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LG D5988W Owner's Manual

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DLE5977W/ DLG5988W
DLE5977B / DLG5988B
DLE3777W/ DLG3788W
P/No.: 3828EL3003A

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  • Page 1 DLE5977W/ DLG5988W DLE5977B / DLG5988B DLE3777W/ DLG3788W P/No.: 3828EL3003A...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    PART4 ACCESSORIES INSTALLATION .......................13-14 PART5. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYER ...............15-18 PART6. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GAS DRYERS ................19 PART7. GAS REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS..................20 PART8. EXHAUST REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTENANCE................21-22 PART9. OPERATING YOUR DRYER.......................23-28 PART10. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ......................29-31 LG DRYER LIMITED WARRANTY ........................32...

  • Page 3: Part1 Specifications

    Part 1 SPECIFICATIONS Please refer to the rating label regarding detailed information. Specifications are subject to change by manufacturer. I ACCESSORIES See page 26 for how to use. See page 13 for how to use. See page 14 for how to use.

  • Page 4: Part2 Important Warranty And Safety Instructions

    Warranty service is available by contacting your nearest LG Service Center and, for warranty period from the date of purchase, if this dryer is installed and operated according to the instructions in this manual, LG will repair or replace any of its mechanical or electrical parts if they are defective in material or workmanship.

  • Page 5: Part 2 Important Warranty And Safety Instructions

    Part 2 IMPORTANT WARRANTY AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! to help reduce any risk of electric shock, fire, or other personal or property injury when using your dryer, please exercise care and follow basic safety precautions, including the following: 1) Read all instructions before using the appliance.

  • Page 6: Part2 Important Warranty And Safety Instructions

    Part 2 IMPORTANT WARRANTY AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: • Do not try to light a match or cigarette, or turn WARNING! on any gas or electrical appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switches. Do not use any phone in your building.

  • Page 7: Part3 Initial Steps For Installing Your Dryer

    Part 3 INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR DRYER The following instructions will help guide you through the initial steps of setting up your dryer for use. Please note that every section of this manual provides important information regarding the preparation and use of your dryer, and it is important that you review this entire manual before proceeding with any installation or use.

  • Page 8: Part 3 Initial Steps For Installing Your Dryer

    Part 3 INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR DRYER Once in position, adjust the leveling legs of the dryer until it is level from left to right and from front to back. The leveling legs must remain firmly on the floor and the dryer should not rock. The maximum slope of the dryer from left to right or from front to back should not exceed 2.5 cm (1 inch).

  • Page 9: Alternate Exhaust Directions

    Part 3 INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR DRYER I ALTERNATE EXHAUST DIRECTIONS STEP 3 Connecting the Exhaust and Venting System. In addition to the following warnings, please refer to manual section on Exhaust Requirements and Maintenance. IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of fire, combustion, and gas accumulation, the dryer must be vented to the outdoors.
  • Page 10 Part 3 INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR DRYER STEP 4 Connection of Gas Supply STEP 5 Electrical Plug Connections for Electric Dryer Only. (Gas dryer only). In addition to the following, please refer to manual section on Gas Requirements Following are several warnings and instructions and Instructions.
  • Page 11 Part 3 INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR DRYER STEP 6 Preparation of the Dryer. STEP 8 Dryer Airflow. Prior to the first use of this appliance, use all- Effective dryer operation requires appropriate dryer purpose cleaning products or a solution of detergent airflow.

  • Page 12: Part5. Electrical Requirements For Electric Dryer

    Part 3 INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR DRYER 4) Electric dryers may be vented to the outside STEP 9 Additional Instructions using the back, left, right, or bottom panel. for Installation of Your 5) Gas dryers may be vented to the outside using the Dryer in a Manufactured back, left, or bottom panel.

  • Page 13: Part4 Accessories Installation

    Part 4 ACESSORIES INSTALLATION Stacking Kit Installation Instructions WARNING Stacking kit...
  • Page 14 Part 4 ACESSORIES INSTALLATION Pedestal Installation Instructions...
  • Page 15 Part 5 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS Following are additional instructions regarding electrical connections and requirements for electric dryers. Important Warning: To help prevent fire, electric shock, serious injury or death, the wiring and grounding must conform to the latest edition of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 and all applicable local regulations.

  • Page 16: Part 5 Electrical Requirements For Electric Dryers

    Part 5 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS Review the following options to determine the appropriate electrical connection for your home: 4-wire connection : Direct wire 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type14-30R) Important : use 4-wire connection in the places such as mobile homes and areas where 3-wire connections is not available.

