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- Page 1 OwNEr’S mANUAL Dryer Please read this owner’s manual thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times. DleX4370* DlgX4371* www.lg.com mFL67731085...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS SpECiAL FEATurES OpErATiON operating the Dryer cycle guide iMpOrTANT SAFETY sorting loads iNSTruCTiONS loading the Dryer check the lint filter before every load Basic safety Precautions cycle Modifier Buttons california safe Drinking Water anD special functions toXic enforceMen act custom Program... -
Page 3: Special Features
STEAm FUNCTIONS LG’s steam technology injects fabrics with a swirling jet of hot steam to refresh clothes. Simply select the STEAM FRESH™ cycle, or add a steam option to selected cycles. -
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
ImPOrTANT SAFETy INSTrUCTIONS iMpOrTANT SAFETY iNSTruCTiONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wArNINg For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, or electric shock, or to prevent property damage, injury to persons, or death. Your safety and the safety of others is very important. -
Page 5: Basic Safety Precautions
ImPOrTANT SAFETy INSTrUCTIONS iMpOrTANT SAFETY iNSTruCTiONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wArNINg For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, or electric shock, or to prevent property damage, injury to persons, or death. BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS wArNINg To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions,... -
Page 6: Grounding Instructions
ImPOrTANT SAFETy INSTrUCTIONS iMpOrTANT SAFETY iNSTruCTiONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wArNINg For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, or electric shock, or to prevent property damage, injury to persons, or death. gROUNDINg INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. -
Page 7: Safety Instructions For Steam Functions
ImPOrTANT SAFETy INSTrUCTIONS iMpOrTANT SAFETY iNSTruCTiONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wArNINg For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, or electric shock, or to prevent property damage, injury to persons, or death. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION wArNINg To reduce the risk of injury to persons, follow all industry recommended safety procedures including the use of long... -
Page 8: Safety Instructions For Connecting Electricity
ImPOrTANT SAFETy INSTrUCTIONS iMpOrTANT SAFETY iNSTruCTiONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wArNINg For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, or electric shock, or to prevent property damage, injury to persons, or death. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTINg ELECTRICITY wArNINg To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions,... -
Page 9: Product Overview
NOTE • Visit www.lg.com to purchase accessories. • Contact LG Customer Service at 1-800-243-0000 (1-888-542-2623 in Canada) if any accessories are missing. • For your safety and for extended product life, use only authorized components. The manufacturer is not responsible for product malfunction or accidents caused by the use of separately purchased unauthorized components or parts. -
Page 10: Control Panel Features
3 seconds. STEAm FUNCTIONS - LG’s steam technology injects fabrics with a swirling jet of hot steam to refresh clothes, reduce static, and make ironing easier. Simply select the Steam Fresh™ cycle, or you can add a steam option to selected cycles. -
Page 11: Display
PrODUCT OVErVIEw Display The display shows the settings, estimated time remaining, options, and status messages for your dryer. when the dryer is turned on, the light in the display will illuminate. wWArNiNG : 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. -
Page 12: Installation
INSTALLATION iNSTALLATiON installation Overview Checking and Leveling the dryer Venting the Dryer choosing the proper location 240V(USA) 120V 230V(CANADA) (gas) (Electric) Connecting gas Dryers Connecting Electric Dryers Plugging in the power cord (gas Dryer Type) (Electric Dryer Type) and grounding Press and hold Installation test Test run... -
Page 13: 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. •... -
Page 14: Clearances With Optional Pedestal Base
INSTALLATION Clearances with Optional pedestal Base recommended InstallatIon spacIng for cabInet InstallatIon • For cabinet installation with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top of the cabinet are required. 7"* (17.8 cm) 7"* (17.8 cm) *Required spacing ** For side or bottom venting, 2 inches (5.1 cm) spacing is allowed. -
Page 15: Leveling The Dryer
INSTALLATION Leveling the Dryer wArNINg 2. Use an adjustable wrench to turn the leveling feet. Turn clockwise to raise the dryer or counterclockwise • To reduce the risk of injury to persons, adhere to all to lower it. Raise or lower the leveling feet until the industry recommended safety procedures including dryer is level from side to side and front to back. -
Page 16: Reversing The Door
INSTALLATION reversing the door wArNINg 4. Remove the two latch screws and the latch. THE DRYER DOOR IS VERY LARGE AND HEAVY. Failure to follow the instructions below can result in damage Latch Screw to the dryer, property damage or injury to persons. •... - Page 17 INSTALLATION reversing the door (cont.) wArNINg 10. Insert the four decorative screws on the right side. THE DRYER DOOR IS VERY LARGE AND HEAVY. Failure to follow the instructions below can result in damage Decorative to the dryer, property damage or injury to persons. Hinge •...
