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LG DLG5977W Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 P/No.: 3828EL3003A...
  • Page 2 Electric and Gas Dryer DLE5977W DLG5977W...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    PART6. EXHAUST REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTENANCE................19-20 PART7. FEATURES AND BENEFITS ......................21-26 Using Your Dryer/To use a Sensor Dry Cycle...................22 To use a Manual Dryer Cycle/Stopping Your Dryer/Loading ..............23 Cycle Descriptions.............................24 Options/Modifiers ............................25 Rack Dry/Beeper/Anti-Bacterial/Custom Programming................26 PART8. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ......................27-29 LG DRYER LIMITED WARRANTY ........................30...

  • Page 4: Part1. 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 1 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: California Safe Drinking Water And Toxic Enforcement Act

    Part 1 IMPORTANT WARRANTY AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: • Do not try to light a match, or cigarette, or WARNING! turn on any gas or electrical appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switches. Do not •...

  • Page 7: Part2. Initial Steps For Installing Your Dryer

    Part 2 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: Procedure For Reversing The Door

    Part 2 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: Connecting The Exhaust And Venting System

    Part 2 INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR DRYER ALTERNATE EXHAUST DIRECTIONS STEP 3: Connecting the Exhaust and Venting System. Remove screw & exhaust duct. 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: Connection Of Gas Supply/Electrical Plug Connections For Electric Dryer Only

    Part 2 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: Preparation Of The Dryer/Confirming Heat Source Operation/Dryer Airflow

    Part 2 INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR DRYER STEP 6: Preparation of the Dryer. STEP 8: Dryer Airflow. Prior to first use of this appliance, use an all- Effective dryer operation requires appropriate dryer purpose cleaning product, or a solution of detergent airflow.

  • Page 12: Additional Instructions For Installation Of Your Dryer In A Manufactured Or Mobile Home

    Part 2 INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR DRYER 4) Electric dryers may be vented to the outside STEP 9: Additional Instructions for using the back, left, right, or bottom panel. Installation of Your Dryer 5) Gas dryers may be vented to the outside using the in a Manufactured or back, left, or bottom panel.
  • Page 13 Part 3 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 14 Part 3 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS Review the following options to determine the appropriate electrical connection for your home: 3-wire receptacle 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type10-30R) (NEMA type14-30R) Use the instructions at this section if your home has Use the instructions at this section if your home has a 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) and you a 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R) and you will be using a UL listed, 120/240 volt minimum,...

  • Page 15: 3-Wire Connection With A Power Supply Cord

    Part 3 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS Option 1: 3-Wire Connection with a Power Supply Cord lf your local codes or ordinances permit the connection of a frame-grounding conductor to the neutral wire, use these instructions. If your local codes or ordinances do not allow the connection of a frame-grounding conductor to the neutral wire, use the instructions under Section 3: Optional 3-wire connection.

  • Page 16: 4-Wire Connection With A Power Supply Cord

    Part 3 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS Option 2: 4-wire connection with a Power supply cord. • lf your local codes or ordinances do not allow the use of a 3 wire connection, or you are installing your dryer in a mobile home, you must use a 4- wire connection.

  • Page 17: Optional 3-Wire Connection

    Part 3 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS Option 3: Optional 3-wire connection. • If your local codes or ordinances do not allow the connection of a frame-grounding conductor to the neutral wire, use the instructions under this section. 1. Remove center terminal block screw. 2.

  • Page 18: Part4. Electrical Requirements For Gas Dryers

    Part 4 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 19: Part5. Gas Requirements And Instructions

    Part 5 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 20: Part6. Exhaust Requirements And Maintenance

    Part 6 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 21: Part6. Exhaust Requirements And Maintenance

    Part 6 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, Disconnect the dryer’s electric power prior because a clogged lint filter may increase drying to any cleaning or maintenance.

  • Page 22: Part7. Features And Benefits

    Part 7 FEATURES AND BENEFITS 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 23: Using Your Dryer/To Use A Sensor Dry Cycle

    Part 7 FEATURES AND BENEFITS 2. To use a Sensor Dry Cycle STARTING YOUR DRYER • Select an Sensor Dry Cycle. • Select DRY LEVEL to adjust 1. Using Your Dryer how dry you want the load. As the cycle runs, the control 1.

  • Page 24: To Use A Manual Dryer Cycle/Stopping Your Dryer/Loading

    Part 7 FEATURES AND BENEFITS Child Lock 3. To use a Manual Dry Cycle This feature allows you to lock your settings to prevent children from changing them. You can also • Select a Manual Dry Cycle. use the child lock feature to prevent unintended •...

  • Page 25: Cycle Descriptions

    Part 7 FEATURES AND BENEFITS Sensor Dry Preset Cycle Settings 6. Cycle Descriptions Time* Sensor Dry Temp. (Minutes) Cycles Load Type Select the drying cycle that matches the type of load you are drying. HEAVY DUTY (See Sensor Dry or Manual Preset Cycle Settings High Heavyweight, jeans charts.)

  • Page 26: Options/Modifiers

    Part 7 FEATURES AND BENEFITS • Time Dry 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/Beeper/Anti-Bacterial/Custom Programming

    Part 7 FEATURES AND BENEFITS • Select RACK DRY and MORE TIME or LESS 9. Rack Dry TIME. Reset time as needed to complete drying. Refer to the following table. The dryer rack is shipped in place in your dryer. •...

  • Page 28: Part8. Troubleshooting Guide

    Part 8 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. 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 •...

  • Page 29: Part 8 Troubleshooting Guide

    Part 8 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 30: Part8. Troubleshooting Guide

    Part 8 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 31: Lg Dryer Limited Warranty

    LG DRYER LIMITED WARRANTY – USA...

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