  • Page 17: Wire Connection : Direct Wire

    Part 5 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS 3-wire connection : Direct wire Option 1: 4-wire connection with a Power supply cord. Important : use 3-wire connection in the places such as mobile homes and areas where 3-wire • lf your local codes or ordinances do not allow the connections is not available.
  • Page 18 Part 5 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS Option 3: Optional 3-wire Option 2: 3-Wire Connection with connection. a Power Supply Cord • If your local codes or ordinances do not allow the lf your local codes or ordinances permit the connection of a frame-grounding conductor to the connection of a frame-grounding conductor to the neutral wire, use the instructions under this...

  • Page 19: Part6. Electrical Requirements For Gas Dryers

    Part 6 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GAS DRYERS 120 Volt, 60 Hertz, with 3-Prong Grounding Plug Following are additional instructions regarding electrical connections and requirements for gas dryers. Important Warning: To help prevent fire, electric shock, serious injury or death, the wiring and grounding must conform to the latest edition of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1, and all applicable local regulations.

  • Page 20: Part7. Gas Requirements And Instructions

    Part 7 GAS REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS Following are important instructions and information concerning the requirements for the gas supply and service for gas dryers. Important Warning: The gas supply and service for a gas dryer must comply with all local codes and ordinances.

  • Page 21: Part8. Exhaust Requirements And Maintenance

    Part 8 EXHAUST REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTENANCE Following are important instructions and information concerning the exhaust requirements for your dryer. Important Warning: 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, crawl space, chimney, gas vent, or concealed space of a building.

  • Page 22: Part8. Exhaust Requirements And Maintenance

    Part 8 EXHAUST REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTENANCE Exhaust and Dryer Maintenance Cleaning the Lint Screen 1. Clean the lint filter either before drying each load WARNING! or after drying each load. Always make sure the lint filter is clean before starting a new load, because a clogged lint filter may increase drying times.

  • Page 23: Part9. Operating Your Dryer

    Part 9 OPERATING YOUR DRYER Following are instructions for starting and using your new dryer. Please refer to specific sections of this manual for more detailed information. Important Warning: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to person, read this entire manual, including the Important Safety Instructions, before operating this dryer.

  • Page 24: Stopping Your Dryer

    Part 9 OPERATING YOUR DRYER 4. Stopping Your Dryer 2. To use a Sensor Dry Cycle To stop your dryer at any time • Select an Sensor Dry Cycle. Press START/PAUSE or open the door. • Select DRY LEVEL to adjust how dry you want the load.

  • Page 25: Cycle Descriptions

    Part 9 OPERATING YOUR DRYER Sensor Dry Preset Cycle Settings Time* Sensor Dry This feature allows you to lock Temp. (Minutes) Cycles Load Type your settings to prevent children from changing them. You can HEAVY DUTY also use the child lock feature High Jeans, heavyweight to prevent unintended cycle or...

  • Page 26: Part 9 Operating Your Dryer

    Part 9 OPERATING YOUR DRYER • Time Dry 8. Modifiers 8. Modifiers Use this cycle to complete drying if items are still damp after an Sensor Dry Cycle. Time dry is also useful for drying heavyweight and bulky items, Use Modifiers to select temperatures for the Manual such as bedspreads and work clothes.

  • Page 27: Rack Dry

    Part 9 OPERATING YOUR DRYER 9. Rack Dry NOTE: Check the lint screen and remove any lint accumulated from items dried on the rack. The dryer rack is shipped in place Suggested Items Temperature Suggested in your dryer. Remove and for Rack Drying Setting Time*...

  • Page 28: Part9. Operating Your Dryer

    Part 9 OPERATING YOUR DRYER 11. Custom Programming 12. Beeper Set up your favorite combination The BEEPER controls the of settings and save them here volume of the beep that is made for one-touch recall. when you press any of the buttons on the control panel and To store a CUSTOM the termination of any cycle is...

  • Page 29: Part10. Troubleshooting Guide

    Part 10 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 1.Problem:My Dryer Won ’t Start Question What to Do • Is the dryer plugged in? Confirm that the dryer’s plug is securely and completely pushed into the laundry room’s power outlet • Is the fuse blown, or is the circuit Check your home’s or laundry room’s fuse box/circuit breaker box and replace the breaker tripped? fuse or reset the circuit breaker.

  • Page 30: Part 10 Troubleshooting Guide

    Part 10 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 4.Problem:There is Lint on my Clothes Question What to Do • Is your lint filter full? Please refer to the manual section on cleaning the lint filter, and please confirm that the lint filter is clean. It is important that the lint filter is clean before each new load of laundry.

  • Page 31: Part10. Troubleshooting Guide

    Part 10 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 7.Problem:It takes too long for my clothes to dry Question What to Do • Did you properly sort your loads of Separate heavy weight items from light weight items when creating loads. laundry? • Are you drying large loads of heavy Heavy fabrics take longer to dry because they tend to retain more moisture.

  • Page 32: Lg Dryer Limited Warranty

    LG DRYER LIMITED WARRANTY – USA...

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