LG DLGX7801 E Series 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
ESPAÑOL
DLEX7900*E
DLGX7901*E
DLEX7800*E
DLGX7801*E
DLEX7880*E
DLGX7881*E
MFL70442605
Rev.10_120420
Copyright © 2019-2020 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
www.lg.com
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- Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL DRYER Read this owner’s manual thoroughly before operating the appliance and keep it handy for reference at all times. ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DLEX7900*E DLGX7901*E DLEX7800*E DLGX7801*E DLEX7880*E DLGX7881*E www.lg.com MFL70442605 Copyright © 2019-2020 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved. Rev.10_120420...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Final Installation Check Installation Test (Duct Check) OPERATION Using the Dryer Check the Lint Filter Before Every Load Sorting Loads Loading the Dryer Using the LG EasyLoad Control Panel Cycle Guide Cycle Settings and Options Steam Functions (Steam Models) Steam Cycle Guide... -
Page 3: Safety Instructions
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 dryer. - Page 4 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 flexible metal (foil type) duct is installed, it must be of a specific type identified by the appliance manufacturer as suitable for use with clothes dryers. Flexible venting materials are known to collapse, be easily crushed, and trap lint.
- Page 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: Installation • Remove all protective vinyl film from the product. Failure to do so may result in product damage, smoke, •...
- Page 6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Operation • Do not put any part of your body, such as your hands or feet, or metal objects under the product. • Read all instructions before using the appliance. • Do not let your hand get pinched when opening or •...
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Page 7: Grounding Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor may result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in doubt that the appliance is properly grounded. • This appliance must be grounded. In the event • Do not, under any circumstances, cut or of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce remove the ground prong from the power cord. the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least To prevent personal injury or damage to the dryer, resistance for electric current. -
Page 8: Product Features
Two-Way Easy-Access Reversing Door The LG EasyLoad™ can be tilted open from the top, hamper-style, allowing you to easily load the dryer without items falling on the floor. The door still swings open to provide easy access for unloading or loading of bulkier items. The door hinge can be reversed to adjust to the installation location. -
Page 9: Product Overview
(on some models) Hamper door Optional accessories Swing door The LG EasyLoad™ feature allows you to open the dryer door from the top, hamper-style, when loading the dryer to help guide clothes into the drum and prevent Drying rack Side vent kit them from falling onto the floor. -
Page 10: Installation
10 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Installation Overview Please read the following installation instructions first after purchasing this product or transporting it to another location. Check and choose Level the dryer Vent the dryer the proper location Connect the inlet hose Connect electric dryers Connect gas dryers (steam models) Gas dryer... -
Page 11: Installation Location Requirements
INSTALLATION Installation Location Requirements WARNING Read all installation instructions completely before installing and operating your dryer! It is important that you review this entire manual before installing and using your dryer. Detailed instructions concerning electrical connections, gas connections, and exhaust requirements are provided on the following pages. The installation requires: •... - Page 12 12 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.
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Page 13: Leveling The Dryer
• A support video is also provided at http://www. lg.com/us/support/videos/video-tutorials-view, How to Reverse the Door – LG EasyLoad™ Dryer. Place level here Tools Required • Phillips screwdriver • Large flat blade screwdriver (recommended... - Page 14 14 INSTALLATION Door Reversal Instructions c. Remove the hinge cover by gently prying it up with a flat blade screwdriver, being careful not NOTE to scratch the paint. Rotate the hinge cover The instructions here are for changing the door 180 degrees and install it on the opposite side, swing from a right to a left side hinge.
- Page 15 INSTALLATION Reinstall the door. Reverse the components on the cabinet. While supporting the door, install the four hinge screws removed in step 2. Test the swing of the door to make sure the hinges and latch are Hinge Upper properly aligned and that the door opens, closes cover hinge and latches properly in both directions.
- Page 16 16 INSTALLATION e. Remove the three screws on the hinge at the Switch the door strike and the blank cover. bottom left. Remove the hinge and reinstall it Remove the two screws on the door cover that on the right side. The top screw will occupy secure the door strike. the hole where you removed the screw behind Switch the door strike and the blank cover, the hinge bracket in step d.