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Page 18: Installing The Side Vent Kit
It can also be configured to vent to the bottom or side (right-side venting is not available on gas models). An adapter kit, part number 383EEL9001B, may be Cover purchased from an LG retailer. This kit contains the Plate necessary duct components to change the dryer vent ”... -
Page 19: Venting The Dryer
INSTALLATION Venting the Dryer wArNINg To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Do not crush or collapse ductwork. Failure to follow • Rigid or semirigid metal ducting is recommended for use between the dryer and the wall. - Page 20 INSTALLATION Venting the Dryer (cont.) ductwork CORRECT VENTINg mAXImUm LENgTH OF NUmBER OF WALL CAP TYPE 4-INCH DIAmETER 90° ELBOWS RIgID mETAL DUCT Recommended 65 ft. (19.8 m) 55 ft. (16.8 m) 4” 47 ft. (14.3 m) (10.2 cm) 36 ft. (11.0 m) 4”...
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Page 21: Connecting The Inlet Hose
INSTALLATION Connecting the inlet Hose The dryer must be connected to the cold water tap using the new water supply hose. Do not reuse old hoses. NOTE • Water supply pressure must be between 20 psi and 120 psi (138–827 kPa). •... -
Page 22: Connecting Gas Dryers
INSTALLATION Connecting Gas Dryers wArNINg To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: • gas supply requirements: • Connect the dryer to the type of gas shown on As shipped from the factory, this dryer is the nameplate. - Page 23 INSTALLATION Connecting Gas Dryers (cont.) wArNINg connecting the gas supply 1. Make sure that the gas supply to the laundry room is To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury turned OFF. Confirm that the type of gas available in to persons when using this appliance, follow basic your laundry room is appropriate for the dryer.
- Page 24 INSTALLATION Connecting Electric Dryers wArNINg wArNINg To help prevent fire, electric shock, serious injury, To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury or death, the wiring and grounding must conform to persons when using this appliance, follow basic to the latest edition of the National Electrical Code, precautions, including the following: ANSI/NFPA 70 and all applicable local regulations.
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Page 25: Connecting Electric Dryers
INSTALLATION Connecting Electric Dryers (cont.) uSA only wArNINg • Use a 30 A, 240 V, UL-listed power cord with #10 AWg-minimum copper conductor and closed loop or • Connect the power cord to the terminal block. forked terminals with upturned ends. Connect each power cord wire to the terminal block 2. - Page 26 INSTALLATION Connecting Electric Dryers (cont.) uSA only wArNINg • Use UL-listed 4-wire #10 AWg-minimum copper conductor cable. • Connect the power cord to the terminal block. • Allow at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) length to allow for removal Connect each power cord wire to the terminal block and reinstallation of the dryer.
- Page 27 INSTALLATION Connecting Electric Dryers (cont.) uSA only wArNINg • Use a 30 A, 240 V, UL-listed power cord with #10 AWg-minimum copper conductor and closed loop or • Connect the power cord to the terminal block. forked terminals with upturned ends. Connect each power cord wire to the terminal 2.
- Page 28 INSTALLATION Connecting Electric Dryers (cont.) uSA only wArNINg • Use UL-listed 3-wire #10 AWg-minimum copper conductor cable. • Connect the power cord to the terminal block. • Allow at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) length to allow for removal Connect each power cord wire to the terminal block and reinstallation of the dryer.
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Page 29: Special Requirements For Manufactured Or Mobile Homes
INSTALLATION Special requirements for Final installation Check Manufactured or Mobile Homes Once you have completed the installation of the dryer and it is in its final location, confirm proper operation Any installation in a manufactured or mobile home must with the following tests and the Installation Test (Duct comply with the Manufactured Home Construction and Check) on the following page. -
Page 30: Installation Test (Duct Check)
INSTALLATION installation Test (Duct Check) 4. Check the display for results. Once you have completed the installation of the dryer, During the test cycle, monitor the FLOW SENSE use this test to make sure the condition of the exhaust display on the control panel. If no bars are displayed, system is adequate for proper operation of the dryer. - Page 31 INSTALLATION installation Test (Duct Check) (cont.) • Check the Error Code before you call for service Error Code Possible Causes Solutions • Temperature sensor failure • Turn off the dryer and call for service. tE1 or tE2 • Humidity Sensor failure. •...
