LG DLE2515S User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART1. SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................................................................................3

PART2. IMPORTANT WARRANTY AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................4-6

PART3.INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR DRYER .............................................................................7-12

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

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE

Not to mention unmatched big capacity, you can benefit from good

time efficiency, quiet operation and energy saving system.

DOUBLE-COATED STEEL DRUM

It is coated with one metal coating and the other polymer coating in order to guarantee high

durability and the long life.

ARTISTIC DESIGN

Modern front panel look and big crystal-clear glass door make your house look stylish.

DIGITAL FABRIC CARE

Multi-level temperature control heater takes a better care on your valued clothes.

EASY OF USE

A whole selection of user-friendly functions always make you comfortable with dryer operation.

Part 1 SPECIFICATIONS

■Name : Electric and Gas Dryer

■Power supply : Please refer to the rating label regarding detailed

information.

■Size : 68.6 X 96.5 X 73.0 (cm)

■Dryer capacity : IEC 7.0 cu.ft.

■Weight : 126(Ibs)

Specifications are subject to change by manufacturer.

■ ACCESSORIES

Dryer rack (1 each)

See page 26 for how to use. See page 13 for how to use. See page 14 for how to use.

Stacking kit (1 each)

Purchased Separately

Pedestal (1 each)

Purchased Separately

Part 2

IMPORTANT WARRANTY AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SEEKING WARRANTY ASSISTANCE

WARNING!

For your safety, the recommendations in this manual must be followed. To reduce the risk

of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or

death when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following.

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.

Warranty Restriction: If the dryer is subjected to other than private family use, all warranty

coverage is effective for only 90 days.

You will need the complete model and serial numbers when requesting information. We recommend

that you staple your sales slip or cancelled check here, because proof of original purchase date is

needed to obtain warranty service. Your dryer’s model and serial numbers are located on the Model

and Serial Number Plate located on the front of the dryer behind the door.

Use the space below to record the model number and serial number of your new LG dryer.

Model No.

Serial No.

Date of Purchase

❈ Staple your receipt hear.

Part 2 IMPORTANT WARRANTY AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1) Read all instructions before using the appliance.

2) Do not dry articles that have come into contact with

gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable

or explosive substances, as they give off vapors that

could ignite or explode.

3) Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance.

Close supervision of children is necessary when

using the appliance.

4) Before the appliance is removed from service or

discarded, remove the door to the drying

compartment.

5) Do not reach into the appliance if the drum is

moving.

6) Do not install or store this appliance where it will be

exposed to the weather.

7) Do not tamper with controls.

8) Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or

attempt any servicing unless specifically

recommended in the user-maintenance instructions.

9) Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam

rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials.

10) Clean lint screen before or after each load.

11) Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent

surrounding areas free from the accumulation of

lint, dust, and dirt.

12) The interior of the appliance and exhaust duct

should be cleaned periodically by qualified service

personnel.

13) Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your

dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils may

contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a

load to catch fire.

14) Do not use fabric softners or products to eliminate

static unless recommended by the manufacturer of

the fabric softner or product.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of

malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the

risk of electric shock by providing a path of least

resistance for electric current. This appliance is

equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding

conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be

plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly

installed and grounded in accordance with all local

codes and ordinances.

WARNING - Improper connection of the equipment-

grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric

shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service

person if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is

properly grounded.

Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance: if

it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by

a qualified electrician.

This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal,

permanent wiring system or an equipment-grounding

conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and

connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead

on the appliance.

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:

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Part 2

IMPORTANT WARRANTY AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Do not try to light a match or cigarette, or turn

on any gas or electrical appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switches. Do not

use any phone in your building.

• Clear the room, building or area of all

occupants.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a

neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s

instructions carefully.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the

fire department.

To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, electric

shock, property damage, personal injury or death

when using this appliance, please follow all

instructions and information, including those in

this manual and instructions and information

provided by your gas supplier, including the

following:

• Do not store or use any gasoline, dry-cleaning

solvents any other flammable vapors or

liquids in the area surrounding this appliance.

• Do not dry anything that has ever had anything

flammable on it, even after washing.

• No washer can completely remove oil. Do not

dry any articles that have ever had any kind of

oil on them, including cooking oil.

• Articles containing foam, rubber, rubber-like

materials, plastic or similar materials should be

dried on a clothesline or by using an air cycle.

