LG DF20 V2EW Series Owner's Manual

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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

DF20*V2W / DF20*V2EW

MFL67652545

Rev.00_091224

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 DF20*V2W / DF20*V2EW www.lg.com MFL67652545 Rev.00_091224 Copyright © 2024 LG Electronics. All Rights Reserved...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Connecting the Water Inlet Hose..............34 Final Installation Check ...................36 OPERATION Before Use ......................39 Loading the Dryer ....................40 Control Panel ....................42 Dry Cycles......................44 Cycle Modifiers ....................47 Options and Extra Functions ................48 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application ..................50 Smart Diagnosis ....................50 MAINTENANCE...
Page 3 Regular Cleaning....................52 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service................54...
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: Safety Messages
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.
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 45 cm 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 • 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. • Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Page 10 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product. • Do not reach into the appliance if the drum is moving. • Do not dry articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, soiled with or spotted with gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, vegetable oil, cooking oil or other flammable or explosive substances, as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.
Page 11 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps, waterprooftextiles, rubber backed articles and clothes or pillows fitted with foamrubber pads should not be dried in the appliance. • Fabric softeners, or similar products, should be used as specified bythe fabric softener instructions.
Page 12: Grounding Instructions
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 Grounding Instructions...
Page 13: 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 14: Product Specifications
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 DF20*V2W / DF20*V2EW Gas : 120 V~ 60 Hz, 400 W Electrical Requirements Electric : 120/240 V~ 60 Hz, 5550 W Min.
Page 15 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 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.
Page 16: 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 17: 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 18: Dimensions And Clearances
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 19 INSTALLATION Description Dimension/Clearance 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. One upper vent opening with a minimum opening of 310 cm must be installed no lower than 182.9 cm above the floor.
Page 20 INSTALLATION Description Dimension/Clearance 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 Width *1 Differs depending on the washer dimensions.
Page 21 INSTALLATION Description Dimension/Clearance Front Clearance 25mm Side Clearance 25 mm Width 686 mm Clearance to Top of Cabinet 229 mm...
Page 22: 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 23: Door Reversal Instructions
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.
Page 24: 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 25: 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 26: 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 27 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...
Page 28: 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 29: Connecting Electric Dryers
INSTALLATION • All connections must be in accordance with local Securely tighten all connections between the codes and regulations. Gas dryers MUST exhaust dryer and your laundry room’s gas supply. to the outdoors. High-Altitude Installations Turn on your laundry room’s gas supply. The BTU rating of this dryer is AGA-certified for elevations below 3048 m.
Page 30: Four-Wire Power Cord
INSTALLATION Remove the terminal block access cover on the WARNING upper back of the appliance. • If the branch circuit to appliance is 4.5 m or less in length, use UL (Underwriters Laboratories) listed No.-10 AWG wire (copper wire only), or as Install UL-listed strain relief into the power required by local codes.
Page 31 INSTALLATION insulation from each wire. Bend the ends of the Attach the power cord ground wire to the three shorter wires into a hook shape. green ground screw. Tighten all screws securely. Reinstall the terminal block access cover. 127 mm Ground Wire Remove the terminal block access cover on the upper back of the appliance.
Page 32: Three-Wire Power Cord
INSTALLATION Three-Wire Power Cord WARNING • This appliance is supplied with the neutral wire • A 3-wire connection is NOT grounded. This white ground wire MUST BE permitted on new construction MOVED to the neutral terminal when a 4-wire after January 1, 1996. cord is to be used, or where grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited.
Page 33 INSTALLATION • Use UL-listed 3-wire, #10 AWG minimum WARNING copper conductor cable. Allow at least 1.5 m • This appliance is supplied with the neutral wire length to allow for removal and installation of grounded. If a 3-wire cord is to be used and is appliance.
Page 34: Connecting The Water Inlet Hose
Contact an LG Customer Information Center for assistance in buying hoses. CAUTION Connect the external ground (if required by local codes) to the green ground screw.