- Page 17 INSTALLATION Reverse the components inside the door. You will now be removing and reversing various components inside the door. See below for a detailed diagram and identification of the inner structure and parts of the door. (The diagram shows the “before view” of the door, with the default set-up for a right side hinge swing. After following these instructions, your door should be a mirror image of the illustration.) Top interlock buttons Inner lock rods...
- Page 18 18 INSTALLATION Lift out the gray interlock button in the side Remove the upper hinge pivot. of the door. Once the top lock rod has been removed, the Make sure to remove the spring with the hinge pivot can easily be removed from the interlock button and to keep the two together.
- Page 19 INSTALLATION c. Flip over the lower hinge bracket and Reinstall the top lock rod. release the tabs on the back locking the Rotate the top lock rod (removed in step 10) hinge filler to the hinge bracket. 180 degrees end for end from its original position and reinstall it.
- Page 20 20 INSTALLATION Reinstall the side interlock button. Now, pick up the upper hinge pivot removed earlier and rotate it 180 degrees. Reinstall the side interlock button removed in step 7. Center the spring in the compartment Install the hinge on the top left side of the and insert the interlock button on top of it. cabinet.
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Page 21: Installing The Side Vent Kit
(3.8 cm) side venting is not available on gas models). An adapter kit, part number 383EEL9001B, may be purchased from your LG retailer. This kit contains the Option 2: Bottom Venting necessary duct components to change the dryer vent location. -
Page 22: Venting The Dryer
22 INSTALLATION Venting the Dryer • DO NOT use sheet metal screws or other fasteners which extend into the duct that could catch lint and reduce the efficiency of WARNING the exhaust system. Secure all joints with duct tape. Failure to follow these instructions may result To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, electric in fire or death. - Page 23 INSTALLATION Routing And Connecting Ductwork NOTE Follow the guidelines below to maximize drying performance and reduce lint buildup and condensation in the ductwork. Ductwork and fittings are NOT included and must be purchased separately. • Use 4-inch (10.2 cm) diameter rigid, semi-rigid or flexible metal ductwork.
- Page 24 24 INSTALLATION Connecting the Inlet Hose d. Connect the long dryer hose to one side of the Y-connector and connect the washer hose to the (Steam Models) other side. The dryer must be connected to the cold water tap using a new water supply hose. Do not use old hoses. WITHOUT WASHER: If the dryer does not share the cold water tap with a washer.
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Page 25: Connecting Gas Dryers
INSTALLATION Connecting Gas Dryers • Use only a new AGA- or CSA-certified gas supply line (in compliance with the Standard for Connectors for Gas Appliances, ANSI WARNING Z21.24 • CSA 6.10) with flexible stainless steel connectors. To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, property damage, injury to persons, or •... - Page 26 26 INSTALLATION Connecting the Gas Supply Securely tighten all connections between the dryer and your laundry room’s gas supply. • Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or the Turn on your laundry room’s gas supply. gas supplier. Failure to do so may result in fire, explosion, or death. Check all pipe connections (both internal and •...
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Page 27: Connecting Electric Dryers
INSTALLATION Connecting Electric Dryers Electrical Requirements for Electric Models Only 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. Please contact a qualified electrician to check your home’s wiring and fuses to ensure that your home has adequate electrical power to operate the dryer. - Page 28 28 INSTALLATION Attach the white neutral wire to the center screw WARNING of the terminal block. Connect the power cord to the terminal block. Each colored wire should be connected to the Attach the power cord ground wire to the green same color screw.
- Page 29 INSTALLATION Four-Wire Direct Wire Attach the white neutral wire to the center screw of the terminal block. • A UL-listed strain relief is required. • Use UL-listed 4-wire #10 AWG- Attach the power cord ground wire to the green minimum copper conductor cable. ground screw.
- Page 30 30 INSTALLATION Three-Wire Power Cord Reinstall the terminal block access cover. Neutral • A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted (Black) (White) on new construction after January 1, 1996. (Red) Ground • A UL-listed strain relief is required. Screw • Use a 30-amp, 240-volt, 3-wire, UL-listed power cord with #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor and closed loop or forked terminals with upturned ends.
