailer. This kit • Be sure to support the weight of the door before contains duct components necessary to change inserting the hinge screws.

  • Page 17: Stacking The Appliance

    INSTALLATION Insert the 4" (10.2 cm) elbow through the 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. Secure it in place with duct tape. Attach the cover plate to the back of the dryer with the included screw.

  • Page 18: Venting The Dryer

    18 INSTALLATION Venting the Dryer Make sure the surface of the washer is clean and dry. Remove paper backing from the tape on one of the stacking kit side brackets. WARNING • Gas dryers MUST exhaust to the outdoors. • To reduce the risk of fire, combustion, or accumulation of combustible gases, DO NOT exhaust dryer air into an enclosed and unventilated area, such as an attic, wall, ceiling,...

  • Page 19: Connecting Gas Dryers

    INSTALLATION Ductwork • Insulate ductwork that runs through unheated areas in order to reduce condensation and lint buildup on duct surfaces. Maximum length No. of of 4-inch • Incorrect or inadequate exhaust systems are not Wall Cap Type 90° diameter rigid covered by the dryer warranty.
  • Page 20 20 INSTALLATION Connecting the Gas Supply • For personal safety, this dryer must be properly grounded. • This dryer must be plugged into a 120-VAC, 60- NOTE Hz. grounded outlet protected by a 15-ampere • In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: This fuse or circuit breaker.

  • Page 21: Connecting Electric Dryers

    INSTALLATION that your home has adequate electrical power to Turn on your laundry room’s gas supply. operate the appliance. • This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an 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...
  • Page 22 22 INSTALLATION Four-Wire Power Cord Tighten all screws securely. • A UL-listed strain relief is required. Reinstall the terminal block access cover. • 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.
  • Page 23 INSTALLATION Remove the terminal block access cover on the upper back of the appliance. Install UL-listed strain relief into the power cord through-hole. Thread the 4-wire #10 AWG minimum copper power cable prepared in step 1 through the White Wire moved from Ground Screw strain relief.
  • Page 24 24 INSTALLATION insulation from each wire. Bend the ends of UL-Listed 3-Wire Power Cord the three wires into a hook shape. 1’’ (2.5 cm) Attach the two hot leads (black and red) of the power cord to the outer terminal block screws.

  • Page 25: Final Installation Check

    INSTALLATION manometer, placed on the exhaust duct approximately 2 ft. (60.9 cm) from the dryer. Static pressure in the exhaust duct should not exceed 0.6 inch (1.5 cm). The dryer should be checked while the dryer is running with no load. Checking Levelness Once the dryer is in its final location, recheck the dryer to be sure it is level.
  • Page 26 26 INSTALLATION Check the Duct Condition Press and hold the Signal and Temp. buttons and then press the Power button. If the Flow Sense LED is turned on, check the exhaust system for restrictions and damage. • On models with a glass touch control panel, Repair or replace the exhaust system as needed.
  • Page 27 INSTALLATION Make sure the ductwork is not crushed or Error Possible Cause & Solution restricted. Code Gas supply or service turned off. (Gas Model only.) • Confirm that house gas shutoff and the dryer gas shutoff are both fully open. Motor harness is disconnected.

  • Page 28: Operation

    28 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 29: Loading The Dryer

    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 30 30 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 31: Control Panel

    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 32 32 OPERATION Time and Status Display Clean Filter Reminder • The Clean Filter indicator lights up at the beginning of the cycle to remind you to check the lint filter. It turns off when the Start/Pause button is pressed. Cycle Status Indicators •...

  • Page 33: 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 34 34 OPERATION Cycle Delicates Dry Level Default: Normal Available: All Temperature Default: Low Available: Low Cycle Perm. Press Description Use this cycle to minimize wrinkles when drying tablecloths or wrinkle-free clothes. Dry Level Default: Normal Available: All Temperature Default: Medium Available: Medium Manual Dry Cycles Use Manual Dry cycles to select a specific amount of drying time.
  • Page 35 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 36: Cycle Modifiers

    36 OPERATION Cycle Modifiers 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. Not every option is available with every cycle.

  • Page 37: Options And Extra Functions

    OPERATION Options and Extra Functions Damp Dry Signal When this option is selected, the appliance signals Your dryer includes several additional cycle when the load is approximately 80% dry. This options to customize cycles to meet your individual allows you to remove faster-drying lightweight needs.
  • Page 38 38 OPERATION Press and hold the Wrinkle Care button for 3 seconds to activate/deactivate this function. • When the function is deactivated, a chime will sound and the remaining time for the current cycle will reappear on the display.

  • Page 39: Smart Functions

    SMART FUNCTIONS SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application • Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu. Follow The LG ThinQ application allows you to the instructions for audible diagnosis provided communicate with the appliance using a in the LG ThinQ application.

  • Page 40: Maintenance

    40 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 41 MAINTENANCE 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. NOTE • NEVER operate the appliance without the lint filter in place.

  • Page 42: 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 43: 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 44 44 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause & Solution The appliance will Power cord is not properly plugged in. not turn on. • 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 45 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause & Solution Clothes take too long Energy Saver option is selected. (on some models) to dry. • If using Normal cycle, deselect the energy saver option that is selected by default. This option reduces energy use by adding an air dry section to the beginning of the cycle. It is normal to feel no heat at the beginning of the cycle while in Energy Saver mode.
  • Page 46 46 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause & Solution Lint on clothes. Excess static in clothes. • Use a fabric softener to reduce static electricity. Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Overdrying a load of laundry can cause a buildup of static electricity. •...

  • Page 47: Limited Warranty

    Should your LG Dryer (“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 48 Or by mail: LG Electronics Customer Service P.O. Box 240007 Huntsville, AL 35813 ATTN: CIC 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 49 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 50 (b) the date on which the product was purchased; (c) the product model name or model number; and (d) the serial number (the serial number can be found (i) on the product; or (ii) online by accessing https:// www.lg.com/us/support/repair-service/schedule-repair-continued and clicking on “Find My Model & Serial Number”).
  • Page 51 Memo...
  • Page 52 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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