Page 35 INSTALLATION washer hose to the washer and the there is a rubber seal in place in both ends other side of the Y-connector of each hose to prevent leaking. Check the type of installation and connect the hose to the faucet. Connect all water supply hoses tightly by hand and then tighten another 2/3 turn with pliers.
Page 36: Final Installation Check
INSTALLATION Turn on the cold water faucet. NOTE • If all air is not purged from the gas line, the gas igniter may turn off before the main burner ignites. If this happens, the igniter will reattempt gas ignition after approximately two minutes. Electric Models Close the appliance door and press the Power button to turn the appliance on.
Page 37 INSTALLATION buildup and free of restrictions allows clothes to cycle ends, the exhaust system is adequate. dry faster and reduces energy use. If the exhaust system is severely restricted, the Flow Sense LED will turn on. Other problems may also be shown with error NOTE codes.
Page 38 INSTALLATION Check for blockages and lint buildup. Error Possible Cause & Solution Code Temperature sensor failure. • Turn off the appliance and call for service. Humidity sensor failure. • Turn off the appliance and call for service. Electric dryer power cord is not connected correctly, or house power supply is incorrect.
Page 39: 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 40: Loading The Dryer
OPERATION increase drying time. To clean, pull the lint filter Different fabrics have different care requirements, straight up and roll any lint off the filter with your and some fabrics will dry more quickly than others. fingers. Push the lint filter firmly back into place. Woolen Items See Regular Cleaning for more information.
Page 41 OPERATION Tumble Dry Label Directions Normal Permanent Press / Wrinkle Resistant Gentle / Delicate Do not tumble dry Do not dry (used with do not wash) Heat Setting Label Directions High Medium No Heat / Air...
Page 42: Control Panel
3 seconds. The corresponding symbol lights up in the display. Remote Start • With the LG ThinQ app, you can use a smartphone to control your appliance remotely. • In order to use the Remote Start function, refer to SMART FUNCTIONS.
Page 43 OPERATION Description Time and Status Display • The display shows the settings, estimated remaining time, options, and status messages. When the appliance is turned on, the default settings in the display will illuminate. Time and Status Display Description Filter Cleaning lights up when the lint filter should be cleaned or inserted. Drying progress indicator •...
Page 44: Dry Cycles
OPERATION Dry Cycles Turn the knob or press the button to select the desired cycle. When you select a dry cycle the light for the corresponding dry cycle will turn on. Sensor Drying Programme Guide The appliance automatically sets the dryness level and temperature at the recommended setting for each programme.
Page 45 OPERATION Programme Perm. Press Dry level Default: Normal Available: All Temperature Default: Medium Available: Medium Programme Delicates Description Use this programme for drying dress shirts/blouses, nylons, lingerie, or sheer and lacy clothes which can easily be damaged. Dry level Default: Normal Available: All Temperature Default: Low...
Page 46 OPERATION Option Programme Wrinkle Care Damp Dry Signal Energy Saver Bedding Towels Perm. Press Delicates Speed Dry Air Dry *1 This option helps to reduce the energy use by drying clothes at lower temperature than normal mode. When this option is set, the drying time will increase.
Page 47: Cycle Modifiers
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 48: Options And Extra Functions
OPERATION Options and Extra preventing wrinkles when you are unable to remove items from the dryer immediately. Functions Press the Wrinkle Care button before you start a drying cycle. Your dryer includes several additional cycle options to customize cycles to meet your individual needs. NOTE Select the desired option after selecting the desired cycle and settings.
Page 49 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 50: Smart Functions
Follow the instructions below to use the audible notifications on a smartphone. The notifications diagnosis method. are triggered even if the LG ThinQ application is • Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the off. Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu. Follow...
Page 51 SMART FUNCTIONS • Keep the smartphone in place until the data transfer has finished. Time remaining for data transfer is displayed. 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.
Page 52: 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 53 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 54: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING 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 55 TROUBLESHOOTING Operation Performance Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Greasy or dirty spots Fabric softener is used incorrectly. are left on clothes. • When washing clothes that are to be dried in the appliance, use the correct amount of fabric softener as recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener.
Page 56 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Lint is left on clothes. Tissue, paper, etc., has been left in pockets. • Check pockets thoroughly before drying clothes. Excess static in clothes Clothes have dried for too long (overdried). after drying. • Overdrying a load of clothes can cause a buildup of static electricity. Adjust settings and use a shorter drying time, or use Sensor Dry programmes.
Page 57 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution The appliance has an Do you smell an odour during use? odour. • When washing clothes, use detergent in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. If you use more detergent than recommended, undissolved detergent may accumulate on the clothes and cause an odour.
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