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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
DT21WS / DLE1501W
MFL67652556
Rev.00_112924
Copyright © 2024 LG Electronics. All Rights Reserved
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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 DT21WS / DLE1501W www.lg.com MFL67652556 Rev.00_112924 Copyright © 2024 LG Electronics. All Rights Reserved...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Connecting Electric Dryers................26 Final Installation Check ...................31 OPERATION Before Use ......................35 Loading the Dryer ....................36 Control Panel ....................38 Dry Cycles......................40 Cycle Modifiers ....................43 Options and Extra Functions ................44 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application ..................46 Smart Diagnosis Function................46 MAINTENANCE Regular Cleaning....................48... - Page 3 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service................50...
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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: 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.
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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: Caring For The Environment
• You can take your appliance to any of the authorised centres for collection. If you want to know an updated list of countries that have this service, visit the page https:// www.lg.com/global/take-back-recycling-global-network- south-america. -
Page 14: 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 15: Product Specifications
Gas Connection Power Cord (for Gas Models) Exhaust Duct Oulet Product Specifications Model DT21WS / DLE1501W Please refer to the rating label for detailed Electrical Requirements information. 27'' X 29 1/2'' X 40 7/16'' (68.6 cm X 75.0 cm X 102.7... -
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 Gas / Electric dryer. • Purchase a UL-listed, 3-wire or 4-wire power cord kit with UL-listed strain relief (electric dryer only) Plug in the power cord. -
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 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. •...
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Page 20: Leveling The Appliance
INSTALLATION Leveling the Appliance and front to back. Make sure that all four leveling feet are in firm contact with the floor. WARNING • Use long-sleeved gloves and safety glasses. • The appliance is heavy. Two or more people are required when installing the appliance. - Page 21 INSTALLATION Open the door and remove the two plastic hole With the door on a protected surface, remove all screws on each side of the door and lift off caps on the catch side by gently prying up the inner door frame using a flat blade with a flat blade screwdriver.
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Page 22: Installing The Vent Kit
• An adapter kit, part number 383EEL9001B, may Preassemble a 10.2 cm elbow to the next be purchased from your LG retailer. This kit 10.2 cm duct section, and secure all joints with contains duct components necessary to change duct tape. Be sure that the male end of the the appliance vent location. -
Page 23: Venting The Dryer
INSTALLATION cover plate to the back of the appliance with Attach the cover plate to the back of the the included screw. appliance with the included screw. Venting the Dryer Bottom Venting Remove the rear exhaust duct retaining screw WARNING . - Page 24 INSTALLATION be UL-listed. Use of other materials for transition The vent hood should have hinged dampers to duct could affect drying time. prevent backdraft when the dryer is not in use. • DO NOT use sheet metal screws or other •...
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Page 25: Gas Supply Requirements
INSTALLATION • Incorrect or inadequate exhaust systems are not • Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is covered by the dryer warranty. Dryer failures or encountered, it is your personal responsibility service required because of such exhaust and obligation to have it replaced with a properly systems will not be covered by the dryer grounded 3-prong wall outlet. -
Page 26: Connecting The Gas Supply
INSTALLATION Connecting the Gas Supply 3/8'' 1/2" NPT Gas Connection (from dryer to pipe - gas pipe) Make sure that the gas supply to the laundry AGA/CSA-Certified Stainless Steel Flexible Connector room is turned OFF and the dryer is unplugged. Confirm that the type of gas available in your 1/8'' NPT Pipe Plug laundry room is appropriate for the dryer. -
Page 27: Four-Wire Power Cord
INSTALLATION Electrical Requirements for same color screw. Wire color indicated in the manual is connected to the same color screw in Electric Models Only the block. • Grounding through the neutral conductor is WARNING prohibited for: (1) new branch-circuit installations and (2) areas where local codes •... - Page 28 INSTALLATION UL-Listed 4-Wire Power Cord Ground Screw Transfer the appliance's ground wire from Four-Wire Direct Wire behind the green ground screw to the center screw of the terminal block. • A UL-listed strain relief is WARNING required. • This appliance is supplied with the neutral wire grounded.
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Page 29: Three-Wire Power Cord
INSTALLATION Thread the 4-wire #10 AWG minimum copper Reinstall the terminal block access cover. power cable prepared in step 1 through the strain relief. White Wire moved from Ground Screw Terminal Block Hot Leads of Power Cord (Black and Red) UL-Listed Strain Relief Neutral Wire (White) UL-Listed 4-Wire Power Cord... - Page 30 INSTALLATION Thread a 30-amp, 240 volt, 3-wire, UL-listed Reinstall the terminal block access cover. power cord with #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor through the strain relief. Terminal Block White Wire from Dryer harness UL-Listed Strain Relief Hot Leads of Power Cord (Black and Red) UL-Listed 3-Wire Power Cord Neutral Wire (White) External Ground Wire (if required by local...