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Page 32: Operation
OPErATION OpErATiON Operating the Dryer CLEAN THE LINT FILTER If the lint filter has not already been cleaned, lift out the filter and remove the lint from the last load. This will help ensure the fastest and most efficient drying performance. -
Page 33: Cycle Guide
TurboSteam can only be selected if the Energy Saver is turned off. sensor dry cycles manual dry cycles Sensor Dry cycles utilize LG’s unique dual sensor system to Use Manual Dry cycles to select a specific amount of detect and compare the moisture level in clothes and in the drying time and a drying temperature. -
Page 34: Sorting Loads
OPErATION Sorting Loads Check the Lint Filter before Every Load fabric care labels Most articles of clothing feature fabric care labels that Always make sure the lint filter is clean before starting a include instructions for proper care. new load; a clogged lint filter will increase drying times. To clean, pull the lint filter straight up and roll any lint fabric care labels off the filter with your fingers. -
Page 35: Cycle Modifier Buttons
OPErATION Cycle Modifier Buttons SENSOR DRY cycles have preset settings that are Your dryer features several additional cycle options to selected automatically. MANUAL DRY cycles have customize cycles to meet your individual needs. Certain default settings, but you may also customize the option buttons also feature a special function (see the settings using the cycle modifier buttons. -
Page 36: Special Functions
OPErATION Special Functions energY saVer The option buttons also activate special functions, including CHILD LOCK. This option helps to reduce the energy consumption in Select the option by pressing the option button. Press the Cotton/Normal cycle, depending on the load size. and hold the option button to select special features When the Energy Saver option is selected, the cycle marked with the asterisk (*), such as Child Lock. -
Page 37: Custom Program
3. Press the START/PAUSE button to start the cycle. down feathers or delicate items) Steam Functions LG’s new steam technology allows you to inject fabrics with a swirling jet of hot steam to refresh clothes. Simply select the STEAM FRESH™ cycle, or you can add a steam option to selected cycles. -
Page 38: Steam Cycle Guide
OPErATION Steam Functions (cont.) NOTE • Steam may not be clearly visible during the steam wArNINg cycles. This is normal. • Do not use Steam Fresh™ with items such as wool • Do not open the dryer door during steam cycles. clothing or blankets, leather jackets, silk, wet clothes, Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury lingerie, foam products, or electric blankets. -
Page 39: Smart Functions
Use LG Cycle Set, Download Cycle, Smart Diagnosis™, Conveniently use the smart features to communicate Laundry Stats, and other apps by touching the LG with the appliance right from a smart phone. appliance’s Tag On logo with an NFC-equipped smart The Tag On function can only be used with most phone. -
Page 40: Using Smart Diagnosis
Should you experience any problems with your dryer, it has the capability of transmitting data to your Smart Phone using the LG Smart Laundry Application or via your telephone to the LG call center. Smart Diagnosis™ cannot be activated unless your dryer is turned on by pressing the ON/OFF button. If your dryer is unable to turn on, then troubleshooting must be done without using Smart Diagnosis™. -
Page 41: Maintenance
mAINTENANCE MAiNTENANCE regular Cleaning cleaning the lint filter Always clean the lint filter after every cycle. wArNINg To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Unplug the dryer before cleaning to avoid the risk of electric shock. -
Page 42: Troubleshooting
TrOUBLEShOOTINg TrOuBLESHOOTiNG Before Calling for Service Your dryer is equipped with an automatic error-monitoring system to detect and diagnose problems at an early stage. If your dryer does not function properly or does not function at all, check the following before you call for service. - Page 43 TrOUBLEShOOTINg Before Calling for Service (cont.) Problem Possible Causes Solutions Drying time is • Heat settings, load size, or • The drying time for a load will vary depending on the heat not c onsistent dampness of clothing is not setting, the type of heat used (electric, natural gas, or LP gas), consistent.
- Page 44 TrOUBLEShOOTINg Before Calling for Service (cont.) Problem Possible Causes Solutions Steam does not • Water level error. • Unplug dryer and call for service. generate but no error code is shown Garments still • Too many or too different types •...
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Page 45: User Support Videos
Scan this QR code to quickly access the video Tutorials under Product Help. Search page on the LG website. Once there, 2. Type dryer in the search box on the new page and click the type dryer in the search box. -
Page 46: Warranty
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 47 LG Electronics at the number below. For assistance or service, call 1-800-243-0000. If you need further assistance, you can write to LG with any questions or concerns at the address below: LG Electronics, 201 James Record Road, Huntsville, Alabama 35813...
- Page 48 “factory default (Home use)” setting. 1-800-243-0000 changing the factory default settings or 1-888-542-2623 canada enabling other features may increase power consumption that could exceed the limits Register your product online! necessary to qualify for energy star.