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Page 31: Final Installation Check
INSTALLATION Three-Wire Direct Wire Reinstall the terminal block access cover. • A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted Neutral (Black) (White) on new construction after January 1, 1996. (Red) Ground • A UL-listed strain relief is required. Screw • Use UL-listed 3-wire, #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor cable. -
Page 32: Installation Test (Duct Check)
32 INSTALLATION Installation Test (Duct Check) Check the display for results. During the test cycle, monitor the Flow Sense™ Once you have completed the installation of the display on the control panel. If no bars are dryer, use this test to make sure the condition of the displayed, when the cycle ends, the exhaust exhaust system is adequate for proper operation of system is adequate. - Page 33 INSTALLATION Restricted or Blocked Airflow • Check the duct condition If the Flow Sense LED is turned on, check the Avoid long runs or runs with multiple elbows or bends. exhaust system for restrictions and damage. Repair or replace the exhaust system as needed. NOTE When the dryer is first installed, this test should be performed to alert you to any existing...
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Page 34: Operation
34 OPERATION OPERATION WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read this entire manual, including the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, before operating this dryer. Using the Dryer 1 Clean the Lint Filter If the lint filter has not already been cleaned, lift out the filter and remove the lint Lint from the last load. -
Page 35: Check The Lint Filter Before Every Load
OPERATION Check the Lint Filter Before Group Similar Items Every Load For best results, sort clothes into loads that can be dried with the same drying cycle. Always make sure the lint filter is clean before starting Different fabrics have different care requirements, and a new load;... -
Page 36: Using The Lg Easyload
36 OPERATION Using the LG EasyLoad Hamper Door (on some models) Use the hamper door when loading. The hamper door Swing Door opens about 40 degrees and acts as a chute to help guide items into the drum and help prevent items from Use the swing door when unloading, or when loading falling onto the floor. -
Page 37: Control Panel
8 Steam Functions without losing the current settings. LG’s steam technology allows you to inject fabrics NOTE with a swirling jet of steam to refresh clothes, reduce static, and make ironing easier. Simply select the If you do not press the START/PAUSE button to Steam Fresh™... - Page 38 38 OPERATION 9 Control Lock Indicator 13 Estimated Time Remaining When Control Lock is set, the Control Lock indicator This display shows the estimated time remaining for appears and all buttons are disabled except the SENSOR DRY cycles or the actual time remaining for POWER button.
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Page 39: Cycle Guide
OPERATION Cycle Guide = default setting = allowable option More Damp Time/ Wrinkle Turbo Reduce Energy Cycle Fabric Type Dry Level Temp. Less Care Steam Static Saver Signal Time Med. Comforter, Shirts,Trousers Steam High (except especially delicate Fresh fabrics) Adjustable Steam Comforter, Bedding, High Children’s clothing... - Page 40 40 OPERATION Sensor Dry Cycles Manual Dry Cycles Sensor dry cycles utilize LG’s unique dual sensor Use manual dry cycles to select a specific amount system to detect and compare the moisture level of drying time and a drying temperature. When a...
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Page 41: Cycle Settings And Options
OPERATION Cycle Settings and Options Cycle Option Buttons The dryer features several additional cycle options to Cycle Modifier Buttons customize cycles to meet individual needs. Certain option buttons also feature a special function that SENSOR DRY cycles have preset settings that can be activated by pressing and holding that option are selected automatically. - Page 42 42 OPERATION Special Functions Some cycle option buttons also activate secondary functions. These special functions are marked with an asterisk (*). Press and hold the option button marked with the special function to activate it. * Drum Light The drum is equipped with a blue LED that illuminates when the dryer is turned on.
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Page 43: Steam Functions (Steam Models)
Steam Functions Using the Steam Option The Reduce Static option injects steam late in the LG’s new steam technology allows you to inject drying cycle to reduce the static electricity caused fabrics with a swirling jet of hot steam to refresh by dry fabrics rubbing together. -
Page 44: Steam Cycle Guide
44 OPERATION NOTE WARNING • When Sensor Dry is selected with the Reduce • Do not open the dryer door during steam Static or Turbo Steam option, a dry level of Less cycles. Failure to follow this warning can cause or Damp cannot be selected. -
Page 45: Smart Functions
Turn off the Mobile data or Cellular Data on your smartphone. Installing the LG ThinQ Application Search for the LG ThinQ application from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store on a smart phone. Follow instructions to download and install the application. -
Page 46: Smart Diagnosis™ Function
Once cycle download is completed in the appliance, seconds to enable the Remote Start function. the appliance keeps the downloaded cycle until a new cycle is downloaded Start a cycle from the LG ThinQ application on Venting Tips your smart phone. Provides venting tips. - Page 47 LG Electronics will also provide open source code the interference by one or more of the following to you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost...