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Page 31: Final Installation Check
INSTALLATION Install UL-listed strain relief into the power Reinstall the terminal block access cover. cord through-hole. Thread the 3-wire, #10 AWG minimum copper conductor power cable prepared in step 1 through the strain relief. Hot lead (black and red) Neutral wire (white) External ground wire (if required by local Terminal block codes) -
Page 32: Checking Airflow
INSTALLATION Activating the Installation Test Inicio/Pausa (Start/Pause) buttons to start the test. The exhaust air should be warm after the appliance has been operating for 3 minutes. Remove the drying rack and literature, and then close the door. Checking Airflow Effective appliance operation requires proper airflow. -
Page 33: Error Codes
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 34 INSTALLATION Check for blockages and lint buildup. Make sure the ductwork is not crushed or restricted.
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Page 35: 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 starts the Normal cycle with the default settings. Select the Normal cycle to change the default settings. -
Page 36: Check The Lint Filter Before Every Load
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 37: Fabric Care Labels
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... -
Page 38: Control Panel
OPERATION Control Panel Control Panel Features Encendido/Apagado (Power) Button • Press the button to turn the appliance on. Press again to turn the appliance off. NOTE • Pressing the Encendido/Apagado (Power) button during a cycle will cancel that cycle, and any load settings will be lost. -
Page 39: Time And Status Display
OPERATION Time and Status Display 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 40: 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 41 Not adjustable Special Drying Cycles Cycle 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.
- Page 42 OPERATION Selectable Drying Options Option Alerta de Secado Cycle Ahorrar Energía Anti Arrugas (Wrinkle Húmedo (Damp Dry Care) (Energy Saver) Signal) Normal Carga Pesada (Heavy Duty) Perm. Press (Perm. Press) Anti Bacterial (Anti Bacterial) Delicados (Delicates) Secado Rápido (Speed Dry) Secado con Aire (Air Dry) *1 This option helps to reduce the energy use by drying clothes at lower temperatures than the normal...
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Page 43: Cycle Modifiers
OPERATION Cycle Modifiers Press the button repeatedly until the desired volume setting is illuminated. 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 44: Options And Extra Functions
OPERATION Options and Extra cycle, or until the door is opened. This is helpful in preventing wrinkles when you are unable to Functions remove items from the dryer immediately. Press the Anti Arrugas (Wrinkle Care) button Your dryer includes several additional cycle options before you start a drying cycle. -
Page 45: Damp Dry Signal
OPERATION personalizado (Custom PGM) button will Press and hold the Alerta de Secado Húmedo overwrite any previously saved custom program. (Damp Dry Signal) button for 3 seconds to activate/deactivate this function. • When the function is deactivated, a chime will Recalling a Custom Program sound and the remaining time for the current cycle will reappear on the display. -
Page 46: Smart Functions
Follow the instructions below to use the audible based on the pattern of use. diagnosis method. Settings • Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the Allows you to set various options on the appliance Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu. Follow and in the application. - Page 47 SMART FUNCTIONS Place the mouthpiece of your smartphone close to the Encendido/Apagado (Power) button. Press and hold the Temp. button for 3 seconds or longer while holding the smartphone mouthpiece to the Encendido/Apagado (Power) button until the data transfer is complete.
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Page 48: 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 49 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.
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Page 50: Troubleshooting
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. For detailed information or videos, visit www.lg.com for the troubleshooting page. Error Messages Symptoms Possible Cause &... - Page 51 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Appliance will not turn House fuse is blown, circuit breaker has tripped, or power outage has occurred. • 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. Flow Sense (Flow Exhaust system is too long or has too many turns/restrictions.
- Page 52 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Clothes take too long Load contains large and heavy fabrics. to dry. • Heavy fabrics take longer to dry because they tend to retain more moisture. To help reduce and maintain more consistent drying times for large and heavy fabrics, separate these items into smaller loads of a consistent size.
- Page 53 TROUBLESHOOTING Performance Symptoms 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 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Lint on clothes. The appliance is overloaded. • Divide extra large loads into smaller loads for drying. Tissue, paper, etc., left in pockets. • Check pockets thoroughly before washing and drying clothes. Excess static in clothes Fabric softener is not used or is used incorrectly.
- Page 55 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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