Electric and Gas Dryer DLE5977W/DLG5988W DLE5977B/DLG5988B DLE3777W/DLG3788W P/No.
PRODUCT FEATURES 1 2 3 4 5 OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE Not to mention unmatched big capacity, you can benefit from good time efficiency, quiet operation and energy saving system. STAINLESS STEEL DRUM Stainless steel drum doesn’t have any rust by nature so that rust-free drum keeps clothes away from stain all time. ARTISTIC DESIGN Modern front panel look and big crystal-clear glass door make your house look stylish.
Part 1 SPECIFICATIONS ■ Name : Electric and Gas Dryer ■ Power supply : Please refer to the rating label regarding detailed information. ■ Size : 68.6X98.3X76.1(cm) ■ Dryer capacity : IEC 7.3cu.ft. ■ Weight(Ibs) : 126 Specifications are subject to change by manufacturer.
Part 2 IMPORTANT WARRANTY AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SEEKING WARRANTY ASSISTANCE Warranty Service. The warranty for your dryer is printed the end of this manual. 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.
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.
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 on any gas or electrical appliance. ! WARNING! • Do not touch any electrical switches. Do not use any phone in your building. • Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer. • Clear the room, building or area of all occupants. • Place dryer at least 18 inches above the floor for a garage installation.
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.
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). If the dryer is not level, and if the slope exceeds 2.5 cm (1 inch), a load may not tumble properly and internal sensors may malfunction.
Part 3 INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR DRYER 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. Please follow the instructions (and all others in this manual) very carefully. ■ ALTERNATE EXHAUST DIRECTIONS 1. Remove screw & exhaust duct. 2.
Part 3 INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR DRYER STEP 4: Connection of Gas Supply (Gas dryer only). In addition to the following, please refer to manual section on Gas Requirements and Instructions. 1 2 5 3 4 1. New stainless steel flexible connector. Use this type of connector only if allowed by local codes. Use Design AGA Certified Connector. 2. 1/8" NPT Pipe Plug (for checking inlet gas pressure) 3. Equipment Shut-Off ValveInstalled within 6’ (1.8 m) of dryer 4. Iron Pipe. Shorter than 20’ (6.
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 allpurpose cleaning products or a solution of detergent and water, with damp clothes to remove from the inside of the dryer drum/drying compartment any dust or dirt that may have accumulated the inside of the dryer. Plug in your dryer after reviewing the following parts on your dryer’s Electrical Requirements.
Part 3 INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR DRYER STEP 9: Additional Instructions for Installation of Your Dryer in a Manufactured or Mobile Home. The following instructions are applicable to installations of the dryer in a manufactured or mobile home. Any installation in a manufactured or mobile home must comply with the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards Title 24 CFR, Part 32-80 or Standard CAN/CSA0Z240 MH and local codes and ordinances.
Part 4 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.
Part 4 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS Review the following options to determine the appropriate electrical connection for your home: 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type10-30R) 4-wire connection : Direct wire Important : The places where a 4-wire connection is needed are , for example, mobile homes and areas that local codes do not admit the use of 3-wire connections.
Part 4 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS 4. Put the hooked shape ends of the wire under the screw of the terminal block(hooked end facing rightward) and squeeze the hook together and screw tightly. 5. Put the hooked shaped ends of the other power supply cable wires under the outer terminal block screws(hooked end facing right) and squeeze the hooked ends together and screw tightly. 1. Take off center terminal block screw 2.
Part 4 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. c b d a a d g a. b. c. d. e. f. g.
Part 4 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS Option 2: 4-wire connection with a Power supply cord. d e f c • 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 4wire connection. a b a. b. c. d. e. f. g. a. b. c. d. e. f. 4-wire receptable (NEMA type 14-30R) 4-pront plug Ground prong Neutral Prong Spade terminals with upturned ends 3/4 in. (1.
Part 4 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. b c a 1. Remove center terminal block screw. 2. Remove appliance neutral ground wire (white) from external ground connector screw.
Part 5 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.
Part 6 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. In the absence of any local codes or ordinances in your area, the gas supply and service for your gas dryer must comply with the latest edition of the National Fuel Cas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54. 1.
Part 7 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. To reduce the risk of fire, DO NOT exhaust the dryer with plastic or thin foil ducting.
Part 7 EXHAUST REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTENANCE Exhaust and Dryer Maintenance ! WARNING! Disconnect the dryer’s electric power prior to any cleaning or maintenance. 1. After one year of use, the interior and complete exhaust system of the dryer should be examined and cleaned if necessary. 2. You should inspect and clean the exhaust duct at least yearly. 3.
Part 8 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. DLE5977W/DLG5988W/DLE5977B/DLG5988B DLE3777W/DLG3788W STARTING YOUR DRYER 1. Using Your Dryer 1. Clean lint screen before or after each cycle. 2.
Part 8 OPERATING YOUR DRYER 2. To use a Sensor Dry Cycle • Select an Sensor Dry Cycle. • Select DRY LEVEL to adjust how dry you want the load. As the cycle runs, the control senses the dryness of the load and adjusts the time automatically for the selected dryness level. • Select the desired Options. • Press START/PAUSE 4. Stopping Your Dryer To stop your dryer at any time Press START/PAUSE or open the door. Pausing or Restarting To pause the dryer at any time Open the door or press START/PAUSE once.
Part 8 OPERATING YOUR DRYER Child Lock This feature allows you to lock your settings to prevent children from changing them. You can also use the child lock feature to prevent unintended cycle or option changes during dryer operation. To enable the Child Lock feature: Press and hold RACK DRY for 3 seconds. A single BEEP Tone is heard, and CL is displayed. To unlock, press and hold RACK DRY for 3 seconds. The indicator light turns off. 6.
Part 8 OPERATING YOUR DRYER • Time Dry 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, such as bedspreads and work clothes. Manual Preset Cycle Settings Manual Dry Cycles Load Type Temp. 8. Modifiers Use Modifiers to select temperatures for the Manual Cycles. Press TEMP. CONTROL until the desired temperature setting glows. Temperature modifiers cannot be used with the Sensor Dry Cycles.
Part 8 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 in your dryer. Remove and discard any packing material before use. Suggested Items Temperature Suggested for Rack Drying Setting Time* (Minutes) The RACK DRY is designed for use with items that you do not want to tumble dry, including sweaters and similar items.
Part 8 OPERATING YOUR DRYER 11. Custom Programming 12. Beeper Set up your favorite combination of settings and save them here for one-touch recall. The BEEPER controls the volume of the beep that is made when you press any of the buttons on the control panel and the termination of any cycle is indicated. To store a CUSTOM PROGRAM. 1. Select a cycle 2. Change DRY LEVEL and TEMP. CONTROL. 3. Select OPTIONS you want. 4. Press and hold the CUSTOM PROGRAM.
Part 9 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.
Part 9 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.
Part 9 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 7.Problem:It takes too long for my clothes to dry Question What to Do • Did you properly sort your loads of laundry? Separate heavy weight items from light weight items when creating loads. • Are you drying large loads of heavy fabrics? 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.
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