• Failure to follow these instructions can result in

fire, death or serious injury.

• A qualified service person or company must

perform installation and service of this

appliance.

California safe drinking water and

toxic enforcement act

This act requires the governor of California to

publish a list of substances known to the state to

cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive

harm and requires businesses to warn customers

of potential exposure to such substances.

Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four

of these substances, namely benzene, carbon

monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused

primarily by the incomplete combustion of

natural gas or LP fuels.

Properly adjusted dryers will minimize

incomplete combustion. Exposure to these

substances can be minimized further by properly

venting the dryer to the outdoors.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL

GAS:

WARNING!

• Keep flammable materials and vapors, such

as gasoline, away from dryer.

• Place dryer at least 18 inches above the floor

for a garage installation.

• Failure to do so can result in death,

explosion or fire.

WARNING

Part 3 INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR DRYER

27"

(68.6 cm)

(0 cm)

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. More detailed instructions concerning electrical connections, gas connections, and

exhaust requirements are provided at other parts of this manual.

Choose a location with a solid floor for your dryer.

Place the dryer at least eighteen inches above the

floor for a garage installation. After placing the

dryer in the desired location, please confirm that the

dryer has the required clearances through reference

to the following information and manual sections on

Exhaust Requirements and Maintenance.

If you are installing your dryer in a manufactured or

mobile home, please refer to STEP 9 below for

additional instructions.

Certain minimum clearance are required

above,behind, and to the sides of the dryer in

the ever you install it any closer of other

recessed area. Those required minimum clearances

are set forth in the picture below. Please also keep the

following instructions in mind when installing in a

closet or recessed area:

• Consider allowing additional clearance for

installation and servicing.

• Wall,door and flow molding may require additional

clearance.

• Additional space of 1inch (2.5cm) is recommended an

all sides in order to reduce noise transfer.

• Consider space needed for companion appliances.

• For closer installation, the picture below shows the

minimum required ventilation openings for the door.

A louvered door with comparable ventilation openings

are also acceptable.

* Most installations require a minimum 5 1/2 in.

(14 cm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust

vent with elbow.

<Closet-Side view><Closet door>

ventilation

hole

ventilation

hole

<Closet-Front view>

38.7”

(98.3 cm)

27”

(68.6 cm) 29.6”

(75.3 cm)

48.4”

(123 cm)

STEP 1 Positioning the 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). 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. Note: Other sections of this

manual also provide important information

concerning the placement of and clearances for your

dryer. Please review this entire manual before

proceeding with any installation.

The door on your dryer can be installed to open

either to the left or the right. Follow these

procedures to reverse the direction in which your

door opens:

STEP 2:

STEP 2 Procedure for Reversing

the Door

Part 3 INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR DRYER

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.

• Do not use Plastic or thin foil duct.

• Rigid or semi-rigid metal ducting is recommended

for use as transition ducting between the dryer and

and the wall. In special installations when it is

impossible to make a connection with the above

recommendations, then a UL-listed flexible metal

transition duct may be used between the dryer and

wall connection only. The use of this ducting will

affect dry time.

• Position the dryer where the exhaust duct is

shorter as possible

• Clean old ducts before installing this dryer

• The male end of each section of exhaust duct must

point away from the dryer

• Use fewer elbow joints as possible

• Use duct tape on all duct joints

• Insulate ductwork that runs through unheated

areas in order to reduce condensation and lint

build-up on pipe walls; and

• PLEASE BE AWARE THAT FAILURE TO

EXHAUST THE DRYER CORRECTLY WILL

VOID THE DRYER’S WARRANTY.

WARNING!

• Use a heavy metal vent.

• Do not use plastic or thin foil duct.

• Failure to follow these instructions can

result in death or fire.

• Clean old ducts before installing this dryer

■ ALTERNATE EXHAUST DIRECTIONS

1. Remove a screw and exhaust duct.

2-1. Detach and remove a knockout at the

button, left or right side as desired. (Right

Side Vent not available on Gas dryer)

①①, ②②, ③③the order of work.

2-2. Reconnect the another duct[11 in(28cm)]

to the blower housing, and attach the

duct to the base. (Duct is a SVC part)

3-1. Pre-assemble 4" elbow with 4" duct.

Wrap duct tape around joint.

3-2. Insert elbow duct assembly first through the

side opening and connect the elbow to the

internal duct.

STEP 3 Connecting the Exhaust

and Venting System.

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