- Page 48 LG ThinQ Use this feature to help you diagnose and solve application. problems with your appliance. • Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the NOTE Smart Diagnosis™ feature in the menu. Follow the instructions provided in the LG ThinQ application.
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Page 49: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Maintaining Ductwork Vent ductwork should be checked for lint buildup once per month and cleaned at least once per year. If any Regular Cleaning noticeable reduction in airflow or drying performance occurs, immediately check ductwork for obstructions WARNING and blockages. -
Page 50: Troubleshooting
User Support Videos For further assistance, there are videos and tutorials available through the LG.com website. On the lg.com/us home page, hover over the Support menu tab to bring up the menu selections. Select Videos & Tutorials. Type Dryer in the search box on the new page and click the Search button. -
Page 51: Before Calling For Service
TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service This 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 52 52 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Solutions Confirm that the exhaust duct is properly configured and free of debris, lint, and Exhaust ducts are blocked, dirty, obstructions. Make sure that outside wall or duct run is too long. dampers can open properly and are not blocked, jammed, or damaged.
- Page 53 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Solutions If using the Cotton/Normal cycle, deselect Clothes take too long to Energy Saver option selected the Energy Saver option. This option (on some models) reduces energy use by adding an air dry section to the beginning of the cycle. The drying time for a load will vary depending on the type of heat used (electric, natural gas, or LP gas), the...
- Page 54 54 TROUBLESHOOTING Performance Problem Possible Cause Solutions Confirm and follow the instructions Fabric softener used incorrectly. provided with your fabric softener. Use your dryer to dry only clean items. Clean and dirty clothes are being Soil from dirty clothes can transfer to the dried together.
- Page 55 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Solutions Use a fabric softener to reduce static electricity. Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Overdrying Excess static in clothes. a load of laundry can cause a buildup of static electricity. Adjust settings and use a shorter drying time, or use SENSOR DRY Lint on clothes cycles.
- Page 56 56 TROUBLESHOOTING Steam Functions (Steam Models) Problem Possible Cause Solutions Water drips from nozzle This is steam condensation. The dripping when STEAM CYCLE This is normal. water will stop after a short time. starts Small loads of 1 to 5 items work best. Garments still wrinkled Too many or overly different Load fewer garments.
- Page 57 TROUBLESHOOTING Error Codes Problem Possible Cause Solutions Error code: tE1 through Temperature sensor failure. Turn off the dryer and call for service. Display shows error Power cord is connected Check the connection of the power cord code: PS (electric incorrectly. to the terminal block.
- Page 58 58 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Solutions Check steam feeder drawer: (1) Make sure the steam feeder is filled with water to the MAX line. (2) Make sure the steam feeder is seated properly and the drawer is fully closed. Water supply error. (3) Turn the dryer off then restart the indicator light is on STEAM CYCLE.
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Page 59: Warranty (Usa)
Should your LG Dryer (“Product”) fail due to a defect in materials or workmanship under normal home 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 and applies only when purchased and used within the United States including U.S. - Page 60 TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION For additional product information, visit the LG website at http://www.lg.com For assistance using this product or to schedule service, contact LG Electronics at 1-800-243-0000. For further assistance, write: LG Electronics, 201 James Record Road, Huntsville, Alabama 35813...
- Page 61 The notice must provide your name, address, and telephone number; identify the product that is the subject of the claim; and describe the nature of the claim and the relief being sought. If you and LG are unable to resolve the dispute within 30 days, either party may proceed to file a claim for arbitration.
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- Page 64 LG Customer Information Center For inquiries or comments, visit www.lg.com or call: 1-800-243-0000 1-888-542-2623 This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the “factory CANADA default (Home Use)” setting. Changing the factory default Register your product Online! settings or enabling other features may increase power consumption that could exceed the limits necessary to www.lg.com...